Do you have friends or family visiting for the holidays and don't want to stay cooped up at home? Spend time exploring Danville and make memories together. Take a lap around the skating rink, try to bowl a strike, discover history in miniature form, learn about a famous surgery, or spend time creating art together [...]
Danville’s legendary Pioneer Playhouse celebrates its 75th season of theatre under the stars in 2024 and the shows (and live music) have already been announced. Three plays and a giant Elvis extravaganza will be performed from June 7-Aug. 17 and tickets are on sale now. Patron/super passes are discounted and make a great Christmas gift. [...]
Small Business Saturday, observed on the Saturday following Thanksgiving, serves as a reminder to prioritize local businesses during the holiday season. Initiated by American Express in 2010, this day has grown into a nationwide movement, encouraging consumers to shop small and support their communities. Explore Danville’s Small Businesses: Quaint boutiques: Danville is dotted with [...]
Spending Thanksgiving in Danville and need a place to eat? Here are a few places where you can sit down and enjoy a meal: Cracker Barrel 40 Cassady Ave, Danville, KY 40422 Open 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. If you are looking for traditional Thanksgiving fixings, Cracker Barrel has you covered. Enjoy homestyle dishes and [...]
The magic of Christmas comes to town on December 2nd and 9th, with several new festive events in store. In this two weekend holiday event series, there is something for every member of the family to enjoy, including visits with Mr. and Mrs. Clause, live music, bounce houses, goodie bags, ornament painting, food trucks, and [...]
Historic Perryville will transform into a winter wonderland for their Candy Cane Lane Christmas event on Saturday, November 25th. You can come to town and enjoy a day filled with nostalgic charm and festive activities including wreath-making, traditional Christmas tea, kids' crafts, free ice skating, and the Candy Cane Lane Christmas Parade. Plans for 2023 [...]
Danville will experience the magic of Irish music this week as part of the Danville Sister Cities Music Exchange. Danville and Carrickfergus, Ireland became sister cities through the Sister City International program in 2007 and since then hundreds of residents from both cities have participated through exchanges of artists, government officials, musicians, librarians, group tours, [...]
JCP Eats, Kentucky's top food blog, recently made a stop in Danville to sample some sweets at Burke's Bakery, located right across the street from Constitution Square. Here is what he had to say following his visit: "Hey, y'all! In my eyes, there is no Kentucky bakery more iconic than Burke's Bakery. Located on Main [...]
The Art Center of the Bluegrass has been busy with some big changes recently with the addition of the GLASS National Art Museum but have remained focused on providing opportunities to help you unlock your artistic side and create art of your own. Whether you are a local or in town visiting, check out the [...]
Jump start your holiday shopping and enjoy a fun evening in downtown Danville during the Gallery Hop on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 4:30 – 7 p.m. There will be a number of artists set up inside businesses, offering everything from paintings and woodworking items to mixed media and custom handmade jewelry. For updated information [...]
