For believers who is 18 years or older, this is a 3-night 4-day retreat. Contact Becky Henderson for more details at [email protected]
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 […]
Museum Hours: Wednesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Admission is free, but a donation of $5 is appreciated. For more information call 217-408-1197 or email [email protected]
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 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 […]
Grab your golf clubs and come on out to K's Creek for the Chamber Golf Outing on August 10 (postponed from July 27) at 4:00 PM. The cost is $70/player which includes your round of golf, a cart, dinner, 2 beverage tickets. For more information, visit Facebook
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 […]
Get out your daubers and head to the Jacksonville Community Center for the Deaf for Bingo Night on Aug. 10! Admission is $3 for members and $5 for non-members. 3 cards for $5 or 9 cards for $10. Jackpot cards are $1 each. Must be 18 or older to play.
Shop the offerings of Jacksonville area farmers, bakers, and vendors all in one place at the Jacksonville Farmer's Market. Visit the market Tuesdays from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the lot in front of Pathway Services.
WITS Fitness is a free class geared to those over 50 to keep your mind sharp. Join University of Illinois Educator, Karina Moore, each month 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 class is offered every 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Jacksonville […]
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.
Museum Hours: Wednesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Admission is free, but a donation of $5 is appreciated. For more information call 217-408-1197 or email [email protected]
Bring the kids to Storytime on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM or 3:00 PM all summer long!
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!
For students 6th - 12th grade Join the teen Advisory Board (TAB) at JPL to help us make the library a better place for teens! As part of the TAB, you will: plan, prepare, and assist with programs for teens at the library give suggestions for books and other materials the library should add to its collection design and create […]
Get your song request ready and come out to The Patio on Thursday nights to hear some good music with DJ Bre! Enjoy the great food and patio vibes starting at 5:00 PM. (Weather permitting)
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
Join in for a presentation of Ken Bradbury’s “Make a Wish” performed by local youth who attended the Esprit de Corps Academy summer theater camp! Admission is free.
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.
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.
Museum Hours: Wednesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Admission is free, but a donation of $5 is appreciated. For more information call 217-408-1197 or email [email protected]
Every Saturday at 10:00 AM all summer long, Illinois Theater of Jacksonville will be playing FREE kids throwback movies. Check out their website for the full lineup and showtimes at illinoistheater.com/special-events. June 6- Space Jam June 13- A Minecraft Movie June 20- Peter Rabbit June 27- Lyle, Lyle Crocodile July 4- The Garfield Movie July 11- The Angry Birds Movie […]