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Backpack Block Party

Mrs. Spanns House 1905 Lamar Ave., Mt. Vernon, United States

Mrs. Spann's 10th annual Backpack Block Party is back again this summer to celebrate the new school year! Children and students will have the option to drive thru the pick-up…

Drive Thru Ice Cream Social

Jefferson County Historical Village 1411 N. 27th St., Mt. Vernon, IL, United States

The Jefferson County Historical Society hosts the Annual Ice Cream Social at the Historical Village. This year the ice cream social will be a drive-thru. Choices of ice cream flavors…

Zombie Outbreak 2024

Woodlawn Haunted Woods 12701 N Hall Ln, Woodlawn, IL, United States

Zombie outbreak is back at R & J Tactical Lazer Tag & Haunted Woods Love done FX makeup or horror make-up? Join the zombie makeup contest. From 12pm-5pm $35 to enter.…

$10 – $35

City-Wide Yard Sale – Mt. Vernon, IL

City of Mt. Vernon City Limits Mt. Vernon, IL, United States

Save The Date for City-Wide Yard Sales in Mt Vernon, Illinois. By popular vote, August 16th and 17th will be Mt Vernon, Illinois' City-Wide Yard Sale Weekend! Join us every weekend…

Bourbon Tasting Fundraiser

Mt. Vernon Elks Lodge #819 1107 Jordan St., Mt. Vernon, IL, United States

Come to the Mt. Vernon Elks to sample Bourbon while supporting the Continental Tire Employee Toy Ride, helping to ensure that every child has a toy for Christmas! Tickets on…

$5 – $35

Billy The Kid – The Definitive Billy Joel Tribute at The Granada

Granada Theatre 108 North 9th Street, Mt. Vernon, IL, United States

Featuring acclaimed musicians from Dogs of Society (The Ultimate Elton John Rock Tribute), Billy the Kid performs classic Billy Joel in an authentic, all-live rock show featuring big hits like…

$20 – $35

Illinois in the Inevitable: The Role of Illinois in the Civil War

Jefferson County Historical Village 1411 N. 27th St., Mt. Vernon, IL, United States

Illinois was a microcosm of the United States during its Antebellum Era. Northern Illinois and Chicago had ties to the Northeast and industry, while the Southern portion remained firmly agricultural…

United Way Food Truck Festival

9th & Casey Downtown Mt. Vernon 9th & Casey, Mt Vernon, United States

United Way of South Central Illinois' 4th Annual Food Truck Festival, August 24, 2024, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM  on 9th St., South Central Illinois. Get ready for a food…

Blues, Brews & Bourbon

Cedarhurst Center for the Arts 2600 Richview Road, Mt. Vernon, IL, United States

Admission: $20 | Cedarhurst Members $15 | Must be 18 to attend | Dog Friendly | Located at the Mitchell House Backyard (concert moves inside if weather requires) Cash Bar:…

$15 – $20

JUMP – America’s Van Halen Experience

Granada Theatre 108 North 9th Street, Mt. Vernon, IL, United States

Experience an embodiment of the David Lee Roth era of Van Halen and immerse yourself in YOUTH, NOSTALGIA AND ROCK ‘N ROLL!

$25 – $35
Event Series Family Art Fun

Family Art Fun

Shrode Art Center at Cedarhurst 2500 E. Richview Rd., Mt. Vernon, United States

Everyone is welcome to partake in a little creative fun at the Family Art Fun events at Cedarhurst’s Shrode Art Center. The make-and-take art activity kit is designed to allow…

FREE

Michael Palascak Live from The Granada

Granada Theatre 108 North 9th Street, Mt. Vernon, IL, United States

Comedian Michael Palascak has performed on The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Conan, and more! Now he…

$20