Jingle Bell Jog
Join us for a 1.5 mile, untimed family fun run that jingles all the way through the heart of Marion! With games along the course, surprises at every turn, and post-run sweet treats, it’s fun for the whole family! Registration
Winter Paddle Battle
Join us as we celebrate the 5th Annual HUB Winter Paddle Battle!  This indoor, round-robin doubles tournament is built for everyone.  Men’s and Women’s Doubles will take place Saturday, January 17th, and Mixed Doubles will follow on Sunday, January 18th, 2026. Between matches,
National Night Out
Come out and enjoy a fun-filled evening with the Carterville Police Department on Tuesday, August 5th from 6–8 PM at Cannon Park! Meet your local first responders, play games, win prizes, and connect with the community. Let’s work together to
An Evening in Pieces
Guests will piece together something beautiful - on paper and maybe in themselves. It’s about creating from fragments, savoring the process, and finding joy in the imperfect.
End of Summer Reading Party & YA
End of Summer Reading Roller Skating Party at Emery Brothers Skating Rink, July 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Don't forget to bring your reading log so you can collect your final prize!
Merry & Bright Holiday Market
We cannot wait to see everyone again this year! If you missed it, we have gone through a makeover! This will be our second year hosting a vendor fair at the Pavilion, but our first year as the Merry &
Farmers Market
Support Local. Shop Fresh. Save Big. Join us at your local Rural King on Saturday, July 26th, from 8 AM – 12 PM for our Farmers Market, featuring homemade, homegrown, and all-local goods from vendors in our community!
Infinity Market
Join us for a fun-filled day at Mandala Gardens! Saturday, July 12, 2025. 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Mandala Gardens, Marion, IL
Mandala Gardens Tour
Meet us in the garden for a tour of our land. This guided walk will include a little bit of history, some plant identification and a brief discription of the work continuously being done in our gardens.
Centerstone’s Life Story 5k for Suicide Prevention
Life Story is our annual event to join together in promoting community awareness and uniting in our desire to support people impacted by suicide and thoughts of suicide. Life;Story is held during Suicide Prevention Month (September) in Florida, Illinois, and
