2026 Veterans Creative Arts Festival
Come showcase artistic endeavors along with fellow Veterans. The event reinforces the VA's commitment to whole health, recovery-oriented care and Veteran-centered services by celebrating resilience, achievement, and personal growth. Categories include: short story, poetry, music, dance, painting, woodworking, building kits
Pierce Farm Flower Field Opening Day
Join Pierce Farms for the opening of their u-pick flower field! Guests include… Burks Family Alpacas, Fenton Farms, Honeybeez Snowballz. Come help them kick off their seventh season at the farm!
July Stained Glass Class at Little Egypt Arts Assoc.
Little Egypt Art Association will host a Stained Glass Class on July 17th at 4 PM and July 18th at 10 AM taught by Cathy Dudley. Class size is limited to 7 people so register early.
Kids’ Summer Camp
The first session of summer camp is already sold out. Get in on the second session before all the tickets are gone! We will make a clay project, paint some pottery, do some watercolor and acrylic painting, and junk journaling.
LEGO Ultimate Brick Show
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of creativity, imagination, and family fun at the Ultimate Brick Show at The Pavilion in Marion, Illinois. Taking place on Saturday, August 8 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday, August 9 from
Kre8tive Fine Arts Academy
Step into a world of pure imagination with the cast of Kre8ive Fine Arts Academy as they give you a sneak peak of some fantastical songs from Willy Wonka the Musical! Join us at the Herrin Public Library for this
Underwater Mysteries
The Friends of Crab Orchard Refuge are joining us for our next summer reading adventure on July 9 from 2-3PM. Discover what mysteries are below the surface of our local lakes and ponds and what creatures inhabit them. This event
Treasure Movie
Beat the heat and come watch this piratey adventure with our children's treasure movie. Rated PG. Snacks will be provided. In the meeting room at Herrin City Library. This event is free and open to the public.
The Quiet Studio
This first session is centered around letting go of perfectionism and expectations—and finding your way back to your creative voice. We’ll explore simple practices in drawing, writing, and painting.
Bob Ross Painting with Happy Painter Studio
Come paint with a certified Bob Ross instructor, Brad Mullins, from Happy Painter Studios. Official Bob Ross supplies are provided. Contact Brad with any questions (606) 369-4406.
