Local Events
Illinois Native Bailey Zimmerman to Play Illinois State Fair Grandstand
Zimmerman is a native of Louisville in southeastern Illinois. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 am on Ticketmaster.
Feb 10, 2026
Matchbox 20 to Play Illinois State Fair Grandstand
The group has earned hits in each of the past three decades including "3AM," "Push," and "Unwell". Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 am through Ticketmaster.
Feb 09, 2026
Ballet, theater, art, live music, and celebrating the Lunar New Year on the Weekender for Friday, February 6, 2026
Princess and The Frog: A Children's Ballet The Legacy Theatre Friday at 7pm and Saturday at 3pm and 5pm. More Info The Addams Family Hoogland Center for the Arts Friday at Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm. More Info Drawing Birds for Kids Lincoln Memorial Garden Saturday at 1pm. More Info Lunar New Year Event Kidze...
Feb 06, 2026
21st Annual All Sports Trivia Night is February 15th
Join us for the 21st Annual All Sports Trivia Night Sunday, February 15, 2026 KC Hall, Iles & Meadowbrook Road $15 per person/tables of 10 preferred Doors open at 5:00pm. Trivia starts at 6:00pm. Benefitting the Captial Area Sports Commission Local sports personalities will be asking the questions! Additional thing...
Jan 20, 2026
Books, Seeds, and Dreams on The Weekender for Friday, January 16, 2026
MLK Day at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum Monday during regular museum hours. The I Have a Dream Speech will be at 11am and Noon in the museum's plaza. More Info Something's Afoot Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm an dSunday at 3p at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. More Info Winter Old Capitol Far...
Jan 16, 2026
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Motorheads Chili Cook-Off Benefitting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Join 104.5 WFMB and 99-7 CVS Chili Cook-Off Sunday, February 22, 2026 Noon - 6pm Motorheads Bar & Grill Proceeds from this event benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Entry Fee: $30 for cooks Register: at Motorheads with Christianna or email christianna@66motorheads.com All chili must be cooked on-site from...
Jan 15, 2026
Golf, cereal, and lots of laughs on The Weekender for Friday, January 9, 2026
Whether you want a good laugh, love cereal, or golf - there's something fun to do this weekend. Donnie B's Comedy with John Morgan Friday at 8pm and Saturday at 7:30pm at Casey's Pub, 2200 Meadbrook Rd. More Info Cereal Cinema Saturday cereal buffet at 9am, film at 9:30am with the The Muppet Movie. This event is for t...
Jan 09, 2026
The Holidays Aren't Quite Over Yet on The Weekender for friday, January 2, 2026
There are still Happy New Year celebrations to be had this weekend. New Year's Dance Party 7pm - 9pm Friday at Erin's Pavilion. This free event is open for all ages and abilities. Snacks and drinks provided, semi-formal attire encouraged. More Info Winter Old Capitol Farmers Market Saturday 8am - Noon at Union Statio...
Jan 02, 2026
Breakfast with Santa, Big Screen Classics, and Carols with Abe on The Weekender for Friday, December 19, 2025
It's the last weekend before Christmas, and there's so much ho ho holiday fun to be had! Classic Christmas on the Grand Screen: It's a Wonderful Life Friday at The Legacy Theatre at 6pm. $10 at the door, $5 with a food pantry donation. More Info Happy Hollowdays with The Deep Hollow Friday at Danenberger Family Vineya...
Dec 19, 2025
Festive FOMO - Where to be on The Weekender for December 12, 2025
Ho, ho, ho - there's so much holiday fun to be had this weekend. *With the threat of inclement weather, we recommend checking before you go to make sure none of these events have been postponed or cancelled.* Christmas Candlelight Tour Elijah Iles House Friday 4:30pm - 6:0pm and Saturday 1pm - 7pm. Free admission. Mor...
Dec 12, 2025












