Ribbon Cutting at Hillview Senior Living and Rehabilitation
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us as we celebrate all the exciting changes happening at Hillview! We're looking forward to celebrating the new leadership, fresh changes, and continued growth.
Trunk or Treat at Fort Massac State Park
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bring the kids out for an evening of treats, costume contest, hotdogs & chips!
Metropolis Chamber of Commerce Chili Cook-Off
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for a fun, FREE community event featuring local businesses, great chili and community spirit! Sample the chili, cast your vote, and help crown the People's Choice Champion!
Monster Ball Sponsored by Thor's Gym
6:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Get ready for a night of Halloween fun, fright and old- world charm! The evening includes a Costume Ball, Haunted House, Old-World Foods, Halloween Music & Dancing.
Christmas Open House
Shop, stroll, and experience a little Christmas magic as our local businesses open their doors for the Christmas Season. Hours vary by store.
Christmas Barn Sale Trail
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Join us November 12-14, 2026 for the Christmas Barn Sale Trail® in Massac County, Illinois!
Community Christmas Tree Lighting
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Kick off the season with an evening of Christmas fun for the whole family! Santa Cookies Hot Chocolate Community Choir And, of course, the lighting of our Christmas tree!
Small Business Saturday
Shop Small. Shop Local. Shop Metropolis! When you shop local, you are supporting your neighbors, friends, families, and the businesses that help make our community special. Every purchase makes a difference!
78th Annual Metropolis Christmas Parade
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
The Metropolis Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host the 78th Annual Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 6:00PM. This year's parade will be a nighttime lighted parade with the theme "Light Up the Night." We invite local businesses, ...