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  • 9/11 Remembrance Fundraiser at Lady Bandits

    Lady Bandits Brew & Boutique 29 South Park Plaza, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Get on your cowboy boots and come hungry to the 9/11 Remembrance Fundraiser at Lady Bandits Brew & Boutique on September 11! Jax Dion will be live in concert, Bark N Bite BBQ will be catering for $10 a plate, and the Lady Bandits will be slinging drinks. Donations will be accepted to support local First Responders.

  • MacMurray College Foundation & Alumni Association’s Annual Alumni Weekend

    MacMurray College Foundation & Alumni Association will host their Annual Alumni Weekend on September 11-13! To register and for more details on the weekend, visit ALUMNI WEEKEND – MacMurray College Foundation and Alumni Association or Facebook.   Friday, September 11 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Welcome Reception at Twisted Tree Music and Event Hall 1061 East Morton, Jacksonville $25 fee includes […]

  • Jacksonville Farmer’s 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 Arenzville Burgoo

    2026 Arenzville Burgoo
    Arenzville Square Arenz, United States

    Burgoo is a stew, similar to Irish or Mulligan stew, often served with cornbread or corn muffins. Come give it a try at the 2026 Arenzville Burgoo from September 11-12! Check out the sizzling schedule and details on Facebook.

  • 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 […]

  • 15th Annual Kiwanis .5K Fun Run/Walk

    Bahan's tavern Inc 214 N East St, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    15th Annual Kiwanis .5K Fun Run/Walk is set for Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The annual event will begin with festivities at Bahan’s Tavern, where participants will set off across the square in any way they choose — walking, skating, dancing, or skipping — all while enjoying water and donut breaks along the route and competing to be […]

  • Boutique Crawl in Jacksonville

    Downtown Jacksonville Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Explore Jacksonville for a fun day of discovering amazing small businesses at The Boutique Crawl on September 12. Enjoy shopping, giveaways, treats and so much more! They will have a "Passport" to entice you to visit as many participating businesses as possible to get entered to win one of 3 prizes packed with goodies from all of the Crawl businesses! […]

  • 37 South 9-Year Anniversary Celebration

    37 South Boutique & Makery 37 South Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    37 South Boutique & Makery is celebrating an amazing 9 years of being in business in Jacksonville! Stop in for giveaways, treats and lots of new product! Another Way Blooms will be hosting a Flowers That Last: Dried Bloom Bar during this event.  Choose your favorite dried blooms, grasses, and textures and create a beautiful arrangement all your own. No […]

  • Cookie Decorating Party at Hy-Vee

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

    Bring the family and decorate some delicious red, white and blue cookies at Hy-Vee during brunch! They'll have plenty of fun for everyone. Join Hy-Vee Kids Club for FREE! Learn more and sign up at https://www.hy-vee.com/kids-club.

  • 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.

  • Justice for Ivory Benefit

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

    Support a good cause while having a fun family-friendly day at the Justice for Ivory Benefit at the American Legion on September 12. This is an opportunity for the community to come together and support Ivory's family and help raise awareness against Child Abuse. Ivory Lee Brogdon (15 months old) passed away recently due to Child Abuse. Admission is $20 […]

  • African American History Museum Tours

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

    The Jacksonville African American History Museum is located in the historic Underground Railroad site, the Asa Talcott home. The museum features very interesting local and National African American History from slavery to present times. The museum is setup like a timeline and offers information on slavery, the local and National Underground Railroad history and Civil Rights along with African American […]

  • 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 […]

  • Jacksonville Disc Golf Club at Nichols Park

    Jacksonville Disc Golf Club at Nichols Park
    Nichols Park 110 Holkenbrink Drive, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    The Jacksonville Disc Golf Club invites disc golf players to join their standing 18-hole round at the Nichols Park course every Saturday (weather dependent) at 2:00 PM. Check them out of Facebook or just show up to join in. Jacksonville IL Disc Golf | Facebook      

  • Family Craft Day at the Library

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

    The Jacksonville Public Library is hosting a Family Craft Day September 12th at 2:00 PM. They will be painting rocks, so come prepared with some good ideas and the Jacksonville Public Library will have some examples for you to look at as well. This free event is open to kids aged 11 and up (6th grade) and their parents. Registration […]

  • “A Journey into the Light” Watercolor Exhibit at the Strawn Art Gallery

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

    The Art Association of Jacksonville is pleased to welcome Donald Landry for his "A Journey into the Light" watercolor exhibit to The David Strawn Art Gallery September 12-27 for the first exhibit of the season. The Opening Reception will be September 12 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM including a Gallery Talk with the artist at 6:30 PM. Donald Landry is […]

  • Alfano/McKinnon Celebration of Life

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

    Come enjoy a night of food, music and raffles as part of the Alfano/McKinnon Celebration of Life Fundraiser at Twisted Tree Music Hall on September 12 at 6:00 PM. There will be free food, entertainment by Deja Voodoo, a special performance by County Line Dance Club, and raffles! Raffle tickets are $20 each and the prizes will be drawn at […]

  • “A Journey into the Light” Watercolor Exhibit at the Strawn Art Gallery

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

    The Art Association of Jacksonville is pleased to welcome Donald Landry for his “A Journey into the Light” watercolor exhibit to The David Strawn Art Gallery September 12-27 for the first exhibit of the season. Donald Landry is a watercolor artist based in Springfield, IL, whose uses expressive brushwork to capture our environment, blending realism with an impressionistic style to […]

  • African American History Museum Tours

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

    The Jacksonville African American History Museum is located in the historic Underground Railroad site, the Asa Talcott home. The museum features very interesting local and National African American History from slavery to present times. The museum is setup like a timeline and offers information on slavery, the local and National Underground Railroad history and Civil Rights along with African American […]

  • 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 […]

  • Annual Walk Out of the Darkness

    Central Christian Church 359 West College Avenue, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Take part in a night to remember those we have lost, support those who are struggling, and bring hope to our community at the Annual Walk Out of the Darkness: A Night of Remembrance and Hope on September 13. Activities begin at 5:00 PM at Central Christian Church, followed by the program at 6:00 PM.

  • Open Clay Night for Adults

    Open Clay Nights for Adults
    Goldleaf Gallery and Art Supplies 225 E State St, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Goldleaf Gallery and Art Supplies is hosting an Open Clay Night for those 21 and older every Wednesday and for families 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 to glazing pre-cast […]

    $16.50

  • WITS Fitness at the Library

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

    If you are aged 50 or older, please join University of Illinois Educator, Karina Moore at the Jacksonville Public Library on September 15th for engaging, hands-on activities that help boost cognitive function and memory.  This fun, informative class is perfect for keeping everyone’s mind sharp. This is a monthly series offered by the University of Illinois Extension. You can find […]

  • Friends United Pizza & Pint Night

    Friends United Pizza & Pint Night
    Don's Place 207 Morgan Street, Jacksonville

    Support Prairieland United Way and enjoy some pizza and beer with friends every Tuesday night at Don's Place! Turbo Fire Pizzas only $10. Pints only $2. $1 donated to United Way for every Pizza & Pint combo sold! Come Together. Make a Difference. Find out more about the Prairieland United Way mission.

  • African American History Museum Tours

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

    The Jacksonville African American History Museum is located in the historic Underground Railroad site, the Asa Talcott home. The museum features very interesting local and National African American History from slavery to present times. The museum is setup like a timeline and offers information on slavery, the local and National Underground Railroad history and Civil Rights along with African American […]

  • Dine United at K’s Creek!

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

    Dine United at K's Creek! Where your Wednesday meal helps Prairieland United Way's mission. Eat at participating restaurants and give back with every bite. Doing good never tasted so great. Dine in or carry out at each week's participating restaurant (This week: K's Creek) and a portion of sales gets donated to Prairieland United Way. Write your name and phone […]

  • Open Clay Night for Adults

    Open Clay Nights for Adults
    Goldleaf Gallery and Art Supplies 225 E State St, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Goldleaf Gallery and Art Supplies is hosting an Open Clay Night for those 21 and older every Wednesday and for families 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 to glazing pre-cast […]

    $16.50

  • Game Night at the Library

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

    Calling all Card Sharks! The Jacksonville Public Library is hosting a Game Night just for adults on Sept. 16! You're welcome to bring your favorite card game, but the library will have card games available to play. No registration required.

  • Free Trauma-Informed Care Training at JMH

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

    Memorial Health is offering free in-person and virtual trainings on trauma-informed care for people who work in community-based organizations, healthcare or education settings or who work closely with people in vulnerable populations. The training will be offered in-person on Thursday, September 17 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital in Meeting Room 2. Attendees will learn about […]

  • Prayer on the Square

    Prayer on the Square
    Central Park Plaza Central Park, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Need Prayer? Centenary United Methodist Church is hosting Prayer on the Square every Thursday from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM near the statue. Come to Share a Prayer Request, Pray with someone, Receive Encouragement and/or simply to say hello!

  • Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce’s 69th Annual Steak Fry

    Jacksonville Municipal Airport 1956 Baldwin Rd, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Support the Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce and enjoy some great food at their 69th Annual Steak Fry! Doors open at 5:00 pm and serving begins at 5:30 pm. Drive thru service is available 5:30 - 6:30 PM. Your Ticket Includes a 10 oz Ribeye Steak, baked potato, coleslaw, dinner roll and an adult beverage of your choice. Tickets are […]

  • Chains of Command Disc Golf Club at Forman Grove Park

    Chains of Command Disc Golf Club at Forman Grove Park
    Forman Grove Park 210 South Johnson St, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    The Chains of Command Disc Golf Club invites disc golf players to join their standing 9-hole round at the Forman Grove course every Thursday (weather dependent) at 6:00 PM. The Chains of Command DGC aims to foster a community of disc golf players, encouraging participation and skill development through organized play and events. If you're interested in joining or learning […]

  • Pour Your Own Epoxy – Springfield Beer Company, Jacksonville IL

    Springfield Beer Company 73 East Central Park Plaza, United States

    Join us for a fun, informative and hands-on workshop where you'll craft your very own epoxy river charcuterie board, lazy susan, clock, key holder shelf, coasters or mini pair! Our boards feature premium black walnut and other fine hardwoods, accented with epoxy in colors of your choice. You can select up to two epoxy colors when you arrive. Date: September […]

    $144

  • Baby Storytime

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

    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

  • SINGO

    SINGO
    Goodtime Docs 220 South Main Street, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    Win trips and free slot play, playing SINGO. It's musical Bingo with different genre's every week. Starts at 8PM and is FREE to play.

  • Jacksonville Farmer’s 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.  

  • No Frills Crafting Day & Crafting Garage Sale

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

    Come join in on a day of crafting and community at the No Frills Crafting Day & Crafting Garage Sale hosted by the VFW Auxiliary Post 1379! Participate in Door prizes, Raffle, 50/50 drawing, Food vendors and Crafting: scrapbooking, card making, quilting, sewing, diamond art and more. Proceeds go to support our Veterans. If you're interested in hosting a table […]

  • 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 […]

  • Oktoberfest 2026

    Morgan County Fairground 110 N Westgate Ave, Jacksonville, IL, United States

    The Rotary Club of Jacksonville proudly announces its annual Oktoberfest celebration, which will take place at the Morgan County Fairgrounds in Jacksonville, Illinois, on Saturday, September 19th, from 12:00 - 7:00 PM. Enjoy a fun day jam-packed with entertainment including live music, games, activities and contests! Tickets ($4.00 in advance or $5.00 at the gate) will be available from any […]