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.

Reserve Your Spot For Our Annual Summit

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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Dec 2nd, 2023

Jingle Hike Challenge 2023
The Heartlands Conservancy Jingle Hike Challenge is back this year in holiday style! Jingle bells will be tied to 12 trees in parks throughout the Metro East from Thanksgiving Day to New…
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Dec 2nd, 2023

Historic Elsah Photography Competition & Exhibit 2024
You’re invited to submit your creative photos to the upcoming Historic Elsah Photo Competition! Visit HistoricElsah.org for more details: including awards, digital submissions, competition guidelines, image uploading, and payment options. Plenty of…
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Dec 4th, 2023

NGRREC World Water Day Photo Contest
From October to February 1, enter National Great Rivers Research and Education Center's World Water Day Photo Contest! The theme for this contest is Mississippi River Connections. NGRREC wants to see the…
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Dec 2nd, 2023

Winter on the River Photography Contest 2023
The National Great Rivers Museum (NGRM), in partnership with Meeting of the Rivers Foundation (MTRF), is now accepting entries for their third annual “Winter on the River” Photography Contest. MTRF is looking…
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Dec 2nd, 2023

Christmas in Carlinville 2023
The first weekend of December come celebrate Christmas in Carlinville with holiday shopping, decorations, tours, and more throughout the city! Heated tents with craft vendors will be downtown in Carlinville's Historic Square…
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Dec 2nd, 2023

International Gem & Jewelry Show at Gateway Center
Forget retail, shop directly from designers, wholesalers and manufacturers for the largest selection at the lowest prices! Shop from rows and rows of quality jewelry, gemstone, bead, jewelry supply and accessory dealers…
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Dec 2nd, 2023

Christmas Show at Macoupin Historical Museum
Come and see Anderson Mansion, home of the Macoupin County Historical Museum, fully decorated for the holidays at the MCHS Christmas Show! Every historic room has a tree decorated to the theme…
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Dec 2nd, 2023

FLOCKed Holiday Pop-Up Bar 2023
From November 25 to December 31, FLOCK Food Truck Park is hosting a Holiday Pop-Up Bar! Enjoy specialty holiday cocktails, mocktails, beer, and wine in FLOCK's indoor space decorated with vintage holiday…
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Dec 2nd, 2023

Christmas Wonderland 2023
Begin your holiday celebration when you experience the enchantment of Christmas at the "Christmas Wonderland" holiday light display. The "Grandpa Gang" has been at it again transforming Rock Spring Park in Alton…
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Dec 2nd, 2023

Hiking Through the Holidays at LCCC 2023
Hiking Through the Holidays is a campus and community event developed through Lewis and Clark’s strategic efforts to build and support a transparent and inclusive campus culture. L&C community college is inviting…
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Dec 2nd, 2023

Claus for Paws
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! December 2 from 10AM-1PM Charlie Rae children’s boutique will be hosting Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Yes, Santa will be in town at your favorite…
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