ON THIS DAY in 1966 "Star Trek" premieres on NBC, starring William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy.
Red Cedar Trail Challenge, entire month of September.
Along this rugged backpacking trail are ten strategically placed signs. Take a selfie with each password sign and take your pictures to the Giant City Visitor Center for an official Red Cedar patch! Please note that this trail is rugged and can be very difficult. Hikers may choose to walk the trail in sections or all at once. It takes a minimum of seven hours to hike the 12 miles. Trail maps are available at the trail head and the Giant City Visitors Center. Please use insect spray and take plenty of snacks and water! For more information, call the Visitors Center at 618-457-4836.
24th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival will bring cars, music, fun and nostalgia back into historic downtown Springfield September 26th - 28th.
Free For Spectators. www.visitspringfieldillinois.com
September 26 - September 28, 2025
Fri 6p-10p; Sat 8a-10p; Sun 7:30a-2p
1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701
September 26 - 28, 2025 | Downtown Springfield, IL
Hunting & Fishing Days- Saturday September 27 - 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
JALC – Carterville
The Food Works Mobile Farmers Market connects communities across Southern Illinois with locally grown, seasonal food, and supports hard-working local farmers. The mobile market brings food to locations in Jackson, Williamson and Union counties through October. Follow Food Works on social media or sign up for our newsletter to find out when our traveling farmers market will make its way to your community. TUESDAYS JACKSON COUNTY ROUTE
1:00-2:00PM -FAYE'S-MURPHYSBORO, IL
3:00-4:00 PM -NEW ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH -CARBONDALE, IL
4:30-5:30 PM. -Turley Park- CARBONDALE, IL (Wednesday in Williamson County)
