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When the forecast says HOT, we say ice cream. 🍦
With this heat wave hanging around, consider this your reminder that there are plenty of ways to enjoy summer in the Jacksonville area without melting in the process. From a dip in the pool and a day on the lake to a very necessary stop for something cold and sweet, we rounded up a few of our favorite ways to beat the heat.
Read Beat the Heat This Summer in the Jacksonville Area and start planning your cool-down: https://jacksonvilleil.org/2026/07/beat-the-heat-this-summer-in-the-jacksonville-area/
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Clear a little room on your Saturday calendar, Taste of Cultures is back! 🌍🍴
The Jacksonville African American History Museum’s annual community celebration returns this Saturday, August 15, from 1–4 PM, bringing an afternoon of food and traditions from different cultures, live entertainment, games, raffles and museum tours.
And yes, you’ll want to come hungry. These photos from past celebrations should tell you why. 😉
🎟 Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for children 8 and under.
Make your Saturday plans and find more upcoming events at http://JacksonvilleIL.org
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Your Saturday list is here, and it’s got a little range. 😉
Fresh finds at the Farmers Market. A free movie for the kids at Illinois Theater. A fish fry in Concord. Back-to-school fun. A 20th anniversary worth celebrating at Inner Harmony. An afternoon honoring Jacksonville’s history. And, apparently, we’re ending the day a little spicy at The Vault. 🌶️📚
That’s a pretty solid Saturday.
Save this for later, share it with whoever you’re making plans with, and head to http://JacksonvilleIL.org for the full list of what’s happening around the Jacksonville area today.
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