Calendar of Events
No matter what the season, there is always something going on in the Village of Mt. Zion. Keeping our residents informed of scheduled events and local happenings is important.
Know of an upcoming event that we need to add? Give us a call or send us an EMAIL and we will be happy to add it for you.
Upcoming Events
November Paint & Sip - Save The Date
Begins: 11/20/2025 - 7:00 PM
Ends: 11/20/2025
Paint & Sip - For Beginners! ❤️
Thursday, November 20th
@7:00 pm
$29
Recreation Center | 323 Fletcher Park Blvd.
(217) 864-5424
t_wilson@mtzion.com2025 Letters to Santa
Begins: 11/27/2025 - 8:00 AM
Ends: 12/18/2025 - 4:00 PM
Letters to Santa!
November 27 - December 18
Letters can be mailed or dropped off at:
1400 Mt. Zion Parkway
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
*Santa's mailbox is located in the front foyer!
Remember to include an address, so Santa can easily write you back!
2025 Holiday Coloring Contest
Begins: 11/29/2025 - 8:00 AM
Ends: 12/22/2025 - 4:00 PM
Holiday Coloring Contest
Select from our special collection of coloring pages & decorate however you wish! Come pick up a fresh page at Village Hall anytime, stop by our open coloring event, or print one!
All coloring pages (Gingerbread, Nutcracker, & Snowman) can be found HERE.
OPEN COLORING EVENT: Coloring Sheet Retreat!
Friday, December 19th
@ Fletcher Park Recreation Center
Stop by anytime between 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
All coloring sheets due by December 22nd!
*Don't forget to put your name & phone number on the backside, so we can reach out if you win!
December Paint & Sip - Save The Date
Begins: 12/4/2025 - 7:00 PM
Ends: 12/4/2025
Paint & Sip - For Beginners! ❤️ Thursday, December 4th @7:00 pm $29 Recreation Center | 323 Fletcher Park Blvd. (217) 864-5424 t_wilson@mtzion.com2025 Tree Lighting Ceremony & Parade
Begins: 12/6/2025 - 5:00 PM
Ends: 12/6/2025 - 7:00 PM
Village of Mt. Zion Annual Tree Lighting Celebration
Saturday, December 6
Spread the joy of the season with us while we have a ball before the big parade!
@ Fletcher Park Recreation Center
323 Fletcher Park Blvd.
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
5:00 PM (inside of Rec Center)
- Coloring
- Letters to Santa
- Holiday cards
- Snacks
- Music
- FREE treat bags for the first 50 kids!
6:00 PM (outside of Rec Center)
- "'Twas The Night Before Christmas," & lighting up the Fletcher Park Tree!
6:30 PM
- Start of the annual Mt. Zion Lion's Club Christmas Parade!
2025 December Crafter's Paradise
Begins: 12/12/2025 - 9:00 AM
Ends: 12/14/2025 - 9:00 PM
Crafter's Paradise 2025 - Second Half (August - December)
3-DAYS, NO FRILLS, OPEN-STYLE CROP
Bring your craft supplies & create with like-minded people in a fresh environment with no day-to-day distractions!
Each crafter gets a 6-ft table with power and Wi-Fi. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Wagons, side tables, etc. are allowed. A FREEBIE table is set up for attendees to donate and shop.
August 1-3
October 17-19
December 12-14
Friday • Saturday • Sunday
9 AM - 9 PM
*building secure over night
$20 per person/per crop
Crops held at:
Mt. Zion Convention Center
1400 Mt. Zion Parkway
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
Dining and lodging are within walking distance - 3 miles. No food or drinks provided. Fridge, microwave, stove, oven available for use. BYO tableware & cookware.
To register:
(217) 864-5424
d_reynolds@mtzion.com
Payment accepted:
by phone • (217) 864-5424
in person or via mail •
Village of Mt. Zion
1400 Mt. Zion Parkway
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
DUE 2 DAYS PRIOR TO CROP
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellations received by email at least 24 hours before the crop will receive a credit.
- If for any reason a crop is cancelled, registrants are notified by email and issued a credit.
(217) 864-5424 • d_reynolds@mtzion.com
January Crafter's Paradise 2026
Begins: 1/2/2026 - 9:00 AM
Ends: 1/4/2026 - 9:00 PM
Crafter's Paradise 2026
3-DAYS, NO FRILLS, OPEN-STYLE CROP
Each crafter is provided a banquet table with power and Wi-Fi. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.
Wagons, side tables, etc. are allowed. A FREEBIE table is set up for attendees to donate and shop.
January 2 - 4
February 6 - 8
March 27 - 29
April 24 - 26
June 26 - 28
September 25 - 27
November 6 - 8
December 11 - 13
*No availability in May, July, August, or October.
Friday • Saturday • Sunday
9 AM - 9 PM
*building secure over night
$20 per person/per crop
Crops held at:
Mt. Zion Convention Center
1400 Mt. Zion Parkway
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
Dining and lodging are within walking distance - 3 miles. No food or drinks provided. Fridge, microwave, stove, oven available for use. BYO tableware & cookware.
To register:
(217) 864-5424
d_reynolds@mtzion.com
Payment accepted:
by phone • (217) 864-5424
in person or via mail •
Village of Mt. Zion
1400 Mt. Zion Parkway
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
DUE 2 DAYS PRIOR TO CROP
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellations received by email at least 24 hours before the crop will receive a credit.
- If for any reason a crop is cancelled, registrants are notified by email and issued a credit.
February Crafter's Paradise 2026
Begins: 2/6/2026 - 9:00 AM
Ends: 2/8/2026 - 9:00 PM
Crafter's Paradise 2026
3-DAYS, NO FRILLS, OPEN-STYLE CROP
Each crafter is provided a banquet table with power and Wi-Fi. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.
Wagons, side tables, etc. are allowed. A FREEBIE table is set up for attendees to donate and shop.
February 6 - 8
March 27 - 29
April 24 - 26
June 26 - 28
September 25 - 27
November 6 - 8
December 11 - 13
*No availability in May, July, August, or October.
Friday • Saturday • Sunday
9 AM - 9 PM
*building secure over night
$20 per person/per crop
Crops held at:
Mt. Zion Convention Center
1400 Mt. Zion Parkway
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
Dining and lodging are within walking distance - 3 miles. No food or drinks provided. Fridge, microwave, stove, oven available for use. BYO tableware & cookware.
To register:
(217) 864-5424
d_reynolds@mtzion.com
Payment accepted:
by phone • (217) 864-5424
in person or via mail •
Village of Mt. Zion
1400 Mt. Zion Parkway
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
DUE 2 DAYS PRIOR TO CROP
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellations received by email at least 24 hours before the crop will receive a credit.
- If for any reason a crop is cancelled, registrants are notified by email and issued a credit.
March Crafter's Paradise 2026
Begins: 3/27/2026 - 9:00 AM
Ends: 3/29/2026 - 9:00 PM
Crafter's Paradise 2026
3-DAYS, NO FRILLS, OPEN-STYLE CROP
Each crafter is provided a banquet table with power and Wi-Fi. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.
Wagons, side tables, etc. are allowed. A FREEBIE table is set up for attendees to donate and shop.
January 2 - 4
February 6 - 8
March 27 - 29
April 24 - 26
June 26 - 28
September 25 - 27
November 6 - 8
December 11 - 13
*No availability in May, July, August, or October.
Friday • Saturday • Sunday
9 AM - 9 PM
*building secure over night
$20 per person/per crop
Crops held at:
Mt. Zion Convention Center
1400 Mt. Zion Parkway
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
Dining and lodging are within walking distance - 3 miles. No food or drinks provided. Fridge, microwave, stove, oven available for use. BYO tableware & cookware.
To register:
(217) 864-5424
d_reynolds@mtzion.com
Payment accepted:
by phone • (217) 864-5424
in person or via mail •
Village of Mt. Zion
1400 Mt. Zion Parkway
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
DUE 2 DAYS PRIOR TO CROP
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellations received by email at least 24 hours before the crop will receive a credit.
- If for any reason a crop is cancelled, registrants are notified by email and issued a credit.
April Crafter's Paradise 2026
Begins: 4/24/2026 - 9:00 AM
Ends: 4/26/2026 - 9:00 PM
Crafter's Paradise 2026
3-DAYS, NO FRILLS, OPEN-STYLE CROP
Each crafter is provided a banquet table with power and Wi-Fi. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.
Wagons, side tables, etc. are allowed. A FREEBIE table is set up for attendees to donate and shop.
January 2 - 4
February 6 - 8
March 27 - 29
April 24 - 26
June 26 - 28
September 25 - 27
November 6 - 8
December 11 - 13
*No availability in May, July, August, or October.
Friday • Saturday • Sunday
9 AM - 9 PM
*building secure over night
$20 per person/per crop
Crops held at:
Mt. Zion Convention Center
1400 Mt. Zion Parkway
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
Dining and lodging are within walking distance - 3 miles. No food or drinks provided. Fridge, microwave, stove, oven available for use. BYO tableware & cookware.
To register:
(217) 864-5424
d_reynolds@mtzion.com
Payment accepted:
by phone • (217) 864-5424
in person or via mail •
Village of Mt. Zion
1400 Mt. Zion Parkway
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
DUE 2 DAYS PRIOR TO CROP
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellations received by email at least 24 hours before the crop will receive a credit.
- If for any reason a crop is cancelled, registrants are notified by email and issued a credit.
June Crafter's Paradise 2026
Begins: 6/26/2026 - 9:00 AM
Ends: 6/28/2026 - 9:00 PM
Crafter's Paradise 2026
3-DAYS, NO FRILLS, OPEN-STYLE CROP
Each crafter is provided a banquet table with power and Wi-Fi. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.
Wagons, side tables, etc. are allowed. A FREEBIE table is set up for attendees to donate and shop.
January 2 - 4
February 6 - 8
March 27 - 29
April 24 - 26
June 26 - 28
September 25 - 27
November 6 - 8
December 11 - 13
*No availability in May, July, August, or October.
Friday • Saturday • Sunday
9 AM - 9 PM
*building secure over night
$20 per person/per crop
Crops held at:
Mt. Zion Convention Center
1400 Mt. Zion Parkway
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
Dining and lodging are within walking distance - 3 miles. No food or drinks provided. Fridge, microwave, stove, oven available for use. BYO tableware & cookware.
To register:
(217) 864-5424
d_reynolds@mtzion.com
Payment accepted:
by phone • (217) 864-5424
in person or via mail •
Village of Mt. Zion
1400 Mt. Zion Parkway
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
DUE 2 DAYS PRIOR TO CROP
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellations received by email at least 24 hours before the crop will receive a credit.
- If for any reason a crop is cancelled, registrants are notified by email and issued a credit.
September Crafter's Paradise 2026
Begins: 9/25/2026 - 9:00 AM
Ends: 9/27/2026 - 9:00 PM
Crafter's Paradise 2026
3-DAYS, NO FRILLS, OPEN-STYLE CROP
Each crafter is provided a banquet table with power and Wi-Fi. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.
Wagons, side tables, etc. are allowed. A FREEBIE table is set up for attendees to donate and shop.
January 2 - 4
February 6 - 8
March 27 - 29
April 24 - 26
June 26 - 28
September 25 - 27
November 6 - 8
December 11 - 13
*No availability in May, July, August, or October.
Friday • Saturday • Sunday
9 AM - 9 PM
*building secure over night
$20 per person/per crop
Crops held at:
Mt. Zion Convention Center
1400 Mt. Zion Parkway
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
Dining and lodging are within walking distance - 3 miles. No food or drinks provided. Fridge, microwave, stove, oven available for use. BYO tableware & cookware.
To register:
(217) 864-5424
d_reynolds@mtzion.com
Payment accepted:
by phone • (217) 864-5424
in person or via mail •
Village of Mt. Zion
1400 Mt. Zion Parkway
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
DUE 2 DAYS PRIOR TO CROP
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellations received by email at least 24 hours before the crop will receive a credit.
- If for any reason a crop is cancelled, registrants are notified by email and issued a credit.
November Crafter's Paradise 2026
Begins: 11/6/2026 - 9:00 AM
Ends: 11/8/2026 - 9:00 PM
Crafter's Paradise 2026
3-DAYS, NO FRILLS, OPEN-STYLE CROP
Each crafter is provided a banquet table with power and Wi-Fi. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.
Wagons, side tables, etc. are allowed. A FREEBIE table is set up for attendees to donate and shop.
January 2 - 4
February 6 - 8
March 27 - 29
April 24 - 26
June 26 - 28
September 25 - 27
November 6 - 8
December 11 - 13
*No availability in May, July, August, or October.
Friday • Saturday • Sunday
9 AM - 9 PM
*building secure over night
$20 per person/per crop
Crops held at:
Mt. Zion Convention Center
1400 Mt. Zion Parkway
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
Dining and lodging are within walking distance - 3 miles. No food or drinks provided. Fridge, microwave, stove, oven available for use. BYO tableware & cookware.
To register:
(217) 864-5424
d_reynolds@mtzion.com
Payment accepted:
by phone • (217) 864-5424
in person or via mail •
Village of Mt. Zion
1400 Mt. Zion Parkway
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
DUE 2 DAYS PRIOR TO CROP
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellations received by email at least 24 hours before the crop will receive a credit.
- If for any reason a crop is cancelled, registrants are notified by email and issued a credit.
December Crafter's Paradise 2026
Begins: 12/11/2026 - 9:00 AM
Ends: 12/13/2026 - 9:00 PM
Crafter's Paradise 2026
3-DAYS, NO FRILLS, OPEN-STYLE CROP
Each crafter is provided a banquet table with power and Wi-Fi. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.
Wagons, side tables, etc. are allowed. A FREEBIE table is set up for attendees to donate and shop.
January 2 - 4
February 6 - 8
March 27 - 29
April 24 - 26
June 26 - 28
September 25 - 27
November 6 - 8
December 11 - 13
*No availability in May, July, August, or October.
Friday • Saturday • Sunday
9 AM - 9 PM
*building secure over night
$20 per person/per crop
Crops held at:
Mt. Zion Convention Center
1400 Mt. Zion Parkway
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
Dining and lodging are within walking distance - 3 miles. No food or drinks provided. Fridge, microwave, stove, oven available for use. BYO tableware & cookware.
To register:
(217) 864-5424
d_reynolds@mtzion.com
Payment accepted:
by phone • (217) 864-5424
in person or via mail •
Village of Mt. Zion
1400 Mt. Zion Parkway
Mt. Zion, IL 62549
DUE 2 DAYS PRIOR TO CROP
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellations received by email at least 24 hours before the crop will receive a credit.
- If for any reason a crop is cancelled, registrants are notified by email and issued a credit.