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 15th, 2023

Bows for Birds Scavenger Hunt
Join Audubon Center at Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary for a region-wide bird themed scavenger hunt with raffle prizes taking place December 9 - February 4! Can you find all 12 birds? *Free…
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Dec 15th, 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 13th, 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 14th, 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 16th, 2023

Holly Jolly Bucket Christmas Pop-Up Bar 2024
The Holly Jolly Bucket, a Christmas Pop-Up featuring holiday themed cocktails and festive decor, is coming December 2 to the Bloody Bucket Saloon in Grafton! Make your plans to visit soon- it…
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Dec 13th, 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 16th, 2023

Bethalto Christmas Village 2023
Celebrate Christmas with a stroll through the Arboretum in Bethalto, with lighted trees, glass cottages, wire art, a nativity, and much more!! Stop by and see Mr. and Mrs. Claus and mail…
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Dec 11th, 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 24th, 2023

Karaōke Nights at The Conservatory
Join The Conservatory for Karaoke Nights hosted by entertainer Deizil! Have a drink, appreciate some art, and enjoy an evening of open Karaoke every Sunday in downtown Alton!
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Dec 11th, 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 12th, 2023

Holiday Happy Hour at The Ink House
Join The Ink House every Tuesday for Happy Hour in Off the Record from November 28 - December 26! There will be fun festive cocktails, small bites, and live music! Grab your…
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