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  • Cones with a Cop at Charlie’s

    Charlie's Ice Cream Shop 115 West Lafayette Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Come 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.

  • Story Walk on the Square

    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 […]

  • Elks Lodge’s 12th Annual Kids Fishing Tournament-POSTPONED

    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 […]

  • 0-3 Playdate at the Playground

    0-3 Playdate at the Playground
    Community Park Jacksonville, IL, United States

    The 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.

  • Story Walk on the Square

    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 […]

  • 0-3 Playdate at the Playground

    0-3 Playdate at the Playground
    Community Park Jacksonville, IL, United States

    The 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.

  • 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 […]

  • Story Walk on the Square

    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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • Downtown Discovery Day

    Downtown Jacksonville Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Bring your family on this fun, educational scavenger hunt around the Square at the Downtown Discovery Day on September 12 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM! There will be musical entertainment, kids' activities, prizes and more! This free event is sponsored by Jacksonville Area Friends of Family Learning.

  • 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.