Sunday Funday Fun Around Marion, Illinois

Oh those lazy Sundays! If you are looking for fun activities for your Sunday afternoon in the Marion, Illinois area, check out a few of these ideas.

Pirate Pete's Family Entertainment Center
Located in the Illinois Center Mall in Marion, Pirate Pete's Family Entertainment Center offers great entertainment for the whole family. You can eat pizza or one of the other dishes available at Pirate Pete's and spend time playing skee ball, laser tag or any of the other electronic games. While this isn't a free Sunday funday, it is a great option for family fun. Pirate Pete's is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays.

Southern Illinois Miners
During the regular baseball season, a fun event is a trip to the Rent One Stadium, home of the Southern Illinois Miners Frontier League baseball team. Whether you are looking for a fun outing with friends or family, a Miners game is always a hit.

Little Egypt Off-Road Motorcycle Club
If you have a dirt bike or four-wheeler, some off-road fun is definitely an option on Sundays around Marion. The Little Egypt Off-Road Motorcycle Club features 720 acres that is open to dirt bikes and four-wheeled ATV's. There is camping available with shower facilities at the site. Hours of operation is Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and most holidays.

Illinois Centre Mall
The Illinois Centre Mall in Marion has special events on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year. If that doesn't appeal to you, then a leisurely stroll through the mall (especially nice during the Christmas holiday to see the mall decorations) with some window shopping can be fun.

Walker's Bluff
Walker's Bluff is located just outside of Marion but is definitely worth the drive. This local winery and tourist attraction offers events for all ages throughout the year. Sundays usually include family-centered and children's events. Some of the weekend offerings Walker's Bluff has held in the past include ice skating during winter months, movie nights, hay rides, craft fairs, live music and more.

"Boo" Rochman Memorial Park (aka Castle Park)
While not located in Marion, the "Boo" Rochman Memorial Park (also often called Castle Park) is worth the drive to nearby Carbondale for. This park is a privately-owned, open to the public, memorial to Jeremy Rochman, who was killed in a car accident near the site. Rochman's parents created the park as a tribute to their son and local residents of all ages have found great joy in the mystical, magical theme of the park. A large castle--complete with trap doors, secret passages, bridges, a tower, and a dungeon enthrall visitors of all ages. The grounds of the park is decorated with statues of dragons, wizards, knights and other fantastic creatures.

The park is usually open from dusk to dawn daily and is maintained through donations. This is a great outing for a Sunday afternoon!