Calendar of Events

No matter what the season, there is always something going on in the Village of McLean. Keeping our residents informed of scheduled events and local happenings is important. 

Know of an upcoming event that we need to add? Send us an email and we will be happy to add it for you.

Upcoming Events

Village Board Meeting

Begins: 6/5/2023 - 7:00 PM

The Village of McLean Board of Trustees will meet at 7 pm at the Village of McLean Office. All are welcome to attend.

McLean Community Planning Session 2: Where Do We Want to Be?

Begins: 6/8/2023 - 5:30 PM
Ends: 6/8/2023 - 8:30 PM

We live in a beautiful small town, but we can all think of things we would love to improve here in McLean. More events, more local businesses, more people wanting to visit and make our village their home. These planning sessions are for McLean community members to share their ideas for our village, decide what our priorities are as a community, and create a plan for making it happen. 

We’re working with partners from Western Illinois University to facilitate these sessions. They did this program here back in 2010, and have done them with small towns all over the state. This is a chance to revisit our plans from 2010, see what was accomplished and not, and plan to work together to make McLean the best small town around.


To make this a truly community-based process, we want to include as many people as possible. We need at least 25 community members to attend for the sessions to take place and would love to have even more than that, so please invite your friends and neighbors. We need your RSVP by May 25th, which you can do by writing to core.mclean@gmail.com or going to www.mclean-il.com/mcps and clicking the REGISTER ONLINE button. The sessions will be held three Thursday evenings from 5:30-8:30pm on June 1, June 8, and June 15th at the Mt. Hope-Funks Grove Park District building, and ideally participants will attend all three sessions. There is no cost, and dinner is provided free of charge.

McLean Community Vacation Bible School

Begins: 6/12/2023 - 6:00 PM
Ends: 6/16/2023 - 8:00 PM

Come join us for a fun-filled week at McLean's Community VBS "PUZZLING PYRAMIDS," which will be held Monday through Friday, June 12th - 16th from 6-8 PM. 
It will be held indoors this year at the McLean United Methodist Church, 201 S. Blatchford St, McLean.
It is once again being hosted by McLean United Methodist Church, Ebenezer United Methodist Church, and McLean Christian Church.
Each night will contain fun lessons, crafts, games, snacks and music.
Pre-registration is available but not necessary. To pre-register, you can go to: https://rb.gy/xslh8 or pick up a form at the Village Library, Post Office, or any of the three churches that are hosting. 
Check out the event page at:  https://www.facebook.com/events/552301846979630/552301860312962/

McLean Community Planning Session 3: How Are Going to Make It Happen?

Begins: 6/15/2023 - 5:30 PM
Ends: 6/15/2023 - 8:30 PM

We live in a beautiful small town, but we can all think of things we would love to improve here in McLean. More events, more local businesses, more people wanting to visit and make our village their home. These planning sessions are for McLean community members to share their ideas for our village, decide what our priorities are as a community, and create a plan for making it happen. 

We’re working with partners from Western Illinois University to facilitate these sessions. They did this program here back in 2010, and have done them with small towns all over the state. This is a chance to revisit our plans from 2010, see what was accomplished and not, and plan to work together to make McLean the best small town around.


To make this a truly community-based process, we want to include as many people as possible. We need at least 25 community members to attend for the sessions to take place and would love to have even more than that, so please invite your friends and neighbors. We need your RSVP by May 25th, which you can do by writing to core.mclean@gmail.com or going to www.mclean-il.com/mcps and clicking the REGISTER ONLINE button. The sessions will be held three Thursday evenings from 5:30-8:30pm on June 1, June 8, and June 15th at the Mt. Hope-Funks Grove Park District building, and ideally participants will attend all three sessions. There is no cost, and dinner is provided free of charge.

Village Board Meeting

Begins: 7/10/2023 - 7:00 PM

The Village of McLean Board of Trustees will meet at 7 pm at the Village of McLean Office. All are welcome to attend.

Village Board Meeting

Begins: 8/7/2023 - 7:00 PM

The Village of McLean Board of Trustees will meet at 7 pm at the Village of McLean Office. All are welcome to attend.

10th Annual Get Your 6.6 on Route 66

Begins: 8/26/2023 - 8:00 AM
Ends: 8/26/2023 - 1:00 PM

On Saturday, August 26, 2023, CORE of McLean, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is holding our 10th annual 6.6k (4.1-mile) run/walk to benefit the community of McLean, IL.

This point-to-point 6.6k/4.1-mile run/walk starts in Funks Grove (shuttle service is provided from McLean to Funks Grove), with participants running or walking on the Mother Road herself to our new park under the old water tower in McLean, which was funded by previous proceeds from this event. This race has become a much-anticipated must-do for many—join us in having a great time raising money for our community!

See the race webpage for more details.

10th Annual Celebration on the Square

Begins: 8/26/2023 - 8:00 AM
Ends: 8/26/2023 - 1:00 PM

Let’s Celebrate on the Square!

After the 10th Annual Get Your 6.6 on Route 66 run/walk, everyone is invited to the square for food and fun!
All festivities begin at 8 am and end at 1 pm unless otherwise noted.

  • Dig into some tasty brunch items provided by Chubby's Bar and Grill. 
  • Sip on some cold beer, wine, and other beverages and groove to great tunes in our beverage tent.
  • Find a new friend for life from Ruby’s Rescue and Retreat, who will have adoptable dogs and puppies ready to meet you as well as a silent auction with great items donated to benefit the shelter.
  • Check out antique, classic, and new cars, trucks, and motorcycles at a cruise-in organized by Mid State Cruisers (9 am to 1 pm).
  • Play BINGO and cool off with Lemon Shake-Ups provided by the McLean American Legion.
  • Bring the whole family and enjoy outdoor kids games on the lawn provided by Mt. Hope–Funks Grove Park District.
  • Find some treasures at the local vendor craft fair and explore McLean's rich history at the Mt. Hope Community Hall and Musem, located on the northwest corner of the square (9 am to 1 pm).
  • Ready for lunch? Enjoy delicious BBQ served up by Hink's Smokehouse (11 am to 1 pm).

More activities are being planned! See the Get Your 6.6 on Route 66 webpage for all of the details!

Village Board Meeting

Begins: 9/11/2023 - 7:00 PM

The Village of McLean Board of Trustees will meet at 7 pm at the Village of McLean Office. All are welcome to attend.

Village Board Meeting

Begins: 10/2/2023 - 7:00 PM

The Village of McLean Board of Trustees will meet at 7 pm at the Village of McLean Office. All are welcome to attend.

Village Board Meeting

Begins: 11/6/2023 - 7:00 PM

The Village of McLean Board of Trustees will meet at 7 pm at the Village of McLean Office. All are welcome to attend.

Village Board Meeting

Begins: 12/4/2023 - 7:00 PM

The Village of McLean Board of Trustees will meet at 7 pm at the Village of McLean Office. All are welcome to attend.