What's on in Carbondale?
67 upcoming events
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Events in Carbondale
Sat3
Saturday 3 October
Fri 2 · 6 PM
👾Video games🏆Tournament
Saluki Smash: Melee Edition #1
SIU Student Center
Fri 2 · 7 PM$4.14–9.39
🎬Cinema
C@V Film - BEETLEJUICE (1988)
The Varsity Center
Sat 3 · 9 AM$10–25
💛Inclusivity
Known: A Women's Conference presented by Steady On LIVE
607 E College St
Sat 3 · 11 AM$44.52–49.87
✂️Workshop🏺Ceramics & pottery
Ceramic Pumpkins Workshop
715 S University Ave
Sat 3 · 2 PM$49.87–60.54
✂️Workshop
Crushed Glass, Crystal, and Resin Pumpkins Workshop
715 S University Ave
Sat 3 · 1:30 PM$62–120
🗣️Talk
The Firebird retold by The ReMemberers: FULL IMMERSION
True Nature Healing Arts
Sat 3 · 4 PM$20–50
⚽Team sports⚽Football
Southern Illinois Salukis vs. Youngstown State Penguins
Saluki Stadium
Sun4
Sunday 4 October
Sat 3 · 6 PM$33–62
🎭Theatre
The Firebird retold by The ReMemberers: PERFORMANCE ONLY
True Nature Healing Arts
Sat 3 · 7 PM$4.14–9.39
🎬Cinema
SINISTER (2012)
The Varsity Center
Sun 4
📖Story time🧾Drop-in services
Weekly Programs
Carbondale Public Library
Sun 4 · 11 AM$17.85–60.54
✂️Workshop
Halloween Chunky Blanket Making Workshop
715 S University Ave
Tue6
Tuesday 6 October
Later
Wed 7 · 5:30 PM$27.66
🧘Yoga🧘Wellness
Wine and Unwind - Sunset Yoga
Alumni Center Courtyard
Fri 9 · 7 PM$4.14–9.39
🎬Cinema
THE ADDAMS FAMILY (1991)
The Varsity Center
Fri 9 · 7 PM$380
🎫Concert
Shwayze
Hangar 9
Sat 10 · 4 PM$23.18–33.85
🎪Kids' show🎊Socials0–15 yrs
K-POP WARRIORS - CARBONDALE, IL
Carbondale Civic Center
Sat 10 · 10 PM$15–30
👑Drag show🎉Club
10s Across the Board Drag Ball
The Varsity Center
Sun 11 · 2 PM$48.80–60.54
✂️Workshop🪡Crafts
3D Pumpkin Stained Glass Workshop
715 S University Ave
Mon 12$25–55
🧘Wellness
Sacred Brotherhood Circle with Kyle Jason Leitzke
True Nature Healing Arts
Thu 15$5
🧘Wellness
Care for Caregivers (C4C) Monthly Support Series
True Nature Healing Arts
Fri 16 · 3 PMFree
🎸Rock🎹Blues
Homecoming Music Street Festival
Hangar 9
Fri 16 · 5 PM$0–32.92
🎶Singer-songwriter🎫Concert
2026 SIU Alumni Band Reunion
SIU Student Center
Fri 16 · 6 PM$65.87
🧘Yoga🧘Wellness
Foundation & Flow Yoga Workshop
True Nature Holistic Arts
Sat 17 · 11 AM$40
🎪Street party
SIU Alumni 2026 Homecoming Tailgate
Saluki Stadium
Sat 17 · 1 PMFree
🕊️Human rights🏛️Politics & Economy
No Kings: Vote Early
Lenus Turley Park
Sat 17 · 10 PM$4.14–9.39
🎬Cinema
IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS (1994)
The Varsity Center
Fri 23$55–80
🎉Club🎪Street party
Serial Killer Speakeasy
Garden Grove Event Center
Fri 23 · 7 PM$4.14–9.39
🎬Cinema
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
The Varsity Center
Sat 24 · 9 AMFree
🪑Flea market
Backcountry Ski Swap & Demo Sale - Carbondale
571 CO-133
Sat 24 · 11 AM$23.18
🧸Kids0–12 yrs
PHX Pumpkin Pinch Pots
715 S University Ave
Sat 24 · 12 PM$20–35
🎬Cinema❓Quiz
Terror on The Strip: A Mystery Horror Film Marathon 2026
The Varsity Center
Sat 24 · 1 PM$29–58
⚽Team sports⚽Football
Southern Illinois Salukis vs. Northern Iowa Panthers
Saluki Stadium
Sat 24 · 1 PM$55.20–65.87
🧘Wellness♀️Feminism
Reclaiming the Body: A Retreat for Acceptance, Intuition, and Self-Love
True Nature Healing Arts
Sat 24 · 2 PM$33.85
✂️Workshop🏺Ceramics & pottery
Halloween Pottery Workshop
715 S University Ave
Sat 24 · 9:30 PM$7.18
🎉Club
SIU Halloween Takeover
Indigo event space and lounge
Tue 27 · 6 PM
🧾Drop-in services
Library Board Meeting
Carbondale Public Library
Tue 27 · 6 PM
🧾Drop-in services
Library Board Meeting
Carbondale Public Library
Fri 30 Oct · 7 PM$4.14–9.39
ALIEN (1979)
The Varsity Center
Fri 30 Oct · 10 PM$4.14–9.39
THE THING (1982)
The Varsity Center
Sat 31 Oct · 2 PM$49.87–65.87
Witch Hat Mosaics
715 S University Ave
Sat 31 Oct · 7 PM$11.49–32.49
The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Halloween Edition Shadowcast - 7 PM SHOW
The Varsity Center
Sat 31 Oct · 11 PM$11.49–32.49
The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Halloween Edition Shadowcast - 11 PM SHOW
The Varsity Center
Sun 8 Nov · 9 AM$95.75–138.43
Embodied Feminine Leadership with Mindy Arbuckle
True Nature Healing Arts
Sat 14 Nov · 1 PM$29–42
⚽Team sports⚽Football
Southern Illinois Salukis vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits
Saluki Stadium
Thu 3 Dec
🪡Crafts
2026 Carbondale Holiday Art and Craft Sale
Student Center
Sat 5 DecFree
🧺Market
Carbondale Farmers Market
Carbondale Community High School
Sun 6 Dec · 1 PMFree
🧺Market🪡Crafts
RVR Old Thompson Barn Holiday Market
Old Thompson Barn
Sat 12 DecFree
🧺Market
2026 Carbondale Holiday Farmers Market
Carbondale Community High School
Sat 12 Dec · 1 PMFree
Graduation Post Party @ Hangar 9
Hangar 9
Sat 19 DecFree
🧺Market
2026 Carbondale Indoor Farmers Market
Carbondale Community High School
Sat 26 DecFree
🧺Market
2026 Carbondale Winter Farmers Market
Carbondale Community High School
Sat 2 JanFree
🧺Market
2027 Carbondale Winter Farmers Market
Carbondale Community High School
Sat 9 JanFree
🧺Market
2027 Carbondale Winter Saturday Farmers Market
Carbondale Community High School
Sat 16 JanFree
🧺Market
2027 Carbondale Winter Indoor Farmers Market
Carbondale Community High School
Sat 23 JanFree
🧺Market
2027 Carbondale Indoor Farmers Market
Carbondale Community High School
Sat 30 JanFree
🧺Market
2027 Carbondale Mid-Winter Farmers Market
Carbondale Community High School
Sat 6 FebFree
🧺Market
2027 Carbondale 1st Saturday Farmers Market
Carbondale Community High School
Fri 12 Feb · 10 AM
2027 Carbondale Valentine Craft Sale
Student Center
Sat 13 FebFree
🧺Market
2027 Carbondale 2nd Saturday Farmers Market
Carbondale Community High School
Sat 20 FebFree
🧺Market
2027 Carbondale 3rd Saturday Farmers Market
Carbondale Community High School
Sat 27 FebFree
🧺Market
2027 Carbondale 4th Saturday Farmers Market
Carbondale Community High School
Sat 6 MarFree
🧺Market
2027 Carbondale Saturday Farmers Market
Carbondale Community High School
Sat 13 MarFree
🧺Market
2027 Carbondale Farmers Market
Carbondale Community High School
Sat 20 MarFree
🧺Market
2027 Carbondale Spring Farmers Market
Carbondale Community High School
Sat 27 Mar
🗣️Talk
TEDxSIUC
Carbondale
Fri 23 Apr · 5 PMFree
Alumni 50-Year Reunion | Classes of 1976 and 1977
Southern Illinois University
See also in Carbondale
Sat 3 · 8 PM$75–190
🎫Concert
Aaron Tippin
Walker's Bluff Casino Resort, Carterville
Sat 3 · 11 AMFree
🎪Street party🍽️Food
Big Muddy Monster Brewfest 2026
Riverside Park, Murphysboro
Thu 29 Oct · 8 PM$95–981
🎫Concert
Little River Band
Walker's Bluff Casino Resort, Carterville
Fri 23 · 7 PM$64–168
🎶Singer-songwriter🎫Concert
The Oak Ridge Boys
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
Tomorrow · 1 PMFree
🏃Running🤾Sports & fitness
Run the Pines XC Meet
2705 S Park Ave, Energy
Sun 11 · 3 PMFree
🏃Running🤾Sports & fitness
Prediction Runs
Various, Southern
Sat 10 · 9 AM$35
🏃Running🌳Outdoors
OPERATION JAKE 5K RUN AND WALK
1010 N 5th St, Herrin
Sat 24 · 8 AM$0–81.88
⚽Team sports🏆Tournament
Brawl-O-Ween 2026
The Pavilion, Marion
Sat 3 · 9 AM$30
🏃Running⛰️Trail & ultra
Elverado 5K Run/Walk
514 South 6th Street, Elkville
Sat 10
🏃Running🤾Sports & fitness
8th Arrowhead 24 Hour Endurance Run
8th Arrowhead 24 Hour Endurance Run, Johnston City, IL
Sat 10 · 7 AMFree
🏃Running⛰️Trail & ultra
Arrowhead Endurance Run
Arrowhead Lake, Johnston City
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