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  • Basketball Series – Run for the Trophies

    Midwest Athletic Center 409 Hardin Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Midwest Athletic Center is thrilled to announce their 2024-2025 United Hoops basketball series! Get your teams in now for the upcoming shootouts. Signups are live at www.midwestathleticcenter.com. Can't wait to see you in the gym! 

  • Jacksonville Farmers Market

    Jacksonville Farmers Market
    Pathway Services 1905 West Morton Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Welcome to the Jacksonville Farmers Market, your vibrant local hub for fresh, locally sourced produce and artisanal goods in Jacksonville, Illinois. Our market brings together the community every week, offering a delightful array of seasonal fruits and vegetables, homemade baked goods, handcrafted items, and more. Committed to supporting local farmers and artisans, we provide a friendly and welcoming space where […]

  • Fitness World 5K

    Fitness World Health Club 1521 W walnut St, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Kick off your 5k season with Fitness World! Registration starts at 7:30 am, race begins at 8:00 am. $10 to race! Secure your spot at Fitness World | FITNESS WORLD 5K

  • Conner Family Amusements

    Conner Family Amusements
    Community Park South Main Street, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Join us at Jacksonville Community Park for Carnival rides, games and your fair favorites! Armbands are $25 per session. Tickets are $1 each or 22 tickets for $20. It takes 3-5 tickets per ride. Hours listed below: Thursday May 1st open 5-9pm. (Armbands 5-9)Friday May 2nd open 5-9pm. (Armbands 5-9)Saturday May 3rd open 12-4 and 5-9pm. (Separate Armbands each session)Sunday […]

  • Arts and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

    Jacksonville Public Library 201 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Join bestselling author and illustrator Dan Santat for an afternoon event all about books and art with friend and collaborator, author Minh Lê. Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of over a hundred books for young people! Many of his books are New York Times-bestsellers, including The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, Are We There Yet?, and After […]

  • David Strawn Art Gallery Opening Reception: Students of the Strawn

    The David Strawn Art Gallery 331 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    The Art Association of Jacksonville is pleased to present Students of the Strawn at The David Strawn Art Gallery May 3-25.  An opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 3rd from 6-8 p.m. with an introduction of the students at 6:30.  The opening reception and gallery hours are free and open to the public. This gallery will display the […]

  • Ward Davis Live Solo Acoustic at Twisted Tree

    Twisted Tree 1061 East Morton Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Ward Davis is an acclaimed Americana musician and songwriter known for his soulful voice, poignant storytelling and deeply authentic songwriting. Ward hails from Monticello, Arkansas and has gained recognition as a talented songwriter since moving to Nashville, penning tracks for country icons like Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Trace Adkins. His solo career has taken off with the release of […]

  • Artistic Inspiration

    Rammelkamp Chapel 215 Park St, Jacksonville

    We conclude our 62nd season with a return performance by acclaimed lyric tenor J. Warren Mitchell. All of you in the JSO audience loved his program in 2018, and you will thrill to his commanding return featuring a wide variety of music, from opera and operetta to sacred song and selections from the American musical theatre. Don’t miss this exciting […]

  • Karaoke at Bill’s West StateTavern

    Bill's West State Tavern 315 West State St, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Come to Bill's Saturday night and sing the night away with great friends and cold drinks!

  • Unexpected: Moments That Change Everything

    Unexpected: Moments That Change Everything
    The Crossing 803 South Diamond Street, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Life doesn’t always go the way we plan. From surprises to setbacks, the unexpected can shake us—or shape us. Unexpected is a 4-week series about navigating life’s twists and turns and discovering how God works through the moments that change everything. Whether you’re in the middle of something messy, on the edge of something new, or coming out the other […]

  • David Strawn Art Gallery: Students of the Strawn

    David Strawn Art Gallery: Students of the Strawn
    The David Strawn Art Gallery 331 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    The Art Association of Jacksonville is pleased to present Students of the Strawn at The David Strawn Art Gallery May 3-25.  An opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 3rd from 6-8 p.m. with an introduction of the students at 6:30.  The opening reception and gallery hours are free and open to the public. This gallery will display the […]

  • Conner Family Amusements

    Conner Family Amusements
    Community Park South Main Street, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Join us at Jacksonville Community Park for Carnival rides, games and your fair favorites! Armbands are $25 per session. Tickets are $1 each or 22 tickets for $20. It takes 3-5 tickets per ride. Hours listed below: Thursday May 1st open 5-9pm. (Armbands 5-9)Friday May 2nd open 5-9pm. (Armbands 5-9)Saturday May 3rd open 12-4 and 5-9pm. (Separate Armbands each session)Sunday […]

  • Jacksonville Plates on State

    Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 310 E State St, Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, IL, United States

    Join us as we honor our past, present, and future at Jacksonville Plates on State—an unforgettable outdoor dinner event celebrating our vibrant community! Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 4, 2025, as we come together to celebrate the bicentennial of our amazing town, the 40th anniversary of the CVB, and Travel & Tourism Week! Enjoy a spectacular menu of locally […]

  • Open Clay Night for Adults

    Open Clay Nights for Adults
    Goldleaf Gallery and Art Supplies 225 E State St, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Goldleaf Gallery and Art Supplies is hosting an Open Clay Night for those 21 and older every Wednesday and for those 18 and older 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 […]

    $13.50

  • Pilot Club Salad Luncheon

    Knights of Columbus 320 E State St, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Annual Salad Luncheon! Today at 11 a.m. at the KC Hall. Chair Sue Tapscott & Delsie Clancy get the last of the salads ready to go. Tickets can be purchased at the door, $12. Thank you for the community’s continued support!

  • David Strawn Art Gallery: Students of the Strawn

    David Strawn Art Gallery: Students of the Strawn
    The David Strawn Art Gallery 331 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    The Art Association of Jacksonville is pleased to present Students of the Strawn at The David Strawn Art Gallery May 3-25.  An opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 3rd from 6-8 p.m. with an introduction of the students at 6:30.  The opening reception and gallery hours are free and open to the public. This gallery will display the […]

  • Tuesday Nights at the VFW

    Tuesday Nights at the VFW
    Morgan County VFW 903 VFW Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Join us Tuesday nights for food, drinks, free pool, and a chance to win big! We have B&S Grub joining us from 5:00-8:00, Monopoly raffle tabs, and drink specials! Open to the public!

  • Murrayville-Woodson EAS Queen of Hearts Raffle

    Murrayville-Woodson EAS Queen of Hearts Raffle
    Morgan County VFW 903 VFW Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Join us for the Murrayville-Woodson Emergency Ambulance Service Queen of Hearts drawing. It is held every Tuesday night at 7 pm, with a second chance drawing for $100 at 8 pm. There are food and drinks, as well as Monopoly Raffle tabs! The VFW is open to the public The Jacksonville VFW is a satellite location, with tickets available for […]

  • David Strawn Art Gallery: Students of the Strawn

    David Strawn Art Gallery: Students of the Strawn
    The David Strawn Art Gallery 331 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    The Art Association of Jacksonville is pleased to present Students of the Strawn at The David Strawn Art Gallery May 3-25.  An opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 3rd from 6-8 p.m. with an introduction of the students at 6:30.  The opening reception and gallery hours are free and open to the public. This gallery will display the […]

  • Open Clay Night for Adults

    Open Clay Nights for Adults
    Goldleaf Gallery and Art Supplies 225 E State St, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Goldleaf Gallery and Art Supplies is hosting an Open Clay Night for those 21 and older every Wednesday and for those 18 and older 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 […]

    $13.50

  • Pizza Records Live!

    Pizza Records Live!
    Pizza Records 59 East Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    This is an open mic podcast hosted by Daniel Tabor that we film every Wednesday and post on YouTube & other platforms each week. You can come do an open mic comedy set, play your original music, &/or be interviewed "late-night TV" style. Our revolving door of P.R. family will often be on the couch sharing their stories, answering ridiculous […]

  • Bingo at the Jacksonville VFW!

    Bingo – VFW
    Morgan County VFW 903 VFW Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    We are open to the public! Join us in our newly renovated banquet room on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for card sales, play starts at 7:00 p.m. 6 Cards x 15 games $6.00 9 Cards x 15 games $9.00 5 Special games $1.00 each Hot dogs, chips, popcorn & soda available […]

  • David Strawn Art Gallery: Students of the Strawn

    David Strawn Art Gallery: Students of the Strawn
    The David Strawn Art Gallery 331 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    The Art Association of Jacksonville is pleased to present Students of the Strawn at The David Strawn Art Gallery May 3-25.  An opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 3rd from 6-8 p.m. with an introduction of the students at 6:30.  The opening reception and gallery hours are free and open to the public. This gallery will display the […]

  • Business After Hours

    Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 310 E State St, Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, IL, United States

    The Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau invites you to celebrate our 40th Anniversary! Join us for a special Business After Hours event as we honor our successes and the amazing community that made it all possible. Recognizing Morgan County Marvels at 5:30 P.M. Where: 310 East State Street, Downtown Jacksonville Let’s celebrate this milestone together! Get ready to enjoy […]

  • Teen Advisory Board

    Teen Advisory Board
    Jacksonville Public Library 201 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    For 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 […]

  • Spicy Romance Book Fair Mother’s Day Edition

    The Vault 73 East Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Ladies obsessed with spicy smut books this is an event for you! We are teaming up with The Vault to bring you a special Mother's Day event like no other! So, grab your mamas and hang on! Mild to Spicy Romance BooksLimited Edition Spicy Bookish MerchSpecialty CocktailsAXE THROWINGChocolates & more! More details to come!

  • Baby Storytime

    Baby Storytime
    Jacksonville Public Library 201 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Join 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

  • David Strawn Art Gallery: Students of the Strawn

    David Strawn Art Gallery: Students of the Strawn
    The David Strawn Art Gallery 331 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    The Art Association of Jacksonville is pleased to present Students of the Strawn at The David Strawn Art Gallery May 3-25.  An opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 3rd from 6-8 p.m. with an introduction of the students at 6:30.  The opening reception and gallery hours are free and open to the public. This gallery will display the […]

  • SINGO

    SINGO
    Goodtime Docs 220 South Main Street, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Win trips and free slot play, playing SINGO. It's musical Bingo with different genre's every week. Starts at 8PM and is FREE to play.

  • Jacksonville Farmers Market

    Jacksonville Farmers Market
    Pathway Services 1905 West Morton Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Welcome to the Jacksonville Farmers Market, your vibrant local hub for fresh, locally sourced produce and artisanal goods in Jacksonville, Illinois. Our market brings together the community every week, offering a delightful array of seasonal fruits and vegetables, homemade baked goods, handcrafted items, and more. Committed to supporting local farmers and artisans, we provide a friendly and welcoming space where […]

  • Mother’s Day Pressed Floral Frames

    The Peachy Nest 228 S. Mauvaisterre Street Jacksonville, IL, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    The Peachy Nest invites you to the third ever Mother's Day Pressed Floral Frames DIY Workshop! Bring your kiddos and have them make you a pressed frame for you or whoever they want to gift these too! We’ll set a table and chairs out front and let you get creative! Choose from different shape frames and flowers! Cost will be […]

  • Author Event: Aly Beck

    Our Town Books 74 East Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Our Town Books is hosting an Author event where you will be able to meet Indie Spicy Romance Author Aly Beck!

  • Jacksonville African American History Museum

    Jacksonville African American History Museum 859 Grove Street, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    The 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 Jacksonville African American History Museum is open for the 2025 season starting Wednesday May 7th from 1-4 pm and every Saturday and Sunday 1-4 pm […]

  • David Strawn Art Gallery: Students of the Strawn

    David Strawn Art Gallery: Students of the Strawn
    The David Strawn Art Gallery 331 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    The Art Association of Jacksonville is pleased to present Students of the Strawn at The David Strawn Art Gallery May 3-25.  An opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 3rd from 6-8 p.m. with an introduction of the students at 6:30.  The opening reception and gallery hours are free and open to the public. This gallery will display the […]

  • Osage Orange Festival

    Illinois College 1101 West College Avenue, Jacksonville, Illinois, United States

    Join us during our annual Osage Orange Festival to welcome the Class of 2025 and their families into the Illinois College alumni community. The event includes free admission, inflatables, face painting, games and fun activities for all ages — for all attendees. A variety of the area’s favorite food trucks will provide festive food and drink options, including beer and […]

  • James Tyler and The Usual Crowd

    Pizza Records 59 East Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    MKM Entertainment is proud to announce we have branched off and launched a rock show with an absolutely stacked lineup of local rock legends! Headlining the event, we have James Tyler and The Usual Crowd, who just released their single “Tuesdays” on all platforms! The undercard is just as stacked with your local favorites: Short NoticeCrash PlanetScarlet’s Darling. It doesn’t […]

  • Sunbeam & Moonlight at Kjb’s

    KJB's 222 East State St, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Hang out at Kjb's for an evening full of fun with Sunbeam and Moonlight!

  • Money Shot at Kuhl Tyme Korner

    Kuhl Tyme Korner 901 W Morton Ave, Str 11, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Head over to Kuhl Tyme Korner to party with Money Shot!

  • Unexpected: Moments That Change Everything

    Unexpected: Moments That Change Everything
    The Crossing 803 South Diamond Street, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Life doesn’t always go the way we plan. From surprises to setbacks, the unexpected can shake us—or shape us. Unexpected is a 4-week series about navigating life’s twists and turns and discovering how God works through the moments that change everything. Whether you’re in the middle of something messy, on the edge of something new, or coming out the other […]

  • David Strawn Art Gallery: Students of the Strawn

    David Strawn Art Gallery: Students of the Strawn
    The David Strawn Art Gallery 331 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    The Art Association of Jacksonville is pleased to present Students of the Strawn at The David Strawn Art Gallery May 3-25.  An opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 3rd from 6-8 p.m. with an introduction of the students at 6:30.  The opening reception and gallery hours are free and open to the public. This gallery will display the […]

  • Open Clay Night for Adults

    Open Clay Nights for Adults
    Goldleaf Gallery and Art Supplies 225 E State St, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Goldleaf Gallery and Art Supplies is hosting an Open Clay Night for those 21 and older every Wednesday and for those 18 and older 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 […]

    $13.50