Events Calendar

Lots of vendors selling flower baskets, veggie starts, freeze-dried fruit and candy, baked goods, home and personal care products, and more!

Come enjoy beautiful Lake Argyle while taking a relaxing morning pontoon boat ride on the lake as we watch for wildlife. Life jackets, binoculars, and field guides will be available, or you’re welcome to bring your own.
**Pre-registration is required, and space is limited to 6 participants. ** 
Please email Bridget.Hinchee@illinois.gov or call (309) 776-3422 for more information or to register.

Augusta Days 2026 will be held on September 18 & 19 in downtown Augusta, IL.

The theme is Old-Time Rock & Roll.

The parade will be on Saturday at 11 am.

Western Illinois University will host the annual Employee Memorial Tree Planting Ceremony at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at the Memorial Tree Grove on the west side of Sherman Hall. Each year, WIU honors employees who passed away the year prior in a memorial planting ceremony. This year, the ceremony will honor:

- Michael Dailey, construction project coordinator, Facilities Planning & Construction

- Steven Myers, grounds gardener, Landscape Maintenance

- Amanda Schulz, assistant director, Graduate Studies

- Sinta Seiber, radio station production supervisor, Public Service Radio

- William Clow, dean, College of Fine Arts and Communication

• Patricia Young, English professor, College of Arts and Sciences

The Memorial Tree Grove on the west side of Sherman Hall was established in the Fall of 2003, following a recommendation by members of Western's American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 417, with support from the Civil Service Employees Council, the Council of Administrative Personnel, Faculty Senate and University administration. The annual ceremony includes one tree planted in memory of all employees who passed away during the preceding year. Honorees are employees who die while either actively working, on disability, on workers' compensation, or on an approved leave from the University. To date, Western has honored 65 individuals. For more information, email the WIU Human Resource Benefits Office at Hr-Benefits@wiu.edu.

Abingdon, Illinois, Farmers Market supports the local economy and the farm-to-table movement in Central Illinois. Est. 2025

Grab your friends, get creative, and get ready to sip, taste, shop, and stroll through Downtown Burlington during Sip, Taste & Stroll on Friday, September 18, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.
This popular Downtown Partners, Inc. event invites participants to explore downtown businesses while enjoying samples, special stops, shopping, and a fun evening out in the heart of Burlington.
This year’s theme is “Anything but a Cup!” Participants are encouraged to have a little fun and bring their creativity, but an official event cup will still be provided at check-in for sampling throughout the evening.
Participating businesses throughout Downtown Burlington will welcome attendees with samples and special experiences as guests make their way from stop to stop. The event provides a unique opportunity to discover new businesses, revisit favorite downtown destinations, and enjoy everything the district has to offer.

Tickets are $20 in advance through September 1.
Participants may begin checking in at 4:30 PM, where they will receive their event cup and map to guide them through the evening.

The Biggest German Event of the Year! 3 Days of Fun

Willkommen to Central Illinois’ Biggest and Best Fest! This year’s festival has all your favorites with a few new things to put some guten in your tag!
The Peoria Park District and German American Central Society united their efforts in 1996 to bring the first of the “signature events” planned for the Peoria Riverfront.
Peoria’s Oktoberfest” is the Midwestern equivalent of the Munich Oktoberfest.
Location: Peoria Riverfront
9/18: 5 pm-11 pm
9/19: Noon-11 pm
9/20: 11 am-5 pm

Movies in the Park returns this summer to Veterans Park!

Bring your camping chairs and picnic blankets to enjoy Jumanji - FREE - under the stars!
Free popcorn and drinks provided by First Bankers Trust Company, NA, and Refreshment Services-Pepsi of Macomb

See you September 18th! - Movie starts at dusk! (Around 7:00 PM)
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Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) PG
An expedition braves isolated equatorial regions to extract DNA from three massive prehistoric creatures for a groundbreaking medical breakthrough

Experience Mini Golf in a Whole New Light! Visit us after sunset to enjoy our course, illuminated with vibrant colors that create a magical atmosphere!

Night Golf Ball Fore hours are Fridays & Saturdays, Sept 11-26, 7 pm-10 pm

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Jeni Grouws will bring her powerful blend of blues, soul, and roots rock to Ca d’Zan House Concerts in Cambridge on Friday, September 18. Presented by Crossroads Cultural Connections, the all-ages concert will begin at 7 p.m., following an optional community potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Bishop Hill Creative Commons will serve as the rain location.

Known for her commanding vocals, heartfelt songwriting, and magnetic stage presence, Grouws has spent nearly a decade fronting the Billboard-charting Avey Grouws Band. She is now entering an exciting new chapter with the Jeni Grouws Band and the release of her debut solo album, Music House, on September 4—just two weeks before her Cambridge appearance.

Guests are invited to arrive at 6 p.m. for the optional potluck dinner and may bring a dish to share. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Attendees should bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. A donation of $20 to $30 is suggested, and music lovers of all ages are welcome.

In the event of rain, the concert will move to Bishop Hill Creative Commons.