November 2026

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Little Makers Paint-a-pot workshop at the Dana-Thomas House
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Skulls, Wicks & Scents!
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Teen Beads and Boba
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Stitchuation
Teen Board Games
Game Night at the Dana-Thomas House
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The Red Ribbon Revue - Music in the Beer Garden
Microsoft Word Basics
MIDWEEK MAKE & TAKERS
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Zoo Booth at the Dana-Thomas House
OFF THE CLOCK & ON THE CANVAS
COCKTAILS & CATFISH @ 5th Street Gem
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2nd St Harmony - Music in the Beer Garden
HISTORY This Week: Live Podcast Recording with Lincoln historian Jonathan W. White and host Sally Helm
Attention to Detail: A Dana-Thomas House Specialty Tour
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Coffee & Candles: A Candle Making Experience!
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Teen Writers' Workshop
Read, Reflect and Create Night at the Dana-Thomas House
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Civil Civics 2026 Film Series: Native Resistance, 1860s and 1960s Editions
Game Night at the Dana-Thomas House
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Moonlight Market Pop-up Shop
MIDWEEK MAKE & TAKERS
Wonderclubs at the Springfield State Historic Sites
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Not Petty Live Music Bingo
Illinois Libraries Present: Words, Power, and Community: Dr. Eve L. Ewing
OFF THE CLOCK & ON THE CANVAS
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Capitol Creations at the Old State Capitol
Dinovember Lego Build & Play
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Read, Reflect and Create Night at the Dana-Thomas House
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Amateur Writer's Guild
Little Lincoln's Fireside Tales: Food
Exploring Your Family Tree
183
Spinetinglers Horror Book Club
Four Score and More: The Gettysburg Address
Paint A Pot Workshop at the Dana-Thomas House with Ceramics by Rosie
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Ask a Library Techie
Four Score and More: The Gettysburg Address
MIDWEEK MAKE & TAKERS
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OFF THE CLOCK & ON THE CANVAS
Four Score and More: The Gettysburg Address
COCKTAILS & CATFISH @ 5th Street Gem
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Zoo Booth at the Dana-Thomas House
Capitol Creations at the Old State Capitol
Dino Dig
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Little Makers Paint-A-Pot Workshop at the Dana-Thomas House with Ceramics by Rosie
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Teen Movie Night
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MIDWEEK MAKE & TAKERS
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OFF THE CLOCK & ON THE CANVAS
COCKTAILS & CATFISH @ 5th Street Gem
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Capitol Creations at the Old State Capitol
Kringle Market at the Inn at 835
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Events on Friday, November 6

Zoo Booth at the Dana-Thomas House

4:00 PM

📍 Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site

Staff from Henson Robinson Zoo will bring education animals and activities to the Dana House Courtyard. All are welcome; no reservations necessary. ...

OFF THE CLOCK & ON THE CANVAS

4:30 PM

📍 STUDIO ON 6th

Off the Clock & On the Canvas is a relaxed, beginner-friendly acrylic painting class designed for adults looking to unwind, recharge, and enjoy a crea...

COCKTAILS & CATFISH @ 5th Street Gem

11:00 PM

📍 5th Street GEM

Fish Fry Fridays - All you can eat fish until 8:30 PM...

Date Night at the Dana-Thomas House

11:30 PM

📍 Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site

Spend an enjoyable Friday evening at the Dana-Thomas House. End your Friday on a positive note by joining us at the Dana-Thomas House. Your evening i...