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!

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 5th, 2025 to Dec 7th, 2025

35th Annual Carlinville Christmas Market

Our 35th annual Christmas an Carlinville event happens Friday, Dec. 5 from Noon to 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m…

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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…