EARS Microchip Event
On-site microchipping at the EARS office in Effingham Date & Time: Saturday, October 25 | 10a-12p | No appointment needed No geography or number limit No cost * Freewill donation Contact EARS by phone/text at (217) 500-0231, online, or via Facebook.
Downtown Effingham Trick or Treat
Get ready for some spooktacular fun as Trick or Treat takes over Downtown Effingham on Saturday, October 26th! From 1-3p, little goblins and ghosts can stroll downtown for a fun, family-friendly afternoon of candy collecting. Participating businesses will be marked—look for the orange balloons outside their doors. How it works:•Start anywhere in the downtown district
“Treats on Main Street” Candy Walk
Bring the family to Wright’s Furniture & Flooring for our first-ever Treats on Main Street Candy Walk! From 2–4:30 PM, families are invited to explore our showroom while little ghosts, goblins, and superheroes collect candy at our themed “candy stops” throughout the store. This is the perfect way for kids to show off their Halloween
Effingham Sunrise Rotary Halloween Parade
Theme: "Once Upon a Time...." The parade will kick off at 2:00 p.m. and is sponsored by the Effingham Sunrise Rotary. Awards to follow on the Courthouse square. Line up for the parade will begin at 12:00 p.m. along Maple Street between Temple and Evergreen Avenues. There will be a $20 entry fee for all
Chamber Travel Program Meeting | Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria featuring Oktoberfest
The Chamber Destinations Travel Program will host an informational meeting on Monday, October 27 from 5p-6:30p at the First Baptist Church Effingham. A representative from Collette, a world premier travel company, will present: Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria featuring Oktoberfest Trip details include: September 16-25, 2026 10 days, 13 meals (8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2