Events in Alton

At any point in the year there’s something going on worth seeing and doing in Alton, which means there’s no excuse not to be seeing and doing it all.

In winter it’s eagles and holiday events. In the summer, it’s fairs and festivals. In fall, it’s harvests and hauntings.

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Jul 29th, 2026

Lucy Haskell’s Birthday Celebration
Join the celebration of Lucy Haskell’s 146th birthday at the historic Lucy Haskell Playhouse.This annual event recreates Lucy Haskell’s fifth birthday, when she was gifted the beloved Victorian Queen Anne Stick-style playhouse…
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Jul 29th, 2026

Alton River Dragons Home Game 2026
Take yourself out to the ballgame and enjoy an evening of Prospect League baseball, ballpark food, giveaways, and entertainment! Alton River Dragons games are open to the public and you won't want…
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Jul 30th, 2026

Alton Night Market
Spend your Thursday evenings at the Alton Night Market in the historic downtown district. Held throughout June and July, this lively outdoor market brings the community together for an evening of live…
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Aug 8th, 2026

Lucy Haskell Playhouse Open House
Come explore the Victorian-style playhouse of Lucy Haskell during the open house at Haskell Park!In the 1880s, young Lucy Jane Haskell received an unforgettable gift for her fifth birthday: a beautifully crafted…
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Aug 8th, 2026

Rock the Hops 2026
Get ready to rock out and hop around Downtown Alton at Rock the Hops 2026, where music, art, and craft beer come together for one unforgettable day.Enjoy craft beer samplings with a…
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Aug 15th, 2026

Moving Forward
Moving Forward A celebration of momentum. About the show: Mooneyham Art invites you to the kind of art exhibit that comes from living fully, breaking open, rebuilding, and choosing wonder, with consistency…
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Aug 22nd, 2026

Alton Odyssey Prohibition Shuttle Tours
Dubbed the “wettest county in the country,” Madison County, IL was a haven for bootleggers, rum runners and speakeasies. Prior to prohibition, Americans drank an average of 7 gallons of alcohol a…
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Aug 22nd, 2026

Alton Food Truck Festival 2026
Love food trucks? Love fast take-out? Join in delicious fun at the Alton Food Truck Festival! This festival features food trucks from around the region offering global street food cuisine. In addition…
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