Calendar of Events
No matter what the season, there is always something going on in the City of Waverly. 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 at (217) 435-4611, send us an email or come to the City Office and we will be happy to add it for you. If a flyer is provided, we can also post at the City Office.
Upcoming Events
WAVERLY COMMUNITY PICNIC
Begins: 7/24/2025 - 5:00 pm
Ends: 7/26/2025 - 11:59 pm
Event held at Salter Park, downtown Waverly.
2nd Annual Waverly Community Picnic Classic Car Show
Begins: 7/26/2025 - 11:00 am
Ends: 7/26/2025 - 3:00 pm
Event held at Salter Park, Waverly, Illinois. $5.00 per car entry fee. Judging begins at 2:00 pm. Contact Kevin Reid for more information at (217) 971-2726.
MOVIE NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK
Begins: 8/1/2025 - 6:00 pm
Ends: 8/1/2025 - ????
Event held at the ballpark. South County Ball Club presents a free movie night featuring: The Sandlot (8:30 pm) and Field of Dreams (10:30 pm).
AMERICAN LEGION RIDE FOR OUR VETS
Begins: 8/2/2025 - 11:00 am
Ends: 8/2/2025 - ????
Event begins at the Waverly American Legion, 130 East State Street, Waverly, IL. Several events are planed for the day including: $20.00 per person for the Jeep Ride, which includes a meal after the ride, Jeep Ride stops at: Green Wall, Wild Side, Shepps, Trails End and Town Hall Pub and music afterword provided by Devin Clemons Band from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Begins: 8/5/2025 - 7:00 pm
Ends: 8/5/2025
Meeting held at City Hall
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
Begins: 8/9/2025 - 5:00 pm
Ends: 8/9/2025 - 8:00 pm
This event, sponsored by the Waverly Lion's Club, Waverly PTO and Franklin PTF, will be held at Salter Park (Pavillion) for kids in the Waverly / Franklin School Districts. Music, Bubble Wonderland, Face Painting, Popsicles, Viper Friendship Bracelet Bar & More. Foam Party Schedule $5 / Child - Family Time: 5:00 - 6:30pm & 5th - 12th grade: 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Concessions: Hot Dogs, Nachos and Cotton Candy - $2.00 and Water - $1.00.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Begins: 9/2/2025 - 7:00 pm
Ends: 9/2/2025
Meeting held at City Hall
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Begins: 10/7/2025 - 7:00 pm
Ends: 10/7/2025
Meeting held at City Hall
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Begins: 11/4/2025 - 7:00 pm
Ends: 11/4/2025
Meeting held at City Hall
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Begins: 12/2/2025 - 7:00 pm
Ends: 12/2/2025
Meeting held at City Hall