杏吧原创

EIU, community partner events for week of October 20, 2025

(Charleston, IL) — 杏吧原创(EIU), in partnership with several internal and community organizations, offers the following list of events the week of October 20, 2025 for students, employees, and the public. From birdwatching and bowling to athletics and academics, EIU offers something to assist all participants in enjoying, learning, or supporting EIU and the community. 

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

• Governor Edward Coles County Marker and Portrait Dedication
  3:30 p.m.; Coles County Courthouse, East Lawn & Rotunda, Charleston, IL
  Free and open to the public
  Dedication ceremony for a historical marker and portrait honoring the second State Governor of Illinois Edward Coles. The event begins on the east side of the Coles County Courthouse lawn for the marker unveiling, followed by the portrait unveiling in the rotunda. (In case of rain, ceremony will be indoors.) Sponsored by the Charleston CAN History and Tourism Committee, Charleston Tourism Office, and others through the Untold Stories Grant.
• New Moon Yoga
  5 to 6 p.m.; the Tarble, 2010 9th Street, Charleston, IL
  Free and open to the public
  Gentle yoga session inspired by the new moon, exploring themes of renewal and new beginnings. All experience levels welcome. Bring your own mat. 
  Contact: The Tarble; (217) 581-2787 or tarble@eiu.edu
• Whiteside Garden Fall Foliage Walk
  5 to 6 p.m.; Whiteside Garden, 8422 North County Road 1820E, Charleston, IL 
  Free (Registration required)
  Enjoy a guided walk through the autumn colors of the Whiteside Garden with horticulturalists. Space is limited. Register here.
• EIU Volleyball vs. Western Illinois – Country Night
  6 to 8 p.m.; Gardella Family Court at McAfee Gym, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
  Free for EIU students / general admission prices apply
  The EIU Panthers will take on Western Illinois University in a Country Night–themed volleyball match. Broadcast: ESPN+. For more information or tickets, visit .

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

• EIU Graduate School Information Day
  1 to 3 p.m.; Grand Ballroom, Martin Luther King Jr. University Union, 1720 7th Street, Charleston, IL
  Free
  Prospective students can meet with EIU Graduate Programs representatives to learn about admissions, funding, and program options. Open to all majors.
• Audio Production Workshop
  4 to 5:30 p.m.; Center for Student Innovation, Booth Library, 1961 4th Street, Charleston, IL
  Free
  Hands-on introduction to Adobe Audition and audio editing basics. No prior experience needed.
  Contact: Anna Nelson, (217) 581-6064, alnelson5@eiu.edu

Thursday, October 23, 2025

• Jazz Combos Concert
  7:30 to 9 p.m.; Theatre, Doudna Fine Arts Center, 1860 7th Street, Charleston, IL
  Free
  Enjoy performances by talented EIU student jazz combos.
  Contact: Doudna Fine Arts Center, (217) 581-3110, doudnatix@eiu.edu

Friday, October 24, 2025

• Scare on the Square
  5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Downtown Square, Charleston, IL
  Free
  Family-friendly Halloween event presented by the Charleston Chamber. Includes kids’ costume contest hosted by Charleston Parks & Recreation (registration required, register ).
• Eastern Symphony Orchestra Performance
  7:30 to 9 p.m.; Dvorak Concert Hall, Doudna Fine Arts Center, 1860 7th Street, Charleston, IL 
  $15 / $10 / $5
  Experience a live performance by the EIU Symphony Orchestra.
  Contact: Doudna Fine Arts Center, (217) 581-3110, doudnatix@eiu.edu

Saturday, October 25, 2025

• Slices for St. Jude (via EIU’s Delta Delta Delta sorority)
  1 to 3 p.m.; Tri Delta Chapter House, 1012 Greek Court, Charleston, IL
  $5 meal deal (2 pizza slices, cake, and drink); $10 unlimited pizza, cake, and drinks; $3 “Pie our President” event
  Fundraiser supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
  Contact: Mikayla Harris, (217) 717-6335, mjharris4@eiu.edu
• EIU Men’s Soccer vs. Western Illinois
  3 to 5 p.m.; Lakeside Field, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
  Free for EIU students / General admission applies
  This event also will be broadcast on ESPN+ (watch )
• Open Bowling Hours (Fall Semester)
  4 to 10 p.m.; EIU Lanes, Martin Luther King Jr. University Union, 1720 7th Street, Charleston, IL
  $3/game (with Panther Card) | $4/game (public) | $1 shoe rental
  Weekend bowling fun for students and community members.
  Contact: Koty Gough, (217) 581-1169, dlgough2@eiu.edu
• Trunk or Treat Fly-In
  4 to 6 p.m.; Coles County Memorial Airport, 432 Airport Rd, Mattoon, IL
  Free
  Family-friendly Halloween event featuring decorated planes, candy, and food trucks. Costumes encouraged!
• Torchlight Halloween Hike, Storytelling, and Wiener Roast
  5 to 8p.m.; Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site, 402 S Lincoln Highway Rd, Lerna, IL
  Free (food and drink available for purchase)
  Torchlit hike, music, storytelling, and bonfires. Cider, hotdogs, and s’mores for sale to support programming. Kid-friendly “spooky” stories and costumed actors along the trail.

Sunday, October 26, 2025

• Open Bowling Hours (Fall Semester)
  2 to 6 p.m.; EIU Lanes, Martin Luther King Jr. University Union, 1720 7th Street, Charleston, IL
  $3/game (Panther Card) | $4/game (public) | $1 shoe rental
  Relax and bowl with friends during open hours.
  Contact: Koty Gough, (217) 581-1169, dlgough2@eiu.edu
• F1 Mexico Grand Prix Watch Party
  2 to 5 p.m.; South Quad Commons, Andrews Hall, 2130 7th Street, Charleston, IL
  Free
  Join fellow F1 fans to watch the Mexico Grand Prix. Pre-race coverage begins at 2 p.m. Pizza and drinks provided. Hosted by LASO, Alpha Psi Lambda, and the EIU’s Office of the President.

All week:

• AFSCME Local 981 Annual Winter Clothing Drive
  Donate new and gently used gloves, mittens, hats, scarves, earmuffs, socks, coats, sweaters, pajamas, and warm clothing for all ages. Donations will directly benefit the EIU Food Pantry and other community resource centers.
  For Drop-off Locations, contacts, or more information: Kim Pope, kimpope1022@gmail.com
• Period Product Drive
  Join the Health Education Resource Center in partnership with The Pad Project in collecting menstrual products in support of the EIU Food Pantry. Though all products are accepted, specific needs include tampons, pads, and liners. Join the kickoff presentation on October 21 at 4 p.m. in Taylor Hall where EIU representatives will be delivering an "At your Cervix" presentation and collecting products. All housing locations will be collecting along with the Health Education Resource Center (Room 2201 Blair Hall). More information at
  
  
• For a list of all EIU Athletic events: Click .
• For a list of all events at the Tarble: Click here.
• For a list of all events at the Doudna Fine Arts Center at EIU: Click here.
• For a list of all EIU Calendar events: Click here.

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