TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Marshall, Illinois is celebrating the eclipse with an unforgettable event.

Friday night, organizers kicked off the ‘Meet me in Marshall’ event with a 5k glow run or walk. All proceeds benefitting the Clark County Shop with a Cop.

This event will be going on all weekend with several different events. Saturday night there will be a firework and drone display, hot air balloons, and music performances. Ending the event on Sunday, with a kids day and telescope viewing.

Organizer Tim Sanders said it’s important to have events like this in the community.

“This is a time for us to highlight our community cause you’re never gonna have this many people coming to Marshall, Illinois over a weekend. So, we’re just really excited about to be able to showcase what we have here to offer for anyone who is interested in coming back,” he said.

For more information on this event head over to ‘Meet Me in Marshall’ event page. Schedule listed below could change, make sure to check out the website for all updates.

Saturday, April 6

7:00AM – 10:00AM    Breakfast at Harlan Hall by Clark County Antique Power Club and Marshall FFA 

10:00AM – 4:00PM    Totem Pole Creation at Fried Green Tomatoes

9:00AM – 10:00AM     Yoga At the A-Frame

10:00AM – 5:00PM     The Apollo Experience:  Marshall Public Library.  The exhibit features one of a kind astronaut and Apollo program memorabilia 

12:00PM – 5:00PM    Howl At The Moon:  Location at the Gazebo or Harlan Hall with inclement weather.

1:00PM – 5:00PM    Mill Creek Park:  DJ, Food, Bounce Houses, Euchre Tournament and Cornhole 

5:00PM – 7:00PM     Gaslight Art Colony:  Sun, Moon, Star Exhibit 

5:00PM – 10:00PM    Cosmic Bowling (Glow Bowl) at Marshall Bowl 

6:30PM – 7:30PM     Performance by Country Music Star Caitlin Mae.  Location at I-70 corridor

6:00PM – 9:00PM     Concessions At The Soccer Fields by Boy Scout Troop 276: (BBQ, Snacks, Drinks) 

7:00PM – 9:00PM     Hot Air Balloon Glow:  Location at Soccer Fields   

7:30PM – 8:00PM     Firework/ Drone Show:   Located near the Soccer Fields  (do not park in soccer fields, see website for parking instructions.)

Sunday, April 7

10:00AM – 11:00AM    Church Worship Service At The Gazebo 

10:00AM – 2:00PM    Totem Pole Creation at Fried Green Tomatoes

11:00AM – 2:00PM    Solar Eclipse Metal Wall Hanging Class 

12:00PM – 5:00PM     Gaslight Art Colony:  Sun, Moon, Star Exhibit 

12:00PM – 3:00PM     Kids Day:   Bounce houses and games around the courthouse.   

2:00PM – 4:00PM     Free Movie (Pixar Up)  and Popcorn:  Harlan Hall

6:00PM – 7:00PM     Yoga @ the A-Frame

Monday, April 8

7:30PM – 9:00PM     Telescope Viewing /Astronomy Exploration @ The Springs    

10:00AM – 6:00PM     The Apollo Experience:  Marshall Public Library.  The exhibit features one of a kind astronaut and Apollo program memorabilia 

1:58PM – 2:06PM     The Solar Eclipse:  Make sure to respect our locals and find an approved location to view the eclipse.   

5:00PM – 8:00PM     Gaslight Art Colony:  Sun, Moon, Star Exhibit