Let's splash into Awesome August! Bring the whole family for a pool night at the Aquatic Zoo in Mt. Vernon! The facility will be open for Central with lifeguards on…

Calling all future champions, to the most exciting event of the summer, Famtastic Nights. Get ready to sprint into faith, jump for joy, and dive into adventure as we embark…

Patrons who have taken a beginning class of crochet and/or knitting and those who know how to crochet/knit are welcome. This group is NOT for beginners. Attendees must have a…

THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE! Between Memorial Day and Labor Day - Cedarhurst stays open late until 8 pm every Thursday. The museum converts the back patio and lawn into a third…

The C. E. Brehm Horror Book Club will meet at 6 PM on the second Thursday of month. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation desk on…

Market Days, Mt. Vernon, Illinois' favorite indoor/outdoor vendor market is back for 2024. Second Saturdays monthly from May through September is your opportunity to shop a wide variety of vendors…

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…

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…

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.…