Feb 07 Saturday
54th annual WIU Ag Mech Expo!
Join us February 7-8, 2026 in Western Hall
February 7th, 9am - 5pm
February 8th, 10am - 4pm
The Farm Expo, considered the largest student-run agricultural event in the country, will include displays of farm tractors and machinery, ag sales and service, ag management, emerging ag technology, livestock and crop supplies, conservation and ag structures. There will also be a variety of craft vendors upstairs in Western Hall, as well as free children's activities, including a bouncy house, face painting, and glitter tattoos.
The Jacksonville Area Museum’s annual “Building with Brick – The Art of LEGO” exhibit featuring more than 120 entries opens to the public on Wednesday, December 3 and will run through February 28, 2026. The exhibit may be viewed during the museum’s normal hours of operation on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.
This fourth-annual exhibit features original and LEGO kit creations from all ages. Prizes based on public voting will be awarded in five categories: Kit Build for all ages, Jacksonville 200th (to commemorate the city’s bicentennial) for all ages, Original Build ages 13 and up, Original Build ages 8 – 12, and Original Build ages 0 – 7.
This exhibit is one of the most popular events each year at the museum. LEGO gift cards worth $100 will be awarded to those receiving the most public votes. Visitors may vote once per day and must do so in person at the museum.
Stop by our Art Studio to design your very own Heart Structure!
Free with admission
Paint your very own Love Monster in our Art Studio!
Free with admission!
Feb 08 Sunday
Feb 09 Monday
Feb 10 Tuesday
Feb 11 Wednesday