Buffalo Day, an event that happens twice a year, is an extremely important day for both us and the animals. It is a day in which we assess the animals, get their weights, tag this years calves, and give the animals any help they may require before releasing them back Read more…
Come on out to our place for our Fall Open House to get everything you need for fall decorating! We will have pumpkins, mums, eggs, goat milk soap and possibly some produce for sale. We will also have farm animals out for visiting with. We're excited to share our farm Read more…
Enjoy the full forest vibes right Here in Harrisburg as we enjoy a day full of events including a Guided Hikes, vintage market, 5K, Boston-Qualifying Marathon, Family Activities, Local Shopping, and Live Music Entertainment right HERE in Harrisburg! 618-252-1937 https://www.facebook.com/HereInHBG
Everyone, kids and adults, is invited to Color the Town. Paint a masterpiece alone or with 100 friends/families. You will receive a 4 foot by 4 foot square on the sidewalks on East Davie Street and all the supplies needed to paint your square. Play in the Bounce House! Paint […]
The Ryder Family Farm welcomes yogis and animal lovers to their pastures for a Goat Yoga experience. Goat Yoga brings yogis and animal lovers in contact with goats for uplifting the spirit and relaxing the mind and body. Think this is a case of yoga gone too far? The masses Read more…
Take a guided nature/history tour of Glass Hill in the Cache River State Natural Area with natural heritage biologist Mark Guetersloh. Glass Hill (also known as Cypress Citadel and Round Bluff) is a sandstone knob covered by upland wood and home to Woodland Indians for many years. Meet at IDNR Read more…
Come on out to our place for our Fall Open House to get everything you need for fall decorating! We will have pumpkins, mums, eggs, goat milk soap and possibly some produce for sale. We will also have farm animals out for visiting with. We're excited to share our farm Read more…
This a fun outdoor event in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest. Afterwards, spend some time in our baby goat nursery. In Golconda, Illinois on The Ryder Family Farm (618) 615-0063 https://ryder-family-farm.square.site/product/paint-class-goat-mingle-session-oct-9th-2021/172
Camp Manitowa - Cedar Point in Makanda, IL boasts a gorgeous backdrop for guided mushroom hikes, plant ID hikes, camping, mushroom foraging, educational workshops, mushroom and wellness workshops. Local mushroom and woodland-themed vendors will sell their goods on-site, and live music will play throughout Saturday. Day passes and weekend camping […]
Each fall, vultures soar and glide over Makanda and the surrounding areas and signal the beginning of fall and the arrival of the incredible fall colors of Makanda and southern Illinois. Vulture Fest features live music, food, shopping, and art by local artists for purchase. (618) 457-0360
Join us for our annual blown glass pumpkin patch and pick your favorites from over 500 one of a kind glass pumpkins! Open two weekends in October (8&9 - 15&16) from 10am-3pm every day. Each glass pumpkin is handmade with love right here in Southern IL (the outskirts of Murphysboro […]
Fall back to Metropolis is an event planned and hosted by the Super Museum and a wonderful group of super friends. we are planning on several small events to gather and make memories together. supermanmuseum@gmail.com
Come view the beautiful fall colors at Bald Knob Cross! Lunch served, face painting, music and games. Bald Knob Mountain offers one of the premier views for Fall Colors in the entire Midwest all at the site of one of the world's largest crosses. Food Trucks and Local Vendors will […]
Formal programs will be held at 10:00 a.m., with a presentation by Dr. Brian M. Butler, Department of Anthropology and Center for Archaeological Investigation Southern Illinois University Carbondale, (Retired) and member of the Kincaid Mounds Support Organization. and a presentation at 1:00 pm by Dr. Paul Welch, Chair and Associate Read more…
The Haunted Hollow provides a perfect Halloween atmosphere for everyone with a balance of laughs and gasps in a safe and fun environment. Costumes are encouraged. The Haunted Hollow will go on rain or shine so we encourage participants to dress accordingly for the day’s weather. Festivities include: A haunted Read more…
Join us for our favorite party of the year! $10 admission includes a chili & nacho bar, music by South of 70 and a *new design* of our HalloWine wine glass! We'll be holding a costume contest with prizes for the best individual, couple & group costumes. There will be Read more…
This program engages elementary to middle school age children on a guided trick-or-treat adventure through the Wetlands Center and along the Egret Slough Trail. The half-mile trail will give families a chance to interact with misunderstood creatures of the swamp and enjoy the magic of Halloween. Children are welcome to Read more…