Christmas Under the Dome

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

Friday, December 5, 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

• And more!

Saturday, December 6 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

• Children's activities

• Model trains

• And More!

Free parking is available on the streets around the square and in the Lincoln Parking Deck located a block south of the Museum on Front Street in Downtown Bloomington.

We are grateful to our presented by sponsor, Cumulus Radio Bloomington, and to our additional support sponsors WGLT, The Pantagraph, CEFCU, MCK CPAs & Advisors, and Illinois Farm Bureau for making this event possible!

Shout out to Palace Events for lighting up our building and the iconic Livingston Santa for the holiday season also!

Questions? Contact us here.

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