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  • 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 […]

  • “The Geography of Memory: Jacksonville in Art” Exhibit at Jacksonville Area Museum

    Jacksonville Area Museum 307 E State St, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    The Jacksonville Area Museum is proud to debut their new exhibit “The Geography of Memory: Jacksonville in Art.” One hundred eight-by-eight-inch canvases created by area artists and assembled into one large work of art will debut to the public on Saturday, September 19 at the Jacksonville Area Museum. The completed work of art is part of a larger exhibit titled […]

  • Woodlawn Farm Tours

    Woodlawn Farm Tours
    Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Woodlawn 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 […]

  • Woodlawn Farm Tours

    Woodlawn Farm Tours
    Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Woodlawn 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 […]

  • Scavenger Hunt Fundraiser hosted by JHS Boys Soccer

    Jacksonville High School 1211 North Diamond, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Gather your team and get ready for the Scavenger Hunt Fundraiser hosted by JHS Boys Soccer team on September 20! Teams of up to 6 people meet at the JHS North parking lot and head out for the hunt, concluding at Amvets. Bring a smart phone! Teams complete in a series of tasks and/or find photo opportunities around Jacksonville and […]

  • Two Fiddles playing Music Under the Dome at the Library

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

    The Jacksonville Public Library is hosting another Music Under the Dome Concert on Sept. 20 featuring Two Fiddles! Check out Jacksonville Public Library for any other events at the library.

  • Pack the House Night at Leo’s

    Pack the House Night at Leo’s
    Leo's Pizza 230 S Main St, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Every fourth Thursday of the month come over to Leo's Pizza for the Jacksonville Promise Scholarship Program! Dine in or carry out. Make sure to mention the Jacksonville Promise Scholarship Program and Leo's will donate 15% of your bill to them.

  • 57th Annual Prairie Land Steam Show & Fall Festival

    Prairieland Heritage Museum 1005 W Michigan Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    The Prairie Land Steam Show is back for its 57th season from September 25-27! Come one day or all three. Admission is $10, good for entire festival. Camping is available, as well as Golf Cart rentals.   Friday Schedule: All Day: Opening Day, Petting Zoo, Fire Safety House, Train Rides, Log Cabin, Blacksmith Shop, Corn Maze, Museums I & II, […]

  • 2026 Steam Show Pageant

    Prairieland Heritage Museum 1005 W Michigan Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Prairie Land Heritage Museum invites you to join them for the 2026 Steam Show Pageant on September 25 at 5:30 PM! Bring a lawn chair to the gazebo and get ready to be dazzled by this year's participants.

  • Weekly Racing at Jacksonville Speedway

    Jacksonville Speedway 110 North Westgate Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    410 Sprints, 305 Sprints, Street stocks, Sportsman & Mara Midgets at the Jacksonville Speedway. For more information and tickets, go to Jacksonville Speedway Official Site, Jacksonville Illinois.

  • Woodlawn Farm Tours

    Woodlawn Farm Tours
    Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Woodlawn 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 […]

  • Founders Day Celebration at Green Pastures

    Green Pastures Christian Retreat Center 1936 US-67, Meredosia, IL, United States

    Join Green Pastures for an evening of outdoor fun, fellowship, and incredible live music! Enjoy live music! Matt Baird, lead singer of Christian rock band Spoken, will perform an intimate acoustic set. There will be Food for a Cause! Hotdogs, pork chops, chips and drinks will be for sale, benefiting the Green Pasture's summer camp fund. Don't miss the Family […]

  • Woodlawn Farm Tours

    Woodlawn Farm Tours
    Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Woodlawn 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 […]

  • Ron Milton Race of Champions at Jacksonville Speedway

    Jacksonville Speedway 110 North Westgate Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Ron Milton Race of Champions featuring MOWA Sprints plus 305 Sprints, Modifieds, Street Stocks & Micros at the Jacksonville Speedway. For more information and tickets, go to Jacksonville Speedway Official Site, Jacksonville Illinois.

  • Tidy Tails Fall Fest

    Tidy Tails Cottage 907 South Main Street, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Tidy Tails is gathering local rescues from Morgan County and surrounding area along with vendors for a fun day at their Fall Fest on October 3! Vendors, Adoption Event, Fall Photoshoot, Apple Cider, and Raffles will be going from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Adoptable dogs will be outside mingling and adoptable cats will be inside waiting for their forever […]

  • The Vignette Bazaar: 2nd Annual Art Fair at Soap Co.

    The Soap Co. Coffee House 207 South Sandy St, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Join The Vignette Bazaar at the Soap Co. Coffee House for their 2nd Annual Art Fair! Bring your family and browse the many tents and stands full of beautiful local art, grab some refreshments and listen to music on site. Also featured will be Live Entertainment by Vava Circus and a chance to leave your mark on the Community Art […]

  • Underground Railroad Fall Bus Tour

    Illinois College McGaw Fine Arts Center 300 Lockwood Pl, Jacksonville, United States

    Join the Storyteller Tour Guides, outfitted in 19th century period attire, as they travel the sites of the Underground Railroad in Jacksonville, IL. Learn the fascinating stories of the brave men and women of our history while riding on comfortable modern buses. The tour starts at Illinois College and ends at Woodlawn Farm. Meet in the Illinois College McGaw Fine […]

  • Tasha Layton live at Twisted Tree

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

    Christian artist, Tasha Layton, will be bringing a free concert to Twisted Tree Music Hall on October 4 at 5:00 PM! Enjoy an evening of worship and truth at this free concert sponsored by Western Illinois Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Check out Tasha Layton's work on Facebook. Screenshot

  • Fall Kids Paint Party at Murrayville Fire Dept

    Murrayville Volunteer Fire Protection District 107 West Prospect Street, Murrayville, IL, United States

    Bring your creative kids over to the Murrayville Fire Department's Fall Kid Paint Party!Kennedy Kreations will be bringing the party with the kids' choice of ghost or pumpkin. The firefighters will also be roasting up some hotdogs and serving chips, snacks and drinks. The event is $40 per child.  Contact Rachael Kennedy on Facebook or at (217) 473-7136 to register.

  • 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.  

  • Jacksonville Memorial Hospital 5/10K Race

    Jacksonville Memorial Hospital 1600 W Walnut St, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Jacksonville Memorial Hospital is hosting their annual 5/10K Race on Oct. 17. Enjoy a fast, flat course, a fun race-day atmosphere and the opportunity to support the Prairieland United Way! This year’s event begins at 8:00 AM on the east side of the JMH campus, 1600 W. Walnut St., in Jacksonville. Register by Oct. 6 to guarantee your race-branded tech […]

  • Trunk or Treat at The Hangout

    The Hangout Bar and Grill 901 W Superior Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Bring your trick-or-treaters out for a fun night of Trunk or Treating at The Hangout Bar & Grill on October 17 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM! Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costumes and make your way through the decorated trunks for lots of candy, treats and Halloween fun! FREE & open to the community. Bring the whole family and […]

  • Pack the House Night at Leo’s

    Pack the House Night at Leo’s
    Leo's Pizza 230 S Main St, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Every fourth Thursday of the month come over to Leo's Pizza for the Jacksonville Promise Scholarship Program! Dine in or carry out. Make sure to mention the Jacksonville Promise Scholarship Program and Leo's will donate 15% of your bill to them.

  • Safe Halloween for Kids 2026

    Prairieland Heritage Museum 1005 W Michigan Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Join in for a spooktacularly fun evening at the Safe Halloween for Kids 2026 at the Prairie Land Heritage grounds! Enter through Gate 6 off of Greenwood with your car full of little goblins to take part in this Drive-Thru style Trick or Treating. This event sponsored by WJVO/WJIL promises to be full of candy and smiles!

  • “The Rainbow Fish” play at JMS

    “The Rainbow Fish” play at JMS

    Jacksonville Middle School theatre program presents "The Rainbow Fish" October 23-25. Adapted from the beloved children's book series, "The Rainbow Fish" play will delight an audience of kids and adults alike as they bring the ocean to life. Each performance will offer a raffle for baskets of goodies. The proceeds going back into this theatre program.  

  • Trick or Treat at Hy-Vee

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

    Enjoy treats, activities, and spooky family fun as you Trick or Treat at Hy-Vee on October 24 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM! And don’t forget your costumes!

  • 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.

  • YMCA’s Halloween Hilltop Hustle

    Bob Freesen YMCA 1000 Sherwood Eddy Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    The YMCA will be hosting Halloween Hilltop Hustle Fun Run on October 24...Costumes encouraged! A family fun run that entices people of all ages and running habits. They have a 2-mile run that is occurring on the path around YMCA; as well as a smaller run for smallest runners (under .5 miles).Once the running is done, they will have fire […]

  • “The Rainbow Fish” play at JMS

    “The Rainbow Fish” play at JMS

    Jacksonville Middle School theatre program presents "The Rainbow Fish" October 23-25. Adapted from the beloved children's book series, "The Rainbow Fish" play will delight an audience of kids and adults alike as they bring the ocean to life. Each performance will offer a raffle for baskets of goodies. The proceeds going back into this theatre program.  

  • “The Rainbow Fish” play at JMS

    “The Rainbow Fish” play at JMS

    Jacksonville Middle School theatre program presents "The Rainbow Fish" October 23-25. Adapted from the beloved children's book series, "The Rainbow Fish" play will delight an audience of kids and adults alike as they bring the ocean to life. Each performance will offer a raffle for baskets of goodies. The proceeds going back into this theatre program.  

  • Illinois College Fine Arts Series: Tales at Twilight

    Illinois College 1101 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Children and adults alike will feel the Halloween spirit when they come to hear three master storytellers spin spooky tales of the season. The evening will be led by Jacksonville’s own Mike Anderson ’74, whose combination of music, storytelling, and humor has made him a much sought-after performer throughout the Midwest. Mike will be joined by two of our favorite storytellers, Sherry and Bobby […]

  • Hotel-O-Ween

    Hampton Inn 1725 West Morton Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Take your trick-or-treaters to any of the Jacksonville hotels listed for a spooky and delicious treat at our 8th Annual Hotel-O-Ween! Each location has a different goodie along with a sweet from 4:30 - 7:30 PM on Thursday, October 29. Locally designed Jacksonville Activity Books will also be available at one of the locations (limited quantities available). Complete List of […]

  • Trunk or Treat at The Grove

    The Grove Health and Rehab Center 873 Grove St, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Come dressed in your best costume and join The Grove Health and Rehab Center for a fun evening of treats and decorated trunks! Plus, there will be a 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐤!

  • Trunk or Treat & Haunted House at Prairie Village

    Prairie Village Healthcare Center 1024 West Walnut St, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Get ready for a spooktacular night at the Trunk or Treat & Haunted House at Prairie Village Healthcare Center! Festivities are from 6:00 - 8:00 PM are open to the community.

  • Light the Night Trunk or Treat at City Church

    City Church 129 E Vandalia Rd, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Your little goblins won't want to miss City Church's Light the Night Trunk or Treat on October 31 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM! Bring the whole family for a night of Games, Candy, Door Prizes, Hotdogs, Hot Chocolate and Photo Ops. This free event brings the fall fun without the scary.

  • Illinois College Engelbach-Hart Music Festival

    Illinois College Engelbach-Hart Music Festival
    Rammelkamp Chapel 215 Park St, Jacksonville

    You are cordially invited to attend the Engelbach-Hart Music Festival, to be held again this year in November. This admission-free event is a gift to the community and will consist of three concerts. CreArtBox :: Friday, November 6, 2026 :: 7:30 PM Our festival kicks off on Friday with CreArtBox, a New York–based chamber music and multimedia ensemble led by flutist Guillermo […]

  • Illinois College Engelbach-Hart Music Festival

    Illinois College Engelbach-Hart Music Festival
    Rammelkamp Chapel 215 Park St, Jacksonville

    You are cordially invited to attend the Engelbach-Hart Music Festival, to be held again this year in November. This admission-free event is a gift to the community and will consist of three concerts. CreArtBox :: Friday, November 6, 2026 :: 7:30 PM Our festival kicks off on Friday with CreArtBox, a New York–based chamber music and multimedia ensemble led by flutist Guillermo […]

  • Illinois College Engelbach-Hart Music Festival

    Illinois College Engelbach-Hart Music Festival
    Rammelkamp Chapel 215 Park St, Jacksonville

    You are cordially invited to attend the Engelbach-Hart Music Festival, to be held again this year in November. This admission-free event is a gift to the community and will consist of three concerts. CreArtBox :: Friday, November 6, 2026 :: 7:30 PM Our festival kicks off on Friday with CreArtBox, a New York–based chamber music and multimedia ensemble led by flutist Guillermo […]

  • ISD Tiger 5K Orange Blaze

    Illinois School for the Deaf 125 South Webster Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    The Illinois School for the Deaf's annual 5K is back on November 21! They invite all students, families, and community members to join us for a fun and active day together. The cost is $20 for adults, $10 for students and free of any participants under 5 years old. Register at ISD TIGER 5K Orange Blaze Registration. Proceeds go to […]