Attracting Rubby-Throated Hummingbirds to your backyard
Time 1pm-2pm Meet at Visitor Center go.illinois.edu/RTHU
Wonderful Wildflower Walk
9am-11am 1pm-3pm Meet at Rocky Bluff Trailhead go.illinois.edu/RBTwildflowers
Little Grassy Get Down 2025
The Little Grassy Get Down at SIU Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center in Makanda, IL is a family-friendly music festival featuring mostly original acoustic Americana music from around the Midwest!
Black & White Masquerade Ball
Masquerade! Save the date for the 25th annual Carterville Chamber of Commerce Dinner & Awards night at Walker's Bluff Casino Resort.
Southern Illinois Reptile and Exotics Show
Bring your family and friends to this fun-filled expo with thousands of amazing animals, feeders, pet supplies, and other cool items. Whether you choose to observe and learn more about these incredible animals or you're looking for a new pet,
Haunted Harvest Glow
Experience the magic of fall at our 2nd annual Haunted Harvest Glow event! Wander through a twisted haunted corn maze sponsored by Marion FFA and witness the highly anticipated Burning of the Pumpkins. Immerse yourself in the enchanting allure of
Pumpkin Path
Join the Carterville Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with businesses and organizations for the annual Pumpkin Path along Division Street on Halloween night!
Veterans On Parade
This year marks the 21st anniversary of this veteran-organized event in downtown Marion. The Veterans On Parade honors all Southern Illinois veterans who have served the United States in both war and peacetime. Bring your lawn chairs and gather
Brawl-O-Ween
t's the 8th year of Brawl-O-Ween and they're back with TWO days of fun derby with friends! Open Gender Scrimmageathon: 12 (45 minute) scrimmages - 90 skaters - Everyone skates in at least 4! The top skaters of the first day will be
Arrowhead Endurance Run
Join the Arrowhead Lake Endurance Run in Johnston City (~15 minutes north of Marion). The course is a certified 2.07-mile loop around the lake, with 3-hour, 6-hour, 12-hour, 12-hour nighttime, 24-hour, and 24-hour relay options.
