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“Art for Your Table, Food for Your Community” is the Empty Bowls event, where art meets compassion and advocacy. Talented art students create hand-crafted ceramic bowls, available for $15–$20, with all proceeds supporting the Survivor Empowerment Center and their community programs. Attendees can join on November 8 at the Neighborhood Co-op to purchase a bowl and enjoy a warm cup of soup donated by the Co-op while reflecting on the needs of the less fortunate. More Info.

The event at The Pavilion in Marion, IL, will feature over 100 upscale vendors from across the U.S., offering vintage goods, home décor, furniture, gourmet items, mobile boutiques, and more. Attendees can enjoy 10 food trucks and live music throughout the weekend. The show runs Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10 on Friday and Saturday, $5 on Sunday, and free for children 12 and under. Free parking and a golf cart shut

John A. Logan College Autumn Fest 2025 celebrates the season with family-friendly fun, local vendors, live entertainment, games, and food. Guests can enjoy fall activities, browse artisan booths, and connect with the community on campus while taking in crisp autumn vibes and seasonal treats. More info

Give your pumpkins one last celebration! Bring your leftover jack-o-lanterns to the Pumpkin Smash  and help turn Halloween waste into compost. The event promotes sustainability by recycling pumpkins instead of sending them to landfills.📍 Jackson County Extension Office, 402 Ava Rd, Murphysboro, IL 📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025  | ⏰ 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Smash, compost, and keep Carbondale green!🔗 Learn more: go.illinois.edu/PumpkinSmash