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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Oct 12th, 2026

Take your sweet time savoring the smells, reveling in the flavors and immersing yourself in the rich and vibrant coffee culture of the Great Rivers & Routes region during Javapalooza 2026, coming…
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Oct 16th, 2026

Founded by well-known paranormal author of Haunted Alton, Troy Taylor, the Alton Hauntings Walking Tour series takes guests on a three-hour tour on the streets of infamously haunted Alton, Illinois. Site of…
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Oct 16th, 2026

Join a ghost tour at one of Alton, Illinois’ scariest places - The McPike Mansion!The McPike Mansion, both a historic and haunted Alton property, sits on the once 15-acre estate of Henry…
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Oct 17th, 2026

Take a look at the creepy side of art with the Ghost Stories: Art of Oddities exhibit at Jacoby Arts Center. The exhibit features individuals' interpretations of global, national, and local tales…
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