# Events & Things To Do In Jacksonville, IL This Weekend | May 1-3, 2026| AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Jacksonville, Illinois is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Jacksonville, Illinois this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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## Weekend Events in Jacksonville

- **Event Name**: Comedy Night at The American Legion
  - **Description**: Cryptid Comix returns to Jacksonville Illinois for our biggest show yet! Join us Mary 2nd for an incredible night of Live Comedy featuring local favorite Larry Smith!

You’ve seen him on “Convince Me with Larry Smith” while tuning in to NPR-Illinois and T
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jacksonville/comedy-night-at-the-american-legion/200029932844014
  - **Venue**: POST 279 American Legion
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  - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Benefit for Kelly Hopper
  - **Description**: ⸻

Please come out and support this incredible and courageous young woman as she fights a tough battle with breast cancer. She’s always been a hard worker who puts others before herself—now it’s our turn to show up for her. Every bit of support means so
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jacksonville/benefit-for-kelly-hopper/200029872435605
  - **Venue**: Knights of Columbus
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- **Event Name**: Kuhl Tyme Korner and the return of The Smokestacks round #2 with WSG Zach Eyman on BLues Harp
  - **Description**: Come back to Jacksonville for another soulful blues jamming experience. Novice and experienced dancers welcome. See u then Jacksonville!
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 11:59 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: Kuhl Tyme Korner
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- **Event Name**: Pat Jones at POST 279 American Legion (Jacksonville, IL)
  - **Description**: Last minute gig at the POST 279 American Legion in Jacksonville, IL.  Come out and enjoy the best hits of the 60's and 70s music!
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: POST 279 American Legion
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## Trending Events in Jacksonville

- **Event Name**: Saint Anne Romanian Spring Food Festival Jacksonville 2026
  - **Description**: Step into the vibrant world of Romanian culture at the Saint Anne Romanian Spring Food Festival Jacksonville 2026!📅 Date: May 16-17, 2026 (Weekend event)🕐 Time: 12:00 PM-9:00 PM📍 Venue: St. Anne Romanian Orthodox Churc
  - **Venue**: St. Anne Romanian Orthodox Church
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- **Event Name**: Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) - Jacksonville Area
  - **Description**: Pop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) Watch sunset with fun digital activities over picnic!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Venue**: Stinson Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Pilgrimage to Africa for Natural Healing in Ghana (PANHG)
  - **Description**: Our Pilgrimage to Africa for Natural Healing in Ghana (PANHG) was established in December 2020. After the founder’s return to her ancestral homeland, she made it her mission to guide others on the “naturally healing of one’s soul” journey. 
  - **Venue**: Workhouse at Union Terminal
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- **Event Name**: Jerry Seinfeld
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Jerry Seinfeld, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Moran Theater At Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts in Jacksonville, FL
  - **Venue**: Moran Theater At Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts
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- **Event Name**: Jerry Seinfeld at Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theater
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Jerry Seinfeld at Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theater, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Jacksonville Center for the Perform
  - **Venue**: Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theater
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- **Event Name**: Chris Stapleton at Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Chris Stapleton at Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, FL
  - **Venue**: Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena
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- **Event Name**: FINAL FRONTIER TOUR 2026
  - **Description**: Jacksonville, Journey is coming to VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 16 for their FINAL FRONTIER TOUR! Tickets go on sale Friday, November 14, at 10 AM. Don’t miss their final tour.
  - **Venue**: 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, United States, Florida 32202
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- **Event Name**: The Queens : Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight & Stephanie Mills at Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at The Queens : Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight & Stephanie Mills at Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Vystar
  - **Venue**: Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena
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- **Event Name**: NAS Jax Air Show 2026
  - **Description**: The NAS Jax Air Show, Birthplace of the Blue Angels, will be held October 17 & 18, 2026 aboard NAS Jacksonville. This event is open to the public and offers free admission and parking, no tickets are required to attend. All spectators over the age of
  - **Venue**: NAS Jacksonville Air Show
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Jacksonville?
  - **A:** Comedy Night at The American Legion (Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 pm at POST 279 American Legion), Benefit for Kelly Hopper (Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm at Knights of Columbus), Kuhl Tyme Korner and the return of The Smokestacks round #2 with WSG Zach Eyman on BLues Harp (Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 pm at Kuhl Tyme Korner), Pat Jones at POST 279 American Legion (Jacksonville, IL) (Sat May 02 2026 at 03:00 pm at POST 279 American Legion).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Jacksonville this weekend May 1–3, 2026?
  - **A:** Comedy Night at The American Legion (Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 pm at POST 279 American Legion), Benefit for Kelly Hopper (Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm at Knights of Columbus), Kuhl Tyme Korner and the return of The Smokestacks round #2 with WSG Zach Eyman on BLues Harp (Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 pm at Kuhl Tyme Korner), Pat Jones at POST 279 American Legion (Jacksonville, IL) (Sat May 02 2026 at 03:00 pm at POST 279 American Legion).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Jacksonville?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Jacksonville on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in Jacksonville?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Weekend events in Jacksonville?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Jacksonville include POST 279 American Legion, Knights of Columbus, Kuhl Tyme Korner.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Jacksonville?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Jacksonville include Cryptid Comix, The Smokestacks, Pat Jones Music.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Weekend events in Jacksonville?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Jacksonville.

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