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Prayer on the Square
Central Park Plaza Central Park, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesNeed Prayer? Centenary United Methodist Church is hosting Prayer on the Square every Thursday from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM near the statue. Come to Share a Prayer Request, Pray with someone, Receive Encouragement and/or simply to say hello!
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Teen Advisory Board
Jacksonville Public Library 201 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesFor students 6th - 12th grade Join the teen Advisory Board (TAB) at JPL to help us make the library a better place for teens! As part of the TAB, you will: plan, prepare, and assist with programs for teens at the library give suggestions for books and other materials the library should add to its collection design and create […]
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DJ Bre at The Patio
The Patio 210 West College, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesGet your song request ready and come out to The Patio on Thursday nights to hear some good music with DJ Bre! Enjoy the great food and patio vibes starting at 5:00 PM. (Weather permitting)
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Chains of Command Disc Golf Club at Forman Grove Park
Forman Grove Park 210 South Johnson St, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesThe Chains of Command Disc Golf Club invites disc golf players to join their standing 9-hole round at the Forman Grove course every Thursday (weather dependent) at 6:00 PM. The Chains of Command DGC aims to foster a community of disc golf players, encouraging participation and skill development through organized play and events. If you're interested in joining or learning […]
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Cones with a Cop at Charlie’s
Charlie's Ice Cream Shop 115 West Lafayette Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesCome visit with officers from the Jacksonville Police Department and enjoy a cool treat on Aug 13 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM! Children under 12 will receive a free cone courtesy of Charlie's Ice Cream Shop. Check out the Police Department's Facebook for any updates.
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Cornhole Night at Jacksonville Community Center for the Deaf
Jacksonville Community Center for the Deaf 907 W Superior Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesBring your own chair and beverages and be ready for a game of cornhole! Every Thursday night at 6:30 PM at the Jacksonville Community Center for the Deaf. Admission is $3 for members and $5 for non-members. $10 for each cornhole player. Fans are welcome to play other games at JCCD. Doors open at 6:00 PM with the game starting […]
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Don’s Place Famous Crab Races
Don's Place 207 Morgan Street, JacksonvilleDon's Place World Famous Crab Races Every Thursday!
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Baby Storytime
Jacksonville Public Library 201 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJoin the Library for stories, songs, and rhymes! Story Time and Baby Story time are back! And we're excited to announce that we will be resuming afternoon Story Time at 3 PM every Wednesday as well! For more information call the library at 217-243-5435
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“Make a Wish” performance at Esprit de Corps
The Esprit de Corps Academy 400 West Morgan Street, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJoin in for a presentation of Ken Bradbury’s “Make a Wish” performed by local youth who attended the Esprit de Corps Academy summer theater camp! Admission is free.
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Story Walk on the Square
Enjoy a little trip around the Jacksonville square as you read a book with your preschool-elementary aged kids. 20 businesses have offered to put a page in their windows for the summer, so start reading July's book, "Right This Very Minute", at the NW corner through August 31st. Fill out the Story Walk on the Square form with questions for all ages […]
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Jacksonville Farmer’s Market
Pathway Services 1905 West Morton Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesShop the offerings of Jacksonville area farmers, bakers, and vendors all in one place at the Jacksonville Farmers Market. Visit the market Saturdays from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the lot in front of Pathway Services.
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Free Summer Kids Movie Series
Illinois Theater 204 North Mauvaisterre St, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesEvery Saturday at 10:00 AM all summer long, Illinois Theater of Jacksonville will be playing FREE kids throwback movies. Check out their website for the full lineup and showtimes at illinoistheater.com/special-events. June 6- Space Jam June 13- A Minecraft Movie June 20- Peter Rabbit June 27- Lyle, Lyle Crocodile July 4- The Garfield Movie July 11- The Angry Birds Movie […]
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Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Jacksonville Area Museum 307 E State St, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesMuseum Hours: Wednesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Admission is free, but a donation of $5 is appreciated. For more information call 217-408-1197 or email [email protected]
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Jacksonville Area Museum opens Dr. G.V. Black dentistry display
Jacksonville Area Museum 307 E State St, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesThe Jacksonville Area Museum has opened a new dentistry display focusing on Jacksonville resident Dr. Greene Vardiman Black, known as the Father of Modern Dentistry. The new dentistry display may be viewed in the museum’s West Gallery during normal hours of operation on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. and Sundays from 1:00 - 4:00 PM. “Jacksonville’s […]
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Story/Coloring – Our Town Books
Our Town Books 74 East Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesStory time is back! Join us every Saturday morning at 10:30 for a fun story and activity for the kiddos! This is a completely FREE event!
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Elks Lodge’s 12th Annual Kids Fishing Tournament-POSTPONED
Nichols Park 110 Holkenbrink Drive, Jacksonville, IL, United States**Due to the chance of rain, the tournament has been POSTPONED to AUGUST 15** Bring your fishing pole and come out to Nichols Park for Jacksonville Elks Lodge's 12th Annual Kids Fishing Tournament! All area boys and girls 12 and under are welcome for this FREE family event! There will be 2 age groups: 0-7 Years & 8-12 Years with […]
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The Witty Farmer 1 Year Anniversary
The Witty Farmer Store 3231 German Road, Waverly, IL, United StatesThe Witty Farmer Store in Waverly has been in business for a whole year! To celebrate, they’re having a Customer Appreciation Event on Saturday, August 15 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM! Come for Fun samples throughout the store including a new flavor of milk from Doe Eyed Dairy, Special sales, The Lazy Laker food truck serving lunch.
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African American History Museum Tours
Jacksonville African American History Museum 859 Grove Street, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesThe Jacksonville African American History Museum is located in the historic Underground Railroad site, the Asa Talcott home. The museum features very interesting local and National African American History from slavery to present times. The museum is setup like a timeline and offers information on slavery, the local and National Underground Railroad history and Civil Rights along with African American […]
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Taste of Cultures
Jacksonville African American History Museum 859 Grove Street, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesCome hungry and ready to experience cultures through food and tradition! The Jacksonville African American History Museum presents their annual community celebration Taste of Cultures. Enjoy an afternoon of live entertainment, games, raffles and tours of the museum... as well as food, of course! Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for kids 8 and under.
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Woodlawn Farm Tours
Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesWoodlawn Farms showcases the homestead of Jacksonville’s extensive Underground Railroad network. Former enslaved people were ushered through this home on their way to freedom. This Farm, five miles east of Jacksonville, was established in 1824 by Michael Huffaker. Michael and his wife, Jane, rode by horseback from Kentucky, bought land east of Jacksonville, and built a cabin for their growing […]
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Jacksonville Disc Golf Club at Nichols Park
Nichols Park 110 Holkenbrink Drive, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesThe Jacksonville Disc Golf Club invites disc golf players to join their standing 18-hole round at the Nichols Park course every Saturday (weather dependent) at 2:00 PM. Check them out of Facebook or just show up to join in. Jacksonville IL Disc Golf | Facebook
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“Make a Wish” performance at Esprit de Corps
The Esprit de Corps Academy 400 West Morgan Street, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJoin in for a presentation of Ken Bradbury’s “Make a Wish” performed by local youth who attended the Esprit de Corps Academy summer theater camp! Admission is free.
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Super Famicom, Short Notice and Crash Planet live at Pizza Records
Pizza Records 59 East Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesPizza Records is having live music on their stage Saturday night with Super Famicom, Short Notice and Crash Planet! Admission is $10 at the door.
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Summer of George – Live Music at Don’s
Don's Place 207 Morgan Street, JacksonvilleLive music from Summer of George starting at 7:30 pm! Head over to Don's Place for a fun night out!
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K9 Glitz and Glam Grooming Grand Opening
K9 Glitz and Glam Grooming 1515 West Walnut Street #12, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesRound up your dogs and cats and head to the K9 Glitz and Glam Grooming's Grand Opening on August 16 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM! Bring in your fur babies to get a free nail trim and enjoy little treat bags as well as finger foods and drinks. They will have a basket giveaway one for the dog lovers […]
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Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Jacksonville Area Museum 307 E State St, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesMuseum Hours: Wednesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Admission is free, but a donation of $5 is appreciated. For more information call 217-408-1197 or email [email protected]
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African American History Museum Tours
Jacksonville African American History Museum 859 Grove Street, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesThe Jacksonville African American History Museum is located in the historic Underground Railroad site, the Asa Talcott home. The museum features very interesting local and National African American History from slavery to present times. The museum is setup like a timeline and offers information on slavery, the local and National Underground Railroad history and Civil Rights along with African American […]
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Woodlawn Farm Tours
Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesWoodlawn Farms showcases the homestead of Jacksonville’s extensive Underground Railroad network. Former enslaved people were ushered through this home on their way to freedom. This Farm, five miles east of Jacksonville, was established in 1824 by Michael Huffaker. Michael and his wife, Jane, rode by horseback from Kentucky, bought land east of Jacksonville, and built a cabin for their growing […]
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Jacksonville Area Museum opens Dr. G.V. Black dentistry display
Jacksonville Area Museum 307 E State St, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesThe Jacksonville Area Museum has opened a new dentistry display focusing on Jacksonville resident Dr. Greene Vardiman Black, known as the Father of Modern Dentistry. The new dentistry display may be viewed in the museum’s West Gallery during normal hours of operation on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. and Sundays from 1:00 - 4:00 PM. “Jacksonville’s […]
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Free Rides on Big Eli Ferris Wheel in Community Park
Community Park Jacksonville, IL, United StatesEnjoy FREE rides on Big Eli in the park Sunday afternoons from 4:00 - 6:00 PM through September 20! Rides are sponsored by businesses, organizations, churches, families and individuals through The Rotary Club of Jacksonville to offer free Rides to the public on the Community Park Ferris Wheel.
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Concert in the Park featuring Two By Two
Community Park South Main Street, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesBring out your lawn chairs and blankets! Two By Two will perform live at the Big Bandstand in Community Park. And come out every Sunday this summer at 6:00 PM (weather dependent) for a free Concert in the Park hosted by the Pilot Club of Jacksonville. June 7 – Land of Lincoln Chorus June 14 – The Peek’s and Tom […]
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The Premier Racing at Jacksonville Speedway
Jacksonville Speedway 110 North Westgate Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesThe Premier- USAC Midgets plus Street Stocks at the Jacksonville Speedway. Get your tickets at The Premier – USAC Midgets – Jacksonville Speedway Official Site, Jacksonville Illinois.
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Open Clay Night for Adults
Goldleaf Gallery and Art Supplies 225 E State St, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesGoldleaf Gallery and Art Supplies is hosting an Open Clay Night for those 21 and older every Wednesday and for families every Monday! Let your artistic side shine while you and your friends enjoy a night of pottery! Whether you are a beginner or an expert, there is something for everyone to enjoy from the pottery wheel to glazing pre-cast […]
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Jacksonville Farmer’s Market
Pathway Services 1905 West Morton Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesShop the offerings of Jacksonville area farmers, bakers, and vendors all in one place at the Jacksonville Farmer's Market. Visit the market Tuesdays from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the lot in front of Pathway Services.
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Jacksonville Promise Night at Leo’s Pizza
Leo's Pizza 230 S Main St, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesEvery 3rd Tuesday of every month is Jacksonville Promise night at Leo's Pizza. Mention Jacksonville Promise scholarship program when you dine-in or carry-out and Leo's will donate 15% of your total to the scholarship program. Call 217-243-3413 to place your order.
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0-3 Playdate at the Playground
Community Park Jacksonville, IL, United StatesThe Early Years 0-3 Program and the Pregnancy Resource Center of Jacksonville will be hosting a playdate every Wednesday 9:15am at Community Park (Red Park) in Jacksonville. All community members with children aged 0-3 are welcomed to join us for play! Check 0-3 Playdate at the Playground | Facebook for any updates on the playdates, including changes due to weather.
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Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Jacksonville Area Museum 307 E State St, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesMuseum Hours: Wednesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Admission is free, but a donation of $5 is appreciated. For more information call 217-408-1197 or email [email protected]
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African American History Museum Tours
Jacksonville African American History Museum 859 Grove Street, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesThe Jacksonville African American History Museum is located in the historic Underground Railroad site, the Asa Talcott home. The museum features very interesting local and National African American History from slavery to present times. The museum is setup like a timeline and offers information on slavery, the local and National Underground Railroad history and Civil Rights along with African American […]
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Jacksonville Farmer’s Market
Pathway Services 1905 West Morton Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesShop the offerings of Jacksonville area farmers, bakers, and vendors all in one place at the Jacksonville Farmer's Market. Visit the market Wednesdays from 4:00 - 6:00 PM in the lot in front of Pathway Services.
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Open Clay Night for Adults
Goldleaf Gallery and Art Supplies 225 E State St, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesGoldleaf Gallery and Art Supplies is hosting an Open Clay Night for those 21 and older every Wednesday and for families every Monday! Let your artistic side shine while you and your friends enjoy a night of pottery! Whether you are a beginner or an expert, there is something for everyone to enjoy from the pottery wheel to glazing pre-cast […]
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Prayer on the Square
Central Park Plaza Central Park, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesNeed Prayer? Centenary United Methodist Church is hosting Prayer on the Square every Thursday from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM near the statue. Come to Share a Prayer Request, Pray with someone, Receive Encouragement and/or simply to say hello!
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The Grove Summer Car Show and Hot Rod Showcase
The Grove Health and Rehab Center 873 Grove St, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJoin us at The Grove Health & Rehab Center for our Summer Car Show featuring amazing hot rods and classic cars! Bring the family and enjoy an afternoon of community fun while checking out some incredible vehicles. Vote for your favorite car Bid on raffle baskets Refreshments available Prizes for voter-favorite cars• 1st Place: $100 Gift Card• 2nd Place: $50 Gift Card Have […]
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Friends United Campaign Kickoff
Future Champions Sports Complex 5 Kelly Street, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJoin us for our Friends United Campaign Kickoff at Future Champions Sports Complex from 4:30-6:30pm! Enjoy great food, refreshments, networking, and a fun Friends-themed evening as we kick off this year's United Way campaign. This is a Chamber Business After Hours event.
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DJ Bre at The Patio
The Patio 210 West College, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesGet your song request ready and come out to The Patio on Thursday nights to hear some good music with DJ Bre! Enjoy the great food and patio vibes starting at 5:00 PM. (Weather permitting)
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Chains of Command Disc Golf Club at Forman Grove Park
Forman Grove Park 210 South Johnson St, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesThe Chains of Command Disc Golf Club invites disc golf players to join their standing 9-hole round at the Forman Grove course every Thursday (weather dependent) at 6:00 PM. The Chains of Command DGC aims to foster a community of disc golf players, encouraging participation and skill development through organized play and events. If you're interested in joining or learning […]
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Cornhole Night at Jacksonville Community Center for the Deaf
Jacksonville Community Center for the Deaf 907 W Superior Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesBring your own chair and beverages and be ready for a game of cornhole! Every Thursday night at 6:30 PM at the Jacksonville Community Center for the Deaf. Admission is $3 for members and $5 for non-members. $10 for each cornhole player. Fans are welcome to play other games at JCCD. Doors open at 6:00 PM with the game starting […]
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Don’s Place Famous Crab Races
Don's Place 207 Morgan Street, JacksonvilleDon's Place World Famous Crab Races Every Thursday!
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Baby Storytime
Jacksonville Public Library 201 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United StatesJoin the Library for stories, songs, and rhymes! Story Time and Baby Story time are back! And we're excited to announce that we will be resuming afternoon Story Time at 3 PM every Wednesday as well! For more information call the library at 217-243-5435
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Kiwanis Blood Drive
First Baptist Church 1701 Mound Rd, Jacksonville, United StatesJoin the Jacksonville Kiwanis at their “Giving Back is in our Blood” Blood Drive at First Baptist Church on Aug 21! Shirts and special Kiwanis donuts given to donors! Register through ImpactLife at ImpactLife - Donor Portal.

