Events

Start your Christmas season with us! Visit the website tipsordsfloristandgifts.com or call 217-742-8111 for more.

Join us November 15th in store to meet & greet with author M. M. Alderson for the release of her newest spicy romance novel, Plundering Desires. Meet & Greet with a spicy romance author, purchaser her newest release and get it signed! PREORDER her book which releases on October 24th and bring it back for her signing event and tell […]

Harmony Lodge No. 3 is hosting a ham and bean supper! We will be serving ham and beans, cornbread, and a dessert for $9.00 per plate. A portion of the proceeds will be going to local charities and organizations. This supper is open to all! It will be located in the basement of the Masonic Temple at 345 West College […]

It’s finally here! **GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION** We’re so excited to invite you to the Grand Opening of Luxterra Salon & Spa on Saturday, November 15th from 4–6 PM! Bring your friends, enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres, and come check out our beautiful new space! Share this post & join us at the event to be entered into our raffle giveaways! […]

We open the dance floor early!Get ready for some throwback jams you haven’t heard in decades — cranked up on our amazing sound system Lights, fog, and bubbles are flowing — the party’s already started!

 Hot Wing Charity Challenge 6 – The Hottest Night of the Year  The spiciest tradition in town is back as the Hot Wing Charity Challenge returns to K’s Creek Golf Club! Now in its 6th year, this fiery fundraiser is turning up the heat and making a difference for our community. For just $5 at the door, you’ll get access […]

Come to Big Heads’ Underground Rap Night on November 15th, from 7-10pm! Tickets available at Big Heads on 230 S Sandy St, Jacksonville IL. The underground rap night will be held at 1850 S Main St, South Jacksonville, IL, 62650. $5 Preorder tickets.$10 the door. This event will be 21+, id required.

This admission-free event is a gift to the community and will consist of three concerts. This concert will feature guitar ensemble Duo 220. Hailed for their "extraordinary technique and musicianship," Duo 220 has established a firm position at the forefront of American Guitar Ensembles. Guitarists Adam Larison and Andrew Stroud strive to create programs that are new, fresh, and accessible, […]

Rhythm and blues solo artist Robert Sampson plays.

Please join the Jacksonville Public Library on November 16th at 4pm in welcoming the latest performers to the Music Under the Dome series at the library: Tom Irwin and Amy Battles. When Tom Irwin and Amy Battles joined together as music and life partners in 2022, the combination of Tom’s acoustic guitar and heartfelt voice with Amy’s sweet harmonies and […]

Two of the region's best rockin' country bands tear it up for an afternoon set of music.

This month's theme is card games. Bring your favorite deck of something and find some friends. More information can be found at jaxpl.org or by calling the library at 217-243-5435.

Join us for PINKMAS in downtown Jacksonville, Illinois as downtown businesses have some of their best holiday sales ready for you to shop small early! Downtown small businesses will all have their own salles, deals, and specialties to make it a fun shopping weekend for all!

Doors open at 5:30 pm; show starts at 6:30 pm. Howl to Go will provide the upbeat, all-request live music show. Food trucks and a cash bar will be available. General admission starts at $30 per person. For more info or to purchase tickets or reserve a VIP table, contact the Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce office at 217-245-2174 or […]

The morgan County VFW Auxiliary Post #1379 sponsors a craft and vendor fair at the Jacksonville American Legion. There will be face painting by Shipleys Crafts. B&S Grub food truck will be available. Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit from the North Pole! Head out the event to discover what else is going on.

This annual one-day event is sure to wow. Check out all of the beautifully decorated trees and wreaths as you enjoy some delicious treats. Take home some "Bow-Wow Bits" for your furry family member. Children can have fun in the special kids' room while the adults check out holiday deals at the Attic! Get a picture with Santa and Jack […]

Luke McQuillan is an author, composer, and voice actor. His first novel, Love in the Light: A Musical Novel, combines all three of his fields. He has done audiobooks, commercials, and featured roles on Cartoon Network’s long-running-hit, “The Amazing World of Gumball,” Netflix's "Farzar," and the Emmy Award winning PBS series, “Illinois Stories.” Success online includes over 30k followers across […]

For information on how to purchase tickets call 217-245-7714.

Sager Trivia Night is November 22, 2025, at the Winchester EMS Building. Doors open at 5:30 pm with food served. Trivia begins at 6:30 pm. Maximum ten people per team with $10 per person. Proceeds benefit West Central Boys Basketball. Contact Kent Coultas at 217/577-3335 or Ryan Sichting at 217/742-3151 X 205 for more information.

Jacksonville area LEGO builders have until the close of the museum on November 23 to submit their entry into its annul "The Art of LEGO' exhibit. The categories for submission include Kit build, Jacksonville's Bicentennial, original build 13 years of age and older, original build 8-12 years old, and original build 7 years of age and younger. For more information, […]

Join the Prairieland United Way for an evening of guided bourbon tasting with exquisite food pairings! Limited tickets available. Each $40 ticket includes tastings and a signature bourbon glass. Proceeds benefit the 2025 Prairieland United Way campaign. Call 217-245-4557 or email [email protected] to reserve your spot!