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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May 10th, 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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May 10th, 2026 to Feb 13th, 2027

1926 at West End Service Station
We are turning the calendar back and honoring the birth of the Mother Road, Route 66, in 1926. This year marked the middle of the "Roaring Twenties" and "The Jazz Age" and…
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May 10th, 2026

Mississippi Riverscapes: Plein Air Art Competition 2026
Bring your art skills to the Mississippi Riverscapes: Plein Air Art Competition taking place from May 1 - May 31!This open-air painting and drawing competition invites amateur and professional artists ages 1…
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May 16th, 2026

The Land of Goshen Community Market
Join the Land of Goshen Community Market for Home Grown Saturday mornings along Route 66 this market season. Celebrating its 30th season, the market brings the community together to shop fresh, locally…
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Jun 13th, 2026

Hillsboro Farmers Market
Fresh flavors, local finds, and community connection are back in season at the Hillsboro Farmers Market.Presented by Imagine Hillsboro, this open-air market invites you to shop a vibrant selection of locally grown…
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May 16th, 2026

Bunker Hill Market Days
Country Vibes Vendors and More is excited to host the Bunker Hill Market Days! Join them for Saturday mornings of shopping local, supporting small businesses, and enjoying a great community atmosphere from…
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May 9th, 2026

Kayaking on Ellis Bay
Get out on the water and learn the basics of kayaking with this 1.5-hour, beginner-friendly class at the Riverlands.You’ll start at the new ADA-accessible dock near the overlook at the Audubon Center…
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May 16th, 2026

Carlinville Market Days
Join the City of Carlinville for the 10th year of Carlinville Market Days, a community tradition celebrating local vendors, handmade goods, fresh produce, and family fun! Explore a variety of booths featuring…
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