FUN, FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS IN NOVEMBER 2023
November 3rd and 4th
Saline County
Harrisburg
Night at the Museum
Come and experience living history as you tour authentic buildings and learn from reenactors.
Visit us and experience this rare location in S. IL that is home to many rare and interesting buildings and cabins.
November 3rd, 4th and 5th
Jackson County
Carbondale
The Great Putnam Spelling Bee
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! Directied and choreographed and performed by Fierce! An organization of students in both our BA and BFA programs. You should see this hilarious show and support them! Gillian Corpuz Carolyn Ridler
Tickets at: https://fierce-musical-theatre.ticketleap.com/
November 4th
Jackson County
Carbondale
The Great Pumpkin Smash
University Farms,
SIU Sustainability Office, SIU Student Sustainable Farm, Jackson County Health Department, and Green Earth Inc have partnered to host the first Southern Illinois Pumpkin Smash Event! Help Compost More Pumpkins - Get Involved!
When: Saturday, November 4th 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: SIU Farms Service Center, 2704 Union Hill Rd, Carbondale, IL 62903
What: Pumpkin drop-off and some hands-on pumpkin-smashing activities will be offered in this fun and family-friendly event! The resulting pumpkin remains will be hauled off to SIU’s Forced Air Composting Facility on Pleasant Hill Road and kept out of the landfill.
This is a family-friendly event! Bring your pumpkins and dress for outdoor fun and play!
This event is rain or shine. Please dress for the weather!
Williamson County
Marion
Southern Illinois Chili Cook Off
10am- 3pm
Marion Elks 200
November 4th and 5th
Saline County
Harrisburg Illinois
Heritage Festival
The biggest event on SIC's campus returns this fall.
This is a great opportunity to knock out some early holiday shopping and support local and small businesses with unique, artistic, and hand-crafted wares.
November 4th: 9AM to 5PM
November 5th: 10AM to 5PM
Admission to shop is a $1 suggested donation to benefit Freddie's Food Pantry for food insecure students.
Email lori.cox@sic.edu for more information.
Williamson County
Marion Illinois
10am- 3pm
Children's Business Fair·
The PMR Children's Business Fair will feature an array of young aspiring entrepreneurs showcasing their unique products to sell, just in time for the holidays too!
November 10th
Williamson County
Carterville, Illinois
8TH ANNUAL HARVEST MOON BALLCome support a great cause at the 8th Annual Harvest Moon Masquerade Ball on Friday, November 10th. Enjoy great food, live music, a silent auction, and help support your local child advocacy centers.
This is a joint fundraiser for the Perry-Jackson Child Advocacy Center and the Franklin Williamson Child Advocacy Center.
The Masquerade Ball will be held at Legends at Walker’s Bluff with a formal dinner, music, and silent auction. Tickets are $50 and must be pre-purchased.
Business casual or formal attire and bring your masquerade mask if you would like!
Both organizations are not-for-profit agencies that serve children from birth through age 18 who have been victims of child sexual abuse and/or serious physical abuse. Their mission is to provide a child-friendly setting to conduct forensic interviews of child victims and provide the family with support services throughout the abuse investigation. They both work in a multidisciplinary team environment to produce the best outcome for the child victim and their family.
Timeline for the Harvest Moon Masquerade Ball:
6pm: Cocktail Hour
7pm: Formal Dinner Buffet with music
8:00pm -11pm: DJ, Drinks, Socializing, Dancing & More
You can purchase tickets online or by calling one of the Advocacy Centers. Sponsorship opportunities are also available!
*Franklin- Williamson Child Advocacy Center at 942-3800
*Perry-Jackson Advocacy Center at 357-2990
November 11th
Union County
Anna Illinois
Veterans Day Parade
11am
November 11th and 12th
Williamson County
Carterville, Illinois
Autumnsfest Craft Fair- John A Logan College
ohn A. Logan College will host the 47th annual Autumnfest Arts & Crafts Show on Saturday, November 11th from 9 am-4 pm and Sunday, November 12th from 10 am-4 pm. There will be over 120 original arts and crafts exhibitors, food, and entertainment.
The Annual AutumnFest is a juried event with over 120 exhibitors of handcrafted arts, crafts, and specialty foods. It is held on the second full weekend of each November. Start shopping for the perfect gift on your holiday shopping list!
November 16th
Williamson County
Marion
Third Thursdsay
Downtown Marion
4pm= 8pm
November 17th -19th
Williamson County
Marion
The Descendants, the Musical
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
Doors: November 18, 2023 7:00 PM
Online Scheduled Ticket Price: Reserved-CR: $15.00
Purchase Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/servlet/s/38206079
November 18th
Williamson County
Marion, Illinois
Holiday Extravaganza
In honor of Nation Small Business Owner Day! There will be all types of small businesses owners with great products to peruse. There will also be door prizes, raffle tickets to purchase for a quilt give-away with all proceeds going to local charity and great food will be available by Snow’s BBQ.
Saline County
Harrisburg
Night at the Museum
Come and experience living history as you tour authentic buildings and learn from reenactors.
Visit us and experience this rare location in S. IL that is home to many rare and interesting buildings and cabins.
November 3rd, 4th and 5th
Jackson County
Carbondale
The Great Putnam Spelling Bee
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! Directied and choreographed and performed by Fierce! An organization of students in both our BA and BFA programs. You should see this hilarious show and support them! Gillian Corpuz Carolyn Ridler
Tickets at: https://fierce-musical-theatre.ticketleap.com/
November 4th
Jackson County
Carbondale
The Great Pumpkin Smash
University Farms,
SIU Sustainability Office, SIU Student Sustainable Farm, Jackson County Health Department, and Green Earth Inc have partnered to host the first Southern Illinois Pumpkin Smash Event! Help Compost More Pumpkins - Get Involved!
When: Saturday, November 4th 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: SIU Farms Service Center, 2704 Union Hill Rd, Carbondale, IL 62903
What: Pumpkin drop-off and some hands-on pumpkin-smashing activities will be offered in this fun and family-friendly event! The resulting pumpkin remains will be hauled off to SIU’s Forced Air Composting Facility on Pleasant Hill Road and kept out of the landfill.
This is a family-friendly event! Bring your pumpkins and dress for outdoor fun and play!
This event is rain or shine. Please dress for the weather!
Williamson County
Marion
Southern Illinois Chili Cook Off
10am- 3pm
Marion Elks 200
November 4th and 5th
Saline County
Harrisburg Illinois
Heritage Festival
The biggest event on SIC's campus returns this fall.
This is a great opportunity to knock out some early holiday shopping and support local and small businesses with unique, artistic, and hand-crafted wares.
November 4th: 9AM to 5PM
November 5th: 10AM to 5PM
Admission to shop is a $1 suggested donation to benefit Freddie's Food Pantry for food insecure students.
Email lori.cox@sic.edu for more information.
Williamson County
Marion Illinois
10am- 3pm
Children's Business Fair·
The PMR Children's Business Fair will feature an array of young aspiring entrepreneurs showcasing their unique products to sell, just in time for the holidays too!
November 10th
Williamson County
Carterville, Illinois
8TH ANNUAL HARVEST MOON BALLCome support a great cause at the 8th Annual Harvest Moon Masquerade Ball on Friday, November 10th. Enjoy great food, live music, a silent auction, and help support your local child advocacy centers.
This is a joint fundraiser for the Perry-Jackson Child Advocacy Center and the Franklin Williamson Child Advocacy Center.
The Masquerade Ball will be held at Legends at Walker’s Bluff with a formal dinner, music, and silent auction. Tickets are $50 and must be pre-purchased.
Business casual or formal attire and bring your masquerade mask if you would like!
Both organizations are not-for-profit agencies that serve children from birth through age 18 who have been victims of child sexual abuse and/or serious physical abuse. Their mission is to provide a child-friendly setting to conduct forensic interviews of child victims and provide the family with support services throughout the abuse investigation. They both work in a multidisciplinary team environment to produce the best outcome for the child victim and their family.
Timeline for the Harvest Moon Masquerade Ball:
6pm: Cocktail Hour
7pm: Formal Dinner Buffet with music
8:00pm -11pm: DJ, Drinks, Socializing, Dancing & More
You can purchase tickets online or by calling one of the Advocacy Centers. Sponsorship opportunities are also available!
*Franklin- Williamson Child Advocacy Center at 942-3800
*Perry-Jackson Advocacy Center at 357-2990
November 11th
Union County
Anna Illinois
Veterans Day Parade
11am
November 11th and 12th
Williamson County
Carterville, Illinois
Autumnsfest Craft Fair- John A Logan College
ohn A. Logan College will host the 47th annual Autumnfest Arts & Crafts Show on Saturday, November 11th from 9 am-4 pm and Sunday, November 12th from 10 am-4 pm. There will be over 120 original arts and crafts exhibitors, food, and entertainment.
The Annual AutumnFest is a juried event with over 120 exhibitors of handcrafted arts, crafts, and specialty foods. It is held on the second full weekend of each November. Start shopping for the perfect gift on your holiday shopping list!
November 16th
Williamson County
Marion
Third Thursdsay
Downtown Marion
4pm= 8pm
November 17th -19th
Williamson County
Marion
The Descendants, the Musical
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
Doors: November 18, 2023 7:00 PM
Online Scheduled Ticket Price: Reserved-CR: $15.00
Purchase Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/servlet/s/38206079
November 18th
Williamson County
Marion, Illinois
Holiday Extravaganza
In honor of Nation Small Business Owner Day! There will be all types of small businesses owners with great products to peruse. There will also be door prizes, raffle tickets to purchase for a quilt give-away with all proceeds going to local charity and great food will be available by Snow’s BBQ.
