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SUMMARY:1st Responder's Lunch at Transfer Co. Event Space
DTSTART:20260907T160000Z
DTEND:20260907T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T003639Z
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CATEGORIES:food,holiday
DESCRIPTION:Calling all 1st Responders! The Transfer Co. Event Space is ho
 sting a free Labor Day BBQ lunch as a thank you for everything you do! \nP
 lease bring your families to celebrate the holiday too. \nChef Bradley fro
 m K’s Creek will be cooking up a feast from 11:00 AM -2:00 PM.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T003639Z
LOCATION:The Transfer Co. Event Space\, 611 East State St\, Jacksonville\,
  IL\, 62650\, United States
URL:https://jacksonvilleil.org/event/1st-responders-lunch-at-transfer-co-e
 vent-space/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Jacksonville\, IL
X-SOURCE-URL:https://jacksonvilleil.org/experience/events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Columbus Day
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTSTAMP:20260725T114307Z
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SUMMARY:Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
DTSTART:20261016T233000Z
DTEND:20261018T023000Z
DTSTAMP:20260815T003637Z
UID:126-1792175400-1792272600@carillon-rees.org
CATEGORIES:community,family,holiday
DESCRIPTION:🎃 Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular \nSpringfield’s Favorite Fa
 ll Tradition at Washington Park Carillon \nJoin us for the Jack-O-Lantern 
 Spectacular\, where hundreds of glowing pumpkins light up the night in Spr
 ingfield’s beautiful Washington Park. \nMany of the pumpkins showcased c
 ome straight from our Carve for the Carillon community event! \nCLICK HERE
  TO LEARN ABOUT CARVE FOR THE CARILLONThis beloved fall event blends artis
 try\, community spirit\, and a little Halloween magic for a weekend you wo
 n’t want to miss! \n\n📅 Event Details\n🎃 When: Friday\, October 16
  – Saturday\, October 17\, 2026 \n📍 Where: Washington Park\, Springfi
 eld\, IL – at the iconic Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon \n💲 Tickets \n
 \nAt the Gate: Adults: $10 Kids (ages 4–11): $7 Kids 3 & under: Free (Cr
 edit cards accepted at the gate!)\nAdvance Tickets: Adults: $7 Kids (ages 
 4–11): $5 Kids 3 & under: Free (Advance sales are cash or check only) 
 🎟️ Purchase tickets from Potter Drug or Keller Williams Capital in Sp
 ringfield. Advance sales are cash or check only\n\n🚌 Parking & Shuttle 
 \nSkip the parking stress! Take advantage of free remote parking and shutt
 le buses at the former Ashley HomeStore Outlet (Wabash & Chatham Rd) both 
 Friday and Saturday nights. \n\nWhat To Expect\n\nHundreds of Hand-Carved 
 Pumpkins: From spooky faces to creative works of art\, each glowing pumpki
 n has its own personality.\nMagical Carillon Backdrop: Experience the Thom
 as Rees Memorial Carillon tower surrounded by the warm glow of fall.\nFami
 ly-Friendly Atmosphere: Perfect for kids\, parents\, and grandparents alik
 e.\n\n\n👻 New for 2025: Scarecrow Row \nThis year\, the trail just got 
 more exciting! Take a stroll down Scarecrow Row\, where local businesses\,
  schools\, and community groups have created quirky\, creepy\, and colorfu
 l scarecrows to keep you company along the path. \nLocal businesses\, orga
 nizations\, schools\, and community groups are invited to design and displ
 ay a scarecrow along the event pathway. Each scarecrow will showcase creat
 ivity\, community spirit\, and seasonal flair\, adding even more festive f
 un to the experience. \n💰 Prizes: $100 for 1st place\, $50 for 2nd\, an
 d $25 for 3rd \nHow It Works \n\nEnter the Contest: Groups and individuals
  can register to create a scarecrow.\nSet Up: Scarecrows will be displayed
  along the event route throughout the duration of the Spectacular.\nJudgin
 g & Prizes: Visitors will scan a QR code to vote for their favorites throu
 ghout Friday & Saturday.\n\n👉 Are you a business or local group ready t
 o take on the challenge?  \nDownload the Scarecrow Row application to ente
 r.Click here for Scarecrow Row Application 2025\n🎃 Pumpkin Give-Away 
 – Sunday\, October 18th \nThe magic doesn’t end when the lights go out
 ! On the Sunday after the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular\, you’re invited ba
 ck to Washington Park for our Pumpkin Give-Away. \nHow It Works \n\nFor a 
 small donation\, you can gather pumpkins from the event to take home.\nPic
 k your perfect pumpkin—or maybe even snag your favorite from the show!\n
 Straw bales will also be available for just $5 each (perfect for fall deco
 rating).\n\nIt’s a fun way to keep the spirit of the season alive at hom
 e\, while supporting the Rees Memorial Carillon! \n\nHistory & Sponsorship
 \nThe Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular has become one of Springfield’s favorit
 e fall traditions\, but do you know how it started? \nOur Story \nThe even
 t was founded by former Rees Carillon Society Board Member Brenda Poston\,
  inspired by the world-famous Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular in Providence\, R
 hode Island. Unlike Providence’s artist-only display\, Springfield’s t
 wist is all about community participation. Held the second weekend in Octo
 ber\, Carve for the Carillon invites everyone to roll up their sleeves and
  create their own glowing masterpiece. \nThe following weekend\, more than
  2\,000 illuminated jack-o-lanterns light up the Carillon and Washington P
 ark Botanical Garden. \nWhat Makes This Event Unique? \n\nLive Carillon mu
 sic\, special lighting\, and spooky sound effects\nThe one-of-a-kind Tree 
 of Lights\nFood vendors and festive fall fun for all ages\nA truly partici
 patory and family-focused experience\n\n🤝 Sponsorship & Support\nThe Ja
 ck-O-Lantern Spectacular is made possible by the generous support of corpo
 rate sponsors\, admissions\, and volunteers. Attendance ranges from 5\,000
  to 8\,000 people each year\, making it a fantastic opportunity to showcas
 e your business while supporting a beloved community event. \n📧 Interes
 ted in becoming an event sponsor or joining our volunteer prep team? \nCon
 tact us at jols.pumpkins@gmail.com for details.
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LOCATION:Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon\, 1740 W Fayette Ave\, Springfield\
 , IL\, 62704\, United States
URL:https://carillon-rees.org/event/jack-o-lantern-spectacular/
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X-SOURCE-URL:https://carillon-rees.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Veterans Day
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTSTAMP:20260725T114307Z
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SUMMARY:CC Thanksgiving Break
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128
DTSTAMP:20260725T114307Z
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SUMMARY:Soup Supper\, Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting
DTSTART:20261123T233000Z
DTEND:20261124T013000Z
DTSTAMP:20260725T114256Z
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CATEGORIES:holiday
DESCRIPTION:Springfield NE
LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T114256Z
LOCATION:Soup Supper - Community Building / Parade of Lights - Main Street
  / Tree Lighting - Urban Park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Caroling At The Carillon
DTSTART:20261213T210000Z
DTEND:20261213T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260815T003637Z
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DESCRIPTION:🎄About Caroling at the Carillon\nSpringfield’s Most Festi
 ve Holiday Sing‑Along in Washington Park sponsored by Hickory Point Bank
  \nBundle up\, bring your singing voice\, and celebrate the season with a 
 community carol-along beneath one of the world’s largest musical instrum
 ents. “Caroling at the Carillon” is an annual Springfield tradition fe
 aturing festive carols\, beautiful holiday lighting around the tower\, and
  the magical sound of 67 bells ringing across Washington Park. \n  \n📅
  Event Details \n❄️ Date: Typically the 2nd Sunday in December \n✨ F
 estivities: 3:00–5:00 PM \n🎵 Community Caroling: 4:00–4:50 PM \n
 📍 Location: Washington Park – 1740 W. Fayette Ave\, Springfield\, IL 
 \n🎁 Admission: FREE & Family‑Friendly \nWhat to Expect\n\nHoliday sin
 g-along led by the Carillon with familiar favorites.\nFestive activities w
 ith crafts\,  Santa and various other entertainment & treats throughout t
 he event.\nPlenty of space to spread out on the lawn — feel free to brin
 g blankets and camp chairs.\nPhoto-worthy moments with the Carillon as you
 r backdrop.\n\n\nTip: Dress warmly and bring a flashlight or phone light t
 o help you see your song sheet after dusk. \n\nAbout the Event\nThe “Car
 oling at the Carillon” tradition began in 1982 as a way to bring the Spr
 ingfield community together through music and light. 🎵 \nWhat started a
 s a small gathering of singers has grown into one of the city’s most che
 rished holiday events — where generations come together each December to
  celebrate joy\, unity\, and the spirit of giving. \nThe event is hosted a
 t the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon\, a Springfield landmark since 1962. T
 he Carillon’s 67 bronze bells have become a signature sound of the city 
 — marking weddings\, celebrations\, and seasonal events year-round. \nOv
 er the years\, Caroling at the Carillon has continued to grow — blending
  timeless holiday traditions with new memories each season. Whether it’s
  your first time or your fiftieth\, this event captures the true magic of 
 Springfield’s community spirit.
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LOCATION:Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon\, 1740 W Fayette Ave\, Springfield\
 , IL\, 62704\, United States
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SUMMARY:IDC Christmas Party
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261218
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SUMMARY:New Year's Eve
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101
DTSTAMP:20260725T114307Z
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