Upcoming Events

Monthly
1st and 3rd Monday - 6:30 PM
6:30 PM

Vandalia City Hall
431 W Gallatin St.
Vandalia, IL 62471

The Vandalia City Council meets on the first and third Monday of the month in the Council Chambers. Please contact the City Clerk to be put on the Agenda.

Monthly
1st Tuesday
4:00 PM

Vandalia City Hall
431 Gallatin St.
Vandalia, IL 62471

The City Tourism Commission promotes visits to our fine city, such as Summer Fest, Olde Tyme Christmas, and the Farmer’s Market. They meet the second Tuesday of every month at City Hall.

Monthly
2nd Tuesday
7:00 PM

Vandalia City Hall
431 W Gallatin St.
Vandalia, IL 62471

The public is invited to attend these meetings. Contact the County Clerk's office to be put on the agenda. There is also public comment time on the agenda for every meeting.

Daily
Monday through Friday

Delivered by Meals on Wheels
Or served on-site at 11:30 am

Fayette County Senior Citizen Center
616 W. Jackson Ave.
Vandalia, IL 62471

Suggested donation $4.25
Please call (618) 283-1040 one day in advance to reserve a meal.

January 2025

Fayette County Senior Citizen Center
616 W. Jackson Ave.
Vandalia, IL 62471
Contact: (217) 944-0109

Enroll in RSVP and join our senior volunteers as they do small things in a great way to support local families!

January 10, 2025
Valentine signing for troops overseas
10:30 am

Fayette County Senior Center
616 W. Jackson Ave.
Vandalia, IL 62471

Share a meal with us afterward! Call 283-1040 at least one day prior to reserve your lunch!

January 10 - February 13

- Cain’s Drug Store
- Rent-a-Center
- FNB Community Bank
(Ramsey and Vandalia locations)
- Fayette County Senior Center

Accepting: Non-perishable food items today! Also accepting ChapStick, hand cream, shampoo and conditioner, & warm socks.

January 19, 2025
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Or until soup runs out!

Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Vandalia, IL

Enter north into alley between 7th and 8th St off of Taylor only.

Serving homemade chicken noodle soup, chili, chicken salad or peanut butter sandwiches, hot dogs, chocolate, carrot sheet cake or angel food cake.

Free will offering.

January 25, 2025.

5:00 Doors open/6:00 Event starts

8th Day Venue
1405 Veterans Ave.
Vandalia, IL 62471

$20/person or $150 for a Table of 8
50/50 Drawing, Dollar Games.

Benefitting Olde Tyme Christmas.

Entry Deadline: January 21st

January 30th - February 28th

Alice Hudders Art Gallery
2310 W. Fillmore Street
Vandalia, IL 62471

Contact Information: Dillon Whitten
dwhitten1@kaskaskia.edu
(618) 545-3444

February 4, 2025
4:15 pm

Vandalia Tourism Center
1408 N 5th St.
Vandalia, IL 62471

Anyone interested in Art is welcome to attend the meeting and help with the organization’s projects!

February 14, 2025
11:30 am

Fayette County Senior Citizen Center
616 W. Jackson Ave.
Vandalia, IL 62471

Suggested Donation: $4.25 per person

Call (618) 283-1040 one day prior to reserve your spot.

February 18, 2025
10:30 a.m.

Fayette County Senior Citizen Center
616 W. Jackson Ave.
Vandalia, IL 62471

Get ready to get active and learn about the Silver Sneakers classes at the Family YMCA of Fayette County.

Silver Sneakers is low impact class geared towards active older adults that focuses on strength, mobility, flexibility, and core stability.

This demonstration is a part of the year-long "Forever Young" partnership between RSVP of Fayette County and the Y this year to encourage older adults to stay active, healthy, and socially engaged

February 19, 2025
12:00 pm

Family YMCA of Fayette County
710 N. Rock Island Ave.
Vandalia, IL 62471

Share a snack and a presentation on the benefits of Congregate Meals by CEFS' Retired Senior Volunteer Program at the Family YMCA of Fayette County.

This presentation is a part of the year-long "Forever Young" partnership between RSVP of Fayette County and the Y this year to encourage older adults to stay active, healthy, and socially engaged.

February 17, 2025
5:00 pm

Fayette County Senior Citizen Center
616 W. Jackson Ave.
Vandalia, IL 62471

Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy a wonderful evening of delicious food, friendly faces, and great company!

March 7, 2025 - March 9, 2025



Cost: $45.00

Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother
318 N. 8th St.
Vandalia, IL 62471

Come and be restored. This retreat will be led by Fr. Jerry Byrd.

March 21, 2025 - March 23, 2025



Registration: $45.00

Msgr. C. Eugene Morris will reveal the many ways we can have our Guardian Angels as true guides.

Mass will be in the Traditional Latin Rite.

March 22, 2025
5:30 pm Doors open

Tickets are $100 (Entry for 2)
Table reservations available

Dinner and drinks, live and silent auction, fundraising activities, chance to win $10,000.

Call for info: (618) 283-1258.

June 14, 2025
12:00 PM

This and That
120 N. 5th St.
Vandalia, IL 62471

Celebrating Pride Month, the party sponsored by This and That offers live music, vendors, games, and food!

July 19, 2025


Vandalia Country Club
1110 S 8th St.
Vandalia, IL 62471

The Vandalia High School Class of 2000 will hold their 25th Reunion for this summer! vchsreunion@gmail.com.

August 16, 2025
12-7 pm

Downtown Vandalia, IL

Free admission.

Live music, food trucks, and door prizes every half hour.