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Pumpkin Town

Pumpkin Town is back! This year’s event will be held at the Anna City Park from October 6th – 31st. The theme will be “All Things Halloween”.  There will be no entry fee, this is an open opportunity for anyone who wishes to participate and create a display in the 20×20 assigned space.  For more information contact Carol at 833-9928 or via email carol@southernmostillinois.com. We encourage residents to decorate their yards also.

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Reindeer 5K Run/Walk

This annual event is in conjunction with Small Town Saturday each year, which is the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 25, 2023. Wear your most festive Christmas running gear. Registration will begin at 7:15 a.m. and the 5K will begin at 8 a.m. The 1 mile run will begin at 8:45 a.m. Runners and walkers will begin the race at the Anna Arts Center, 125 West Davie St and head into the “fruit bowl” section of town. The race is a down and back with the start and finish lines at the Anna Arts Center.

There will also be a “Kids Fun Run” that morning starting at 9 a.m. So bring the kids along too! Kids will participate in a short race, then they will have the opportunity to make crafts to take home. The Fun Run and crafts are free for kids of all ages.

For more information click here.