The Heart of Effingham

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The Heart of Effingham This historic art deco theatre is truly the heart of the community of Effingham, Illinois.

❤️ FIND A HEART CHALLENGE❤️The Hearts are out there… can you find one? 👀We’ve painted heart-shaped garden stones featuri...
10/25/2026

❤️ FIND A HEART CHALLENGE❤️
The Hearts are out there… can you find one? 👀

We’ve painted heart-shaped garden stones featuring the Heart Theatre logo and hidden them in easy-to-find public spots all over Effingham! So keep your eyes open wherever you go. You never know when you might spot one!

A huge THANK YOU to JoPatrick Crete-ations for generously donating the garden stones and helping us bring this fun community scavenger hunt to life. Since each Heart is a collectible, you get to keep the one you find!

🔍How to participate in this challenge:

1. Find a Heart somewhere around Effingham.
2. Keep it and add it to your collection!
3. Take a photo with your Heart.
4. Post it on Facebook and tag our account The Heart of Effingham.
5. Use the hashtag in your caption.

Everyone who finds a Heart and shares their discovery will be entered into a drawing! We’ll be picking 2 lucky winners, and each winner will receive a behind-the-scenes tour of the historic Heart Theatre with one of our board members, plus a special Heart Theatre gift bag! Each winner may bring up to one guest (two people total per tour). Please note that the theatre is a historic building that has not yet been restored, so visitors should be comfortable navigating the existing conditions, including stairs and uneven surfaces.

This challenge runs from October 25- November 25🎬

💡Tips: A lot of the hearts are hiding inside local businesses to be sure to explore, show your love at these local stores and keep your eyes open

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Another Halloween Parade in the books!! The Heart Theatre is honored to be in the parade this year and debut the actual ...
10/25/2026

Another Halloween Parade in the books!! The Heart Theatre is honored to be in the parade this year and debut the actual Ghost Light used in the theatre for years. Legend has it that a ghost light helps keep spirits at bay.👻 Happy Halloween🎃

10/25/2026

The Heart Theatre is ready to get REEL SPOOKY at the Effingham’s Downtown Halloween Parade 🎃

Trick or Treat from the Heart Theatre 👻🎃🍬🍫(Note: We’ve made sure to ask all the parents for permission to take the kids ...
10/24/2026

Trick or Treat from the Heart Theatre 👻🎃🍬🍫

(Note: We’ve made sure to ask all the parents for permission to take the kids pictures and post here)

The Heart Theatre is #64 at this year’s Effingham Halloween Parade
10/23/2026

The Heart Theatre is #64 at this year’s Effingham Halloween Parade

Just a few Heart movie tickets created by kids at Ham City Fall Fest this weekend. What do we think? 😍🤣
10/20/2026

Just a few Heart movie tickets created by kids at Ham City Fall Fest this weekend. What do we think? 😍🤣

Great front seat view of the legendary Pickles 😍
10/17/2026

Great front seat view of the legendary Pickles 😍

What a fun time at the Ham City Fall Fest
10/17/2026

What a fun time at the Ham City Fall Fest

The Heart of Downtown Is Beating Strong! ❤️ Exciting things are happening behind the scenes at The Heart Theatre, and we...
10/16/2026

The Heart of Downtown Is Beating Strong! ❤️

Exciting things are happening behind the scenes at The Heart Theatre, and we want YOU to be part of the journey!

Our latest newsletter shares updates on our restoration efforts, community partnerships, and our vision for bringing this historic Effingham landmark back to life as a vibrant home for entertainment, arts, and community celebrations.

🎭 Want to stay in the know?

Sign up for our email updates to receive the latest news, restoration progress, upcoming announcements, and opportunities to help bring The Heart back to life!

👉 Subscribe here: https://www.thehearttheatre.org/get-involved

Every new subscriber helps us grow our community of Heart supporters. And every supporter brings us one step closer to seeing those marquee lights shine again!

❤️ Our History. Our Community. Our Future.

If you zoom in on the marquee you will find out that the Ham City Fall Fest is this Saturday, October 17. 😍The Heart The...
10/15/2026

If you zoom in on the marquee you will find out that the Ham City Fall Fest is this Saturday, October 17. 😍The Heart Theatre is excited to join the fun in the Kids’ Corner this year!

Stop by for a day of fun activities including:

🎟️ Design & Color Your Own Heart Movie Ticket: Get creative and make your very own movie ticket.

🧸 Stress Ball & Squishy Toy Scavenger Hunt: Let the little ones hunt for some fun surprises!

👕 Shop Heart Theatre T-Shirts: Show your love for the Heart and help support our historic theatre’s restoration!

There’s something for everyone, so stop by, join the fun.

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133 E. Jefferson Avenue
Effingham, IL
62401

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+16186850548

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