Week of Events
Monday, August 3, 2026
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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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Thursday, August 6, 2026
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Friday, August 7, 2026
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Saturday, August 8, 2026
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August 8, 2026 -Astronomy Jamboree
Astronomy Jamboree
Enjoy live music, children’s crafts, and hot dogs over the fire, then view the stars, visible planets, and possibly even a shooting star or two. Bring a lawn chair to sit and stay a while. Free. Register online by August 7. Register Online for Astronomy Jamboree Calling amateur astronomers! We are looking for folks to bring and set up their telescopes and share knowledge during this “star party” at Friends Creek Conservation Area. Call Alysia at 217-423-7708 if you’re interested in bringing your scope.
Sunday, August 9, 2026
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August 9, 2026Summer Concert Series: Harlem Hayfield
Summer Concert Series: Harlem Hayfield
Mark your calendars for another season of incredible music in the great outdoors! This outdoor concert series sponsored by Stifel Investment Services is held every other Sunday in the summer, and features a variety of bands and performers that play Americana, bluegrass, folk, old-time, and more. Grab your lawn chairs, pack a picnic blanket, and join us every other Sunday for a relaxed evening of live entertainment. Harlem Hayfield pulls inspiration from different genres and each other, resulting in a groove-centric genre they describe as “rustbelt soul.” The performance begins at 7pm and will be held near the pavilions at ...

