The Compass

10/12/2026

⏰🗺Off-the-Clock Adventures🚗🧭

Vendor Fall Fest. Milk & Honey Coffee House

Thrift and Play a Little Oaks. Little Oaks Playhouse

The Price is Right Live. Effingham Performance Center

Shewey's Pumpkin and Canvas Paint Pour Workshop. Shewey's Paint Your Own Pottery Studio

Twilight Marathon Drive in movie. Drive N Theatre

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10/06/2026

🍂 THIS OR THAT: FALL EDITION 🍂

🎃 Pumpkin Patch OR 🍎 Apple Orchard

☕ Pumpkin Spice OR 🍎 Apple C***r

🔥 Bonfire OR 🎬 Cozy Movie Night

🌽 Fall Festival OR 🛍️ Fall Market

Which ones are you choosing? Drop your picks in the comments! 👇🤎

10/05/2026

🧭 Introducing our new weekly Compass lineup! 🧭

We’re making it easier than ever to stay connected with what’s happening in Coles County & beyond! 👀

Here’s what you can look forward to each week:

📅 Monday — What’s Happening This Week
See what’s going on around our area!

❓ Tuesday — Question of the Day
Join in, share your answer, and have a little fun!

🔎 Wednesday — A Compass Find
Discover something interesting we found around the area!

🚗 Thursday — Come With Us
Follow along as we check out local events, businesses, and more!

💎 Friday — Hidden Gem
We’ll shine a spotlight on a hidden gem right here in Coles County!

Be sure to follow the Compass so you don’t miss what’s coming each week! 🧭❤️

10/05/2026

⏰🗺Off-the-Clock Adventures🚗🧭

Fall Pop - Up Plant sale. Douglas-Hart Nature Center

Race for Rescue. Coles County Animal Shelter

Findlay Cruise - In Night. Findlay Cruise-In Nights

Farm Fun Day. Scars of Valor Foundation

2026 Shelbyville Scarecrow Daze Car Show. Storm Auto Detail & Tint, LLC

🔗: colescountycompass.com

10/01/2026

🍁 Fall market season is here! 🍂✨ Come spend your Saturday shopping local, soaking up the fall vibes, and finding some goodies along the way! 🛍️☕️

09/29/2026

🎄🎅 Get into the Christmas spirit with a fun night of Die Hard trivia, Christmas movie vibes, laughter, great food, and a great cause! 🎬❤️ Grab your team of 6 and join us November 7th at the Eagles Club in Mattoon to support local veterans!

Attention die-hard “DIE HARD” fans, anyone who loves to have fun, and everyone who wants to help veterans:

Still not sure Die Hard is a Christmas movie?

Well, the Coles County Veterans Support Coalition is here to answer that question. Join us for our next Christmas-movie themed “Die Hard is a Christmas Movie” Trivia Night on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Eagle’s Club in Mattoon.

See the flyer below for more information. Tickets available at www.veterantrivia.com.

Your ticket will get you:

~ Five Rounds of Trivia based on the movie “Die Hard.”

~ A delicious meal catered by Luigi’s in Mattoon.

~ Tons of laughter and fun.

~ Your participation will provide funding that will go directly to assist veterans in Coles County.

Don't miss the early registration discount for teams of 6........Welcome to the party, Pal.....

09/29/2026

A few fall activities happening this weekend! Check them out! 🎃🍁

09/28/2026

⏰🗺Off-the-Clock Adventures🚗🧭

Absent Grounds Full Throttle Rodeo. Coles County Speedway

Movies in the park. Mattoon Public Library Lytle Park and Pool

Arthur Pumpkin Festival. Arthur Welcome Center

October Music Bingo. Tuscan Hills Winery

Octoberfest at the Mercantile. Monticello Mercantile

🔗: colescountycompass.com

09/25/2026

There are so many ways to get involved! 🍁💚 Head over to Douglas-Hart Nature Center on October 3rd to explore volunteer opportunities, meet the staff, and see how your skills and hobbies can help support their mission. 🌿

Curious about how you can get involved this fall and winter? We would like to invite you to the Douglas-Hart Nature Center for an open house on Saturday, October 3rd from 1-4pm.

Stop by to mingle with staff and current volunteers, explore the season's new evening and weekend volunteer events, discover how your unique skills and hobbies can help further our mission, and learn more about what our various volunteer opportunities entail.

Plus we'll share details on our upcoming fall and winter programs, help you register on our new system, and explain how you can become a member and get early access to summer camps, free before and after care, and even get to reserve a time for Haunted Hike!

We can't wait to connect with you on October 3rd! 💚

Please reach out with any questions:
Email: [email protected]
Text: 336-462-8873
Call: 217-235-4644 See less