The local campground is closing out its themed season with haunted-trail fun, trick-or-treating, pumpkin crafts and other Halloween activities.

GRIGGSVILLE, IL — The Western Illinois Fair is getting ready for its 2026 Haunted Hayride, with this year's theme billed as “Haunted School” and three weekends of October activities planned at the fairgrounds. The Haunted Hayride will operate from 7 to 10 p.m. October 16-17, October 23-24 and October 30. Several family events are also returning. The Western Illinois Fair Queen and Princess Pageant Trunk Or Treat is scheduled for October 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. A new Touch A Truck

BOWLING GREEN, MO — A familiar holiday tradition is returning to one of Pike County’s historic landmarks, and this year, a few new characters are moving into Honey Shuck. The Champ Clark House will welcome visitors for its Festival of the Trees during Christmas in the Green, scheduled for November 19–21, 2026. The seasonal event brings Christmas decorations and holiday festivities to the historic Bowling Green home. New this year is a puppet show for children called “The Mi

PITTSFIELD, IL — The East boat ramp at Lake Pittsfield has been closed until further notice because of lower-than-normal water levels. The low water creates a safety hazard for boaters launching or retrieving watercraft. Trailers backing down the ramp could go beyond the end of the concrete surface. Boaters are asked to use the North boat ramp, which remains open. No reopening date has been announced for the East ramp.

The Barry Apple Festival returns October 1–4 with a grand parade, pageants, vendors, live music, rides and a Sunday car show.