What’s Happening Around Jacksonville
Bereavement Support Group
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital 1600 W Walnut St, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJacksonville Memorial's Hospice Department is opening a biweekly bereavement support group up to all community members who are struggling with feelings of grief and loss. The support group takes place in the Jacksonville Memorial Hospital conference room 4.
Morgan County Garden Club Plant Sale
Prairieland Heritage Museum 1005 W Michigan Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesThe public is invited to purchase perennials that have been raised in local gardens at our plant sales on April 23 and May 18. Anyone interested in donating perennials from their garden, should contact a garden club member.
Spring Plant Sale
Prairieland Heritage Museum 1005 W Michigan Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJoin the Morgan County Garden Club at the Prairie Land Heritage Museum for this year's Spring Plant Sale!
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Museum Hours: Wednesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Admission is free, but a donation of $5 is appreciated. For more information call 217-408-1197 or email info@jacksonvilleareamuseum.org
David Strawn Art Gallery: Director’s Collection Exhibit by Kelly M. Gross
The David Strawn Art Gallery 331 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesGolden Wheat Fields - Pastel Painting by Kelly M Gross The Art Association of Jacksonville is pleased to present Directors Collection Exhibition by Kelly M. Gross! Opening Reception: Saturday, April 6th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Gallery Hours: April 7th - 28th Sundays 1:00 - 3:00 PM Tuesday - Saturday 4:00 - 6:00 PM The David Strawn Art Gallery will […]
Open Clay Night for Adults
Goldleaf Gallery and Art Supplies 225 E State St, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesGoldleaf Gallery and Art Supplies is hosting an Open Clay Night for those 21 and older every Wednesday and for those 18 and older every Monday! Let your artistic side shine while you and your friends enjoy a night of pottery! Whether you are a beginner or an expert, there is something for everyone to enjoy from the pottery wheel […]
Bingo – VFW
Morgan County VFW 903 VFW Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesWe are open to the public! Join us in our newly renovated banquet room. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month Doors open at 5:30 PM for card sales, play starts at 7:00 PM 6 Cards x 15 games $6.00 9 Cards x 15 games $9.00 5 Special games $1.00 each Hot dogs, chips, popcorn & soda available in banquet […]
Grief Support Group
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital 1600 W Walnut St, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJacksonville Memorial Hospital's Grief Support Group meets every 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at 10AM.
David Strawn Art Gallery: Director’s Collection Exhibit by Kelly M. Gross
The David Strawn Art Gallery 331 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesGolden Wheat Fields - Pastel Painting by Kelly M Gross The Art Association of Jacksonville is pleased to present Directors Collection Exhibition by Kelly M. Gross! Opening Reception: Saturday, April 6th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Gallery Hours: April 7th - 28th Sundays 1:00 - 3:00 PM Tuesday - Saturday 4:00 - 6:00 PM The David Strawn Art Gallery will […]
Indoor Disc Golf at the VFW
Morgan County VFW 903 VFW Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJoin the Jacksonville Disc Golf Club for putting practice Thursday nights in our banquet room. All ages welcome!
Forest Park Owls: Hiding in Plain Sight with Mark Glenshaw
Jacksonville Public Library 201 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJoin us on Thursday, April 25th at 6:30 pm for a special program, Forest Park Owls: Hiding in Plain Sight with Mark H.X. Glenshaw. Mark H.X. Glenshaw is an award-winning naturalist who has closely observed and documented the lives of Great Horned Owls in Forest Park, a large urban park in St. Louis, Missouri, since December 2005. Mark's talk will […]
Don’s Place Famous Crab Races
Don's Place 207 Morgan Street, JacksonvilleDon's Place Famous Crab Races Every Thursday!
Celebrate Your Staff Luncheon
More information TBA!
Baby Storytime
Jacksonville Public Library 201 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJoin the Library for stories, songs, and rhymes! Story Time and Baby Story time are back! And we're excited to announce that we will be resuming afternoon Story Time at 3 PM every Wednesday as well! For more information call the library at 217-243-5435
Brunch & Bingo
Jacksonville Country Club 100 Country Club Rd, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesThe Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce brings back Brunch & Bingo! Join us on Friday, April 26 at the Jacksonville Country Club for a fun Brunch and Bingo event. Beginning at 11:00 a.m. enjoy a delicious brunch menu, coffee, mocktails and Bingo! Tickets are $25 each. Register online 2024 Brunch & Bingo - Apr 26, 2024 - Jacksonville Area Chamber […]
David Strawn Art Gallery: Director’s Collection Exhibit by Kelly M. Gross
The David Strawn Art Gallery 331 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesGolden Wheat Fields - Pastel Painting by Kelly M Gross The Art Association of Jacksonville is pleased to present Directors Collection Exhibition by Kelly M. Gross! Opening Reception: Saturday, April 6th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Gallery Hours: April 7th - 28th Sundays 1:00 - 3:00 PM Tuesday - Saturday 4:00 - 6:00 PM The David Strawn Art Gallery will […]
Fish Fry Friday
Brickhouse Bourbon Grill 51 South Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJoin us every Friday at Brickhouse Bourbon Grill for our weekly Fish Fry! Fish will be served at 5:00 PM, the full dining menu will also be available!
Discern with Short Notice, Adiuex, & Mechanizm
Pizza Records 59 East Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesGet ready to rock the night away! Come visit for an electrifying evening of live music at Pizza Records! We're thrilled to present a sensational lineup of talented musicians, guaranteed to keep you dancing all night long. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event.
Pete Lira Bike A Thon
Fitness World Health Club 1521 W walnut St, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesIn memoriam of Pete Lira, one of the pillars of fitness in the Jacksonville community, Fitness World & Carriage House CrossFit are teaming up to host the 1st Pete Lira Bike A Thon We will honor Pete's love of cycling by attempting to set a record for most miles logged in an hour by the Jacksonville community. Teams of […]
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Museum Hours: Wednesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Admission is free, but a donation of $5 is appreciated. For more information call 217-408-1197 or email info@jacksonvilleareamuseum.org
Independent Bookstore Day Events!
Our Town Books 64 East Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesIndependent Bookstore Day (Indie Bookstore Day) was established in 2013 to promote, celebrate, and highlight the value of the independent bookstore community. The day has been observed on the last Saturday of April every year since 2013. This year there are over 900 stores participating across the country. Independent Bookstore Day is organized by the American Booksellers Association, a national […]
Story/Coloring – Our Town Books
Our Town Books 64 East Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesStory time is back! Join us every Saturday morning at 10:30 for a fun story and activity for the kiddos! This is a completely FREE event!
David Strawn Art Gallery: Director’s Collection Exhibit by Kelly M. Gross
The David Strawn Art Gallery 331 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesGolden Wheat Fields - Pastel Painting by Kelly M Gross The Art Association of Jacksonville is pleased to present Directors Collection Exhibition by Kelly M. Gross! Opening Reception: Saturday, April 6th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Gallery Hours: April 7th - 28th Sundays 1:00 - 3:00 PM Tuesday - Saturday 4:00 - 6:00 PM The David Strawn Art Gallery will […]
67th Annual Beaux Arts Ball
The David Strawn Art Gallery 331 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJoin us as we celebrate and raise money for the arts! The evening includes a champagne reception at the David Strawn Art Gallery, then come to Rammelkamp Chapel at Illinois College campus as we recognize the children of our members and also crown our new royalty. After the coronation join us for appetizers, drinks and dancing with Trio DeGroove at […]
Jaik Willis Live at Pizza Records
Pizza Records 59 East Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesGet ready for an unforgettable night of music with Jalik Willis and special guest Tom Irwin! Don't miss this incredible lineup of talent as they take the stage at Pizza Records!
Big On Blondes Rocks the Night Away
Kuhl Tyme Korner 901 W Morton Ave, Str 11, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesBig On Blondes plays all the best rock from the 80, 90s and more! Aerosmith, Bryan Adams, Cheap Trick, Foo Fighters, Green Day, Poison, and the list goes on and on!
Woodlawn Farm Spring Bus Tour
Illinois College 1101 West College Avenue, Jacksonville, Illinois, United StatesJoin the Storyteller Tour Guides, outfitted in 19th century period attire, as they travel the sites of the Underground Railroad in Jacksonville, IL. Learn the fascinating stories of the brave men and women of our history while riding on comfortable modern buses. The tour starts at Illinois College and ends at Woodlawn Farm. Meet in the Illinois College McGaw Fine […]
David Strawn Art Gallery: Director’s Collection Exhibit by Kelly M. Gross
The David Strawn Art Gallery 331 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesGolden Wheat Fields - Pastel Painting by Kelly M Gross The Art Association of Jacksonville is pleased to present Directors Collection Exhibition by Kelly M. Gross! Opening Reception: Saturday, April 6th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Gallery Hours: April 7th - 28th Sundays 1:00 - 3:00 PM Tuesday - Saturday 4:00 - 6:00 PM The David Strawn Art Gallery will […]
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Museum Hours: Wednesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Admission is free, but a donation of $5 is appreciated. For more information call 217-408-1197 or email info@jacksonvilleareamuseum.org
High Tea and Table Games
Governor Duncan Mansion 4 Duncan Place, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesThe "High Tea and Table Games" event is a perfect opportunity to step back in time and enjoy the simple pleasures of tea and games in an exquisite historical setting. Whether you're a history buff, a tea aficionado, or just looking for a unique way to spend an afternoon, this event promises an unforgettable experience. Spaces are limited, and interested […]
Open Clay Night for Adults
Goldleaf Gallery and Art Supplies 225 E State St, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesGoldleaf Gallery and Art Supplies is hosting an Open Clay Night for those 21 and older every Wednesday and for those 18 and older every Monday! Let your artistic side shine while you and your friends enjoy a night of pottery! Whether you are a beginner or an expert, there is something for everyone to enjoy from the pottery wheel […]
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Museum Hours: Wednesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Admission is free, but a donation of $5 is appreciated. For more information call 217-408-1197 or email info@jacksonvilleareamuseum.org
Open Clay Night for Adults
Goldleaf Gallery and Art Supplies 225 E State St, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesGoldleaf Gallery and Art Supplies is hosting an Open Clay Night for those 21 and older every Wednesday and for those 18 and older every Monday! Let your artistic side shine while you and your friends enjoy a night of pottery! Whether you are a beginner or an expert, there is something for everyone to enjoy from the pottery wheel […]
Open Mic Comedy Night
Pizza Records 59 East Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesCome hang out at Pizza Records for a free laugh every 1st and 3rd Wednesday night! Comedians - Sign up at 6:00 PM Show begins at 6:30 PM Call or text (217) 200-0896 to register a 5-minute slot or show up at 6:00 PM!
Hy-Vee Perks 40
Jacksonville Speedway 110 North Westgate Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJacksonville Speedway is the destination for some midweek World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car action to kickoff the month of May! The bullring makes a popular return to the schedule for the first time since 2021 and promises to provide a thrilling night of racing in Illinois. For tickets visit Jacksonville Speedway Official Site, Jacksonville Illinois
Mini Market for Budding Entrepreneurs
Central Park 123 Park Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesOur favorite summer event is coming up! The "Mini Market" is in Conjunction with Central Park Market to offer budding entrepreneurs an opportunity to reserve a vendor location for FREE! The spot must be reserved in advance and will be located on the sidewalk between Flinn's Mercantile and Our Town Books. Contact Colleen for more information!
Central Park Market 2024
Central Park 123 Park Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJoin us at this year's Central Park Market, an annual event hosting 60+ vendors from central Illinois! Enjoy live music, entertainment, and local downtown businesses. Experience the unique charm of Jacksonville!
Indoor Disc Golf at the VFW
Morgan County VFW 903 VFW Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJoin the Jacksonville Disc Golf Club for putting practice Thursday nights in our banquet room. All ages welcome!
Don’s Place Famous Crab Races
Don's Place 207 Morgan Street, JacksonvilleDon's Place Famous Crab Races Every Thursday!
Baby Storytime
Jacksonville Public Library 201 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJoin the Library for stories, songs, and rhymes! Story Time and Baby Story time are back! And we're excited to announce that we will be resuming afternoon Story Time at 3 PM every Wednesday as well! For more information call the library at 217-243-5435
Fish Fry Friday
Brickhouse Bourbon Grill 51 South Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJoin us every Friday at Brickhouse Bourbon Grill for our weekly Fish Fry! Fish will be served at 5:00 PM, the full dining menu will also be available!
K’s Creek Trail Run!
Fitness World Health Club 1521 W walnut St, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJoin us for our 1st K's Creek Trail Run to help benefit the Crisis Center! Cost is FREE, just ask you bring in a donation to help our charity. You travel across our 9 hole golf course with a few surprises 5K Route & shorter options available Registration 6:30-6:50AM
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Museum Hours: Wednesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Admission is free, but a donation of $5 is appreciated. For more information call 217-408-1197 or email info@jacksonvilleareamuseum.org
Story/Coloring – Our Town Books
Our Town Books 64 East Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesStory time is back! Join us every Saturday morning at 10:30 for a fun story and activity for the kiddos! This is a completely FREE event!
Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival – Jacksonville Main Street
Central Park 123 Park Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJoin us for the Jacksonville Main Street Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival on Saturday, May 4, 2024. We are expecting many micro-breweries, home brewers and a few distributors supplying popular local and national craft beers. Admission is $25 to include a tasting glass and 20 drink samples. Live Blues Music: John Drake 12:00pm Tom Irwin 1:20pm Devin Williams 2:40pm Food […]
Future Champions Kentucky Derby Party
Future Champions Sports Complex 5 Kelly Street, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJoin us at Future Champions Sports Complex to watch the "Greatest two minutes in sports!" Sip on a mint julep as you watch the Kentucky Derby action from any one of our 22 TVs throughout the restaurant and arcade. Don't forget your hat! We'll give a prize for the best derby look!
David Strawn Art Gallery Opening Reception: “Contemporary Wildlife Art”
The David Strawn Art Gallery 331 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesPen Brady Contemporary Wildlife Art "Gallery Talk" by Ben Brady at 6:00 PM Gallery Hours: May 4-26 Sundays 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Tuesday - Saturday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Patrick Sweany at Pizza Records
Pizza Records 59 East Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesCap off your night after the Downtown Blues, Brews, and BBQ festival at Pizza Records! National touring blues artist Patrick Sweany is joining us for an exciting night of blues music. Patrick has worked with artists such as Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys and Jimbo Mathus from the Squirrel Nut Zippers. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 […]