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  • Taste of Cultures

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

    Come 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.

  • Friends United Campaign Kickoff

    Future Champions Sports Complex 5 Kelly Street, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Join 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.

  • Waverly Old Fashioned Picnic

    Salter Park 199 N Pearl St, Waverly, IL, United States

    You won't want to miss the 2026 Waverly Old Fashioned Picnic: Margaritaville on August 27-29! This event sponsored by The Waverly Loin's Club and City of Waverly offers games, food, vendors, crafts, pageant, parade, carnival, car show, mug volleyball, 5K, beer tent and more! Tickets are $10 each. Check their website for a schedule of the festivities at Waverly Old Fashioned […]

  • Glo-Bingo Fundraiser for Pathway Services

    American Legion Post 279 903 West Superior Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    You won't want to miss Pathway Services’ Glo-Bingo fundraiser on Aug. 28! This 18+ Bingo night will have over $1000 in Cash Prizes, a Cash Bar, 50/50 Raffle and Silent Auction. Get your tickets in advance for $25 at glo-bingo.com/events or by calling Jessica at 217-479-2320. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $30. Admission includes 6 Bingo cards […]

  • Back-to-School Bash at Hy-Vee

    Jacksonville Hy-Vee 1255 West Morton Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Don’t miss the Back-to-School Bash at your Jacksonville Hy-Vee! Join us on Saturday, August 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a fun-filled event the whole family will enjoy! Kids can explore fun, activities like a bounce house, face painting, enjoy cotton candy, and make memories. Come have some fun and celebrate the start of a new school year. […]

  • JCCD Annual Steak & Chicken Cookout

    Jacksonville Community Center for the Deaf 907 W Superior Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Join the Jacksonville Community Center for the Deaf for their Annual Steak & Chicken Cookout on Sept 12! Bring your own drink (in your own cooler) and enjoy a full day of games and food! 9:00 AM- Doors open 10:00 AM- Cornhole Tournament (Cost is $10 per person) 5:00 PM- Dinner is served. Meal includes 0ne drink, covered dish and […]

  • 42nd Jacksonville Fall Car Show & Cruise Night

    Community Park Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Don't miss one of the largest cruise events in Illinois, The Morton Ave Misfits' 42nd Jacksonville Fall Car Show & Cruise Night on Sept. 19!   Come to the car show during the day in Community Park and stay for the Cruise that evening along Morton Avenue with Hardees serving as the headquarters. This event brings in classic and antique […]

  • Golf with IC Alumni

    K's Creek Golf Course 1265 Sandusky Road, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Enjoy Illinois College's Homecoming with Golf with IC Alumni at K's Creek Golf Club on October 10 at 9:00 AM. Check out all of the Homecoming activities at Illinois College Homecoming | Illinois College.

  • The Witches Walk Downtown Jacksonville

    Downtown Jacksonville Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Grab your witch’s hat and girlfriends for a spooktacular evening Downtown Jacksonville! Downtown will be decorated for the occasion and businesses are brewing up some deals and activities to make the night enchanting.  

  • Pumpkin Festival

    Downtown Jacksonville Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Join us downtown Jacksonville at Central Park Plaza for our annual Pumpkin Festival. Many activities including a Petting Zoo sponsored by Bank of Arenzville, bounce houses, Tim the Twister ballon artist, Face Painting, Pumpkin Painting, cookie decorating, Blazing Wing Challenge sponsored by BWW, Pumpkin Carving Demonstaration, Pumpkin Carving/Decorating Contest, Kids' Costume Contest, Pet Costume Contest, Games and Prizes. Cost is […]

  • VFW Trunk or Treat

    American Legion Post 279 903 West Superior Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Grab your goblins and head to the American Legion for a Trunk or Treat, hosted by the VFW and Auxiliary on October 24 from 3:00 - 6:00 PM! There will be cars set up to Trick or Treat, as well as a wiener roast.

  • Central Illinois Policeman’s Ball

    The Jacksonville Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association presents the annual Central Illinois Policeman's Ball on November 14. The ball raises money for Jacksonville Police Department to purchase specialized equipment. A cocktail hour will begin at 5pm followed by dinner, dancing, a silent auction and awards at 6pm. Ticket information is TBA.

  • Pinkmas

    Downtown Jacksonville Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Pinkmas is the small business version of Black Friday! On Pinkmas, small businesses have their largest sales of the year! You can expect insane deals, doorbusters, bogos, freebies, treats, give aways, huge sales and tons of fun things like photo ops, stocking stuffer bars, scavenger hunts for gift cards and SO MUCH MORE. Every year, Pinkmas falls on the Friday […]

  • Festival of Trees 2026

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

    Mark your calendars! Pathway Services Unlimited is excited to host the Festival of Trees again this year.

  • Jacksonville Christmas Parade

    Downtown Jacksonville Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Let's welcome Santa Claus to Jacksonville by lining the Downtown Square, for WJVO’s Annual Christmas Parade filled with lights! The parade will kick off at 6:00 PM from the lot across from the Municipal building around the Downtown Square ending at Santa’s House. There will be hot cocoa and cookies to go along with this festive evening of lights to […]

  • 2027 YMCA Winter Soiree

    Chapter II 420 S Clay Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Mark your calendars! The 2027 YMCA Winter Soiree will be held at Chapter II for a fresh venue and a new experience on February 27. Enjoy a night of Live Music, Silent and Live Auctions and more to benefit the great programs of the Bob Freesen YMCA. Find more information at Events by Bob Freesen YMCA | BetterWorld.