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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Hands-on science stations at the event will include tardigrades and microscopes, habitat information, environmental education, and arts and crafts. Live music, vendors, and food will be offered throughout the day. Fundraising includes a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and donations. This is a family-friendly event with fun to be had for Read more
Henry N. Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center 8885 State Route 37 South • Cypress, Illinois 62923 Phone: (618) 657-2064
SIC’s George T. Dennis Visual and Performing Arts Center Theatre. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors, staff, and students. Purchase tickets at www.sic.edu/boxoffice. Questions? Email boxoffice@sic.edu or call 618-252-5400, ext. 2486.
The GlenVegas Gambler is at Lake Glendale Recreation Area. You can expect flow, chunky rocks and roots, lung and leg burning climbs and some of the fastest downhills in all of the Shawnee! These trails have been hand tuned and are maintained by members of the Shawnee Mountain Bike Association Read more
Come join us for our 2nd Annual Adult Prom at the Anna VFW on Saturday April 25th from 7:00pm to 11:00pm . Ladies get your prom dresses ready and guys get your best outfits together for the Adult Prom . There will be DJ Music by Mystify Music, food and Read more
endor event with Antiques, Collectibles, Primitives, Crafts, Home Decor, Clothing, Jewelry, Food, & More! Food Trucks and ATMs will be available. Free Admission.
The River-to-River Trail Society offers guided hikes in and near the Shawnee National Forest. All hikes are free and open to the public, typically average about four hours in length. Although the hikes vary in level of difficulty, all are intended for people in good health who have done some Read more
It takes place in the Murphysboro historic district (Oak and 16th Streets) adjacent to the General John A. Logan Museum. The fair features over 40 artists with every type of art medium you can imagine. Music will be provided, with a different musician(s) every hour. We will have food trucks Read more
Music, food and fun - by the Cobden Lions Club 217 Locust St. Cobden Illinois
Henry N. Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center 8885 State Route 37 South • Cypress, Illinois 62923 Phone: (618) 657-2064