Mark Motsinger, presenting "History Under Foot"

Open House at the Public Library in Olmsted, IL. Children's parade starts at 5pm, followed by a parade of lights at 6pm. contact:  David Laird 618-967-2231

The First Baptist Church of Mounds, Ill will have a Live Nativity Scene, on Dec 18th and 19th from 5-7 pm. This will be at the corner of Blanche and First Street. They will have camels and other live animals. Hot Chocolate & Cookies will be served.

Get ready for the spring migration of hummingbirds with added knowledge of one of the smallest birds in North America and suggestions for preparing your yard or garden for their arrival. The right habitat will supply these jewels of the sky with enough food resources and nesting opportunities that they Read more…

All day Festival on Lake Kinkaid, Murphysboro. Kicks off at at 11am on Moody’s Muskies Patio, at Kinkaid Marina. Pastor Zach Strong will be ministering the blessing of the boats asking for a safe and fun boating/ fishing season 2021!

Nine Day Trail ride, near One Horse Gap Lake. Horse riders come from all over to enjoy the trails and camping in Pope County. Activities for all ages, horse shows, riding competitions and music. 618-683-2105

Bring your ice cream machines and make your best homemade ice cream for the ice cream social. https://www.facebook.com/shawneeforestcampground

Grand Opening Event on August 28 at Noon with ribbon cutting by city council officials and mingling with the artists. Light refreshments.

Car show, music and food at Memorial Park, Karnak.

Cave In Rock. Parade, car show, pageant, music & variety show.  www.hardincountyil.org

The magnificent monarch butterfly migrates up to 2,500 miles from North America to central Mexico for the winter. Come for a program to learn the monarch's natural history, then spent time capturing butterflies, identifying them, tagging the monarchs and releasing the butterflies. Call 618-657-2064 for questions.

Fluorspar Festival -  Rosiclare.  Parade, carnival, quilt show, pageant & food. Car show on Sat. www.hardincountyil.org