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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Dec 13th, 2025

Bethalto Christmas Village
Step into a winter wonderland at the heart of Bethalto! The city's annual Christmas Village brings the holiday spirit to life with sparkling lights, charming decorations, and a cozy, festive atmosphere for…
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Dec 13th, 2025

Snowkomis Celebration
The annual Snowkomis celebration in Nokomis will bring together the community for ice skating, Santa, reindeer meetings, food trucks, vendors, & more! Join in the fun on Friday December 12 from …
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Dec 13th, 2025

Christmas Wonderland 2025
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 13th, 2025

Holiday Candy Tasting
Holiday tastings just got a whole lot more interesting with the new Holiday Candy Tasting BYOB evenings at The Sweet Spot in Hillsboro!Sample 20+ candies and bring your own bottle/drink for refreshment…
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Dec 16th, 2025

Holiday Happy Hour at the Ink House
Start a new holiday tradition with your friends with festive happy hour fun at The Ink House in Edwardsville!Every Tuesday through Dec. 16, create your own holiday cheer with Interactive Christmas Cocktails…
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Dec 20th, 2025

Winter Market
Check off those last minute gifts on your holiday list at the Gateway Center's annual Winter Market.While shopping at the more than 100 vendors, let the kids enjoy photos with Santa. There's…
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Dec 21st, 2025

Winter Solstice
Celebrate the Winter Solstice Sunday, Dec. 21 marking the shortest day and longest night of the year in the northern hemisphere. This event takes place at Woodhenge, west of Monks Mound on…
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