Upcoming Events

3 French Hens Holiday Market

Mark your calendars for this magical event being held at the gorgeous Jennifer’s Garden Banquets in Morris! (555 W. Gore Road)

Early Buying: Friday, 4:00pm – 5:00pm (Enjoy early buying and a free tote!)

Friday, November 8th: 5:00pm – 9:00pm – $10

Saturday, November 9th: (9:00am – 3:00pm – $6

If you are interested in becoming a vendor please fill out the holiday application at whimsydecor.com

Veterans Day Parade and observance

10:30am: Parade begins at Chapin Park and continues down Liberty Street to the Grundy County Courthouse lawn.
11:00am: Veterans Day Observand at the Grundy County Courthouse.

Hosted by American Legion Post 294.  For additional information, please call the American Legion at (815) 942-0183

Home For The Holidays

Don’t miss the lighted parade, house walk, children’s activities and much more!

Festival of Trees

Grundy County Historical Society Museum

For more information call (815)-942-4880

Midnight in Morris

Celebrate the season and shop in beautiful Downtown Morris. Downtown retailers stay open until midnight and offer great specials throughout the night. Take in all the spectacular lights and decorations as you still in the brisk winter air. Enjoy the sound of the season as Christmas carols float through the streets. Midnight in Morris — it’s a great way to start the holiday season.

For more information visit http://shopmorrisil.com

Evening with Santa Claus

December 21st from 4pm to 8pm

Morris Santa House/ Grundy County Sheriff’s West Parking Lot 111 E. Illinois Ave. Morris, IL 60450

This year’s theme is ” Christmas is for the Kid in All of Us”.

The Morris Lions will be serving Hot Chocolate, Hot Apple Cider and Christmas cookies. There will be Christmas presents drawn during the event. Everyone will receive an entry ticket. Santa will be handing our prizes to the first 300 kids.

Santa will be in the house taking pictures with all everyone. He promises no one will be turned away. Do not worry about lines. Come and enjoy a great evening under the stars with your favorite Christmas characters.

Come down and get pictures taken with Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Tigger, Winnie the Pooh and The Grinch.

BBQ and Baker will be selling their great smoke sandwiches and beverages.

Mrs. Claus will be there reading Christmas stories during the evening

Immaculate Conception School Carolers will be singing Christmas tunes throughout the evening as well.

Picnic tables and fire pits will be around the area to sit and keep you all warm and toasty.

Rough Road 100 Spring Classic

Ride on the road, ride on dirt, ride on gravel, ride on more road, more gravel, more limestone, more road, more gravel… 9 sectors of varied surfaces, flat and fast!!  This mixed with whatever mother nature has in store. designed to challenge all competencies of bikes and bike handling, choose your whip wisely because who knows how each sector will challenge… the new spring classic!

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Superhero Run

5k, 1 Mile Walk and 1/2 Marathon

Register online at www.superherorun.org

Scout Flea Market

True North

539 Bedford Road

9am-2pm

25 vendors outside, 70 inside. Rain or Shine

Liberty 5k Run/Walk

For more information, visit www.liberty5k.run

3 French Hens French Country Market

8:00am – 2:00

Antiques, artisans, hand crafted items,fresh produce, baked good, flowers and more!

For more information visit [email protected]

3 French Hens French Country Market

8:00am – 2:00

Antiques, artisans, hand crafted items,fresh produce, baked good, flowers and more!

For more information visit [email protected]

Morris Cruise Night

6:00pm-9:00pm

For more information, visit http://morriscruisenight.com