Bring the family out for a glimpse inside the life of a firefighter. Enjoy rides on the fire truck, games, prizes, educational activities, and snacks including hot dogs, brauts, and drinks. Don't miss the live fire demonstration at noon!

Glen Carbon Fire Station 2 is located at 430 Glen Carbon Road (near Dairy Queen).

Open house at the 1853 Yanda Log Cabin on Main Street in Old Town Glen Carbon with apple butter and apple cider demonstrations. Sponsored by Glen Carbon Historical & Museum Commission.

At Miner Square in Glen Carbon, located at the corner of Glen Crossing & Main Street in Glen Carbon. All proceeds to benefit Kiwanis community projects.

Miner square offers several shops and an eatery conveniently located in a charming new plaza. Feel like a kid in a candy store at Sweeties Confections. Find unique gifts, toys, accessories and children's clothing at Chick Peas Co. Miss Bailey's Poppy Patch, a home decor and gift shop, is the perfect place to find a gift with the help of personalized, friendly customer service.

The G.L.E.N. Committee will sponsor a hayride beginning in the parking lot at the farm trail head across from Glen Carbon Village Hall. The hay wagon will take riders back to the Village Farm where they can participate in a variety of family-friendly activities. Proceeds from a "Win-A-Tree" raffle will go to the Glen-Ed Food Pantry. Kids will receive a treat and drinks will be provided.

Contact Wendi Maertz at 618.288.3566 for more information.

Sponsored by G.L.E.N. Committee. Brought to you by Maryland-Moats Insurance Agency, Inc.

Visit with us as we explore the macabre side of the Stephenson House history. Benjamin Stephenson died in this very house October 10, 1822. After he died, the whole house and family would have gone into mourning for him. For the entire month of October the Stephenson House will be mourning its first owner just as his family did almost two hundred years ago. Observe the customs practiced by Edwardsville’s founding families as they lay one of their own to rest. Learn how Lucy had to cope not only with her husband’s death, but also with the fact that everything she owned would be auctioned off to pay debts. Join us as we honor Col. Stephenson’s memory and remember the heartache and lifestyle changes his family suffered with his death.

The Colonel Benjamin Stephenson House is an important landmark that links the early history of Edwardsville to the earliest days of the Illinois Territory circa 1809 and the establishment of Edwardsville as the center of government and commerce. It is a connection between Territorial Governer Ninian Edwards, Colonel Benjamin Stephenson and the State of Illinois.

Built in 1820, this two-story Federal style brick home is an excellent example of architecture from this early period. Each of the four rooms has original millwork, and two of the original mantels designed in the Adams style remain. The home was built with native material by skilled local craftsmen. The Colonel Benjamin Stephenson House is located at 409 South Buchanan in Edwardsville.

General Admission includes guided tours.

The Children's Museum of Edwardsville will be open Friday & Saturday from 10am-4pm. Admission is $4 per person over age one. The Museum is located across from Market Basket, approximately three blocks south of City Park. The Children's Museum will also have face painting at City Park on Saturday.

Hudson Jewelers will have food ALL DAY Saturday. Stop by for your FREE family photo taken on location - visitors may request a digital file or printed version (mailed the following week).

Hudson Jewelers will offer special discounts on everything in the store, prizes, and a designer trunk show at their open house. A portion of all proceeds will benefit Allison's Friends of Hope & Anderson Hospital's Breast Diagnostic Center.

Maurices in Edwardsville is holding a food drive to help feed local families through the Glen Ed Pantry. Drop of your non-perishable food items from 10am-9pm October 8-11. As a thank-you for your donation, you will receive a coupon for 20% OFF one regularly-priced item for every three non-pershiable items you donate. The Glen Ed Pantry serves families in our community throughout the year and all donations stay local.

Maurices is located at 2316 Troy Road in Edwardsville. Call 618.692.7131 for more information.

At Korte Stadium. Visit the Alumni hospitality tent next to the track at the north end zone.

13 regional artists will exhibit a media ranging from painting to photography to sculpture - all available to view and purchase.

Admission is FREE and the exhibit is open to the public. For more informaiton, contact Linda Smith at 618.655.0337

Our own Apple store, The Tech Spot, along with other merchants, are hosting a party with an "Apple" theme. Festivities include family photo opportunities, food, prizes and entertainment.

Apple Pie Baking Contest (prize money awarded; judged by local chefs) sponsored by Faller Photography Group, Eberhart Sign & Lighting Co., Integrated Medical Group, The Tenderloin Room & The Tech Spot.
Click here for the Apple Pie Baking Contest rigistration form.

Italian Food sponsored by Lahr-Well Academy & Nonna's
Caramel Apple Treats by Lee's Services & Eckert's Country Farms
Live Music by Just Tim & Troy from 11am-1pm
Live Music by Judy Koen from 2-4pm
Balloon Artist from 2-4pm
Pumpkin Painting by Early Explorations
Big Screen Wii Tournament

The Tech Spot is located at 4280 South Highway 159 in Glen Carbon. Questions? Contact Danelle Brown of The Tech Spot at 618.288.7321

Exactime Watch & Clock will host a sidewalk sale, children's activities and refreshments. Festivities include face painting, apple prize pick, pumpkin ring toss and straw bale prize surprise.

Exactime Watch & Clock is located at 4225 South Highway 159 in Glen Carbon.

Brauts & Hot Dogs (Kiwanis)
DJ Music provided by E & T Entertainment
Pumpkin Sales
Kettle Corn
Apple Caramel Treats
Mum Sales (Edwardsville High School Band)
Balloon Artist
Bounce House
Nachos (Good Shepherd School)
Wine & Micro-Brew Beers in the Garden

Sponsored by the Merchants at Miner Square & Kiwanis.

Oversized and unique vehicles on display at Edwardsville City Park & Library, along with multiple food vendors, wine & beer, and lots of great live entertainment! There will be an inflatable for young children and interactive games for the older children including Dance, Dance Revolution, Snowboard Simulator, and Speed Zone Grand Prix. Face painting and crazy clowns sponsored by The Children's Museum and children's crafts sponsored by the YMCA.

11am-12pm: Local Talent on Stage
12-2pm: Edwardsville Municipal Band
2-4pm: Heartland Band
4-6:30pm: Mondin Band
6:30-9pm: Bob Kuban Brass

Food includes:
Hot & Cold Cider by Edwardsville Rotary
Italian Beef & Pulled Pork by Knights of Columbus
Water & Soda by Lincoln School Alumni
Brauts, Hot Dogs & Iced Tea by Eden UCC Church Men's Fellowship
Ribs, Beef Brisket, Chicken, Pork, & a Variety of Sides by Captain Hogs BBQ.

For more information contact the City of Edwardsville Parks & Recreation Department at 618.692.7538. Sponsored by the City of Edwardsville.

Come out for this mouth-watering, award-winning BBQ. Captain Hog's originated on the Kansas City Barbeque Society's competition circuit as a successful award-winning team. Their BBQ greatness starts with quality meat selection, fresh herb and spice combinations, and a low and slow cooking to perfection process. All BBQ will be cooked on site, complemented with fresh sides made from scratch.

Your first opportunity to experience the Captain Hog's BBQ brand is at Fallfest Rock-N-Wheels in Edwardsville's City Park.

Cruise begins at Lincoln Middle School and ends at Edwardsville City Park. For more information contact the City of Edwardsville Parks & Recreation Department at 618.692.7538.

The St. Louis Unions will take on the Murphysboro Clarkes in a 9-inning baseball game played by 1860 rules. This is a gentlemen's game, which means there is no yelling at the umpires, and players play in vintage baseball uniforms from the 1860 era with no gloves. Since baseball started as a strictly recreational sport, there are no modern twists to slow the game, and matches take less than 1.5 hours to play.

Historic information regarding changes in baseball will be available, as well as pictures of the Historic Leclaire Field. This is a great opportunity to bring the family out, enjoy a day of historically correct baseball, and learn about changes the all-American game has experienced throughout history. Stick around - after the game kids will have the opportunity to take a few swings at bat!

Admission is free, and concessions will be available during the event.

Jaycee Baseball Field is located at the Winston Brown Recreation Complex at 1325 Schiller Avenue in Edwardsville. For more information, call the City of Edwardsville Parks & Recreation Department at 618.692.7538

Pick up your FREE Fallfest souvenir postcard at Visions by Carol Photography, located at 108 N. Main Street in beautiful downtown Edwardsville!

At Korte Stadium.

Watershed Nature Center invites you to explore nature - in the dark! Bring your flashlight and depart on a naturalist-led hike through the trails, or visit the Welcome Center to learn how worms work in the dark. Watershed volunteers will demonstrate vermicomposting bin construction in the Welcome Center - build your own to keep and take home for only for $15!