Holiday Happenings

Fall Farm Day Sep 16, 12-5pm Sun. Featuring popcorn wagon rides plus pumpkin and face painting, farm tours and more. Free admission. gailspumpkinpatch.com. Gail’s Pumpkin Patch, 1709 2000th Ave., Beason, 447-3409.

Fairs & Festivals

Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Festival Sep 15-16, Sat-Sun. Postville Park, 301 Fifth St., Lincoln.

Cruise Nite and Car Show Sep 15, 9am-9pm Sat. Car show featuring classic and unique automobiles from 9am-3pm. Cruise down Morton Avenue from 5-9pm. jacksonvilleil.org. 243-5678. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville.

Fall Festival Sep 15-16, 9am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun. Featuring vendors, artisans, reenactments and more. $5 adults, $3 ages 6-12, free to ages 5 and under. clayville.org. Clayville, Route 125, Pleasant Plains, 572- 4984.

Fall Festival Sep 15-16, 9am-4pm Sat-Sun. Featuring live entertainment, tractor pulls, hymn sing and more. mchssociety.org. Macoupin County Historical Society, 920 W. Breckenridge St., Carlinville, 854- 2850.

Illini Bird Fanciers Bird Fair Sep 16, 9am-4pm Sun. One of the largest bird fairs in Illinois. Event features birds, cages, toys, seed, bird trimming and more. $3 adults; free to kids 12 and under with paid adult. illinibirdfanciers.com. 836- 2836. Illinois Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 S. Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Jacksonville Rotary Oktoberfest Sep 15, 12-9pm Sat. Featuring German beer and wine, authentic German food, German music, wiener dog races, keg toss contest, bags tournament and more. $4 adv; $5 at gate. jacksonvillerotary.org. 243- 5678. Morgan County Fairgrounds, 110 N. Westgate, Jacksonville, 245- 6800.

Midwest Vintage Market Sep 14, 3-8pm Fri. Featuring live music, food trucks, twinkle lights, shopping and more. $5 per adult; free to children under 16. Saved Space, 200 E. Douglas Ave., Jacksonville, 370-9441.

MQX Quilt Festival Sep 19-22, 7-9pm Wed, 10am-6pm Thu-Fri, 10am- 5pm Sat. Quilt show and conference featuring more than 100 classes in all aspects of quilting, plus fun evening events, guest speakers, quilt exhibitions, vendors and more. $10 admission per day or $15 for a multi-day pass. mqxshow.com. 603- 778-6994. Crowne Plaza Springfi eld, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-7777.

Mt. Pulaski Fall Festival Sep 14-15, Fri-Sat. Featuring a parade, food, crafts at the courthouse and other fun. Mt. Pulaski.

Books & Authors Author William T. Smith Sep 15-16, 10am-5pm Sat- Sun. Book signing for poetic author William T. Smith. Clayville, Route 125, Pleasant Plains, 572-4984.

Book Sale Sep 13-15, 5-8pm Thu, 10am-5pm Fri, 10am-1pm Sat. Grand Prairie of the West Public Library District, 142 W. Jackson St., Virden, 965-3015.

Theater & Comedy Angela Ingersoll Sings Julie Garland Sep 15, 8pm Sat. Concert by award-winning vocalist Angela Ingersoll. $30 advance, $35 day of. atthelegacy.com. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence, 800-838-3006.

Comedian Rich Ragains Sep 14-15, 8-9:45pm Fri, 7-8:45pm Sat. Has appeared on NBC, CMT, FOX, “The Bob & Tom Show,” Sirius XM and more. $12.50. mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut St., Mason City, 482-5233.

Jay Leno Sep 16, 7:30- 9:30pm Sun. Featuring Jay Leno, widely-known as “the hardest working man in show business.” sangamonauditorium. org. $49-$125. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

Music: General Events

Anticipation with Danny Funderburk Sep 16, 6pm Sun. Southern gospel concert. Meal at 4pm. Free-will offering. Thayer United Methodist Church, 114 E. Main St., Thayer, 854-7055.

Music at the Market Sep 15, 10am-12pm Sat. Entertainment provided by local performers. Free. springfi eldartsco.org. 753- 3519. Old Capitol Farmers Market, Fourth and Adams streets, 544-1723.

Music at the Museum: The OK Factor Sep 13, 7-9pm Thu. A monthly concert series produced by Chris Vallillo featuring the best in contemporary and traditional folk music plus acoustic music of all styles. $10 adults; $8 museum members and children. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558- 6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Music in the Park: Celtic Fest Sep 16, 4-7pm Sun. Featuring The Emerald Underground, Elks Pipes and Skibbereen. BYO chairs, blankets, food and drinks (no alcohol). Free. springfi eldparks.org. Washington Park Picnic Shelter, 1501 S. Grand Ave. W., 544-1751.

Music Trivia Night Sep 14, 6-11pm Fri. $150 per table of up to 10. eventbrite. com. 899-7596. Firefi ghters- Postal Lake Club, 940 W. Lake Shore Dr., 622-0099.

Open Mic with a Mission Sep 15, 6-8pm Sat. Hope Presbyterian Church, 2211 Wabash Ave., 546-6951.

Pianist Greg Otten Sep 15, 11:30am-12:30pm Sat. Concert by worldclass pianist Greg Otten. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut St., 522-4415.

Dance Dance for Hope Sep 14, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. Ballroom dance every second Friday of the month. $8 per person. Free admission to one dance of your choosing during your birth month.danceforhope3111.com. Normandy Hill Plaza, 3111 Normandy Road, Suite 104, 522-9106.

Art & Architecture Edwards Place Fine Art Fair Sep 15-16, 10-5pm Sat, 10-4pm Sun. Featuring more than 60 vendor booths, artist demos, a used book sale, Buffalo Marks the Spot scavenger hunt and more. Free admission. springfi eldart.org. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Enos Park Home Tour Sep 15, 1-5pm Sat. Selfguided tour featuring fully renovated properties, works in progress, and houses needing someone to love them back to life. Reception immediately following tour in the Sculpture Garden. $10. epnia.com. Tickets and tour book available at the EPNIA booth at Edwards Place Fine Arts Fair. 553-4629. Enos Park, Seventh and Enterprise streets.

Moonlight Market Sep 19, 6-9pm Wed. Event features central Illinois artists and artisans on the fi rst and third Wednesday of each month. Free. 522-3123. Obed and Isaacs, 500 S. Sixth St., 670-0627.

Pharmacy Gallery Exhibit Sep 14-15, 12-6pm Fri-Sat. Featuring artworks by an eclectic group of artists, ranging from paintings to photography to sculpture. Free. pharmacygallery.com. The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space, 711 S. Fifth St., 801- 810-9278.

Children’s Corner Healthy Kids Running Series Sep 16, 4:30pm Sun. A positive, educational and fun introduction to running for ages 2-14. 50-yard dash, 75- yard dash, 1/4-mile, 1/2-mile and 1-mile options available by age. $35 for fi ve Sundays. Registration. runsignup.com. 725-5968. Williamsville Park, Williamsville.

Science Friday Night Star Parties Sep 14, 8-10pm Fri. Presentation and viewing of skies hosted by John Martin. Free. Weather questions, 206-8342 at 7pm or @ UISObservatory on Twitter. uis.edu. UIS Brookens Library, 1 University Plaza, 206-6605.

Migration and Culture Change Sep 19, 12-1pm Wed. A Brown Bag Program titled “Migration and Culture Change: Tracing Stone Age farmers in southern Germany 5500-4000 BC.” Presented by Dr. Lynn Fisher. Free. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum Research and Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St., 785-0037.

Nature An Introduction to the Sedge Family Sep 13, 6:30-8pm Thu. A presentation about the plants known as sedges by Eric Ulaszek. Free. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 544-2473.

Bird Hike Sep 15, 8-9:30am Sat. 90-minute bird hike led by Matt Hayes. No experience required. Bring binoculars. Free. springfi eldaudubon.org. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 544- 2473.

Bird Hike Sep 15, 8-9:30am Sat. Join local birder Kevin Veara for seasonal migratory bird hikes. Open to birders of all skill levels. Free. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1111.

Enos Park Community Garden Night Sep 19, 6-8pm Wed. Every Wednesday. Help garden and share the vegetable harvest. Free. Enos Park Community Garden, 1022 N. Fifth St., 847-

341-0591. Leaf ID Hike Sep 16, 1:30-3pm Sun. Hikes designed for students working to complete leaf collection projects. During the hike 25+ types of leaves will be identifi ed and collected. $5 per person; free to LMG members. lincolnmemorialgarden.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529- 1111.

Tribute to Marilyn Campbell Sep 15, 3-5pm Sat. A celebration of Marilyn Campbell’s legacy to the natural world. Featuring stories and memories of Marilyn, plus light refreshments. RSVP. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 544-2473.

Lectures & Meetings Adult Children of Alcoholics and other Dysfunctional Families Sep 18, 5:15pm Tue. Weekly meetings every Tuesday. New attendees welcome. wisetruth@ yahoo.com. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St., 544-9049.

Celebrate Recovery Sep 14, 6:30-8:30pm Fri. Every Friday. A Christcentered recovery program for hurts, habits and hang-ups. livingfaithbaptist.org. Living Faith Baptist Church, 7575 W. Outer Road, Sherman, 496- 2590.

Central Illinois Numismatic Association Meeting Sep 13, 7-9:30pm Thu. Monthly business meetings open to anyone interested in collecting coins or paper money. Free. 899-9996. Knights of Columbus Hall Council 4175, 2801 West St., 528-5740.

Contemporary Attacks on American Constitutional Freedom: Hate Speech, Political Speech and the Right to Privacy Sep 17, 6pm Mon. Featured panel discusses current issues relating to free speech, political discourse, race, sexuality and the press. Free. uis.edu. 206-8171. UIS Brookens Auditorium, 1 University Plaza, 206-6073.

GriefShare Grief Recovery Program Sep 19, 6:30-8pm Wed. A 14- week, Christ-centered, Biblebased support group seminar open to those who have lost a spouse, child, family member or friend through death. Cost of book. griefshare.org. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.

Jobs and Job Training for Minorities and Women Meeting Sep 17, 12pm Mon. Held on the third Monday of every month. Hosted by Faith Coalition for the Common Good. faithcoalition-il. org. 717-1525. Calvary Baptist Church, 2208 E. Kansas St., 544-1424.

Navy Club Sangamon Ship 32 Auxiliary Sep 13, 7-9pm Thu. Discussion of the auxiliary’s future plans future plans and ways to help the community. Open to those with past or present family members in the water borne forces. Navy Club Ship 32, 3100 Stanton Ave., 585-9132.

Stamp Collecting Club Sep 17, 7pm Mon. Meetings held on the third Monday of every month. Visitors welcome. 546-5021. Peace Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 546-7646.

The Movements of the ‘60s: A Legacy for Today Sep 13, 6pm Thu. Presentation by Diane Nash, who was prominently involved in some the most consequential campaigns in nonviolent civil rights movements. Free. uis.edu. 206-8507. UIS Student Union, One William Maxwell Lane, 206-4782.

World Affairs Council of Central Illinois Sep 17, 7:30pm Mon. Monthly meeting features a talk on “Sino-American Relations: Competition or Confl ict.” Speaker is Michael Swaine, a prominent analyst in Chinese security studies. Free. mywacci.org. UIS Student Union, One William Maxwell Lane, 206- 4782.

Bulletin Board

Annual Card Party Sep 18, 6:30pm-9am Tue. Hosted by the Cachet Club. Play cards or any game for $5. Includes a drink, desserts and door prizes. 494-1571. Little Flower Parish Center, 800 Stevenson Dr., 529-1606.

Bingo Sep 19, 7-9pm Wed. Enjoy nine games of X-Treme Bar Bingo. Maddy’s Tavern, 228 S. First St., Divernon, 628-8046.

Conference for Caregivers Sep 15, 9am-1pm Sat. Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland presents its 17th Annual Conference for Caregivers and Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. Registration. $18. illinoistimestix.com. 787- 9234. Crowne Plaza Springfi eld, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529- 7777.

Navy Club Auxiliary Fall Bazaar Sep 15, 8am-5pm Sat. Bazaar featuring craft vendors. Free admission. Navy Club of Sangamon Ship 32, 3100 Stanton Ave., 585-9132.

PFLAG Monthly Meeting Sep 18, 7-8:30pm Tue. Meets the third Thursday of each month. Group offers support to members of the LGBTQ community, their families and friends. Free. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

SHS Class of 1973 Reunion Mixer Sep 14, 6-10pm Fri. Live music. Cash bar. Casey’s Pub, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, 241-7101.

SHS Class of 1973 SHS Tour Sep 15, 10am Sat. Enter via Southeast door. Springfi eld High School, 101 S. Lewis St., 525- 3100.

Springfield Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon Sep 19, 11am-1pm Wed. “A stitch in time” luncheon featuring speaker Joni Wolf. $15. 303-9768. Northfi eld Inn, Suites and Conference Center, 3280 Northfi eld Dr., 523-7900.

Springfield High Class of 1973 Reunion Sep 15, 6pm Sat. Theme is “Cheers to 45 Years!” Classmates and guests can enjoy a barbecue dinner, frozen drinks, music, and fun. Registration on FB. Island Bay Yacht Club, 76 Yacht Club Road, 529-5418.

Food Illinois Products Farmers Market Sep 13, 4-7pm Thu. Shopping, health and wellness information, live entertainment and more in a street party atmosphere. Free. agr.state.il.us/nightmarket. 524-3297. Illinois State Fairgrounds, The Shed, 801 Sangamon Ave.

Politics Candidate Forum Sep 18, 6:30pm Tue. Featuring candidates running to represent the Springfi eld area at the federal, state and local levels. Hosted by the League of Women Voters Springfi eld Area and the American Association of University Women Springfi eld Branch. Southeast High School, 2350 E. Ash St., 525-3130.

Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar Sep 17, 7pm Mon. Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar leads a community-wide conversation about Illinois politics in the modern age. Free. 420-6636. Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur.

History Bicentennial and Beyond! The Illinois Legacy Collection Sep 13-19, 9am-4:30pm Mon-Sat, 12-4:30pm Sun. Exhibition features rare and rarely-seen artifacts from the museum’s 13.5 million-object Illinois Legacy Collection. $5 adults ages 19-64; free to members, youth, seniors, military and veterans. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558- 6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Illinois in Art and Literature, 1818 to 2017 Sep 16, 2-3pm Sun. A wideranging, slide-illustrated presentation by art historian and educator Laura Mueller. Free. 782-0979. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Markers, Monuments and Motifs Sep 18, 5:30-7pm Tue. Archaeologist and author Dawn Cobb provides a prep guide to the Sangamon County Historical Society’s annual Oak Ridge Cemetery Walk (Oct. 14). Free. sangamonhistory. org. 525-1961. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.

Sangamon River ‘A Sense of Place’ Sep 18, 6:30pm Tue. UIS Professor Emeritus Charles Schweighauser discusses his documentary film, which is a profi le and a celebration of the people, ecology, history and economy of the Sangamon River Valley. Free. Prairie Skies Public Library Pleasant Plains, 555 Buckeye Road, Pleasant Plains, 626-1553.

When Character was King: A Story of Ronald Reagan Sep 13, 12pm Thu. Illinois History Forum session moderated by ALPLM Executive Director Alan Lowe. Free. presidentlincoln. illinois.gov. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 558-8844.

Faith & Philosophy Fireside: Tests, Trials and Divine Intervention Sep 14, 7-8:30pm Fri. Fireside is an open discussion on elevated subjects of a spiritual nature. Light refreshments and fellowship follow. Free. 546-9171. Springfield Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 544-9595.

Seniors’ Day Out Sep 13, 10am-2pm Thu. Featuring special guests Ken Idleman and the Wanda Mountain Boys, plus food, tours of camp and more. Registration. $15. lscacamp.org. Lake Springfield Christian Assembly, 1674 Lick Creek Lane, Chatham, 529-2625.

The Truth About Religious Freedom Sep 16, 10:30-11:30am Sun. A presentation by Rev. Martin Woulfe. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Wednesday Night Connection Sep 19, 5:45-7:30pm Wed. Free. athenschristian.net. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636- 8463.

Sports & Fitness Beer and Yoga4Cats Sep 15, 10am-12pm Sat. An all-levels yoga event led by Chuck Beck featuring adoptable kitties, local beer and more. Registration. $25. yoga4cats.com. 815-317- 6343. Decatur Area Arts Council, 125 N. Water St., Decatur, 423-3189.

Bike and Hike Days Sep 16, 8am-4pm Sun. Enjoy safe recreation and minimized vehicular traffic. Hosted by Springfi eld Park District. Free. springfieldparks.org. Washington Park, 1501 S. Grand Ave. W., 544-1751.

Center for Transplant Services 5K Run/Walk Sep 15, 9am-12pm Sat. Alan G. Birtch, MD, Center for Transplant Services. $25 adults, $15 youth. MemorialTransplantServices.com. 588-2417. Hope Pavilion at Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 788-2310.

Color Me Radd Sep 16, 12:30-2:30pm Sun. An 80s-themed color run. Choose from 5K, 1-mile or virtual race options. Presented by Fun DMC. $9.99-$34.99. colormeradd.com. 412-1503. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 753-0702.

Fast and the Furriest 5K and Fun Run Sep 15, 7:30-11am Sat. In support of Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control. $30 adv; $40 day of. runsignup.com. Washington Park, 1501 S. Grand Ave. W., 544-1751.

Modified Bike and Hike Days Sep 17-19, 4-6pm Mon-Wed. Enjoy safe recreation and minimized vehicular traffic around a modified loop. Hosted by Springfield Park District. Free. springfi eldparks.org. Washington Park, 1501 S. Grand Ave. W., 544-1751.

Pickleball for Beginners Sep 19, 5:30-10pm Wed. Learn the basics of pickleball from the Springfield Pickleball Club. Paddles and balls provided. For ages 12+. Free. springfieldparks.org. 544- 1751 x 1012. Iles Park, Sixth and Ash streets.

Find more details and gigs in our online calendar at

illinoistimes.com.