Reception for “elemental” Aug 22, 5:30-7:30pm Thu. Mixed media artist Laura Anderson. Free. llcc.edu. LLCC James S. Murray Gallery, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-4967.

Women in the Civil War Aug 22, 6:30-7:45pm Thu. Kathleen Heyworth will present stories and information about the multiple roles women played in the Civil War. Free. booksonthesquare.com. Books on the Square Springfield, 427 E. Washington St., 965-5443.

SCHEELS Run Bike Club Aug 22, 5:45-8pm. Every Thursday through Sep 26. All levels of riders and runners are welcome. All ages welcome, but if you are 17, you must bring your parent along. Free. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur Blvd., 726-6330.

Illinois Products Farmers Market Aug 22, 4-7pm. Every Thursday through Oct 10. Shopping, health and wellness information, live entertainment and more in a street party atmosphere. Free. agr.state.il.us. Illinois State Fairgrounds, The Shed, 801 Sangamon Ave., 524-3297.

OBB Aug 23, 7-9pm Fri. The Atlantabased pop band is on a nation-wide tour this summer.uis.edu. University of Illinois at Springfield, 1 University Plaza, 206-6073.

Museum After Hours: 80s and 90s Night Aug 23, 5-8pm Fri. Relive the 1980s and 90s with games, objects from the museum collection, door prizes and dance music provided by a DJ. $10 members, $15 non. illinoisstatemuseum.org. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-6044.

Summer Concert Series Aug 23, 6:30-8:30pm. Every Friday through Sep 20. Free. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave., 787-0110.

Illinois Prairie Pastel Society Reception Aug 23, 5:30-7:30pm Fri. A wine and hors d’oeuvre reception to open the exhibit of over 30 members’ works. Open to the public. Free. chatham.lib. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce St., Chatham, 483-2713.

Oil Painting Class Aug 23, 10am-12pm Fri. centralILseniors.org. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason St., 528-4035.

Exhibit Walk and Talk Aug 23, 2-2:30pm Fri. Join a museum curator for a guided walk and talk. Explore different topics and galleries. Appropriate for all ages. Museum admission. illinoisstatemuseum.org. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-6044.

Old Capitol Blues and BBQ Aug 23-24, 5pm-12am Fri and 2pm-12am Sat. A two-day festival of sultry blues and smoky BBQ, including judging and sales. Live music. $5 Fri and $10 Sat. Old State Capitol Plaza, between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams.

2019 Decatur Craft Beer Festival Aug 23-24, 7-10pm Fri, 1-6pm Sat. Unique craft beers and ciders from breweries across the state, live music and food trucks. Fri. VIP event $100. Sat. $30 and designated driver option is $10. Downtown Decatur. 423-3189.

Public Policy Breakfast Aug 23, 7:30am Fri. Alan (AJ) Simmons, Ph.D. of UIS will discuss the 2019 Sangamon County Citizens Survey which provides local leaders, community organizations and citizens with insight into issues facing local residents. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Springfield Breakfast Optimist Club Aug 23, 7am. Every Friday through Dec 27. Visitors are welcome. peacelutheranspringfield.org. Peace Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 546-5021.

Springfield Municipal Band Aug 24, 10:30am Sat. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 558-8844.

Music at the Market Aug 24, 10am-12pm Sat. Rachel Rambach. A part of SAAC’s Music at the Market series. downtownspringfield.org. Old Capitol Farmers Market, Fourth and Adams streets, 753-3519.

Yart Sale Aug 24, 10am-3pm Sat. Supplies and equipment from forgotten hobbies. Art supplies, photography equipment, metals equipment, crayons, canvases, totes, stools, paints, easels, larger canvases, frames and more. Free and open to the public. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

End of Summer Tiki Bash Aug 24, Sat. KC Lake Club, 141 N. Lakewood Dr., Chatham, 483-3013.

Weeds Aug 24, 11am-12pm Sat. Join an outdoor classroom to learn about the many benefits of weeds. Workshop will include a plant identification walkaround. Free. Enos Park Community Garden, 1022 N. Fifth St., 708-580-8432.

Book signing by Jan Jacobi Aug 24, 31, 10am-3pm Sat. The novel, “Young Lincoln,” was selected as a 2018 Nautilus Award Winner, and also received a Best of Illinois History award by the Illinois State Historical Society. Free. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St., 391-3221.

Fall Coffee and Branch Meeting Aug 24, 9am-12pm Sat. Hosted by the American Association of University Women. Fall meeting with light refreshments. Free. aauwspringfi eldil.com. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

Old Capitol Farmers Market Aug 24, 8am-12pm. Every Wednesday and Saturday through Oct 26. Local produce, baked goods and products and live entertainment. Free. Old Capitol Farmers Market, Fourth and Adams streets, 544-1723.

Brian Free and Assurance Concert Aug 25, 6-7:30pm Sun. Donations welcome. First Christian Church of Petersburg, 210 S. Eighth St., Petersburg, 825-3817.

Sacred Heart Convent Chapel Tour Aug 25, Sep 22, Oct 27, Nov 24, Dec 29, 1:30pm Sun. Enjoy an up-close encounter with this pristine mid-century modern architectural gem. Accessible facility. Free, but preregistration required. springfieldop.org. Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, 1237 W. Monroe St., 787-0481.

Big Eli Aug 25 4-6pm. Every Sunday through Sep 29 enjoy a free ride on Jacksonville’s landmark Ferris wheel, Big Eli. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main St., Jacksonville, 800-593-5678.

41st Annual Regional Mustang and All Ford Show Aug 25, 8am-3pm Sun. Up to 150 cars are expected at the show benefiting the Boys and Girls Club. Abraham Lincoln will be on hand around 3pm to present the class awards. cimclub.com. Landmark Ford, 2401 Prairie Crossing Dr. 866-807-5399.

Land of Lincoln Barbershop Chorus and Ice Cream Social Aug 25, 5pm Sun. Enjoy a small town tradition. Sherman Village Park Amphitheater, 1200 Rail Fence Road, Sherman. 496-2621.

Dr. Dan Adair Memorial Triathlon Aug 26, 7:30am Mon. Race includes both a competitive and non-competitive triathlon. triharderpromotions.com. Memorial SportsCare, 4550 W. Iles Ave., 341-1309.

Springfield ICON Aug 26, 6-8pm Mon. Speakers will be Molly Berns from Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission and Val Yazell. Free. springfieldicon.org. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Blvd., 528-9803.

217 Burger Week Aug 26-Sep 1, Mon-Sun. Various locations. One whole week of specially crafted burgers at participatingrestaurants.Illinoistimes.com. 753-2226.

Farm Progress Show Aug 27, 12:30pm Tue. The nation’s largest outdoor farm event with more than 600 exhibitors displaying new farm equipment, seed and crop protection products, and farm supplies and services. Progress City, USA, 1 College Park, Decatur, 866-264-7469.

Artist on the Plaza Aug 28, 12-1pm Wed. Derrick Streibig on guitar and vocals. SAAC’s Artist on the Plaza. Free. Old State Capitol Plaza, between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams St., 753-3519.

Remembering Our Fallen Aug 28, 8am Wed. The memorial includes 31 tribute towers with military and personal photos of over 5,000 of those who have fallen since 9/11. Free. Downtown Jacksonville, Central Park, 243-5678.

Lincoln’s 8th Judicial Circuit Aug 29, 5:30pm Thu. Lincoln made valuable connections, sharpened his debate skills and learned the value of a welltimed joke. Get the full story from Guy Fraker. Registration required. Free. alplm.org. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 558-8844.

Exhibit Walk and Talk Aug 30, 2-2:30pm Fri. Join a museum curator at the Illinois State Museum for a guided walk and talk. Explore different topics and galleries. Museum admission. illinoisstatemuseum.org. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-6044.

Springfield Theatre Centre’s Boat and Season Launch Party Aug 30, 6-10pm Fri. Hors d’oeuvres, dessert bar, drinks, cash bar, music and boat rides. HCFTA.org. Tickets $30. Island Bay Yacht Club, 76 Yacht Club Road, 523-0878.

TWC Aug 31, 6-10pm Sat. Music from the 1990s.Sherman Village Park, 1200 Rail Fence Rd., Sherman, 496-2621.

Sangamon Valley Woodcarvers Show Aug 31, 10am Sat. Woodcarving, intarsia, woodturning and pyrography, vendors, activities, drawings and seminars.svwoodcarvers.org. Illinois Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 E. Sangamon Ave., 414-4790.

End of Summer Party Aug 31, 4-10pm Sat. Food, drinks and live music with AfterSunset.elks158.com. Springfield Elks Lodge #158, 409 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-0158.

Prairieland Chautauqua Aug 31, 4-9pm Sat. A oneof-a-kind event modeled after traditional chautauquas. Historic character portrayals, lectures and music. A fun, educational family event. Free. Central Christian Church, 359 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 245-2285.

Party like it’s 1860 Aug 31, 5:30-7:30pm Sat. Enjoy an evening of games, dance, carriage rides and conversation from the time the Lincolns lived in the neighborhood. Lincoln will give his Farewell Address by the campfire. Free.nps.gov. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St., 391-3221.

10th Annual Springfield Oyster and Beer Festival Aug 31, 12pm Sat. Over 40 brands of craft beer, gourmet oysters, live music and local food trucks. Rain or shine. No ticket refunds.sobfestival.com. The Inn at 835, 835 S. Second St., 522-3123.

Healing Arts Fest Aug 31, 11am-11pm Sat. Music, lectures and info about holistic health and happiness. Christian Science teacher Dave Hohle will speak at 3pm. Free. Rock ‘n’ Roll Hardees, 2501 Adlai Stevenson Dr., 529-0885.

Free Shred Event Aug 31, 9-11am Sat. Provided by Affordable Shred. Free, however donations for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life® of Sangamon and Menard Counties will be accepted. Limit of 5 bags per person. Illinois National Bank, 2849 S. Sixth St., 747-8543.

Springfield Mile II- American Flat Track Sep 1, 12-8pm Sun. American Flat Track is America’s original extreme sport. $35 in advance, $45 race week. Premier pass is $130 and includes pit pass, reserved seating, T-shirt, program and catered food.americanflattrack.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

First Sunday Midwest Bazaar Sep 1, 8am-4pm. First Sunday of every month through Dec 8, rain or shine. Arts, crafts, decor, jewelry, food, furniture, antiques and vintage. $4 per person, free to ages 12 and under.agr.state.il.us. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Labor Day Party Sep 1, 5pm Sun. Live music by the Shenanigans.firefighterspostal.com. Firefighters-Postal Lake Club, 940 W. Lake Shore Dr., 622-0099.

Architectural Walking Tour Sep 4, 5:30-7pm Wed. See the Ridgely Building, Barker Garage, St. George Apartments and Lutheran Trinity Church. The tour will conclude with a complimentary reception. Free. Old State Capitol Plaza, between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams St., 544-1723.

Moonlight Market Sep 4, 18, 6-9pm Wed. Local artists, artisans, crafters and vendors from around Springfield and central Illinois. All vendors’ fees are donated to a selected charity.obedsandisaacs.com. Free to attend. Obed and Isaacs, 500 S. Sixth St., 522-3123.

Adventures in Bird Banding Sep 4, 7-8:30pm Wed. Biology professor Tony Rothering will discuss the purpose and methodology of capturing and banding birds. Part of the Paul Mickey Learning Series. Free. illinoisstatemuseum.org. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 558-6696.

Union Square Tai Chi Sep 5, 12-1pm Thu. Find work/life balance with outdoor lunchtime tai chi. Free. stjohns.org. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., 558-8844.

Historical Archaeology or 19th Century Garbage Sep 5, 12-1pm Thu. Archaeologist Robert Mazrim discusses why outhouses are treasure troves of 19th century artifacts. Free. illinoisstatemuseum.org. Illinois State Museum Research and Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St., 558-6696.

Writers Read and Talk About Writing Sep 5, 6:30-8pm Thu. Taylor Pensoneau and Dan Guillory will read from their works and will comment on their writing styles and offer insights. Thea Chesley of Springfield Poets and Writers will moderate. Free. booksonthesquare.com. Books on the Square Springfield, 427 E. Washington St., 965-5443.

Tai Chi Classes Sep 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:30am and 5:30pm Thu. Instructor Cindy Cannamela will offer this practice which brings together mindful, gentle and circular movements that are performed with a relaxed tempo. $60 for a four-class session. $17 drop-in fee. chiaracenter.org. Chiara Center, 4875 LaVerna Road, 523-0901.

John Byrne Band Sep 6, 6-10pm Fri. Led by Dublin native John Byrne, the band combines Irish and American folk styles. Sherman Village Park, 1200 Rail Fence Rd., Sherman, 496-2621.

Acrylic Art Class Sep 6, 10am-12pm. Every Friday through Sep 27. centralILseniors.org. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason St., 528-4035.

“About Becoming” Reception Sep 6, 5-7pm Fri. Featuring E. Vern Taylor, Tracey Maras and Danny Brikshavana. Free. springfieldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.

Movies in the Park - Aquaman Sep 6, 8pm Fri. Bring a lawn chair, sleeping bag or blankets to sit on. Movie begins at sunset, approximately 8pm. Free. springfieldparks.org. Kiwanis Park, Stanton Street, 544-1751.

“Art as Advocacy: Promoting Equity and Social Justice for Women” Sep 6, 5:30-7:30 PM, Fri. View work of artists from over 20 states and Canada and on display through September 28. Free. M. G. Nelson Family Gallery, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Artist-in-Residence Sep 7, 6-8pm Sat. Mike Reisenger. Free. vachellindsay.org. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St., 524-0901.

Jazz in Bloom Sep 7, 6-8:30pm Sat. An annual garden party with food, drinks and music by Sharpen Up with Damien Kaplan, Tim Niemeyer and Brandt Sitze. $60. Benefits the Dana-Thomas House. dana-thomas.org. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence Ave., 788-9452.

Cougar Sprint and Wildcat Olympic Triathlons Sep 7, 8am Sat. triharderpromotions.com. Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area, 10149 County Hwy. 11, Chandlerville, 341-1309.

Artisan Fair Sep 7, 10am Sat. Pottery making, quiller, painting, chair making, art work of area students and professional photography. Food, live music, tours and children’s activities. $5, ages 6-14 $3. Historic Marbold Farmstead, 21722 State Highway 29, Greenview, 341-0757.

Historic Bicycle Ride Sep 7, 1-3pm Sat. A tour of historic sites in the capital city with an easy-paced 8-mile bicycle ride. Featuring tour guides and ride marshals. Hosted by the Springfield Bicycle Club. Free. cccweekend.org. Free. Capitol Complex Visitors Center, 425 S. College St., 720-1568.

Prairie Stars 5K Sep 7, 8:30am Sat. The inaugural 5K run/walk is open to community members, UIS students, faculty and staff. $13, UIS students $8.uis.edu. UIS Recreation and Athletic Center, 2171 University Dr., 206-7103.

Greek OPA Fest Sep 7, 11am-7pm Sat. Greek food festival with live Greek music. Admission is free. St. Anthony’s Hellenic Orthodox Church, 1600 S. Glenwood Ave., 522-7010.

3rd Annual Oktoberfest Sep 7, 12-10:30pm Sat. German bands and Germanthemed food and activities, Dachshund races, children’s activities, petting zoo. $5 ad mission. Knights of Columbus 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, 691-1506.

Downtown Springfield Family FunFest Sep 7, 11am-4pm Sat. Specifically geared towards children and featuring inflatable obstacle courses and bounce houses, games and activities, food trucks and a main stage packed with entertainment for the entire day. $10, ages 2 and under are free. springfieldfunfest.org. Washington Street between Fifth and Sixth streets, 1 Old Capitol Plaza N., 522-1129.

Shrimp Boil Sep 7, Sat. Lake Press Club, 13 Club Area, 529-1221.

Fall into Fall Super Saturday Sep 7, 11am-3pm Sat. Learn about the science and art of fall through crafts, games, and activities. Ages 5+. Museum admission. illinoisstatemuseum.org. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-6044.

Autism Support of Central Illinois Sep 7, 9:30am Sat. Future planning workshop for families. Free. autismcil.org. Hope Pavilion, 5220 S. Sixth St., 585-1421.

Meet a Vet Sep 7, 10am Sat. Heroes save more than just people. They save all kinds of animals. kidzeum.org. Kidzeum of Health and Science Children’s Museum, 412 E. Adams St., 971-4435.

47th Annual Capital City Century Sep 8, 7am-5pm Sun. Wellmarked routes on low-volume rural roads. Mass starts for different distances. Food stops, rider information and SAG support. Cost varies by registration date. capcitycentury.com. UIS Student Union, 2251 Richard Wright Dr., 899-9175.

A Civil War Playlist Sep 8, 7pm Sun. Christian McWhirter, Hannah Jellen and Benjamin Holbrook will bring to life some Civil War era favorites, along with the history behind the songs. Edwards Place, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Litchfield Pickers Market Sep 8, 9am-3pm Sun. Vintage and antique items. Live music. visitlitchfield.com. Downtown Litchfield, 400 N. State St., 866-733-5833.

Springfield Civic Garden Club Sep 9, 9am Mon. Fall garden presentation by David Robson. Free. scgc-il.org. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., 563-940-5735.

Springfield Municipal Band Sep 10-11, 7:30pm Tue-Wed. Douglas Park, 400 N. MacArthur Blvd.

Young at Heart Sep 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10, 9:30-11:30am Tue. Lewis Memorial Village will offer blood pressure checks followed by a program, devotion and prepared lunch. Open to all area seniors. Free. athenschristian.net. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.

Lunch and Learn: New Salem and Stephen A. Douglas Sep 10, 11:30am-1:30pm Tue. The Reconstruction of New Salem presented by Dr. Mark B. Pohlad of DePaul University. The Rise of Stephen presented by author Reg Ankrom. $25 includes lunch. UIS Student Union Ballroom, 2251 Richard Wright Dr., 206-6058.

Bites on the Boulevard Sep 10, 5-9pm Tue. Dinner! bssbruins.org. Blessed Sacrament School, 748 W. Laurel St., 522-7534.

Back to School Story Time Sep 10, 10-11am Tue. Enjoy stories and a craft to celebrate a new school year. For ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Museum admission. illinoisstatemuseum.org. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-6044.

Elijah Iles House Fall Porch Chats Sep 11, 5:30-6:30pm Wed. John Eck will talk about growing up in Springfield. Free. ileshouse.org. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St., 481-4397.

Wednesday Night Connection Sep 11, 5:45-7:30pm. Every Wednesday through Nov. 13. Food, fellowship and study. Supper is served before classes. Age-appropriate classes for ages 4-adult. Nursery care provided. Optional donation welcome for meal. Cost of materials for some classes. athenschristian.net. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.

Author Bill Clutter Sep 11, 6:30-8pm Wed. The environmental author of the book, “Coal Tar,” is experienced in complex civil and criminal environmental investigations. Free. lincolnlibrary.info. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 793-2178.

5th Annual STEM Fair Sep 11, 6-8pm Wed. Open to all area K-12 students, parents and teachers. A wide range of science, technology, engineering and math activities and resources from over 50 exhibitors. Free. Rochester High School, 3 Rocket Dr., Rochester, 498-9761.

Back-to-School Social Sep 12, 4:30-6:30pm Thu. Hosted by the Central Illinois Reading Council. Educators and school staff from Sangamon and surrounding counties are invited. Learn about upcoming events, membership opportunities, grants and professional development opportunities. Wings and nachos provided. Free. illinoisreadingcouncil.org. Cousin Eddie’s Bar and Grill, 1951 W. Monroe.

Music at the Museum Sep 12, 7-9pm Thu. Ivas John, acoustic blues musician. $8 members, $10 adults. illinoisstatemuseum.org. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 558-6696.

Illinois History Forum Sep 12, Nov 14, 12pm Thu. Experts in their fields will lead each discussion, giving the audience opportunities to ask questions and share their observations. Each forum focuses on a different book or museum exhibit. Reservations are not required and participants may bring lunch. Free. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 524-6045.

Fly the 1929 Ford Tri-Motor Sep 12-15, 2-5pm Thu, 9am- 5pm Fri-Sun. Learn about this historic aircraft and its impact on aviation and commercial air travel. Free viewing and information. Advance flight tickets $72; walk up day of $77. Children 17 and under $52. eaa.org. Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, 1200 Capital Airport Dr., 877-952-5395.

Atlanta Fall Festival Sep 12-15, 5pm Thu-Fri, 8am Sat, 11am Sun. Amusements, live music, merchants’ drawings, bingo and lots of food including nightly suppers sponsored by area groups. 103 SW Arch St., Atlanta.

21st Annual Harvest Celebration Sep 12, 5:30-8:30pm Thu. Benefits the Central Illinois Foodbank. $100. centralilfoodbank.org. UIS Student Union, 2251 Richard Wright Dr., 522-4022.

Mt. Pulaski Fall Festival Sep 12-14, 6pm Thu, 12pm Fri, 8am Sat. Benefits the Market on the Hill, a community-owned grocery store. Demonstrations and vintage games, vendors and crafts, beer tent, food, inflatables and live music. Downtown Mt. Pulaski.

HairBanger’s Ball with Phantom Lordz Sep 13, 7-10pm Fri. Music and mayhem for young and old alike, bundled together in a high-octane lineup. Sherman Village Park, 1200 Rail Fence Rd., Sherman, 496-2621.

Spinning Weekend at Jubilee Farm Sep 13-14, 12pm-8pm Fri, 9am-8pm Sat. An opportunity to observe experienced spinners and to practice on various wheels. All levels of experience welcome. Bring your own wheel, if you have one. Informal. $25 for one day, $40 for two. jubileefarm.info. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Road, 787-6927.

Sesquicentennial Celebration Sep 13-15, Fri-Sun. Civil War regiment encampment, carnival, 5/10k walk and run. Live music and fireworks on Saturday. rochester150.com. Rochester Community Park, Rochester. 498-7891.

New Philadelphia and Hannibal Day Trip Sep 14, 7:45am-7:30pm Sat. Stories of African-Americans whose lives began in enslavement and endured struggles even after receiving freedom. $75 includes motor coach, lunch and admissions. Reservations required. illinoisstatemuseum.org. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 558-6696.

Civil War Tech - Lincoln’s Patent Sep 14, 10am-12pm Sat. Learn about Abraham Lincoln’s patented invention and his passion for innovation and technology. Build your own 19th century invention and pitch it to our panel of mock investors. Free, but registration is required. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 558-8844.

Donuts and Dogs 5k Fun Run/Walk Fundraiser Sep 14, 9am-1pm Sat. Bring your K-9 companion. Donuts, dog treats and fun activities. Want to participate but can’t run the race? Register as an official Catnapper and raise money as an individual or a team. apl-shelter.org. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 544-7387.

Moonlight Miles Sep 14, 6:30pm Sat. Run through a 160-year-old cemetery. 5k, 10k and half marathons triharderpromotions.com. Oak Ridge Cemetery, 1441 Monument Ave., 341-1309.

Art Spectacular at the Carillon Sep 14-15, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun. Juried fine art featuring up to 50 artists using a variety of media, artist demonstrations, music, Hy-Vee Grill, Patron Bucks, gift basket raffle and silent auction. Free admission. carillon-rees.org. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 787-3532.

Fall Festival Sep 14, Sat. Anchor Boat Club, 407 E. Lake Shore Dr., 529-1174.

HOP in the City Festival Sep 14, 11am-4pm Sat. Sample more than 40 different beer styles and six specialty tappings. Live music, festival fare and brewers. Advance tasting tickets $35, day of $45. Schlafly Brewery, 7260 Southwest Ave., St. Louis, 314-241-2337.

Bird Feeder Wash Sep 14, 10am-1pm Sat. Bring your dirty bird feeders to Wild Birds Unlimited and, for a suggested donation of $5, volunteers with the Springfield Audubon Society will clean them. springfieldaudubon.org. Wild Birds Unlimited, 1930 S. MacArthur Blvd., 544-2473.

Mocha Moms, Inc. Muffins and Moms Open House Sep 14, 11am-1pm Sat. Introductory meeting of a support network of moms. Children welcome. Light refreshments. Free mochamoms.org. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 309-431-1410.

Fall Farm Day Sep 15, 12-5pm Sun. Featuring popcorn wagon rides plus pumpkin and face painting, music by Jeff Cordes and food. Free admission.gailspumpkinpatch.com. Gail’s Pumpkin Patch, 1709 2000th Ave., Beason, 447-3409.

LLCC Academy of Lifelong Learning Chili Day Sep 15, 11am-4pm Sun. $8 per person, ages 8 and under are free. templebrithsholom.net. Temple B’rith Sholom, 1004 S. Fourth St., 525-1360.

AARP Smart Driver Course Sep 16-17, Oct 21-22, 8:30am-12:30pm Mon-Tue. Learn how to drive more safely and confidently and receive a certificate for completing this course and qualify for a discounted insurance premium. Registration required. $15.00 for AARP members, $20.00 for all others collected on the first day of class (cash or check only). centralILseniors.org. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason St., 528-4035.

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

Springfield Philatelic Society Meeting Sep 16, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16, 6:30-8:15pm Mon. Business meeting at 7pm followed by stamp-related program. Free. classic.stamps.org. Peace Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 341-4838.

Elijah Iles House Fall Porch Chats Sep 18, 5:30-6:30pm Wed. Allan Woodson will speak on growing up in Springfield. Free. ileshouse.org. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St., 481-4397.

Brown Bag Program: It’s All in Your Head Sep 18, 12-1pm Wed. Curator Erich Schroeder will guide you through current research into the science of music. Free. illinoisstatemuseum.org. Illinois State Museum Research and Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St., 558-6696.

Finding Truth in the Age of Alternative Facts: Ethics, Morality and Contemporary Values Sep 18, 6pm Wed. Cosponsored by LLCC Academy of Lifelong Learning. Free. llcc.edu. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 786-2432.

3rd Annual Shoes and Brews Sep 19, 5-9pm Thu. Admission comes with a domestic beer and samples from participating food sponsors, drink tickets to sample varieties of beer and wine sponsors and live music. Glasses of craft beer and wine available for purchase. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Ages 21+ only. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 585-2941.

Wild India: Tales and Photos Sep 19, 5:30pm Thu. Join adventurers, naturalists and photographers Michael Jeffords and Susan Post as they discuss their exploration of northern India in search of snow leopards, tigers and rare rhinos. Free. illinoisstatemuseum.org. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 554-2473.

Edwards Place Fine Art Fair Sep 21-22, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun. Fun for the whole family with over 60 booths, artist demos to watch and a used book sale. Live music, food vendors and a beer and wine tent. Dogfriendly. Free. springfieldart.org. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Museum Day Live Sep 21, 9am-4:30pm Sat. The Illinois State Museum is participating in Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day Live. Visit smithsonian.com to print a voucher for two free adult admission tickets to the state museum. Service members and seniors 64+ are always free. illinoisstatemuseum.org. Sat. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-6044.

Party on the Patio Sep 21, Sat. Aqua Sports Club, 1 Club Area, 529-2431.

genHkids Trivia Night Sep 21, 6:30pm Sat. Exercise your brain, learn something new and support genHkids programming for the 2019-2020 school year. prairieheart.com. Dove Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason St., 544-6464, ext. 44619.

Center for American Archeology Open House Sep 21, 1-2pm Sat. Learn about the center, the progress of on-going excavations and upcoming programs. Presentation and slide show. Free. caa-archeology.org. Center for American Archeology, 101 N. Broadway, Kampsville, 618-653-4316.

Cruise Nite and Car Show Sep 21, 9am-9pm Sat. One of the area’s largest cruise nights, this event brings in classic and antique autos for a day of fun for everyone. Car show at 9am, cruise at 5pm. jacksonvilleil.org. Jacksonville Community Park, 1201 S. Main, Jacksonville, 243-5678.

Jacksonville Rotary Oktoberfest Sep 21, 12-9pm Sat. German beer, wine, food, music, dancing and oompa bands, wiener dog races, keg toss contest and bags tournament. jacksonvillerotary.org. Morgan County Fairgrounds, 110 N. Westgate, Jacksonville, 243-5678.

Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitter Festival Sep 21, Sat. Working crafts, pioneer village, tomahawk throw, railsplitting, children’s games, vendors and crafts, old time music, dancing, food and historical displays. railsplitting.com. postvillecourthouse.com. Postville Courthouse State Historic Site, 914 Fifth St, Lincoln, 309-696-4286.

World Record Attempt: Lincoln Impersonators Sep 21, 8am-4pm Sat. Help break the record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Lincoln. Must be instantly recognizable as ol’ Abe -- stovepipe hat, ear-toear beard (no mustache) long black coat, black waistcoat, white collared shirt and bow tie. destinationlogancountyil.com. Logan County Courthouse, 601 Broadway St., Lincoln, 732-8669.

E.T. Sep 21, 8-10pm Sat. Part of the Movies in the Park series. Free. devonamphitheater.com. The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, 620 E. Riverside Dr., Decatur, 619-8025.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s Sep 21, 8:30am-12pm Sat. Participants can join a team or register to walk as an individual at alz.org/walk. Free. Donations requested. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 801-9352.

Floating Lantern Festival Sep 21, 4:30-9pm Sat. Receive a biodegradable floating lantern kit and an LED tea light upon entry. Everything will be provided to decorate your lantern. Food truck, beverages, kid’s activities and live music. $10 for lantern kit or $5 for spectators. Illinois State Fairgrounds, Conservation World, One Natural Resources Way. 782-6302.

Railroad Days Sep 21, 9am Sat. Unlimited rides on steam and dieselpowered passenger and freight trains. Ride in a caboose or on a motorcar. $20 adults, $10 kids. mrym.org. Monticello Railway Museum, 992 Iron Horse Place, Monticello, 762-9011.

Auditions for Spring Awakening Sep 21, Sat. springfieldtheatrecentre.com Springfield Theatre Centre, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Remarkable Raptors Family Event Sep 21, 11am-3pm Sat. Celebrate birds of prey – owls, eagles, falcons and more. Enjoy educational games and activities. Ages 7+. Receive free adult Museum Day tickets for this day by visitingsmithsonian.com. illinoisstatemuseum.org. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-6044.

The Great Pirate Adventure Oct 1, 6pm Tue. PAW Patrol Live! The heroic pups from the top-rated animated preschool embark on a pirate-themed adventure to uncover hidden treasure. $19+. theboscenter.com. Bank of Springfield Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.

Architectural Walking Tour Oct 2, 5:30-7pm Wed. Tour the historic district of downtown. Kidzeum, the Cafe Moxo block, Sangamo Club and The State House Inn. Tour concludes with a complimentary reception. Free. Old State Capitol Plaza, between Sixth and Fifth streets at Adams, 544-1723.

16th Annual Multicultural Fest Oct 2, 10am-2pm Wed. A showcase of rich cultures including entertainment and exhibits. Free. llcc.edu. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2241.

21st Annual Conference on Illinois History Oct 3, 8:30am Thu. Panels covering a wide range of topics from Illinois’s political, cultural and social history that will appeal to academics, teachers and anyone interested in the past. Continuing education credits are available. alplm.org. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 558-8844.

Am I Doing This Right? Oct 3-4, 6-7pm Thu–Fri. Physical therapists will teach proper form to help prevent exercise injuries. Free. stjohns.org/go217. St. John’s TherapyCare, 125 E. Plummer Blvd., Chatham.

Boo Crew Haunted House Oct 4-5, 7pm Fri-Sat. Every Fri and Sat through Nov 2. Don’t miss this top-rated haunted house experience. So scary it’s only recommended for ages 10+. Younger children’s matinee Sat, Oct 19 3-6pm. Gen. admission $17, VIP, $30, matinee $7, blackout admission Nov 1 $20 including glow stick. Rain or shine. boocrew.com. Boo Crew Haunted House, 11083 Buckhart Road, Mechanicsburg.

Decatur Pride Oct 5, 11am-11pm Sat. The bi-annual LGBTQ+ celebration of art, culture, history, education and advocacy. Downtown Decatur. 424-280-2566.

Logan County Fall Pickers Market Oct 5-6, 10am-5pm Sat, 10- 4pm Sun. Art, crafts, vintage, antiques and specialty booths with some of the best products in the area. $5, children 12 an under free. Logan County Fairgrounds, 1408 Short 11th St., Lincoln. 883-0570.

Boo Bark Oct 5, 11am-2pm Sat. A Halloween Party just for dogs featuring pet-related vendors, activities for kids and dogs alike, pumpkin painting, demonstrations and a canine costume contest. apl-shelter.org. Stuart Park, Winch Lane (north of Jefferson). 544-7387.

LOESS Mineral and Fossil Show Oct 5-6, 10am-6pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun. Contribution by Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, Illinois State Museum, and club members’ personal collections. Dealers, demonstrators and kid’s activities. $2 adults, $1 seniors, kids 12 and under free. loess.org. Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 414-0033.

Get Creative Super Saturday Oct 5, 11am-3pm Sat. Celebrate all the ways that people can express their creativity in their free time. Learn about hobbies and crafts with displays, games and crafts. Ages 5+. Museum admission. illinoisstatemuseum.org. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-6044.

Blessing of the Animals Oct 6, 3:30pm Sun. This longtime APL tradition marks the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and ecology. Animals must either be on a leash or a size appropriate carrier. aplshelter.org. Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, 544-7387.

Springfield/Chatham CROP Walk Oct 6, 1:30pm Sun. Sponsored by Church World Service and organized locally to raise funds to end hunger at home and around the world.third-presbyterian.org. Third Presbyterian Church, 1030 N. Seventh St., 528-0457.

Echoes of Yesteryear Cemetery Walk Oct 6, 12-4pm Sun. A walking tour featuring seven actors dressed in period costumes portraying namesakes of local schools. Parking available. Participants will be bused to the area of the tour. Free, but donations accepted. sangamonhistory.org. Oak Ridge Cemetery, 1441 Monument Ave., 525-1961.

Springfield Civic Garden Club Oct 7, 9am Mon. Japanese Maples and Other Rare Trees presented by Gale Myers. New members welcome. Free. scgc-il.org. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut St., 563-940-5735.

217 Taste of Italy Week Oct 7-13, Mon-Sun. What will the chefs create during this 217 Food Week? Bruschetta, pizza, panini? Visit the participating restaurants to sample them all. Illinoistimes.com. 753-2226.

Lunch and Learn: Footprints of Sangamon Oct 8, 11:30am-1:30pm Tue. The Strawbridge-Shepherd House: The First Footprint of Sangamon State University presented by Richard Hart. The Early Days of Sangamon State University presented by Dr. Judith Everson. $25 includes lunch. UIS Student Union Ballroom, 2251 Richard Wright Dr., 206-6058.

I Spy Story Time Oct 8, 10-11am Tue. Shapes and colors are all around us, found in nature and in art. Ages 3-5 and caregivers. Museum admission. illinoisstatemuseum.org. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-6044.

Fall Fundraiser Car and Craft Show Oct 9, 11am-2pm Wed. Sell your antiques, crafts, collectibles, clothing, candles, jewelry, handmade items, etc. Call 503-4643 to reserve space. Featuring the Cool Cruisers and music by Buckhart Road. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason St., 528-4035.

Bushwalking Down Under Oct 9, 6:30-8pm Wed. Steve Soltys will share slides from his 2018 visit to southern Queensland’s Scenic Rim and Victoria’s Southern Alps. Free. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 793-2178.

Music at the Museum Oct 10, 7-9pm Thu. Contemplative folk musician, Noah Derksen. $8 members, $10 adults. illinoisstatemuseum.org. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 558-6696.

Honoring Our Heritage Award Oct 10, 6pm Thu. Recognizing the organizations that have made significant contributions to the African-American community in central Illinois. spiaahm.org. Crowne Plaza Springfield, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy., 529-7777.

Get Your Licks on Route 66 Oct 10, 11am-3pm Thu. The tour, which starts in California and follows Route 66, will stop in Springfield. Stop by to spin the prize wheel and win fabulous gifts for you and your pet. apl-shelter.org. PetSmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy., 544-7387.

Tales from the Vault - Rare Books Oct 10, 12-1pm Thu. Reference librarian Meghan Harmon highlights some interesting books from the rare book collection. Free. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St., 558-8844.

Auditions for Young Frankenstein Oct 11-13 and 18-20, Fri-Sun. springfieldtheatrecentre.com Springfield Theatre Centre, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Sangamon Watercolor Society Opening Reception Oct 11, 5:30-7:30 PM, Fri. The annual show of the members’ works. Refreshments will be provided and many of the members will be present at the reception to discuss their work. M. G. Nelson Family Gallery, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Youth Charity Horse Show Oct 11-13, 8am Fri-Sun. This all-volunteer organization, the mission of which is Kids Helping Kids, donates its annual proceeds to an area charity and brings young riders together for a fun weekend of competitive showmanship and camaraderie. agr.state.il.us. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.