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Swimming, fishing, boating, tent camping
Carlyle Lake is favored by campers and “RVers” for their accessible and scenic sites. There is just something about being close to water that is so calming and relaxing. Many campgrounds are within just a few minute’s drive of Carlyle’s shopping and dining opportunities.
What's Happening Near Carlyle
Holiday Market at the Cannery
Four30 is excited to host a Holiday Market at the beautiful Cannery in Eureka.
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This German Market festival has a great variety of unique European and handcrafted gifts. For more i...
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Marty Haggard and His Fabulous Superlatives will perform at Marion Cultural and Civic Center on Nove...
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Illuminated is Anderson Gardens’ wintertime lights experience, featuring dramatic up-lighting and th...
Read MoreThe Nutcracker at the Prairie Center for the Arts
Bring your family to The Nutcracker and make this an annual tradition.
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Celebrate Christmas in the Village of Elizabeth!
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