Things to Do

1,400 students attend SIUC’s World Languages and Cultures Day

1,400 students from across the state visited Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Thursday, March 19 to celebrate the 50th World Languages and Cultures Day.

By Amber RuchMarch 19, 2026 at 1:05 pm EDT

SEMO astronomers to host Star Party in Poplar Bluff on March 21

Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Chemistry and Physics will host a community Solar Star Party on March 21 in Poplar Bluff.

By Olivia TockMarch 18, 2026 at 3:21 pm EDT

Gateway Down Syndrome Association to mark World Down Syndrome Day with fashion show in Cape Girardeau

Doors open at 5 p.m. at Roost at 39 N. Broadview St. in Cape Girardeau. General admission is $10, premium seating is $15.

By Rachel GrubbsMarch 16, 2026 at 5:53 pm EDT

Annual event honors efforts to enhance downtown Cape Girardeau

By Brian HeissererMarch 16, 2026 at 4:57 pm EDT

Find a Heartland Fish Fry near you 2026

By Heartland NewsMarch 16, 2026 at 3:56 pm EDT

McCracken County Public Library hosts ‘Fantasy Craft Adventure’ on April 11

By Elaina SeidelmanMarch 14, 2026 at 7:46 pm EDT

Herrin Chamber of Commerce hosts Women in Business Luncheon on March 24

By Elaina SeidelmanMarch 13, 2026 at 9:34 pm EDT

New family event center to officially open March 2 in Marion, Ill.

By Amber RuchMarch 13, 2026 at 1:16 pm EDT

SIU hosts drug awareness conference focusing on the power of community on March 12 and 13

By Elaina SeidelmanMarch 12, 2026 at 7:52 am EDT

Ripley County FreedomFest set for June 26-27

By Olivia TockMarch 11, 2026 at 5:45 pm EDT