Community Calendar Events

Haunted Hollow

Join us for a day packed with fall fun, silly scares, and memory-making magic for the whole family. From the Not-So-Scary Haunted Cabin to fall crafts, creepy crawlies, carnival-style games, and thrilling attractions like the rock wall and Giant Swing—there’s something for every age (and bravery level!).

Costumes are encouraged, and the event runs rain or shine. So bundle up, dress up, and get ready to play!

Admission is free, and just like a carnival, tickets for certain attractions are $1 each.

The 19th Annual Smooth Jazz Concert ( Scholarship Fundraiser at Harris Stowe State University)

Welcome to the 19th Annual Smooth Jazz Concert!

Join us on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM for a night filled with smooth tunes and good vibes at the Harris-Stowe State University.
Come and groove to the sounds of talented jazz musicians as they serenade you with their soulful melodies. This event promises to be a memorable experience for all jazz enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy a night of great music in a fantastic venue. Grab your friends and family, and get ready to unwind and relax to the smooth sounds of jazz.

Mark your calendars and get ready for a night to remember at the 19th Annual Smooth Jazz Concert!

THE GENEALOGY SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (GSSI) Family History Conference

Guest Speaker – Maureen Brady

Topics of discussion include “The First Frontiersmen -The Scots-Irish”; “Illinois Research”; "Analyzing Your Research"; "Quhat's in a Nayme".

Little Grassy Get Down

Bring the whole family to the Little Grassy Get Down—a fun-loving music festival at Touch of Nature in Makanda, Illinois! Enjoy live Americana and bluegrass music, tasty food, unique vendors, and plenty of outdoor fun. Kids can join in games and nature activities while grown-ups kick back or hit the trails. With onsite lodging available, it’s the perfect weekend getaway—no band knowledge required, just good vibes guaranteed! Weekend passes are available now, and day passes go on sale August 1st! Kids 15 & under get in free with a paying adult—making it an easy choice for a fun family weekend.

Bucky Birthday Block Party

Bucky’s turning 130, and we’re celebrating!
Join us for the Fuller Dome Home Birthday Block Party, Saturday, July 12th from 5 to 9 PM, as the mayor kicks off the evening with a proclamation making it officially Buckminster Fuller Day in Carbondale, Illinois.
We’re closing down the streets at Cherry and Forest, the city’s bringing the fire truck, and you’re invited to a unique event celebrating creativity, community, and Bucky’s visionary spirit.
Enjoy live music from Beth and Pocky, Loose Gravel, Bite Risk, and The Acumen closing out the night, featuring a special live version of “Roam Home to a Dome.”
Bring your friends, your chairs, coolers, water bottles and your support. And bring the kids for a bubble experience, sidewalk chalk, a piñata, and more. Enjoy dome tours led by board members, plus a peek inside the new Visitor Center before it’s built out.
This is a community fundraiser supporting the programs and stewardship of the Fuller Dome Home, a landmark of imagination and possibility in Southern Illinois.

Superhero 5K Run/Walk

The Superhero 5K is back!

5K run/walk fundraiser for kids Saturday September 20, 2025 at 9am (check-in at 8am)

Location: Turley Park, Carbondale, Illinois

Event details to follow! https://www.forkidssakeintl.org/superhero5k

If you are interested in volunteering or joining the event team, call or email us!

info@forkidssakeintl.org or 618-529-5044