Speed Book Dating
Stack your Summer Reading TBR! Stop by Carnegie Commons any time during the day to meet some new books! A library card is required only to take items home with you.
Summer Reading Kickoff 2025
Meander through beautiful Mandala Gardens, feed an alpaca, create a unique bookmark with Little Egypt Arts Association, or do a fun garden activity with Marion Garden Club. Don't miss the bagels or ice cream for a snack and get a
Boots to Business: Veterans ReBoot Workshop
Attention Veterans of Southern Illinois. What: Boots to Business: ReBoot workshop. When: May 20th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (lunch provided). Where: Marion American Legion. Details at: Reboot Your Business. If you have any questions, please feel free to
Edwin Linson
Turn Up Your Night at The Turn! Your midweek pick-me-up is here! Join us Wednesday, May 14th from 7-10 PM as Edwin Linson takes the stage with live music that will keep you grooving all night long. Good music, Tasty
Summer Shopapalooza
We are so excited to announce our first ever Summer Shopapalooza! We will have over 100 vendors inside and outside of the Pavilion in Marion IL! First 100 customers will receive a swag bag! $2 admission, 12 and under free.
Marion Hits it out of the park with Prospect League Baseball
In August of 2022, the Prospect League announced Southern Illinois as the home of their 18th official team.
Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show
The Southern Illinois Earth Club hosts the annual, educational, and entertaining event with exhibits of minerals, fossils, Indian artifacts, gemstones, jewelry, shells, and lapidary demos.
