10/7/12
Monastery Museum
12:30 to 4 pm Sunday
East and Garrott Street, Teutopolis
The museum is a prism into the history of the settlers of the region and the Franciscans who ministered to them. View a dazzling panorama of the early life in this German Catholic community, founded in 1838, and the multitude of religious artifacts left by the Franciscans who first arrived in 1858. For more information, call 217-857-3586.
10/4/12
Night of Terrors
7 to 10pm, Thursday
Then Fridays 7:30 to 11:30pm and Saturdays 7 to 11:30pm
Old Rural King Building-Village Square Mall
Come get a fright at the Effingham Night of Terror! $12 per person, $2 off admission with non-perishable food item. Not So Scary Kid's Haunt Saturday October 22, 4:30 to 6:30pm ($6 per person). Dont like to wait in line? Purchase your ticket on their
website.
10/6/12
Fall Swapfest & Cruise-In
Set up 6:30am, Gates open 8am
Mid America Motorworks
Swapfest is an “old time” swap meet for VW and Corvette enthusiasts. Only private sellers and car clubs are allowed. No commercial vendors are permitted. There is no admission charge for buyers, lookers, or the public to attend the event. For more information, call 217-540-4200 or 800-500-8388. Visit
website.
10/16/12
2011 Illinois state Old Time Fiddle Contest
1 pm Sunday
Thelma Keller Convention Center
The annual Illinois State Old-Time Fiddle Contest began in 1964 and has a long history of amazing fiddle players. The contestants are judged on their timing, ability, and overall tone. The top five contestants in the Open Division then play a tune of choice. Advance tickets are available. For more information, call Ann White at 217-273-2482 or visit the website.
10/20/12
United Way Gala
Saturday
Thelma Keller Convention Center
This event is a wonderful opportunity to help United Way partner with the 22 local agencies helping those in need in Effingham County. There will be a dinner, silent & live auction. Tickets are $50 per person. Call the United Way office at 217-342-3824 to donate an auction item or any questions you may have about the event.
10/22/12
Not So Scary Kid's Haunt
4:30 to 6:30 pm Saturday
Old Rural King Building-Village Square Mall
Come see all the goblins and gouhls at the Effingham Night of Terror. Dont like to wait in line? Purchase your ticket on their website.
10/28/12
Halloween Parade
2pm Sunday
Downtown
Put on your scary faces and bring the kids! This year's theme is "Frightfully Fit"! Marching Bands from area schools, floats with ghost and goblins, and lots of candy are sure to put you in the Halloween spirit. For more information call 217-342-4147.
10/31/12
Trick or Treat
6-8pm
City of Effingham
Trick or Treat in the City of Effingham will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Halloween Night. Residents who wish to participate are asked to turn on their porch light. For more information call 217-342-5304.
