Event Details

December 6th at 5:00pm – 8:00pm

McLean County Museum of History

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Join the Museum on Friday AND Saturday for free, festive fun during Christmas Under the Dome!

Friday, December 6, we'll be open to all until 8 p.m. for the Downtown Bloomington Once Upon a Holiday First Friday festivities with:

  • Adult eggnog and hot cider

  • Music

  • Model train display

  • Festive photo op

  • Card writing activity to spread cheer to folks in local care facilities

Saturday, following the Jaycee's Annual Christmas Parade, we'll be open and free from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with: 

  • Santa

  • Cookies and hot cocoa 

  • Live music from community choral groups

  • Illinois Art Station Pop-Up for all ages

  • Festive photo op

  • Ornament making activity

  • Ring toss games

  • Model trains

The live music lineup on Saturday kicks off with community choir Cantus Novus at 11 a.m., followed by Sue Miller and the Wind Song ensemble at 11:45 a.m., Loving Missionary Choir at 12:30 a.m., and Sounds of Illinois Chorus at 1:15 p.m.

We are grateful to our sponsors, Cumulus Radio Bloomington, The Pantagraph, WGLT, MCK CPAs & Advisors, and Illinois Farm Bureau, whose support helps make this event possible.

Questions? Contact us here.

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Join the Museum on Friday AND Saturday for free, festive fun during Christmas Under the Dome!

Friday, December 6, we'll be open to all until 8 p.m. for the Downtown Bloomington Once Upon a Holiday First Friday festivities with:

  • Adult eggnog and hot cider

  • Music

  • Model train display

  • Festive photo op

  • Card writing activity to spread cheer to folks in local care facilities

Saturday, following the Jaycee's Annual Christmas Parade, we'll be open and free from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with: 

  • Santa

  • Cookies and hot cocoa 

  • Live music from community choral groups

  • Illinois Art Station Pop-Up for all ages

  • Festive photo op

  • Ornament making activity

  • Ring toss games

  • Model trains

The live music lineup on Saturday kicks off with community choir Cantus Novus at 11 a.m., followed by Sue Miller and the Wind Song ensemble at 11:45 a.m., Loving Missionary Choir at 12:30 a.m., and Sounds of Illinois Chorus at 1:15 p.m.

We are grateful to our sponsors, Cumulus Radio Bloomington, The Pantagraph, WGLT, MCK CPAs & Advisors, and Illinois Farm Bureau, whose support helps make this event possible.

Questions? Contact us here.