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There’s still time to take a spin! 🎡
Free rides on Jacksonville’s Big Eli Ferris Wheel #17 continue every Sunday from 4–6 PM through September 20 at Community Park.
Thanks to the Rotary Club of Jacksonville and the local businesses, organizations, churches, families and individuals who help make these free Sunday rides possible.
Add a Ferris wheel ride to your Sunday plans and enjoy a little piece of Jacksonville history!
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Stars, Stripes & Strawn is taking over the lawn at the Strawn Art Gallery! 🇺🇸
The Art Association of Jacksonville’s annual Lawn Party returns Saturday, August 29, from 5–7 PM with an evening celebrating art, community and America’s semiquincentennial.
This year’s Lawn Party & Auction will feature original artwork, themed baskets, gift packages and more up for auction, with proceeds supporting the Art Association of Jacksonville.
📍 Strawn Art Gallery Lawn
331 W. College Ave., Jacksonville
📅 Saturday, August 29
⏰ 5–7 PM
🎟️ $40 per person
Come spend a summer evening on the lawn, support the arts and celebrate Stars, Stripes & Strawn.
Find ticket information and more event details at http://JacksonvilleIL.org
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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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