Any Day:  Metropolis AVA Walk, sponsored by Lebanon Cedar Cruisers Walking Club.  American Volkssport Association walking route available in Metropolis.  Maps and registration information for 6 mile and 3 mile routes will be available at Baymont Inn at 203 E. Front St. For more information, contact Metropolis Tourism at 877-424-5025.

Every Saturday morning in August:  Farmer's Market on West 6th St. near Superman Statue.

Every Friday Night:  Renegade Pro Wrestling in arena behind El Tequila Restaurant, 1409 E. Fifth St.  7pm bell time.  Admission for adults, Children under 5 are free.  

Aug. 7:  Southern Illinois Spinners and Weavers Guild demonstrate crafts at visitors center in Fort Massac State Park. 10am-3:30pm.  Free.

Aug. 14:  Garrison for the Massiac Marines, 10am-4pm at Fort Massac State Park.  The French and Indian War period living historians will  present displays and interpretive programs on mending, cleaning and fixing at the French fort.  Come see how muskets were cleaned and maintained, tools repaired, clothes mended and things were fixed or used in a new way. Free.