Plan Your Race Weekend in Marion, Illinois
Your complete guide to race weekend in Marion and Southern Illinois from dining, exploring, and celebrating together during the Life;Story 5K.
Southern Illinois Honey Festival
Come to beautiful downtown Makanda on September 19, to enjoy the 2026 Southern Illinois Honey Festival, a free event for the entire family from 10-5. Come spend a day of fun featuring a Honey Contest, Vendors, Local artists, and much
2026 Fall Kickoff & Low Country Boil
To celebrate the Fall season, Community of Faith invites you to join us for service on September 20 for an incredible sermon at 10 AM and then outside afterwards to enjoy shrimp, sausage and crawfish "Low Boil" style as well
Enchanted Square: A Witches Night Out
Join us for the 2nd Annual Enchanted Square: A Witches Night Out on Friday, October 16, 2026, from 6–8 PM in Tower Square, Marion, Illinois!
Broomsticks & Boards
THE WITCHES ARE RETURNING TO THE WATER… Last year, we had absolutely no idea what would happen when a bunch of witches grabbed their hats, climbed aboard paddleboards, kayaks, canoes and paddleboats, and took over Lake of Egypt. Turns out…it was pretty
PNG at MCL
Join us at PNG at MCL this September for an exciting month of Forensics! Ages 10–18 can explore fingerprints, crime scene investigation, photography, and more.
Oil Painting with Jonathan
Come learn to oil paint with Jonathan. This month he will be teaching an oil painting of a swamp in earth tones. It's only $25 and includes ALL SUPPLIES! PLEASE PRE-REGISTER by texting Jonathan at (618) 727-1292 or stopping into
Samson’s Secret Salon Shop-O-Rama
Fall Vendor Event. Crafts, Clothes, & Food, Personal Items, what more could you want!
Teen Craft To Go
Get creative with a fun Melted Cup Keychain craft! 🌈 Teens can stop by the YA Desk beginning Tuesday, September 1st to pick up a kit and make their own colorful keychain.
Fall Sports Leagues 2026
This fall, get in the game at 𝗢𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗲, in Marion, IL, with new leagues for kids and adults throughout Southern Illinois.
