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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - springfield-il (outdoors) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free Rides on Big Eli Ferris Wheel in Community Park DTSTART:20260906T210000Z DTEND:20260906T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T003639Z UID:10024599-1788710400-1788717600@jacksonvilleil.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Enjoy FREE rides on Big Eli in the park Sunday afternoons from 4:00 – 6:00 PM through September 20!\n\nRides are sponsored by business es\, organizations\, churches\, families and individuals through The Rotar y Club of Jacksonville to offer free Rides to the public on the Community Park Ferris Wheel. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T003639Z LOCATION:Community Park\, Jacksonville\, IL\, United States URL:https://jacksonvilleil.org/event/free-rides-on-big-eli-ferris-wheel-in -community-park/2026-09-06/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Jacksonville\, IL X-SOURCE-URL:https://jacksonvilleil.org/experience/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Gardening 101 at the Library DTSTART:20260908T230000Z DTEND:20260909T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T063635Z UID:10026305-1788890400-1788897600@jacksonvilleil.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Think it’s too late to start gardening for the year? THINK A GAIN! Fall gardening is a productive second growing season for cool-weathe r crops.  There is still plenty of time to get some quality crops through out the fall and even into the start of winter. Join us at the Jacksonvill e Public Library as U of I Extension Horticulture Educator Ken Johnson tea ches us how to clean out old summer plants\, add fresh compost to your soi l\, and plant cool-loving greens\, root vegetables\, and autumn flowers.  We will also learn helpful fall gardening tips! \nThis program is geared toward adults. \nAdmission is free. \nYou can find out more at www.jaxpl.o rg. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T063635Z LOCATION:Jacksonville Public Library\, 201 W College Ave\, Jacksonville\, IL\, 62650\, United States URL:https://jacksonvilleil.org/event/fall-gardening-101-at-the-library/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Jacksonville\, IL X-SOURCE-URL:https://jacksonvilleil.org/experience/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Skate Sesh DTSTART:20260912T120000Z DTEND:20260912T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T120627Z UID:785@illinoisnewsjoint.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Karmaclub: 1590 N Clybourn Ave. Chicago\, IL LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T120627Z URL:https://illinoisnewsjoint.com/events/skate-sesh/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://illinoisnewsjoint.com/calendar-of-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:I-House Trip to Chicago DTSTART:20260912T120000Z DTEND:20260913T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T181225Z UID:10003428-1789196400-1789246800@events.illinoisstate.edu CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Explore Chicago\, IL with I-House: City Adventure Trip!Join th e International House (I-House) team for an exciting day trip to Chicago\, IL! It’s a fun-filled day of sightseeing\, exploring\, and discovering the city with new friends. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere is a small cost to attend \, and registration is required by Thursday\, September 10. Register here through our Touchnet site. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this chance to experience St. Louis\, meet new people\, and enjoy a memorable day in this vibrant ci ty! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T181225Z LOCATION:Illinois URL:https://events.illinoisstate.edu/event/i-house-trip-to-chicago/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.illinoisstate.edu/academic-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunday\, September 13th- Rock and Run For Mental Health DTSTART:20260913T140000Z DTEND:20260913T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T180737Z UID:0-158@1011theoutlaw.com CATEGORIES:community,outdoors LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T180737Z LOCATION:Rochester Community Park\, 90 Wild Rose Lane\, Springfield\, IL\, 62703\, United States URL:https://capitolcitynow.com/events/#/details/rock-run-for-mental-health -2026/17190606/2026-09-13T09 X-SOURCE-NAME:101.1 The Outlaw X-SOURCE-URL:http://1011theoutlaw.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bicycle Illinois Route 66 Ride DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927 DTSTAMP:20260830T004614Z UID:75507-1789776000-1790467199@illinoisroute66.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Bicycle Illinois is excited to introduce the Route 66 Ride\, a new week-long cycling tour traveling from the St. Louis area to Chicagola nd along the legendary Old Route 66. This tour is still in development\, a nd registration is not yet open\, but riders are encouraged to stay tuned for updates as plans continue to progress. \nExperience the Mother Road on two wheels as you pedal through historic Route 66 towns\, open farmland\, and classic roadside Americana. Vintage gas stations\, diners\, museums\, and glowing neon signs evoke the nostalgia of America’s golden age of t ravel. With gentle terrain and lightly traveled roads\, this route offers a relaxed yet rewarding cycling adventure filled with history\, local hosp itality\, and timeless charm. This fully supported\, all-hotel tour is a p erfect way to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and America’s 250th birthday. \nThe cycling route will follow original alignments of Rou te 66 whenever safe and enjoyable\, with detours around high-traffic areas such as I-55 and Memorial Parkway in Springfield. Bicycle Illinois is wor king with local Route 66 organizations to identify historic and quirky att ractions along the way\, many of which will serve as ride stops. \nThe tou r is tentatively scheduled for September 19–27\, 2026\, and will include optional transportation days\, six or seven riding days\, and a layover d ay in Springfield to explore Abraham Lincoln historic sites. Total mileage is approximately 350 miles\, averaging about 60 miles per day\, with all details subject to change. \nRegistration will include hotel lodging\, SAG support\, baggage transport\, Ride with GPS navigation\, access to mechan ical support\, and a complimentary pair of Bicycle Illinois cycling socks. Optional transportation\, long-term parking\, and merchandise will be ava ilable. Riders are responsible for lunches and dinners. Future tours may i nclude a Chicago extension or camping options. LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T004614Z LOCATION:Illinois Route 66\, IL\, United States URL:https://illinoisroute66.org/event/bicycle-illinois-route-66-ride/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway X-SOURCE-URL:https://illinoisroute66.org/event/international-route-66-moth er-road-festival-2026 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR