Events

(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/

Saluki Con will take place  from 10am to 5pm at the SIU Student Center in Carbondale, IL.  the SIU Student Center to be bustling with activity that will feature special regional and celebrity guests, a wide array of vendors, artists, children's activities, table top gaming demonstrations and tournaments, a costume 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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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 […]

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

endor event with Antiques, Collectibles, Primitives, Crafts, Home Decor, Clothing, Jewelry, Food, & More! Food Trucks and ATMs will be available. Free Admission.

Trash Blasts will happen on the first Friday of every month from March until June from 1 pm to 3 pm at various locations in the Shawnee National Forest. The selected sites: Ripple Hollow on May 1 Dutchman Lake on June 5 During Trash Blasts we will break into small Read more

The Blossom Moon marks the arrival of high spring. Come Join river guide Max Hooten for a night paddle around the Cache River Wetlands canoe trail. Listen along the way for the sounds of spring and watch the moon rise over the water. We will meet 15 minutes before the Read more

A once a year shared pottery experience. Everyone is invited to spend some time exploring the Southern Illinois landscape and the diverse group of potters that make this area home. Each potter will be available for answering questions and of course, showing their work. Some potters will have studio tours, Read more

The creeks are running, the flowers are blooming, and everything is green! What better time to head out to the Giant City Visitors Center, have a cup of coffee and a snack, a little conversation, and then head out to the beautiful late spring woods for a short and leisurly Read more