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 2nd, 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 2nd, 2026 to Feb 6th, 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 2nd, 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 2nd, 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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May 2nd, 2026

The Melting Pot Market
Visit Civic Park in Granite City for The Melting Pot Market! Reflecting the city’s rich cultural diversity, this open-air market brings vibrant, urban flair to historic downtown Granite City. Enjoy live music…
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May 2nd, 2026

Kentucky Derby Buffet at Black Stallion
Celebrate Kentucky Derby Day in style at Fairmount Park Casino & Racing. Step inside the newly revamped Black Stallion for an elevated, climate-controlled experience featuring panoramic views of the track, a built-in…
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May 2nd, 2026

Artifact Identification Day
Do you have Native American artifacts that you want to learn more about? The Madison County Historical Society (MCHS) and the Cahokia Archaeological Society (CAS) are hosting an Artifact Identification Day on…
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May 2nd, 2026

Mother Jones Festival Concert
Kick off a celebration of the grandmother of all agitators, Mary Harris Jones, better known as Mother Jones! The Mother Jones Festival Concert at Mississippi Culture is a one-of-a-kind event featuring…
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May 2nd, 2026

Derby Day at 1818 Chophouse
Giddy up for Derby Day at 1818 Chophouse as they celebrate the 152nd Run for the Roses at the Kentucky Derby! Break out your pastels, top off your look with a show-stopping…
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