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Open Clay Night for Adults
Open Clay Night for Adults
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 […]
Concerts in the Park – Robert Sampson
Concerts in the Park – Robert Sampson
Join the Pilot Club of Jacksonville as they host a series of live music events located in Community Park at the Big Bandstand! Who's to come: June 16 - Paul Summers June 23 - The Peeks & John Eddy June 30 - Capital Big Band July 7 - Dale Osborne July 14 - New Creation July 21 - Rod Nicholson […]
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4 events,
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Museum 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]
Open Clay Night for Adults
Open Clay Night for Adults
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 […]
Hy-Vee Perks 40
Hy-Vee Perks 40
Jacksonville Speedway is the destination for some midweek World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car action to kickoff the month of May! The bullring makes a popular return to the schedule for the first time since 2021 and promises to provide a thrilling night of racing in Illinois. For tickets visit Jacksonville Speedway Official Site, Jacksonville Illinois
4 events,
Central Park Market 2024
Central Park Market 2024
Join us at this year's Central Park Market, an annual event hosting 60+ vendors from central Illinois! Enjoy live music, entertainment, and local downtown businesses. Experience the unique charm of Jacksonville!
Mini Market for Budding Entrepreneurs
Mini Market for Budding Entrepreneurs
Our favorite summer event is coming up! The "Mini Market" is in Conjunction with Central Park Market to offer budding entrepreneurs an opportunity to reserve a vendor location for FREE! The spot must be reserved in advance and will be located on the sidewalk between Flinn's Mercantile and Our Town Books. Contact Colleen for more information!
Indoor Disc Golf at the VFW
Indoor Disc Golf at the VFW
Join the Jacksonville Disc Golf Club for putting practice Thursday nights in our banquet room. All ages welcome!
3 events,
Baby Storytime
Baby Storytime
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
Jeff Newman at The Vault!
Jeff Newman at The Vault!
Jeff Newman will be playing from 7:00-10:00 as the first musical act at The Vault! Come on out for a good time and great music!
7 events,
K’s Creek Trail Run!
K’s Creek Trail Run!
Join us for our 1st K's Creek Trail Run to help benefit the Crisis Center! Cost is FREE, just ask you bring in a donation to help our charity. You travel across our 9 hole golf course with a few surprises 5K Route & shorter options available Registration 6:30-6:50AM
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Museum 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]
Story/Coloring – Our Town Books
Story/Coloring – Our Town Books
Story 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!
1 event,
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Museum 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]
2 events,
National Coffee Brand Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week
7 Brew, the drive-thru coffee company with over 20,000 drink combinations, will celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week, where any customer who purchases $25 in gift cards will receive a free drink card from May 6 through May 10. The offer is available through June 16 to celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. In addition, 7 Brew will offer stickers with […]
Open Clay Night for Adults
Open Clay Night for Adults
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 […]
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Pilot Club Salad Luncheon
Pilot Club Salad Luncheon
Join the Pilot Club for their Annual Salad Luncheon. Tickets are $10 and carry out is available. Tickets can be purchased from any Pilot Club member, All Occasions Flowers & Gifts or at the door. For questions, please call Sue Tapscott at 217-370-6663 or Delsie Clancy at 217-370-5064. All proceeds stay local for community projects.
Jacksonville Public Library Hosts Actor, Writer, Producer, & White House Staff Member Kal Penn
Jacksonville Public Library Hosts Actor, Writer, Producer, & White House Staff Member Kal Penn
The Jacksonville Public Library joins more than 200 Illinois libraries to continue Season 3 of Illinois Libraries Present, a collaborative effort featuring virtual events with bestselling and award-winning authors and esteemed speakers. The season will culminate with The Many Lives of Kal Penn, which takes place via Zoom at 7 PM on Tuesday, May 7. Penn will be joined in […]
5 events,
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Museum 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]
Brand Refresh Event!
Brand Refresh Event!
Yep! We’re changing our name! Please join us on Wednesday, May 8th, 4-7 pm as we celebrate our new brand! We have so many fun things happening at this event: •Get a first look at our new name & our updated look in the shop!•Enjoy some delicious bites & drinks!•Get a free gift with select purchases!•Shop tons of new product!•Get […]
Open Clay Night for Adults
Open Clay Night for Adults
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 […]
6 events,
Song Writer Showcase at Pizza Records
Song Writer Showcase at Pizza Records
Cisco Dragon, Emily Perkins, Lydia Cunnigham, Jade Horton are set to showcase their talent live at Pizza Records! Tickets are available at the door.
Grief Support Group
Grief Support Group
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital's Grief Support Group meets every 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at 10AM. Call 217-479-5755 for more information
Teen Advisory Board
Teen Advisory Board
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 […]
5 events,
Baby Storytime
Baby Storytime
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
Making Memories – 30th Annual Dance Recital
Making Memories – 30th Annual Dance Recital
Sara's Studio of Dance will be hosting its 30th Annual "Making Memories" Dance Recital in the Jacksonville High School Auditorium. Come join SSOD for a show to remember! Get your tickets at: Performance Tickets | Select Event | Sara's Studio of Dance (danceticketing.com)
Ronnie McDowell
Ronnie McDowell
Country Legend Ronnie McDowell will be performing live at The Twisted Tree Music Hall and will be accompanied by the White Lightnin Band. Get your tickets at: Ronnie McDowell with White Lightnin Band Tickets | Jacksonville, IL | Twisted Tree Music & Event Hall (etix.com)
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Mother’s Day Spring Craft Show
Mother’s Day Spring Craft Show
Come see what's new this year! Many vendors and makers will be set up for this awesome event hosted by Schultz Family Creations!
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Museum 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]
Story/Coloring – Our Town Books
Story/Coloring – Our Town Books
Story 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!
1 event,
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Museum 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]
1 event,
Open Clay Night for Adults
Open Clay Night for Adults
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 […]
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3 events,
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Museum 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]
Open Clay Night for Adults
Open Clay Night for Adults
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 […]
Open Mic Comedy Night
Open Mic Comedy Night
Come hang out at Pizza Records for a free laugh every 1st and 3rd Wednesday night! Call or text (217) 200-0896 to register a 5-minute slot!
2 events,
Indoor Disc Golf at the VFW
Indoor Disc Golf at the VFW
Join the Jacksonville Disc Golf Club for putting practice Thursday nights in our banquet room. All ages welcome!
4 events,
Fleaesta
Save the date Fleaesta is coming May 17th & 18th. Donations accepted May 13th-16th. Located at the 4H building at the Morgan County Fairgrounds. For more information call 217.245.7124
The Home Decor Swap
The Home Decor Swap will be outside in front and of The Peachy Nest Friday May 17 & Sat May 18th from 10-4pm! Be sure to bring gently used decor, artwork, wall hangings, vases, pots and switch out for something someone else brought! If you bring one, you take one, you bring two you take two, so on and so […]
Baby Storytime
Baby Storytime
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
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Morgan County Garden Club Plant Sale
Morgan County Garden Club Plant Sale
The public is invited to purchase perennials that have been raised in local gardens at our plant sales on April 23 and May 18. Anyone interested in donating perennials from their garden, should contact a garden club member.
The Portable Beat Return to Kjb’s
The Portable Beat Return to Kjb’s
Experience the electrifying sounds of The Portable Beat live at Kjb's!
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Museum 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]
1 event,
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Museum 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]
1 event,
Open Clay Night for Adults
Open Clay Night for Adults
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 […]
1 event,
Jacksonville Promise Night at Leo’s Pizza
Jacksonville Promise Night at Leo’s Pizza
Every 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.
5 events,
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Museum 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]
Open Clay Night for Adults
Open Clay Night for Adults
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 […]
4 events,
Grief Support Group
Grief Support Group
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital's Grief Support Group meets every 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at 10AM.
Chamber Business After Hours
Chamber Business After Hours
Join us at The Governor Duncan Mansion for this month's Business After Hours brought to you by The Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce as well as the Governor Duncan Association Annual Meeting. Refreshments throughout the evening Presentation at 5:00 pm 50/50 Drawing Proceeds to benefit the Duncan Mansion Postcard-ChamAfterHours-4.25x6 (1)
Indoor Disc Golf at the VFW
Indoor Disc Golf at the VFW
Join the Jacksonville Disc Golf Club for putting practice Thursday nights in our banquet room. All ages welcome!
4 events,
Citywide Garage Sale
Citywide Garage Sale
Jacksonville's fifth citywide garage sale will take place on Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26. The organizer of the event is taking names for a list of participating vendors. The event's times are tentative since some vendors may keep their sales going longer.
Baby Storytime
Baby Storytime
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
4 events,
Citywide Garage Sale
Citywide Garage Sale
Jacksonville's fifth citywide garage sale will take place on Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26. The organizer of the event is taking names for a list of participating vendors. The event's times are tentative since some vendors may keep their sales going longer.
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Museum 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]
Story/Coloring – Our Town Books
Story/Coloring – Our Town Books
Story 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!
4 events,
Citywide Garage Sale
Citywide Garage Sale
Jacksonville's fifth citywide garage sale will take place on Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26. The organizer of the event is taking names for a list of participating vendors. The event's times are tentative since some vendors may keep their sales going longer.
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Museum 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]
Spring Loop Tour Live at Pizza Records
Spring Loop Tour Live at Pizza Records
The last stop on the 2024 Spring "LOOP" Tour! Sunny Bleau and The Moons featuring Nic Cocco on Guitar, CC Wilson on Bass, Tom Sumner on drums and of course the incredible Sunny Bleau on Vocals and Harmonica! LIVE at Pizza Records! Sunny and the Moons will deliver all their hits from their first three albums and more! Merchandise, tour […]
1 event,
Open Clay Night for Adults
Open Clay Night for Adults
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 […]
2 events,
Remembering Our Fallen
Iraq - Afghanistan National Memorial Tribute Towers of America's Fallen from The Global War on Terror National Tour will stop in Jacksonville dates May 29- June 11 at the Amvets Post 100! Organizers are still asking for help in contacting Gold Star families to include every single American who has died between 9/11/2001 - 8/30/2021 in The War on Terror. […]
Captain Geech & the Shrimp Shack Shooters
Captain Geech & the Shrimp Shack Shooters
Sunday = Funday at the Twisted Tree Music Hall with Captain Geech & The Shrimp Shack Shooters!
6 events,
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Museum 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]
Open Clay Night for Adults
Open Clay Night for Adults
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 […]
5 events,
5th Annual R.E.D Ride
5th Annual R.E.D Ride
Here is what we have been waiting for since departing from a great day with all of our friends last year. The 5th Annual R.E.D. Ride is coming soon, and we are working hard to make it bigger and better than ever. Registration will be at Bogarts Banquet Hall in Jacksonville, IL, beginning at 9:00 AM and departs promptly at […]
Links Golf Outing 2024
Links Golf Outing 2024
The Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce and is hosting golf outing at The Links! $70/player 11:30 a.m. Lunch & Registration 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start Lunch Cart Included One Mulligan Included Prizes 2 Beverage Tickets JREDC Corporate Cup Outing To register for any of the chamber Golf Outings please call 217.245.2174 or visit Event List | Jacksonville Area Chamber of […]
Indoor Disc Golf at the VFW
Indoor Disc Golf at the VFW
Join the Jacksonville Disc Golf Club for putting practice Thursday nights in our banquet room. All ages welcome!
6 events,
Baby Storytime
Baby Storytime
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
Miss Jacksonville Pageant
Miss Jacksonville Pageant
Little Miss, Junior Miss and Miss Jacksonville Pageant. This pageant is brought to you by Jacksonville Main Street. This pageant encourages youth to get involved in the community and to learn and share the history of Jacksonville. The pageant offers girls in Jacksonville the opportunity to represent and volunteer in our community. Winners of the pageant would hold the title, […]
The Ex-Bombers at Springfield Beer CO
The Ex-Bombers at Springfield Beer CO
This delightfully sinister psych garage rock duo heads to Springfield Beer Company for the first time. Playing 6:00 - 9:00 pm they will entertain you with toe-tapping originals and unique takes on cover songs.
7 events,
Summer Sand Volleyball Tournament
Format: Double elimination Price: $150 More information TBA Contact Ryne to register your team 217-320-1762
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Museum 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]
Brunch N’ Build
Brunch N’ Build
Are you ready for a fun-filled morning of brunch and building? Come join us on Saturday, Jun 1, at 10:00 AM for a unique event where you can enjoy a delicious brunch while developing YOUR BRAIN, YOUR BRAND & YOUR BUSINESS. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just looking to try something new, this event is perfect for everyone. Grab […]
4 events,
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Jacksonville Area Museum Open Hours
Museum 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]
Big Eli Ferris Wheel
Big Eli Ferris Wheel
In 1893, W.E. Sullivan visited the Colombian Exposition, where he marveled at the original Ferris Wheel. Mr. Sullivan owned a bridge-building business, the Eli Bridge Company, but remained fascinated by the Wheel and was determined to build one of his own. Sullivan’s first “Big Eli” Wheel debuted in Jacksonville; Illinois’ own Central Park on May 23, 1900. In 1919, a […]
Concerts in the Park – Land of Lincoln Chorus
Concerts in the Park – Land of Lincoln Chorus
The Land of Lincoln Chorus will kick this live music series off on June 2nd at 6:00 pm at the Big Bandstand in Community Park!