Southern Illinois premier music variety show. It's going to be a great night of music and a great family show. This time the Shawnee Hills offer is giving back to Union County by donating 100% of it’s profits to Performing Arts Scholarships to the 4 high schools in Union County, Read more…

Event will on the Vienna, IL town square will include: A FREE community event sponsored by the Revive Vienna Committee and located on the Square around the Historic Johnson County Courthouse in Vienna, IL ~Horse & Carriage Rides ~Pictures with Santa ~Miss Daisy the Cow ~Candy Cane Hunt ~Caroling ~Christmas Read more…

Mounds City National Cemetery, in Pulaski County, IL. The wreath-laying ceremony is held on a specified Saturday in December at 11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time at National cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond. The goal of the Mound City National Cemetery Preservation Commission is for every Read more…

Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge Put your citizen science skills to work in service of the longest-running database in all of ornithology. Bird watchers at all levels, including beginners, are welcome to participate in the all-day count will be held on Monday. This early winter bird census is conducted at Read more…

The holidays are just around the corner so mark your calendar to attend our Ugly Sweater party. If you attended last year you know it's a fun night. Come dressed in your ugliest christmas sweater

 A multi-sport, off-road, team event with no marked course. Teams must use a map and compass to navigate their way through a series of checkpoints on mountain bikes, in canoes, and or on foot to reach the Finish line. Race Location: That’s a secret! A course overview will be available closer Read more…

Join Mark Denzer and follow the progression of humanity’s relationship with fire! Take a look through ancient and modern lenses to discover how we have manipulated this powerful element through time. From ceremonial and ritual uses to transforming landscapes and mundane daily uses, fire has been our partner since time Read more…

With vegetation out of the way, it is a nice time to look for birds in Giant City! Join Vicki Lang-Mendenhall, park volunteer and Southern Illinois Audubon Society member, as she guides participants along the 1/3 mile Post Oak Trail on Jan. 29 and Feb. 18 . Sign up for Read more…

The Ella Elizabeth Hise Museum of Regional Art at Southeastern Illinois College will  host a “Black History Month Exhibition” which will be held in the main gallery.   618-252-5400 ext. 2599 for more information.  

Held at the Pavilion, Marion, IL.

Main Street Anna shopping from 4 to 8pm! The Kiki Bar will be set up so you can get cocktails or coffee! We will have free mini charcuterie plates with the first 25 drink purchases and Cheesecake Bites courtesy of SchoolHouse Cheesecakes!

Join Community Forester, Jennifer Behnken, on the Giant City Nature Trail as she discusses tree identification, Illinois forests, wood products, cultural history, and invasive species. This will be a fun interpretive hike focused on trees and forests. Registration required.