An afternoon of hands-on learning, fiber arts, and fun on the farm! The Farm to Fiber Field Day is a chance to experience the full journey from animal to finished fiber. You’ll meet the animals, learn how fiber is produced and processed, and explore natural dyeing with plants. Participants will Read more
Keep Carbondale Beautiful is excited to announce our upcoming Bee & Butterfly Friendly Yard & Garden Tour taking place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Carbondale, Illinois. This special community event will showcase beautiful local gardens and outdoor spaces while promoting neighborhood pride, sustainability, and community beautification. We would greatly appreciate your Read more
Uptown Metropolis. Superman visits with fans from around the world. What to Expect: Super Activities and Entertainment: Enjoy a jam-packed weekend filled with Superman-themed activities, including celebrity guest appearances, autograph sessions, and Q&A panels. Meet your favorite Superman actors, comic book artists, and creators! Photo Ops and Costume Contests: Show Read more
Annual LGBTQ+ Pride celebration on "the Strip" in downtown Carbondale Second weekend in June, Carbondale, IL. Facebook
The Annabelle hydrangea is a cultivar that was originally collected from a wild specimen in southern Illinois and remains one of the most popular in production. A celebration of the Annabelle in it's namesake town of Anna. The name Annabelle is a nod to the Kirkpatricks from Anna that originally Read more
Henry N. Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center 8885 State Route 37 South • Cypress, Illinois 62923 Phone: (618) 657-2064
“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 […]
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