Weekend Highlights: November 17th-19th

For many of us this weekend is the last weekend before the Holiday rush begins! Take some time to take in some family fun and get out in the community for some together time. The SIFamilies calendar is full of activities. Here is a sampling of some of our favorite things going on this weekend. ​​​

Community Thanksgiving Meals
Thanksgiving is a time for gathering and there are some wonderful Thanksgiving Meals throughout our community. Check out the full listing here.

Go to a Craft Fair
Craft fairs in the community aren't just great for one-of-a-kind gifts, many have games, special events for the kids and delicious food. Check out our full listing of craft fairs and vendor events here.

Especially for the  Kids
Story Hour- Marion (FREE) (Fri.)
Toddler PreK Play Day- Carbondale​ (Fri.)
​Story Hour- Metropolis (FREE) (Fri.)
Saturday Teen Games- Marion (FREE) (Sat.)
BearSays Thank You Storytime- Carbondale (Sat.)
Paw Patrol's Chase and Marshall- Harrisburg (Sat.)

​Legos at the Library-Carterville (Kg and 1st grade) (Sat.)
​Rock Painting- Murphysboro (Ages 14 and older) FREE (Sat.)
​Santa Chimney Craft (ages 8 & Up) - Metropolis (FREE) (Sat.)

See A Show
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater- Blue Sky (Tickets required) (Fri.)
Artstarts Presents Hunchback of Notre Dame-Tickets $15 (Fri./Sat./Sun.)
Elf Jr. The Musical-West Frankfort (Fri./Sat./Sun.)
The Phonics: Shakin It at Shyrock Auditorium- Carbondale $15 (Fri.)

Making Music with the Belltones-Carbondale (FREE) (Sat.)
FREE Movie Night for Families- Benton (Sat.)
​Si Opry- Herrin $15​ (Sat.)
Drive in Christmas Movie-West Frankfort (Sun.)

Some Good Old  Fun for the  Entire Family...
Pope Co. Deer Festival - Golconda (Fri./Sat.)
All Ages Micro Wrestling Federation Show- Herrin (Sun.)

​For the Grown Ups
Grown Ups Night Out- Carbondale (Reservation and Fee Required) (Fri.)
Parents Night Out- Christopher (Sat.)
The Swamp Tigers at the Varsity- Carbondale (tickets required) (Sat.)
Holiday Paint Class- Walkers Bluff $30 (Sun.)

Need some more ideas- check out the full activity calendar at SIFamilies.org . And if you know of something not included in our listing, let us know!   

​And remember when it comes to family...

Today's little moments, are tomorrow's precious memories!