“Murder on the Mississippi” -- There will be two shows on this day, one at noon and one at 5 PM. The event will be held at the Olive Branch Community Center and food will be catered by Sweet & Sassy Treats (Chuck Pearman) of Olive Branch. The setting for the Read more
Dayempur Farm, 35 Nubbin Ridge Rd., Anna, IL Guided Medicinal Garden Tours Demonstration on Making Tinctures/Oils Presentation on "Calming Body & Mind with Herbal Remedies," by Susan Kamil, Licensed Acupuncturist and Clinical Herbalist, and Anita Brown, Board Certified Naturopath and Applied Functional Medicine Practitioner Vegetarian Potluck Lunch - Soup, bread and Read more
Come help us celebrate the world famous 1973 sightings of Murphysboro's Big Muddy Monster! Guest speakers! Vendors! Panels and presentations! Screenings of a Creature From Big Muddy documentary! Food trucks! And much more! Â Big Muddy Monster 5K run/walk in downtown Murphysboro, IL! Pre-registration by June 6 to guarantee a Read more
Mermet Lake Fish & Wildlife Area, off US Hwy. 45, 11 miles north of Metropolis. 3-D archery tournament for men, women and children. Spectators free. www.asaarchery.com Mermet Lake Fish & Wildlife Area (618) 524-4712
Henry N. Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center 8885 State Route 37 South • Cypress, Illinois 62923 Phone: (618) 657-2064
The evening will begin at 5:30 pm with some light music on West Davie Street and service from Wichmann Vineyard. Dinner catered by the Kitchen on Lafayette will be served starting at 6:30 pm. Live music performed by The Hornworms will begin at 7:15 pm and run through 9:15 pm Read more
What is the spiritual meaning of the Strawberry Moon? The Strawberry Moon's spiritual meaning is tied to the fact that it represents a time of new potential, renewal and abundance in line with ripening fruits. Join us for the beautiful summer paddle when wild fruits are in abundance. Guided tour Read more
Activities begin at 6 p.m. in the Harrah’s Casino parking lot, located between Ferry and Metropolis streets, where the Kid’s Zone, with numerous obstacle courses, bounce houses and more, will be set up. Food and beverages available to purchase. Event concludes with large display of fireworks at approximately 9:15 p.m., Read more
Located in the area at Front and Cleveland Streets, Tamms, IL. Car show during the day. Music starts at 6, with Fireworks at 10pm
Downtown Anna & Anna City Park ? Saturday, July 4th, 2026 ? All-Day Celebration | Parade • Games • Music • Fireworks Join us as Union County celebrates America’s 250th Birthday with a full day of patriotic fun for all ages! From our traditional parade to classic games, live music, Read more
It's Summer in southern Illinois and even though it's hot and humid, that's no reason to stop hiking! Roll out of bed and join the Park Naturalist as we get some exercise and take in the early morning woods on one of the 8 park trails. Trails will vary from Read more
Celebrate Buckminster Fuller’s birthday at Bucky’s Birthday Block Party on Sunday, July 12, 2026, from 4–8 PM at Forest and Cherry Streets in Carbondale. The celebration will begin with a reading of the proclamation recognizing July 12 as Buckminster Fuller Day, followed by the official unveiling of the new honorary Read more