Events

What’s going on? In the Great Rivers & Routes region, it’s celebrating local brews with Craft Beer Week. Or turning your eyes to the skies for Eagle Watching. Taking a cruise along one of the region’s three great rivers. Sitting back and enjoying great outdoor concerts and live music.

And those are just a few of the countless events that fill up the calendar in the Great Rivers & Routes region. Whatever piques your interest, there’s an event for it.

Want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a few hundred of your best Irish (or Irish for the day) friends? We do that.

Looking to get spooked at a haunted house – that’s actually haunted? We do that.

Seeking the adrenaline rush of watching a rider try to stay on the back of a bucking bull for eight seconds? We do that.

See what else you can do by browsing the listing of events. See you soon!

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Nov 12th, 2026 to Dec 31st, 2026

Route 66 Centennial Selfies
The City of Collinsville is celebrating the Route 66 Centennial. Join in this special event as part of the celebration! Find the Oversized Route 66 Sign at any of its five locations…
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Nov 12th, 2026

Javapalooza 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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Nov 12th, 2026

Hosmer-Williams Lecture Series in Elsah 2026
Join the Village of Elsah as they celebrate the rich history and heritage of one of Illinois’ most charming river towns through the Historic Elsah Foundation’s Hosmer-Williams Lecture Series. Free and open…
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Nov 13th, 2026

Festival of Trees in Litchfield
Step into a holiday wonderland at the Litchfield Festival of Trees, Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14. Explore a festive display of beautifully decorated Christmas trees, each bringing its own sparkle…
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Nov 13th, 2026

Alton Hauntings Haunted History Walking Tours
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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Nov 13th, 2026

Heartsfield at The Wildey Theatre
Heartsfield returns to the Wildey Theatre on Friday, Nov. 13, for a foot-stompin’ night of Americana, Southern rock and country rock! Known for their high-energy performances, the band brings a crowd-pleasing mix…
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Nov 13th, 2026

The Outsider at Alton Little Theater
Alton Little Theatre presents The Outsider Nov. 13–22! When painfully shy Ned Newley unexpectedly becomes a candidate for governor, his honesty and awkward charm turn a seemingly hopeless campaign into a…
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Nov 14th, 2026

Festival of Trees in Litchfield
Step into a holiday wonderland at the Litchfield Festival of Trees, Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14. Explore a festive display of beautifully decorated Christmas trees, each bringing its own sparkle…
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