# Events & Things To Do In Murphysboro This Weekend | April 17-19, 2026| AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Murphysboro is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Murphysboro this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore.

Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY].

## Weekend Events in Murphysboro

- **Event Name**: Saint Andrew School Mega Raffle
  - **Description**: 🎉💰 **OVER $120,000 AWARDED!** 💰🎉
**Mark your calendars: April 18, 2026!**

Want EXTRA chances to win big? 😄
Buy your ticket **before February 27th** and you’ll be entered into *two* Early Bird drawings—your shot at **$500 cash** *or* **20 free tickets** t
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/murphysboro/saint-andrew-school-mega-raffle/200029440562557
  - **Venue**: River Rats: A Dive Bar
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  - **Categories**: art, fine-arts, calendar
- **Event Name**: Matt Basler
  - **Description**: Come have some fun with Matt....he can literally sing anything...and does.  You may have seen him as the front man in the past for 90s Kidz.  He is the new front man for Mixtape Meltdown...but he will be solo for Sunday Funday.  Weather permitting we will
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/murphysboro/matt-basler/200029911760904
  - **Venue**: 1 Apple city center, Murphysboro, IL
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- **Event Name**: Puzzle Race
  - **Description**: Attention Puzzle fans!

On Saturday, April 18th at noon, we will be having a puzzle race!

5 identical 500 piece puzzles
5 teams of up to 4 people
Who will finish their puzzle first?

Compete for a gift card from a local business to share with your team!
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: 1808 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, IL, United States, Illinois 62966
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- **Event Name**: Tim Loss Comedy Show
  - **Description**: Come out for some laughs....this is a FREE comedy show....I mean who isn't ready for some laughs.
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/murphysboro/tim-loss-comedy-show/200029911759900
  - **Venue**: 1 Apple city center, Murphysboro, IL
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  - **Categories**: comedy

## Trending Events in Murphysboro

- **Event Name**: Let's Talk Alberta! Lethbridge
  - **Description**: Join us at the Canadian Polish Association in Lethbridge on April 16 for a discussion about the future of Alberta. Bring your questions, concerns, objections and show your support 
Doors open at 6:30
Please share this event to your local community groups
  - **Venue**: 745 13st N
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- **Event Name**: Color & Chill
  - **Description**: Hey adults, join us on the first Saturday every month at 1:30 pm for some coloring and tea! This program happens at the same time as Lego Club, so you can bring your kids and hang out and color. We provide the coloring sheets and tea! No registration requ
  - **Venue**: 1808 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, IL, United States, Illinois 62966
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- **Event Name**: Family Vacation Night
  - **Description**: Join us, along with the Positive Youth Development Coalition; Sallie Logan Library; Kiwanis Club; and more, as we celebrate how PLAY is our superpower! Public service organizations will be here with games and activities for kids of all ages to showcase th
  - **Venue**: Murphysboro Park District
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- **Event Name**: MBAS FISH FRY
  - **Description**: Murphysboro Black Alumni Society Fish Fry 
Come one Come All ! Dine In or Carry-Out!
We are frying only CATFISH FILLETS
Dinner with spaghetti and coleslaw, choice of dessert and drink-$20 or
Catfish Sandwich with your choice of a side-$12
All proceeds go
  - **Venue**: 520 N. 17th Street
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- **Event Name**: Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser
  - **Description**: Join us for a fun cornhole tournament benefiting the Z20 Bombers Midwest – 10U Softball Team as they raise funds for Nationals in Nashville, TN!

🕐 Registration: 1:00 PM
🎯 Bags Fly: 2:00 PM

$50 per team OR
$25 per person

🏆 Prizes:
1st Place – Cash
2nd P
  - **Venue**: Southpaw Bar & Grill
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- **Event Name**: Rummage Sale
  - **Description**: Our third annual FREE WILL OFFERING rummage sale will take place on Friday, May 22 from 7am-5pm and on Saturday from 8am-12pm. 

We will be accepting donations from May 11-15 and May 18-21 from 7:30am-3:30pm. 

Anyone can donate and anyone can shop. 

Dur
  - **Venue**: 1915 Pine St, Murphysboro, IL
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- **Event Name**: Saint Andrew School Mega Raffle
  - **Description**: 🎉💰 **OVER $120,000 AWARDED!** 💰🎉
**Mark your calendars: April 18, 2026!**

Want EXTRA chances to win big? 😄
Buy your ticket **before February 27th** and you’ll be entered into *two* Early Bird drawings—your shot at **$500 cash** *or* **20 free tickets** t
  - **Venue**: River Rats: A Dive Bar
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- **Event Name**: Gardening for Moths - Jackson County
  - **Description**: Gardening for Moths is an educational program dedicated to creating sustainable, moth‑friendly garden spaces that nurture the many moth species essential to healthy ecosystems. While moths are often overshadowed by their daytime counterparts, they play a
  - **Venue**: Jackson County Illinois 4-H
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- **Event Name**: Shred/Med/Sharps & More Disposal Day
  - **Description**: You are invited to participate  in a unique event that includes a drug takeback, confidential document shredding services, collection of CFL and LED light bulbs, and household batteries, including alkaline. The medical sharps disposal kiosk will be access
  - **Venue**: 415 Health Department Rd, 29666
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Murphysboro?
  - **A:** Saint Andrew School Mega Raffle (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 pm at River Rats: A Dive Bar), Matt Basler (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm at 1 Apple city center, Murphysboro, IL), Puzzle Race (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm at 1808 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, IL, United States, Illinois 62966), Tim Loss Comedy Show (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 pm at 1 Apple city center, Murphysboro, IL).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Murphysboro this weekend April 17–19, 2026?
  - **A:** Saint Andrew School Mega Raffle (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 pm at River Rats: A Dive Bar), Matt Basler (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm at 1 Apple city center, Murphysboro, IL), Puzzle Race (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm at 1808 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, IL, United States, Illinois 62966), Tim Loss Comedy Show (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 pm at 1 Apple city center, Murphysboro, IL).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Murphysboro in April 2026?
  - **A:** Saint Andrew School Mega Raffle (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 pm at River Rats: A Dive Bar), Matt Basler (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm at 1 Apple city center, Murphysboro, IL), Puzzle Race (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm at 1808 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, IL, United States, Illinois 62966), Tim Loss Comedy Show (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 pm at 1 Apple city center, Murphysboro, IL).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Murphysboro?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Murphysboro on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in Murphysboro?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Weekend events in Murphysboro?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Murphysboro include River Rats: A Dive Bar, 1 Apple city center, Murphysboro, IL, 1808 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, IL, United States, Illinois 62966.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Murphysboro?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Murphysboro include Southpaw Bar & Grill, Sallie Logan Public Library.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Weekend events in Murphysboro?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Murphysboro.

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