Events

Purchase a $10 Santa hat stuffed full of hundreds in savings at local merchants for the entire holiday season! Hats on sale at Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Jacksonville Main Street, Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce and The Farmers State Bank & Trust Co.    

Drop off diapers, baby wipes, and diaper creams at any of these locations: The Farmers State Bank and Trust Company (200 W State St. & W Morton), First National Bank of Farenzville (1904 S Main & 1839 W Morton), CNB Bank and Trust (90s S Main & 1211 W Morton) or Petefish, Skiles & Co (1342 S Main)

After last year's enthusiastic reception, the "World's Tallest" Advent Calendar will be returning to downtown Jacksonville for 2023! The Farmers Sate Bank and Trust Company is bringing the daily reveal of their 110-foot-tall Advent calendar, presenting a new icon of Christmas each day through December 25.

Let's celebrate Alison + Company's 12 Days of Christmas Sale for the 3rd year in a row! Let's help them make it their biggest yet! Their sale goes from Dec 1st to Dec 12th. Each day will have its own sale both in store and online.

Check-in starts at 8 am! Race begins at 9 am at Duncan Park and ends downtown at The Jacksonville Plaza. The proceeds benefit Bob Freesen, YMCA and the Mistletoe Market. For more information: events@jacksonvillemainstreet.com or call/text 217-473-5081.

We have hundreds of books for sale, both nearly new and antique treasures. Most book priced at $1 for hardback and 50 cents for paperback.

Shop various vendors for your Christmas needs. Santa will make an appearance from 10 to noon. For questions about this event, contact Amber at 217-883-7298 or email sisfanangeln02@yahoo.com 

"The Art of LEGO" exhibit opens Saturday, December 2 at the Jacksonville Area Museum. The exhibit will run through the end of February 2024. The exhibit includes a three-foot replica of the ill-fated Titanic, the amazing Concord supersonic airliner in flight, an operational typewriter made of LEGOs, a haunted hotel with an operational elevator that drops, and many more remarkable […]

BCA (Beardstown Christian Academy) Annual Christmas Market, a holiday shopping event featuring 60+ vendors of handmade and retail goods.

Start your December activities off with a fun story time this Saturday with THE GRINCH himself doing the reading! We will have coloring and holiday cookies available for the kiddos. This is a FREE event open to all! Space is limited so please arrive early for a spot in the kid's room.

Trinity Episcopal Church's Christmas luncheon is being served December 2nd from 11 am-12:30 pm! It is $15 a ticket, carryout is also available. Call Parish Office for tickets at 217-245-5901.

Join us at Destination toys to meet the highly talented Mark Dodson, the voice of Mogwai in gremlins and Gremlins 2 - The New Batch, salacious Crumb in Star Wars Return of the Jedi, The Force Awakens, The Ewoks Battle for Endor, Day of the Dead and many more for a signing event!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 2, 2023, for the Villa DeWolf Christmas Open House from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tim Chipman will be at the piano, refreshments will be served, and tours given. Enjoy an afternoon of conversation, music and visits by Gus and Annie Ayers and family, and Mr. Lincoln! Admission is $15.00 for adults, and $5.00 for […]

Join a Ham & Bean dinner at Harmony Masonic Lodge on December 2nd! For a $9 donation your ham & bean soup will be served with cornbread, coleslaw, your own choice of pie along with your choice of coke, coffee or tea!

Join the Southern Rail Band for their night of music from 7 -10 pm in the back room of the American Legion! They'll be playing both new and classic country, as well as both classic and southern rock. You don't want to miss it!

Tour five homes and the Jacksonville Area Museum followed by the Annual Tea served at Twisted Tree Event Hall! Tour Locations 2023: 2045 Heitz Road | Dr. Alex & Amy Hrynewych 1275 Franks Road | Mike & Kristen Dunseth 124 Westminster Street | Phronsie Spaulding 857 West State Street, 2nd Floor | Dr. Susan Weller 1701 South Diamond Street | […]

$25 minimum donation will get you up to 3 digital images along with a print release. 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. pictures will take place at the Hampton Inn, 1725 W. Morton Ave. For more information or to book your appt. text or call Mackenzie at 217-473-9996.

Join and see The Folsom Prison Five recreate the music of Johnny Cash! The show is at 3pm, December 3rd at the Hangout!

Join us as we host the Tater Tots, a musical duo for all the kiddos who love to rock! Sunday, December 3rd at 4 pm under the rotunda at the Jacksonville Public Library.

Join us for lighting up our Community Christmas Tree in the Murrayville Post Office Yard!

Faith Lutheran Church's Advent Allegro featuring "The Extension Chords!" Join for a 11:30 lunch followed by a 12:15 Concert.

Join Future Champions for Trivia Night! Social hour at 6 p.m. with trivia beginning at 7:00 p.m. The cost is $5 per person, with up to six per team. For reservations e-mail TwinCityTrivia@gmail.com

The season continues with Surviving the Holidays with Lori Gottlieb.  Join New York Times best-selling author, podcast host, and renowned psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb as she uses her typical personal and raw style to help us get through the stress and anxiety of the holiday season.  The event will take place via Zoom on Tuesday, December 6th at 7 PM. There […]

Joi us for a gift basket giveaway at the Jacksonville Senior Center! $1 per ticket or 6 tickets for $5. Cookie/Candy Walk $6 per pound. There will be Christmas decorations.

Fresh, winter floral arrangements from Another Way Blooms in Home Girls Boutique!

The Holiday season is a great time for fresh flowers and celebrations. Come into Home Girls Boutique for the next bloom bar from Another Way Blooms! Use your creativity to select your favorite blooms and make arrangement for yourself - or gift to a friend. Prices are marked per stem, so you can spend as little as $2 or up […]

Join the Modern Groove Boutique for drinks and treats, they'll have holiday clothing on display, with a stocking stuffer bar and gift bundles! Located in the Central Park Plaza.

Join Lil' Red Wagon at their Open Gym for both free food and free fun! First Tuesday of every month!