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Scavenger Hunts, Farm Fun, and Live Music on The Weekender for Friday, September 26, 2025
24th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival Friday 6p-10pm Saturday 8a - 10pm Sunday 7:30a - 2pm Downtown Springfield. Spectators are free. More Info Halloween Park Scavenger Hunt Saturday 9/26 9am - 7pm. Four different Halloween Scavenger Hunts will be available in Lincoln Park, Southwind Park, Stuart Pa...
Sep 25, 2025

Jeff Dunham to Perform in Springfield at BOS Center
Dunham is scheduled to perform at the Bank of Springfield Center on April 11th, 2026.
Sep 22, 2025

Fitness, Food, Fine Art, Fashion, and Festivals on The Weekender for Friday, September 19, 2025
There is so much to do this weekend - pick something and have some fun! The Kentucky Headhunters Friday, September 19th at Danenberger Family Vineyards More Info UIS Prairie Star 5k Saturday, September 20th at Unviersity of Illinois Springfield Campus. Race starts at 8:30am. More Info Clayville Fall Festival Saturday ...
Sep 18, 2025
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Harlem Globetrotters Coming to BOS Center in January
Tickets for the event go on sale September 22nd at 10a.
Sep 09, 2025

The Weekender for Friday, September 5, 2025
The Weekender for Friday, September 5, 2025 There's nothing more fall than high school football. Catch a game - there are plenty of them happening Friday at 7pm for all games listed. Alton Marqueette @ QND Bloomington @ U-High Jacksonville @ Eisenhower Lanphier @ East Peoria MacArthur @ Springfield High North County (...
Sep 05, 2025

Comedian Nate Bargatze to Play BOS Center in Springfield
Tickets go on sale on Friday at 10 am with presale today with the code "EYES" at Bargatze's website, nateland.com.
Sep 04, 2025

A Benefit For Jared's Keepers Featuring Darryl Worley
TThursday, Deb Martin stopped by New Country Mornings on 104.5 WFMB to talk about an upcoming fundraiser featuring two amazing artists: Chef Alex Belew, season 21 winner of Hell's Kitchen and platinum-selling country artist Darryl Worley. Deb is the president and co-founder of Jarden's Keepers Foundation, Inc., a nonpr...
Aug 28, 2025

Illinois State Fair Begins Opening Weekend
The Illinois State Fair moves into its opening weekend
Aug 08, 2025

2025 Illinois State Fair Kicks-Off Today
More information and a complete schedule are at statefair.illinois.gov. The theme for this year's fair is "Adventure Awaits."
Aug 07, 2025

Menard County Fair and Chatham Sweetcorn Festival Happening This Weekend
Two large festivals continue in the area this weekend.
Jul 18, 2025
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