Come enjoy breakfast with Saint Nicholas himself at this family-friendly event. All are welcome.

Please join us at Williamson Funeral Home Saturday December 15, 2025 at 10am as we hold our 5th Annual Wreaths Across America Day Ceremony. Immediately following the ceremony we will begin laying Wreaths on the graves of local Veterans. If you know the name of a local Veteran who is buried in either Diamond Grove, Memorial Lawn, Calvary Catholic, East […]

Jacksonville Main Street will offer Cocoa and Carriage Rides from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on December 13. Come downtown to view the wonderful Window Displays and numerous shopping and dining experiences during this holiday season! For more information, check out www.jacksonvillemainstreet.org or their Facebook page.

Mr. grinch coms to visit all the Whos of Jacksonwhoville!

Sponsored by Coors Light. Saturday, December 13th - 11 AM. Bills - Amvets - Kjb's - Guse's - Don's. Then Back to Bills for DJ Eddie B! Wear anything Christmas related and please bring a non-perishable food item to our local food bank.

World Champion pool player Fedor Gorst and professional Vitaliy Patsura will be coming to Jacksonville for a day full of challenge matches, autographs, and knowledge. Presale tickets start at $30 for general admission and $45 for preferred seating. Merchandise will be available to purchase. Contact Jared DeGroot for presale tickets.

Open house and ornament decorating party! Saturday, December 13th 1 PM - 3 PM. Come join us for an afternoon of holiday cheer and community fun! Create your own ornament to decorate our tree!! Enjoy refreshments!! & don't miss a special visit from Santa!

A one-time free admission showing of the Christmas movie "The Polar Express" at the Illinois theater on the downtown Jacksonville square.

Come visit Santa!!

Let this family-friendly crafting event at the library put you in the holiday spirit as you make gift tags and holiday cards for friends and family. Registration is required.

Joyous sounds of the Christmas season will fill the air as the Symphony Chorale and Orchestra will be joined by the return of our friends in The Bells of Peace handbell ensemble of St. Louis, directed by the former, Jacksonville resident Burnell Hackman. Bring the entire family to this afternoon holiday celebration! Santa promises to be at this festive program […]

Enjoy Jacksonville’s sparkling holiday tradition with a dazzling drive-thru light display for the whole family! Drive-Thru Hours: Nov 26 (Opening Night): 5–8 PM Nov 27–Dec 14: Thurs & Sun 5–8 PM, Fri & Sat 5–9 PM Dec 18–Dec 28: Sun–Thurs 5–8 PM, Fri & Sat 5–9 PM Admission: $10 per vehicle (up to 8 passengers); $20 per vehicle (9–15 passengers)