and their dogs. Tips on diet and exercise for dogs, dog costume contest, dog training tips. Free blood pressure, cholesterol checks, wellness tips for people. Washington Park. For more info, call 529-4211 or e-mail laketownanimal @aol.com.
Contain your Enthusiasm: Make & Take Event Sep 12, 11am and 1pm, Hands-on event with in-house designers to help you create a unique container garden that fits your personality and style. Must purchase materials used. Reserve your seat by Sep 9. Green View Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson St. Free and open to public. To reserve seating, call 787-4700.
Abe’s Detective Agency: Investigating Illinois Archaeology Sep 12, 11am-3pm, Learn how archaeologists know what they know about Lincoln’s life and time. Interactive activities. Free family event. For more info, call 782-5993 or e-mail [email protected] or visit www.museum.state.il.us. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.
Historic Bicycle Ride Sept 12, 1-3pm, Free 10-mile tour by bicycle of Lincoln-related and other Springfield historic sites sponsored by Springfield Bicycle Club. Departs from Capital Complex Visitors Center, 425 S. College St. For info visit www.spfldcycling.org.
A-Maze-ing Corn Maze and Festival Sep 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 and Oct 3-4, 10-11, 11am-6pm Saturdays, 12-6pm Sundays and Oct 12, 10am-2pm, Corn Maze. $5. Also enjoy on Sep 19-20 and 26-27 free children’s area, straw maze, food, pumpkin painting, children’s crafts, hayrides, dunk tank, silent auction, ice cream social, pedal tractor pull, bounce house, music and more. Auburn United Methodist Church, 14100 State Route 4, Auburn. For info visit www.auburn-umc.org or e-mail [email protected].
Traditional Music Festival Sep 12-13, 10am-5pm, Impromptu demonstrations and performances of early 19th century music and dancing throughout the pioneer village. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, Petersburg. For more info, call 632-4000.
Art Spectacular at the Carillon Sep 12-13, 10am-5pm, Juried Fine Art Fair with up to 50 artists showing and selling original artwork. Also Kids’ Place, kids’ art sale, music, silent auction, gift basket raffle, door prizes and food. For more info, call 787-3532 or e-mail [email protected] or visit www.carillon-rees.org. Washington Park Rees Memorial Carillon, Chatham Rd & Fayette Ave.
St. Cabrini Fall Festival Sep 13, 11am-5pm, Blood pressure, stroke, bone density, diabetes screenings and eyeglass adjustments. Kids’ games, cake walk and poker. Food/drink available for purchase. St. Andrews Drum & Bagpipes and Flatland. St. Cabrini, 1020 N. Milton.
“Whisper In Time” Cemetery Walk Sep 13, 1-4pm, Rochester Historical Preservation Society’s free cemetery walk. For more info, call 498-7795 or e-mail [email protected]. Joe Brunk Cemetery, KOA Road (take Lake Services Rd off East Lake Dr to KOA Rd), Rochester.
37th Annual Capital City Century Sep 13, 7am-5pm, Ride 10-100 miles with Springfield Bicycle Club on this recreational ride. Food stops, SAG and post-ride party. $20 metric/century; $5 extra after 8/21. For more information, call 726-5560 or e-mail [email protected] or visit www.spfldcycling.org. Lake Springfield Beach House, 100 Long Bay Dr.
Morton Pumpkin Festival Sep 16-19, 43rd Annual Morton Pumpkin Festival features a wide variety of pumpkin foods, carnival, live entertainment, craft show, parade and 26 events and attractions. Free. For more info, call 309-263-2491 or e- mail [email protected] or visit www.mortonchamber.org. Downtown Morton.
Illinois Senior Olympics Sep 16-27, Over 60 events throughout the Springfield area. $30. For more information, call 753-0700. Various locations.
National Show Horse Finals Sep 17-19, 8-11am, Free admission. Artisans Building Coliseum, Illinois State Fairgrounds. For info call Brenda Jett at 502-266-5100.
Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Contest and Crafts Festival Sep 18-20 (See “Fall festival fun,” p. 30)
Harvest Fest Sep 18-20, Celebrate the fall season on the square in Petersburg. For more info call 306-1832.
Native American Art Show Sep 18-20, 10am-6pm Fri and Sat, 11am-4pm Sun, Free admission. Illinois Building Main Floor, Illinois State Fairgrounds. For info, call Buddy Wheet at 505-291-9719.
Jazz BBQ and Concert Sep 19, 3-7pm, Tribute to Russ Goodwin hosted by The Juvae Jazz Society featuring Bob Draga, Dave Tatrow, Paul Asaro, Steve Woerner, Danny Coots and Cody Henry. $30. Goodwin Estate, 4890 Rustic Lane, Decatur. For info and tickets call 546- 1363, 877-4527 or visit www.juvaejazz.com.
Youth Discovery Challenge Sep 19, 11am-3pm, Get your passport punched for a chance to win some great prizes. Sponsored by Springfield Park District, American Heart Association and Nickelodeon. For more info, call 753-2800. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave.
Edwards Place Fine Art Fair Sep 19, 10am-5pm and Sep 20, 10am-4pm, Over 85 artists present and sell their works. Tours of Edwards Place Home where Lincoln entertained, hands-on activities for kids, food, music and book sale. Edwards Place Historic Home, Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St. For more info, call 523-2631 or visit www.springfieldart.org.
Fall Garden & Landscape Seminar Sep 19, 11am, “Shrubs for Spectacular Fall Color.” Bring color to life in your landscape by using shrubs with fantastic fall color. Green View Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson St. Free and open to public. To reserve seating, call 787- 4700.
Prairie Festival Sep 19-Oct 4, 12-4pm Mon-Fri, Exhibit Hall transformed into simulated prairie environment complete with animals of the prairie. For more info, call 753- 6228. Washington Park Botanical Garden Exhibit Hall.
Macoupin County Fall Festival Sep 19-20, Enjoy live music, craft shows, antique car shows and daily demonstrations including bluegrass jams, rug weaving and much more. For more info, call 627-2851.
8th Annual Route 66 Film Festival Sep 19-20, Can’t get to Cannes or Sundance? See some of the world’s
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