Views Navigation

Today

Civil War Weekend

Anna Art Center 125 W Davie St, Anna, IL

Friday night, Blue and Gray Dinner with The Kitchen at Lafayette catering.  Tickets $25. The events on Saturday, March 25, and Sunday, March 26, are free (904) 625-1109  vabchlee@gmail.com

Maple Syrup Festival

Touch of Nature Environmental center 1206 Touch of Nature Road, Makanda, IL

Maple Syrup Festival and Pancake Breakfast at Touch of Nature. A family-fun event, 9am to 3pm. Learn the process of making maple syrup from the woods to the kitchen. Maple syrup demonstrations, interpretive hikes, blacksmith, hide tanning, silk embroidery, furniture making, and local artisans and vendors. A home-cooked pancake breakfast Read more…

Paint & Sip Cocktail Party- Alto Pass

Havisham Bourbon, Brew & Spirits 260 Main Street, Alto Pass, IL

Sip on your favorite cocktail while crafting your favorite door decor! We have partnered up with Angi's A-Doorables for a very special Paint and Sip Cocktail Party! Join us for the best Sunday Funday with your gals, have some fantastically crafted cocktails and enjoy our beautiful Bourbon Bar experience! Light […]

Guided Hike

The River-to-River Trail Society offers free guided hikes in and about the Shawnee National Forest for Spring, 2022. All hikes are open to the public free of charge.  These hikes are of at least moderate difficulty, and are intended for people in good health who have done some hiking. Boots […]

Spring Wildflower Walks

Giant City Visitor center 235 Giant City Road, Makanda, IL

Trillium Trail in Giant City is one of the best spring wildflower trails in southern Illinois. Join the Natural Resources Coordinator as we meander through the spring woods and take a closer look at these petite beauties. Please register in advance by calling 618-457-4836. This is a moderately difficult two-mile […]

Recurring

Murphysboro Illinois Cruise Nights

First Saturday of each month April thru September from 4:00PM to 8:00PM. Parking begins at Courthouse and goes West to 13th St Murphysboro, IL.  (618) 319-2592

Paint & Sip at Blue Sky Vineyard

Blue Sky Vineyards 3150 S. Rocky Comfort Rd, Makanda, Illinois

Explore Blue Sky's tuscan atmosphere and beautiful scenery. This marvelous location is ideal for a relaxaing afternoon of painting & enjoying quality time with friends. No need to bring any materials or prior art-skills. We simply ask for you to come with an open mind and to be ready to […]

$39

Pink Moon Paddle on the Cache River

The Pink Moon symbolizes the sprouting of seed and the explosion of spring flowers particularly the wild ground phlox or pink moss phlox which is one of the first flowers to bloom with the arrival of the spring. Kayak the Cache wetlands and hear the swamp come alive with the Read more…

Guided Hike

The River-to-River Trail Society offers free guided hikes in and about the Shawnee National Forest. All hikes are open to the public free of charge.  These hikes are of at least moderate difficulty, and are intended for people in good health who have done some hiking. Boots or sturdy shoes Read more…

Adult Easter Egg Hunt at StarView Vineyards

StarView Vineyards 5100 Wing Hill Rd, Cobden, IL

Why should we let the kiddos have all the fun!? Join us for our 6th annual adult Easter egg hunt. Purchase a ticket for $5, find an egg in our yard, then bring it inside to see what you've won. Each egg is a winner! Prizes include wine-themed merchandise, gift Read more…