Danville Area Visitors Bureau

06/01/2026

Participants will meet at the Tower parking lot, east of Pine Knoll Pavilion (directional signs will be posted).  Be prepared to climb 99 steps to the top of our 72-foot-tall observation tower for a rare view of the forest at dusk. Ages 10 and up; anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a...

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Future balloon pilots, this one’s for you.

Balloon School, sponsored by Watchfire, is one of the most loved family experiences at Balloons Over Vermilion.

Kids get an up close look at how hot air balloons work through hands on activities, learning, and fun built just for them.

Big wonder. Big excitement. Big memories.
Don't miss it! June 6th, 4:00-5:30pm at Kennekuk County Park. Free with your festival admission. Learn more at https://f.mtr.cool/hvchywdopc

05/29/2026

Join a VCCD naturalist to explore Forest Glen Preserve at sunset, climb the observation tower for a view of moonrise followed by stargazing. If the weather cooperates and sky is clear, we should have a stunning view of the Waxing Gibbous (approx. 94% illuminated) Strawberry Moon. 🌔✨

Saturday, June 27, 2026 8:30 - 9:30 PM(CDT)
Forest Glen Preserve: 20301 E 900 North Road Westville, IL 61883
$5/person, space is strictly limited; registration required!

Find full details and registration at https://moontower2026.eventbrite.com

05/28/2026

Bubbles. Crafts. Soccer. Touch-a-Truck. Historic Tours. Discovery activities. Lawn games. Kite Display. Giant smiles.

Add on wristbands/tickets for the Zipline, Inflatables, Airjump and the rock wall.

If your kids leave tired, we did our job!

Big thanks to OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center - Danville for brining Kids Zone to life at Balloons Over Vermilion!

🎈 Don't miss Balloons Over Vermilion 2026, June 5-6 at Kennekuk County Park. Learn more about the Kids Zone and our event at https://f.mtr.cool/gaiknbjjrh