Carlyle Lake, IL-(Effingham Radio)- This fall, Carlyle Lake will be the hub for many family-friendly events hosted by local organizations in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Mark your calendars for these exciting seasonal activities:
Shoreline Clean-Up:
-September 27 – West Spillway Recreation Area
- Join park rangers from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for a shoreline clean-up in celebration of National Public Lands Day. Volunteers will help remove debris and litter from the shore. Registration can be found at ticketleap.events/tickets/carlylelakeusace/national-public-lands-day-at-carlyle-lake-1703804079
Ice Cream Social, Community Dinner, and Pawpaw Tree Giveaway
-September 27 – Carlyle Lake Visitor Center
- Starting at 4:00 p.m., enjoy delicious pawpaw tree ice cream while discovering the benefits of backyard conservation like leaf mulching and wildlife counts. This exciting event is presented by the Clinton County Soil & Water Conservation District.
Twilight Stroll:
-October 3 – Willow Pond Nature Trail
- Grab your flashlights and head out from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for a spooky-themed Story Walk, hosted by Case-Halstead Public Library and the Friends of Carlyle Lake. Explore the trail and uncover eerie surprises along the way.
Sarcoma Stomp: Run for Research 5K:
-October 11 – Main Dam, Dam West Recreation Area
- Enjoy a scenic route while supporting a great cause at the Sarcoma Stomp 5K, hosted by the Bo Arvin Memorial Foundation. This event raises awareness and funds for sarcoma research. Registration can be found at runsignup.com/Race/IL/Carlyle/SarcomaStompRunforResearch
Carlyle Lake Haunted Trail:
-October 17 & 18 – Dam West Boat Ramp
- Prepare for a spine-chilling adventure at the Haunted Trail, open from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with a $10 admission fee. Perfect for thrill-seekers and Halloween enthusiasts, this haunted trail promises a night of frightful fun in support of the 2026 Fireworks Spectacular.
Camper’s & Family Trick-or-Treat
-October 25 – Dam West Campground
- This festive event, held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., invites campers to enjoy trick-or-treating, participate in a campsite decorating contest, and more! This occasion is open to friends and family of registered campers with proper identification.
We invite everyone to come out and join in the festivities. For more information regarding these special events please contact the Carlyle Lake Project Office at (618) 594-2484, email at carlyle.lake@usace.army.mil or visit the official Carlyle Lake Facebook page at facebook.com/carlylelake.
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