TODAY!  Wednesday, June 16th: Springfield Old Capitol Farmer's Market  The vendors offer delicious veggies, beautiful flowers, delectable treats and homemade offerings.  Make a point to come down and shop.  8:00 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through October 30th.




Illinois Products Farmers Market on Thursday, June 17th at 4:00 p.m. State Fairgrounds.  Make time to come out and see the diversity of products offered here. Details here.





Shopping fun this week at "The Market Days at the Gables." June 17, 18 and 19th from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Details here.





June 19th, 21st and 22nd at 6:35 p.m.  Join the fun with Speedy the Slider and the boys of summer.  Games ongoing throughout the summer.  New "Safe at Home" contest for Slider ticket giveaways: Details here.




Illinois State Museum FREE Summer Film Fest. Today and tomorrow is Backyard Safari: Home Sweet Home. Animal builders use the tools and materials nature provides to make homes that are just right. Visit the homes of barn swallows, squirrels, wasps, beavers, and more. Learn what animal homes look like and how they are built. Details here.




Father Daughter Dance at the Governor's Mansion.  For little girls 3 and up and their dads.  Saturday, June 19th, from 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.  Benefits Ronald McDonald Charities of Central Illinois.  Details here.




Saturday, June 26th from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Illinois State Museum: Art@Play.


June 26th starting at 7:00 a.m.  American Solar Challenge and Renewable Resource Day at the Children's Discovery Museum. Cool things going on! Build your own wind car or make biodegradable plastic. Details here.  Also going on this weekend through the Children's Discovery Museum is the Great American Backyard Campout.  Grab your sleeping bag and join them.  Details here.



June 28th at 11:30 a.m.   4th Annual St. John's Children's Hospital Golf Challenge.  Golf for a great cause: Children's Miracle Network!  Details here.





June 30th from 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Le Vian Grand Sample Trunk Show at Macy's Fine Jewelry department.  Details here.  One day only - fabulous opportunity to preview limited edition, newly discontinued Le Vian design at amazing prices.