The Disney Princesses are coming back to town for our 5th Annual Princess Royal Gathering!!! Take your kids to various businesses in Anna-Jonesboro to meet their favorites! Here is a list of Princess Locations and other royal fun. ? Annabelle Market - Cinderella, Elsa, and Moana ? Kenz Boutique - Read more
The River-to-River Trail Society will once again offer a schedule of guided hikes in and near the Shawnee National Forest. All hikes are free and open to the public, and typically average about four hours in length. Although the hikes vary in level of difficulty, all are intended for people Read more
Presented by: Southern Illinois Earth Science Club Place: Marion Pavilion, 1602 Sioux Drive, Marion, Illinois Dates and Times: Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: Adults $2 Children 18 and under free Free parking and Door prizes Activities: : Educational displays, Demonstrations, Silent Auctions, Raffle, Read more
Stinson Memorial Public Library, in Anna Il, to host 150th anniversary celebration for world renowned architect, Walter Burley Griffin on Saturday, April 11 at 11:00 a.m. Stinson Library, designed by Griffin, will be one of 150 locations around the world holding celebrations throughout the year. The library will also be Read more
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. This is a moderately difficult two-mile trail with some steep stair climbing. Please Read more
This event pairs professional songwriter with veterans, military personnel, and their families to help them tell their stories through song. The five veterans chosen to participate are: Donnie Spurlock (Iraq), Mark Haddick (Vietnam), Jean Few (Vietnam), Don Fotheringham (98, Iwo Jima), and Jack Edwards (99, South Pacific). The schedule is: Read more
The Super Museum, which houses the "World's Largest collection of Superman memorabilia" and is the definitive home of Superman history, is proud to announce the official schedule for Superman Day 2026 on April 17th and 18th. The weekend will feature a massive gathering of Justice League characters, classic cars, local Read more
Trillium Trail in Giant City is one of the best spring wildflower trails in southern Illi-nois. Join the Natural Resources Coordinator as we meander through the spring woods and take a closer look at these petite beauties. This is a moderately difficult two-mile trail with some steep stair climbing. Registration Read more
(From Mississippi River to Ohio River) Daylight to dusk. A road race for teams of 8 runners, each runs 3 legs of approx. 3 miles for a total distance of 80 miles. https://r2rrelay.com/
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. No reservations are required. These hikes are of at least moderate difficulty, and are intended for people in good health who have done some Read more
The Great Cardboard Boat Regatta originated at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 1974. This fun, family-friendly event continues to draw aspiring boat builders and spectators to Southern Illinois each spring to race cardboard creations (and watch them sink).
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