Events

Upick lavender farm will be open June 7 & 8, and June 14 & 15, 10to 4pm each of these weekend days.  Final season with great sales in the gift shop. https://www.facebook.com/ShawneeLavender

Festivities will begin at 2:00 p.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. Every fifteen minutes, a new set of six stompers will step into our loaded barrels to see how much juice they can push out of the provided grapes. At the end of the day, the person with the most Read more

Upick lavender farm will be open June 14-15.  Each of these weekend days the hours will be 10 am to 4 pm. Final season with great sales in the gift shop. https://www.facebook.com/ShawneeLavender

?The perfect Father’s Day activity. What better way to spend Father’s Day than being greeted by the sounds of wildlife in the Cache at sunset. We will launch from the boathouse, and paddle for about 2 hours, stopping along beaver lodges, ancient cypress groves and hearing about the rivers historic Read more

This is a dynamic gathering of professionals, advocates, scholars, and community members dedicated to examining critical issues in the criminal justice system. This conference provides a platform for discussions on policy reform, reentry programs, restorative justice, and innovative solutions to address incarceration and community safety. Featuring expert panels, keynote speakers, Read more

Join the Giant City State Park Naturalist at Lake Murphysboro State Park for a fun morning of a casual paddle around the lake. This program will include a brief overview of kayak safety, techniques, and on the water opportunities for wildlife observation. This will be a guided kayak experience for Read more

Goreville park. Freedom Run/Walk 5K Race, Parade at 4pm music & other entertainment, BBQ and other food, fireworks at 9pm  618-995-2157 https://www.facebook.com/villageofgorevillefreedomfest  

Cardinal Park 5pm-dark Food & Drinks, Music Fireworks Show Music by Old School Band Food by Equality Cardinal Park Concession Stand Opens at 5pm, Cake Walk at 6:30pm Drawings at 7:00 pm & Fireworks at Dark. Bring your friends, family and lawn chairs. Equality IL 62934

City of Harrisburg 4th of July Celebration at Fireworks at Harrisburg Ampitheater, , 121Carl Hustedde 7:00-9:00 pm Free Parking on City Property Fireworks begin at Dusk  City Hall at 618.253.7451

Fireworks display on SIU campus will take place on Friday, July 4, at 9:15 p.m. For the best viewing, spectators are advised to park in Banterra Center parking lots 18 and 56. Overflow parking will be directed to lot 89, north of the Banterra Center. It is recommended to arrive Read more

Join us as we celebrate freedom at our annual Fourth of July Celebration at our beautiful Riverside Park featuring: Live music on the shell: Followed by fireworks show at Dark! food will be available for purchase from a variety of vendors

Exhibitors from all over the region will display and sell their innovative products, unique creations, and tasty treats and showcase fabulous Southern Illinois destinations. The event is open to the general public giving everyone the opportunity to experience firsthand the quality of unique products made by Southern Illinois artists, designers, Read more