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 8th, 2025 to Jan 5th, 2026

FRIENDS Christmas Pop Up
Channel you fave friends -- Joey, Phoebe, Ross, Chandler, Rachel and Monica -- at the new EXO Lounge & Spa Christmas Pop Up. Bring your own tribe and celebrate the season in…
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Nov 30th, 2025

Bright Nights in Jerseyville
See the nights shine bright in Dolan Park with this festival holiday light show. Drive through the park and let the lights spark your holiday spirit. Bright Nights light displays can also…
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Dec 8th, 2025 to Dec 12th, 2025

JCBA’s 12 Days of Christmas
Celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas with the Jersey County Business Association and local businesses! Go on a holiday adventure in Jerseyville by visiting participating businesses, getting your 12 Days of Christmas…
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Dec 8th, 2025

Golden Ticket Chocolate Bar Giveaway
Have you ever wanted to find that special 'Golden Ticket' inside a chocolate bar? Here's your chance! Inspired by Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, The Sweet Spot candy shop in Hillsboro…
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Dec 9th, 2025

12 Classes of Christmas
Hand make your holiday gifts this year! Jacoby Arts Center in Alton is offering 12 Classes of Christmas -- a series of 12 classes in a variety of mediums designed to bring…
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Dec 12th, 2025

Ice Skating at The Loading Dock
Enter a winter wonderland at The Boatworks, adjacent to The Loading Dock in Grafton, where ice skating, s'mores tables and a full menu and bar are ready to entertain adults and kids…
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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 8th, 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 9th, 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 11th, 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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