National Night Out 2026
Join the Carterville Police Department for National Night Out 2026—an evening dedicated to strengthening the partnership between law enforcement and the community we proudly serve. National Night Out is a nationwide event that brings neighbors, families, and first responders together to
KPMS Car Show
Registration starts at 9am. $20 per car Urban Legend BBQ truck! Live auction!
Sweet Southern Market
Two Block Street Market hosted by Down Home Comforts. Handmade items, crafts, baked goods, & more. Come support local businesses!
Boys & Girls Club of Southern Illinois Trivia Night at Blue Sky Vineyard
Put your knowledge to the test for a great cause! Join us at Blue Sky Vineyard for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois Trivia Night on August 29, 2026. Enjoy an evening filled with laughter, friendly competition, great
GiveSI 2026
GiveSI 2026 is a Community Day of Giving across the southern 17 counties in Illinois. The funds raised in our region stay in our region. Donations made during GIVESI go to the more than 120 nonprofits who sign up to
Colors for Casa
Get ready to run for a reason at Colors for CASA, a high-energy 1.5-mile Color Run supporting CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Southern Illinois and the children they serve in the court system.
Hotdogs and Headlocks
Sign up to compete in Gordo’s 1st ever Hotdog eating competition! All proceeds will go to The Warriors Welfare Foundation and their mission of fighting food insecurity among disabled veterans in southern Illinois.Â
Book Sale
We’re getting ready for another big book sale!!! The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be Saturday, August 29, 2026: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm, & Monday, August 31, 2026, through Thursday, September 3, 2026, 10:00 am – 7:00
Advanced Photography Sessions
The Advanced Photography class , with Kris Killman, begins June 8th and continues every Monday, from 6 to 8 pm, at Little Egypt Arts Association. It will include 10 sessions that sometimes includes little photo treks around town.
Jay Leno
Tickets go on sale THIS FRIDAY at 10AM at walkersbluffcasinoresort.com and in-person at the Cafe at 22 & Vine! CLICK on the link for more info! JUST ANNOUNCED!
