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Carbondale to host spooky, family events now through Halloween

Carbondale Halloween returns with spooky, family fun.

By Amber RuchOctober 09, 2026 at 1:47 pm EDT

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Voices of the Dead, All Hallows Eve event to be held at Historic Fort D

Hear the stories of people who were active in Cape Girardeau during the Civil in Voices of the Dead, All Hallows Eve.

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Great Glass Pumpkin Patch returns to SIUC

Southern Illinois University’s annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch returns on Saturday, October 17.

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SIPA to hold Samhain at Gaia House on Oct. 24

The Southern Illinois Pagan Alliance will be celebrating Samhain later this month.

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Gardening for Bats Program at Giant City State Park set for Oct. 14

For bat lovers and folks with green thumbs, Giant City State Park has the event for you!

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Muddy River Makers Market After Dark set for Oct. 17

The Cape Riverfront Market announced a special market event next weekend--after dark!

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Little Grassy Get Down returns to southern Illinois for 5th year

The three-day event will include live music, food, activities and demonstrations.

By Rachel Grubbs

Carbondale Park District Fall Festival set for Oct. 10

The Carbondale Park District will be hosting its annual fall festival this Saturday.

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Central Kentuckians make the most of Labor Day

Central Kentuckians make the most of Labor Day video package

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London police searching for suspect in relation with gas station damage

A video depicting a suspect allegedly damaging a gas pump.

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CUE Center for Missing Persons marks 32 years with ‘Pig Pickin’’ fundraiser

The CUE Center for Missing Persons will host a “Pig Pickin’” fundraiser next month to celebrate 32 years of community service and raise support for its awarenes

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Nixa students encouraged to get involved as school year begins

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WEST MONROE,revamp

The project is meant to improve traffic flow, walkability and parking.

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Mo.’s National Veterans Memorial to mark Agent Orange Awareness Day

Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial will mark Agent Orange Awareness Day on Monday, August 10.

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23rd annual Martin Empty Bowls event returns Oct. 17

An event supporting food security is returning for its 23rd year to Martin, Tennessee on October 17.

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Carbondale to host spooky, family events now through Halloween

Carbondale Halloween returns with spooky, family fun.

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SIUC’s Homecoming festivities set for Oct. 12-17

Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2026 Homecoming is set for October 12-17.

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Voices of the Dead, All Hallows Eve event to be held at Historic Fort D

Hear the stories of people who were active in Cape Girardeau during the Civil in Voices of the Dead, All Hallows Eve.

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Great Glass Pumpkin Patch returns to SIUC

Southern Illinois University’s annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch returns on Saturday, October 17.

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SIPA to hold Samhain at Gaia House on Oct. 24

The Southern Illinois Pagan Alliance will be celebrating Samhain later this month.

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Purchase Area Coffee and Chocolate Festival happening this weekend

The Purchase Area Coffee and Chocolate Festival is set to take place the first weekend of March.

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Three fall-inspired cocktails you can make this season

Fall is in the air and there’s so much to love about the season – including fall-inspired cocktails!

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Chuck E. Cheese brings back ‘Sensory Sensitive Sundays’ for kids with autism, special needs

Chuck E. Cheese marks Autism Awareness Month with the return of its program for children with autism and other sensory sensitivity needs.

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Healthy Halloween snack recipe: Ghost Bananas

Halloween is the holiday where the candy calories and sugar don’t count, right? Right?? As much as we can wish that was the case, it is not true. There are healthy alternatives to serve at your Halloween party or gathering, though.

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Add a dash of TWIX® to your food

That’s right! You can now sprinkle a little chocolatey, caramel, cookie goodness on all your food.

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3 Chick-Fil-A hacks you need to know about

Check out these 3 Chick-fil-A hacks!

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23rd annual Martin Empty Bowls event returns Oct. 17

Carbondale to host spooky, family events now through Halloween

SIUC’s Homecoming festivities set for Oct. 12-17

Voices of the Dead, All Hallows Eve event to be held at Historic Fort D

Great Glass Pumpkin Patch returns to SIUC

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23rd annual Martin Empty Bowls event returns Oct. 17

An event supporting food security is returning for its 23rd year to Martin, Tennessee on October 17.

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Carbondale to host spooky, family events now through Halloween

Carbondale Halloween returns with spooky, family fun.

Things to Do

SIUC’s Homecoming festivities set for Oct. 12-17

Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2026 Homecoming is set for October 12-17.

Things to Do

Voices of the Dead, All Hallows Eve event to be held at Historic Fort D

Hear the stories of people who were active in Cape Girardeau during the Civil in Voices of the Dead, All Hallows Eve.

Things to Do

Great Glass Pumpkin Patch returns to SIUC

Southern Illinois University’s annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch returns on Saturday, October 17.

Things to Do

SIPA to hold Samhain at Gaia House on Oct. 24

The Southern Illinois Pagan Alliance will be celebrating Samhain later this month.

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16th annual Big Muddy Brewfest held in Murphysboro

Sunday was the last day of the Big Muddy Monster Brew Fest in Murphysboro, Illinois.

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82nd annual American Legion Cotton Carnival runs through Oct. 3

It’s a little late in the year for a rodeo, but the Jaycee grounds in Sikeston are lighting up until this Saturday.

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‘Taste of Chocolate’ event helps victims of sexual assault and domestic violence

This year’s theme is “Taste the World. Make an Impact. Empower New Beginnings.”

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Jackson Oktoberfest to feature Wiener Dog Races, German food and live music

Jackson Oktoberfest will return October 2-3, featuring two days of traditional German food, live music, games and the third annual Wiener Dog Races.

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Fall for Southside community event set for Oct. 3 in Paducah

To celebrate the Southside Neighborhood Revitalization Program, there will be a fall-themed community event at Robert Coleman Park in Paducah this Saturday.

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SIU celebrating LGBTQIA+ History Month with events in October

Southern Illinois University Carbondale will be celebrating LGBTQIA+ History Month with several events throughout October.

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Twinkle and Twirl to return to Cape for holiday season in 2026

City of Cape Girardeau officials announced that Twinkle and Twirl on Fountain will return December 16-19.

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Southeast Mo. Pets to celebrate 50th anniversary with party

Southeast Missouri Pets is throwing a party to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

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2026 SEMO District Fair runs through Sept. 19

The 2026 SEMO District Fair officially opened its gates on Saturday, September 12.

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‘Beyond the Bricks’ walking tour to explore downtown Marion history this October

A history walk through downtown Marion in October will have stories, local history and more.

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39th annual Praise the Lard cook-off wraps up Sept. 24-26

The 39th annual Praise the Lard Murphysboro Barbecue Cook-Off is set for September 24-26.

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Hope Fest 2026 raises over $168K to support Herrin House of Hope

The 15th annual Hope Fest 2026 broke a record and raised $168,572 to support the Herrin House of Hope.