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  • World of Outlaws Jacksonville Showdown

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

    The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars kick off a weekend of bullring racing at Illinois' Jacksonville Speedway! Tickets for the April 17, 2026 Hy-Vee 40 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series event are now available. To purchase your ticket visit jacksonvillespeedway.com.

  • Move & Mingle with House of Lume Pilates Studio

    House of Lume Pilates Studio 420 S Clay Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Join in for a refreshing morning on the lawn! With movement and community featuring a mat Pilates session and local vendors! Come move, connect, and enjoy a glimpse of what we’re building! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 18! More details coming soon!

  • The Farms of Illinois Pop-Up

    The Farms of Illinois and Bland Family Farm 1203 West Walnut Street, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    The Farms of Illinois' new store in Jacksonville is excited to host a Pop-Up before Farmer's Market season! Come browse Mueller Family Farm's Plant Sale with their selection of tomato, pepper, herbs and other vegetable plants. All grown locally in Bluffs IL. Simply Sourdough will also be set up with breads and baked goods! Then head inside The Farms of […]

  • Indie Bookstore Day at Our Town Books

    Our Town Books 64 East Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Celebrate Indie Bookstore Day with Jacksonville's Indie Bookstore, Our Town Books! Even opening early! $10 Fill-a-bag sale of BOOKS! Bring a tote to fill up with books from the sidewalk with just $10 plus tax. Sidewalk sale of other goodies! Spend $20 to spin our DISCOUNT WHEEL! Special children's coupons handed out at storytime! Special Book Bingo!

  • Downtown Jacksonville Spring Block Party

    Downtown Jacksonville Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Downtown is the place to be Saturday, April 25! You can expect: Sidewalk sales, Activities & chalk fun, Food, Local deals + surprises. Participating businesses include: The Peachy Nest, Green Haven Co., Cinder and Soul Boutique, 37 South Boutique & Makery, Eclectic- Art + Vintage, and more. Check out Spring Block Party | Facebook for the updated list of stores […]

  • 5th Annual Community Egg Hunt

    Minnie Barr Park 300 E Walnut, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    It's time for the 5th annual Egg Hunt! Come enjoy an egg hunt, food, music, and prizes! Gates open at 11:00 AM. Hunt starts at 11:30 AM. The Morgan County Family Violence Council and community partners host this event in Jacksonville. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, the MCFVC highlights the importance of bringing child abuse prevention measures to our […]

  • Flag-Raising Ceremony in honor of National Donate Life Month

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

    Jacksonville Memorial Hospital will host a flag-raising ceremony on Thursday, April 30, to call attention to the importance of organ and tissue donation. The event will be held at 2 p.m. at the flagpole located near the hospital’s main entrance. According to Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network, which serves Illinois and northwest Indiana, nearly 5,000 Illinoisans are […]

  • Mindful Miles Walking Challenge Kickoff Party

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

    Join the Memorial Health Mindful Miles Walking Challenge and take steps toward better mental and physical health. Don't miss the local Kickoff Party at the Jacksonville Memorial Hospital Main Entrance on Thursday, April 30 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM! At the event, you can sign up for the challenge, ask questions, get entered for giveaways and more.

  • Morrow Brothers at the Jacksonville Speedway

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

    Morrow Brothers Ford MOWA Sprints plus 305 Sprints, Street Stocks, Sportsman and Micros at the Jacksonville Speedway. The Midwest Open Wheel Association (MOWA), with the full support of Morrow Brothers Ford, Inc. in letting MOWA do what's right for their racers, teams and fans - their focus is to embrace the traditional events and tracks in Central Illinois that have […]

  • Jacksonville Farmers Market

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

    Shop the offerings of Jacksonville area farmers, bakers, and vendors all in one place at the Jacksonville Farmers Market. Visit the market Saturdays from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the lot in front of Pathway Services.

  • Blues & Brews Festival

    Central Park Central Park, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Join us for the Jacksonville Main Street Blues & Brews Festival on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 12:00 - 4:00 pm. This is a FREE event! Bring your lawn chairs. We will have several food trucks, and a beer wagon set up for you to enjoy your favorite eats and drinks while listening to a full afternoon of Blues Music. […]

  • Plates on State: Flavors of the Past, Present, & Future

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

    Celebrate the kickoff of National Travel & Tourism Week and Jacksonville’s thriving culinary scene at one unforgettable evening under the open sky. Jacksonville Plates on State is an outdoor dining experience inviting residents and visitors alike to pull up a chair and enjoy a thoughtfully curated menu of locally sourced cuisine prepared by celebrated chefs from across the community. Participating chefs include Joe Standley […]

  • Weekly Racing at Jacksonville Speedway

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

    410 Sprints, 305 Sprints, Modifieds, Street Stocks and Sportsman at the Jacksonville Speedway. More information TBA

  • Jacksonville Farmers Market

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

    Shop the offerings of Jacksonville area farmers, bakers, and vendors all in one place at the Jacksonville Farmers Market. Visit the market Saturdays from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the lot in front of Pathway Services.

  • Weekly Race at Jacksonville Speedway

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

    410 Sprints, 305 Sprints, Street Stocks, Sportsman and Micros at the Jacksonville Speedway. More information TBA

  • Jacksonville Farmers Market

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

    Shop the offerings of Jacksonville area farmers, bakers, and vendors all in one place at the Jacksonville Farmers Market. Visit the market Saturdays from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the lot in front of Pathway Services.

  • Sporting Clays & Trap Showdown

    Jacksonville Sportsman Club 2021 New Lake Road, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    The Jacksonville Sportsman's Club is hosting the 2026 Abraham Lincoln Council Sporting Clays & Trap Showdown on May 16. Check in opens at 9:00 AM with shooting beginning at 10:00 AM. Registration is $100 for individual shooters, $500 for the team. Abraham Lincoln Council - Sporting Clays & Trap Showdown

  • Jacksonville Farmers Market

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

    Shop the offerings of Jacksonville area farmers, bakers, and vendors all in one place at the Jacksonville Farmers Market. Visit the market Saturdays from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the lot in front of Pathway Services.

  • Weekly Racing at Jacksonville Speedway

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

    410 Sprints, Modifieds, Street Stocks, Sportsman & Micros at the Jacksonville Speedway. More information TBA

  • Downtown Concert Series featuring Almost Elton John

    Downtown Jacksonville Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Enjoy a Free family-friendly outdoor concert Downtown Jacksonville Friday night! This Friday features Almost Elton John, an Elton John Tribute Band. Make a night of it by checking local shops for summer deals or enjoying dinner or a drink from restaurants on the Square or event food trucks! Check out Jacksonville Main Street's Facebook for extra information on this event […]

  • Jacksonville Farmers Market

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

    Shop the offerings of Jacksonville area farmers, bakers, and vendors all in one place at the Jacksonville Farmers Market. Visit the market Saturdays from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the lot in front of Pathway Services.

  • Downtown Concert Series featuring HuDost

    Central Park Plaza Central Park, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Enjoy a Free family-friendly outdoor concert Downtown Jacksonville Friday night! This Friday features HuDost, electric folk. Make a night of it by checking local shops for summer deals or enjoying dinner or a drink from restaurants on the Square or event food trucks! Check out Jacksonville Main Street’s Facebook for extra information on this event or other upcoming Downtown Concerts!

  • Jacksonville Farmers Market

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

    Shop the offerings of Jacksonville area farmers, bakers, and vendors all in one place at the Jacksonville Farmers Market. Visit the market Saturdays from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the lot in front of Pathway Services.

  • 2026 Art in the Yard- Children’s Art Event

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

    The Art Association of Jacksonville invites you to this year's Art in the Yard- Children's Art Event on Saturday, June 6 from 10:00 AM – Noon. Bring the kids and enjoy a variety of hands-on art projects out on the Strawn Art Gallery Lawn! All materials provided. Free and open to the public. Let your little artists shine!

  • Ferris Wheel Opening Day

    Community Park South Main Street, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Enjoy free rides in the park Sunday afternoons all summer starting June 7!

  • Weekly Racing at Jacksonville Speedway

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

    410 Sprints, 305 Sprints, Modifieds, Street Stocks and Micros at the Jacksonville Speedway. More information TBA

  • Downtown Concert Series featuring 90’s Kids Superfly

    Central Park Plaza Central Park, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Enjoy a Free family-friendly outdoor concert Downtown Jacksonville Friday night! This Friday features 90's Kids Superfly, a 90's tribute band. Make a night of it by checking local shops for summer deals or enjoying dinner or a drink from restaurants on the Square or event food trucks! Check out Jacksonville Main Street’s Facebook for extra information on this event or other upcoming […]

  • Jacksonville Farmers Market

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

    Shop the offerings of Jacksonville area farmers, bakers, and vendors all in one place at the Jacksonville Farmers Market. Visit the market Saturdays from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the lot in front of Pathway Services.

  • 30th Annual Downtown Plaza Car Show

    Central Park Central Park, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    The Morton Ave. Misfits will be hosting our annual car show and cruise on Saturday, June 13th, 2026. Please make sure to add it to your calendar and share with your friends! 8am - 3pm Judged Car Show: Downtown Jacksonville around the square Custom made First Place Awards (you won't find these at other shows! - last years pictured below) […]

  • Governor Duncan Summer Barbeque

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

    Get ready to sizzle this summer with the Governor Duncan Barbecue on Sunday, June 14 at Twisted Tree Music Hall! This is a great opportunity to enjoy good food, good music, and good company with other enthusiastic supporters of one of Jacksonville's most beautiful historic buildings. More information on tickets, coming soon.

  • Weekly Racing at Jacksonville Speedway

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

    410 Sprints, 305 Sprints, Modifieds, Street Stocks and Sportsman at the Jacksonville Speedway. More information TBA

  • Downtown Concert Series featuring Maurice John Vaughn

    Central Park Plaza Central Park, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Enjoy a Free family-friendly outdoor concert Downtown Jacksonville Friday night! This Friday features Maurice John Vaughn, boogie blues. Make a night of it by checking local shops for summer deals or enjoying dinner or a drink from restaurants on the Square or event food trucks! Check out Jacksonville Main Street’s Facebook for extra information on this event or other upcoming Downtown Concerts!

  • Jacksonville Farmers Market

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

    Shop the offerings of Jacksonville area farmers, bakers, and vendors all in one place at the Jacksonville Farmers Market. Visit the market Saturdays from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the lot in front of Pathway Services.

  • Downtown Concert Series featuring Tege Holt & the Lonesome Pines

    Central Park Plaza Central Park, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Enjoy a Free family-friendly outdoor concert Downtown Jacksonville Friday night! This Friday features Tege Holt & the Lonesome Pines, country. Make a night of it by checking local shops for summer deals or enjoying dinner or a drink from restaurants on the Square or event food trucks! Check out Jacksonville Main Street’s Facebook for extra information on this event or other upcoming […]

  • Jacksonville Farmers Market

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

    Shop the offerings of Jacksonville area farmers, bakers, and vendors all in one place at the Jacksonville Farmers Market. Visit the market Saturdays from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the lot in front of Pathway Services.

  • Jacksonville Farmers Market

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

    Shop the offerings of Jacksonville area farmers, bakers, and vendors all in one place at the Jacksonville Farmers Market. Visit the market Saturdays from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the lot in front of Pathway Services.

  • Summer Car Show & Hot Rod Showcase at The Grove

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

    Bring the family and enjoy an afternoon of community fun while checking out some incredible vehicles at The Grove Health & Rehab Center for our Summer Car Show featuring amazing hot rods and classic cars! Come vote for your favorite car and bid on raffle baskets. Refreshments are available. Have a car you'd like to display? Register by June 30 […]