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. 

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Upcoming Events

MHFG Library, Engineer a Bird's Nest

Begins: 7/23/2025 - 2:00PM
Ends: 8/6/2025 - tbd

Join the Illinois extension of Woodford, Livingston and McLean counties as they teach how to engineer a bird's nest!

Village of McLean Monthly Board Meeting

Begins: 8/4/2025 - 7:00pm
Ends: 8/4/2025

Monthly Board Meeting for the Village of McLean 7pm at 107 N. West St. (park district)

Rock Out at the Library

Begins: 8/20/2025 - 2:00pm
Ends: 8/20/2025 - TBD

Come out to the Library and rock out! Story time starting at 3pm!

McLean County Health Department Mobile Clinic

Begins: 8/21/2025 - 10AM
Ends: 8/21/2025 - 2pm

Come up to the Village Town square on Thursday August 21st 2025 from 10am-2pm to get your A1C, blood pressure checks, height weight and body mass index, as well as heart health information and car seat checks (time permitting) These are all free services for everyone to use! 

Get you 6.6 on 66

Begins: 8/23/2025 - 6:45AM
Ends: 8/23/2025 - 1pm

CORE of McLean proudly presents their 12th annual get your 6.6 on 66 Saturday August 23rd.

Parking: 266 Dixie Rd McLean IL (McLean Depot)

Shuttle Service From McLean to Funks Grove: 6:45AM-7:15AM

Race start time: 8am

Race features for all participants

  • Soft Cotton, Unisex t-shirt
  • Commemorative Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup Shot Glass
  • Food and Drink vouchers for Dixie & Crafted (provided on-site)

Entry Fee: Pre-registration: $50 (closes 12pm on 8/22) Race Day: $60

REGISTER ONLINE at https://coreofmclean.org/events-activities/get-your-6-6-on-route-66/

 

Fun for all on the Square 8am-1pm

Brunch, Drinks, icecream, american legion, music, adoptable dogs and silent action - Ruby's Rescue 

face painting, henna, and glitter tattoos - Wild Style Design co

Classic Car Cruise in 9am-1pm

Museum and Craft vendor fair - Mt. Hope Township Community Hall 

Local History & Craft - MHFG Library 

MHFG Library Book sale & route 66 Trivia

Begins: 8/23/2025 - 8:00AM
Ends: 8/23/2025

Check out the book sale at the library and see how well you know route 66 with route 66 Trivia!

MHFG Park District, Culpepper & Merriweather Circus

Begins: 8/26/2025 - 5:00PM
Ends: 8/26/2025 - 7:30PM

Come out to the Park District and see the Circus! Show times at 5:00pm and 7:30pm.

CORE of McLean Buy-in BINGO

Begins: 9/6/2025 - 5:00pm
Ends: 9/6/2025 - 8:00pm

Come join CORE of McLean at the Pavillion on the Sqaure in Downtown McLean!

Village of McLean Monthly Board Meeting

Begins: 9/8/2025 - 7:00pm
Ends: 9/8/2025

Village of McLean Monthly Board Meeting at 7pm located at 107 N. West St. (Park District)

Author Event: Kathryn Atwood

Begins: 9/13/2025 - 12:00pm
Ends: 9/13/2025

Townwide Garage Sales

Begins: 10/3/2025 - 8AM
Ends: 10/4/2025 - 3:00pm

McLean Townwide Garage Sales Friday October 3rd and Saturday October 4th from 8am-3pm.

Mt Hope Township Community Hall, Family Fun Day

Begins: 10/4/2025
Ends: 10/4/2025

Come out to Downtown McLean and enjoy the family fun night presented by Mt. Hope Funks Grove Community Hall! 

Townwide Vendor day

Begins: 10/4/2025 - 10:00AM
Ends: 10/4/2025 - 6:00pm

Support Local and shop small during McLean's town-wide vendor day! Our town is full of amazing small and home-based businesses, and on this special day, they'll be setting up shop at their own properties all around McLean! From handmade goods and home decor to baked treats, crafts, and unique services, you'll find something for everyone!

Village of McLean Monthly Board Meeting

Begins: 10/6/2025 - 7:00pm
Ends: 10/6/2025

Village of McLean monthly Board meeting at 7pm, located at 107 N. West St. (Park District)

CORE of McLean, Chili Supper and Cook off

Begins: 10/18/2025
Ends: 10/18/2025

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