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Oktoberfest

Sat., Sept. 21, 3 p.m.-1 a.m.

Buzz Bomb Brewing Co.

406 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

Get Tickets
$10

Fairs & Festivals, Food & Drink, Live Music, Bulletin Board

Family-friendly event celebrates the most well-known beer festival in the world. Features food, music by six bands, games for all and, of course, local craft brews. The bands are Supersuckers, Left Lane Cruiser, Age Birch, Prairie State of Mind, Sonic Sunday and Master Bastard.
The Illinois Freedom Project

Tuesdays-Saturdays, 12-4 p.m.

Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum

1440 Monument Ave., Springfield North Side

History, Bulletin Board

This exhibit tells the story of Illinois' long fight for freedom from slavery. It is on loan from the National Park Service. 217-391-6323
Bird Hike

Sun., Sept. 15, 8-9 a.m. and Saturdays, 8-9 a.m. Continues through Oct. 12

Lincoln Memorial Garden

2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Free

Nature, Science & Environment

Local birder Kevin Veara will lead a group in search of migrating birds. Hikes start at the Nature Center and are open to public. All levels of birders welcome. 217-529-1111
Book and Bake Sale

Fri., Sept. 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat., Sept. 21, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

West Sangamon Public Library

103 E. Illinois Ave., New Berlin Central Illinois

Fundraisers and Galas, Bulletin Board, Books & Authors

Friends of the WSPL fall book and bake sale. Baked goods available during library hours or until sold out. Fill a bag for $5. 217-488-7733
13 The Musical

Sept. 20-22

Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre 1

420 S. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

Get Tickets
$22

Theater & Comedy

Evan moved from New York to podunk Appleton, Indiana. If he can’t get the coolest kids to come to his bar mitzvah, how is he going to survive the school year, not to mention, the rest of his life? Presented by the Springfield Theatre Centre. 217-523-2787
Harvestfest

Sat., Sept. 21, 8 a.m.-11 p.m.

Petersburg Square

N. Seventh St. at W. Douglas Ave., Petersburg Central Illinois

Fairs & Festivals, Bulletin Board, Food & Drink, Children's Corner

Fun-filled, family-friendly event on the square. Includes parade, little miss and mister contests, food, children's activities and live music by Isaiah Christian and the Rebel Saints at 8pm.
Memorial 5K

Sat., Sept. 21, 9 a.m.

Southwind Park

4965 S. Second St., Springfield Springfield Area

$30 per adult, $20 per child under 12

Health & Fitness

This is the Alan G. Birtch, MD, Center for Transplant Services at Memorial 5K Run-Walk. Start time 9am, rain or shine. Registration 8am. $5 increase per person day of event. Register at memorial.health/events or call. 217-588-2417
Community Park Car Show and Cruise Night

Sat., Sept. 21, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Community Park

South Main Street, Jacksonville Jacksonville

Fairs & Festivals

Come one, come all and join us this this fall, whether your vehicle is big or small, at the 40th annual Jacksonville Fall Cruise Night! CAR SHOW: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm -Location: Community Park – Junction of Routes 36 and 267-All years of vehicles welcome-FREE registration 9:00-Noon-Specialty awards-Door prizes-50/50 drawing-Vendors-Swap meet CRUISE: 5:00 – 9:00 pm -Location: 842 W Morton Ave - Hardee's-Cruise route from Main St. to Lincoln Ave. cross streets-TONS of available parking-Vendors-Event shirts-107.1 The Eagle broadcasting live… 217-245-6884
Jacksonville Fall Cruise Nite & Car Show

Sat., Sept. 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. & 5-9 p.m.

Jacksonville Community Park

1201 S. Main, Jacksonville Jacksonville

Fairs & Festivals

Enjoy one of the largest cruise events in Illinois. See a car show during the day in Community Park and stay for the cruise in the evening along Morton Avenue with Hardees serving as the headquarters. Event brings in classic and antique autos for a day of fun for the whole family. 217-245-6884
Fall Festival

Sept. 21-22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Clayville Historic Site

Route 125, Pleasant Plains Central Illinois

Fairs & Festivals

A local favorite! This year's celebration focuses on the 200th year anniversary of the site. Event includes music, food, crafts, children's activities and historic buildings to tour. 217-481-4430
Chatham Oktoberfest Vendor Village

Sat., Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

Chatham Town Square

101 W. Mulberry, Chatham Chatham

Holiday Happenings
Mini Chess Tournament

Sat., Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Lincoln Library

326 S. Seventh St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Bulletin Board

Mini chess tournament. Three games minimum, more games possible if time permits. All ages and skill levels welcome. National rating possible for members, an introduction to competitive play for beginners. Bring your own chess set. 217-726-2584
Kevin Aldrich

Sat., Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Stella Coffee & Tea

1135 W. Governor St., Springfield Springfield Area

Free

Live Music

Kevin Aldrich performs originals with well-written melodies. 262-622-3151
Annual Used Book Sale

Sat., Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun., Sept. 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Edwards Place, Springfield Art Association

700 N. Fourth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Free to attend

Books & Authors

Proceeds of sale of gently used, donated books benefit the Michael Victor II Art library. Books include art-related texts and other titles for adults and youths. 217-523-2631
Chatham Jaycees Octoberfest

Sat., Sept. 21, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Veterans Memorial Square

101 N. Main St., Chatham Chatham

Holiday Happenings

Kids' area, ceremonial keg tapping, Waterloo German Band 12-4pm, games, Brandy Kristin Band 6-9pm.
Chatham Jaycees Oktoberfest

Sat., Sept. 21, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Veterans Memorial Square

101 N. Main St., Chatham Chatham

Fairs & Festivals, Holiday Happenings, Bulletin Board

Traditional(ish) celebration with food, fun and German and American music. The Brandy Kristin Band will play from 6 to 9pm.
Oktoberfest

Sat., Sept. 21, 12-7 p.m.

Morgan County Fairgrounds

110 N. Westgate, Jacksonville Jacksonville

$4 pre sales, $5 at gate

Fairs & Festivals

Family-friendly event presented by The Rotary Club of Jacksonville includes tapping of the kegs, live music, German food, games, activities, bags tournament, keg toss contest, Dachshund race and more. Get tickets at HyVee in Jacksonville. 217-245-6800
Enos Park Historic Home Tours

Sat., Sept. 21, 1-5 p.m.

Springfield Art Association

700 N. Fourth St., Springfield Springfield Area

$10

Art & Architecture, Bulletin Board, History

Tour historic homes in various stages of renovation. Tickets available on day of tour. 217-553-4629
Fall Fungi Workshop

Sat., Sept. 21, 1 p.m.

Lincoln Memorial Garden

2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Free

Nature, Science & Environment

Michael and Kathy Egan will provide a primer on edible fall fungi and will guide participants on an identification trail walk. Key among the fungi that will be noted is the turkey tail and three of its cousins, which initially appear similar but have key differences when one learns what to look for. The Egans will have information about the workshop they host each winter on how to grow shiitakes or reishi. 217-529-1111
Fall Fungi Workshop

Sat., Sept. 21, 1-2 p.m.

Lincoln Memorial Garden

2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., Springfield Lake Springfield Area

Free

Nature, Science & Environment

Michael and Kathy Egan will provide a primer on edible fall fungi and will guide participants on an identification trail walk. Key among the fungi that will be noted is the turkey tail and three of its cousins, which initially appear similar but have key differences when one learns what to look for. And if you are curious about how to grow your own supply of shiitakes or reishi, the Egans will have information about the workshop they host each winter. This program is free and open to the public 217-529-1111
Longform

Sat., Sept. 21

Hoogland Center for the Arts Club Room

420 S. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

Get Tickets
$15

Theater & Comedy

Capital City Improv is back with guest performers Drew and Carly Stroud. Different? Unexpected? Absolutely. Longform improv tells one continuous story with multiple scenes, all from a one-word suggestion. Some scenes may not be appropriate for all ages. 217-523-2787
Edwards Place Fine Art Fair

Sept. 21-22

Edwards Place, Springfield Art Association

700 N. Fourth St., Springfield Springfield Area

Free admission

Art & Architecture

217-523-2631
St. Pat's Alumni Social

Sat., Sept. 21, 4:30-7 p.m.

Godfather's Pizza

1549 S. Dirksen Pkwy., Springfield East Side

$18 pizza buffet with drink

Bulletin Board

Present and future alumni are invited to attend with their families to celebrate the school's unique history and mission. 217-523-7670
Positively 4th Street

Sat., Sept. 21, 5-8 p.m.

Boone's

301 W. Edwards St., Springfield Downtown

Free

Live Music

Enjoy the music of Bob Dylan and Tom Petty as well as blues, country and originals. 217-679-3752
Lick Creek

Sat., Sept. 21, 5-9 p.m.

Arpeggio Winery

North 778 US51, Pana Central Illinois

Live Music

217-825-2015
The Kitchens

Sat., Sept. 21, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Legendary Small Town Trading Co.

123 S. Washington St., Taylorville Taylorville

Live Music

217-215-3081
Black Velvet

Sat., Sept. 21, 6-9 p.m.

Harvest Market Farmhouse Brews

3001 Veterans Pkwy., Springfield West Side

Free

Live Music

217-793-3601
Scattered Hamlet with Dysfunctional Family

Sat., Sept. 21, 6 p.m.

The Stadium Bar & Grill

2300 N. Peoria Road, Springfield North Side

$5

Live Music

217-241-0905
Hippies of the Heartland

Sat., Sept. 21, 6-9 p.m.

Firefighters-Postal Lake Club

940 W. Lake Shore Dr., Springfield Jerome

Live Music

217-691-6472
Poetry Spoken Word

Sat., Sept. 21, 6-8 p.m.

The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space

623 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

$5 suggested donation at door

Spoken Word

Team up with a poet buddy and create some magic. New poets and people who've never read their work in public before are welcome. Sign in when you enter the gallery and names will be drawn at random. Presenters have up to seven minutes at the mic. 217-381-8910