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!

Jun 22nd, 2025

Hakuna Matata Cruises 2025

Take a relaxing riverboat cruise aboard the 49-passenger excursion boat, Hakuna Matata! Based out of Grafton Harbor, the Hakuna Matata has upper deck open air seating and enclosed mid-deck seating. Enjoy River…

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Jun 22nd, 2025

Bethalto Farmers Market 2025

The Bethalto Market in the Park, sponsored by Bethalto Spirit, is held every Sunday in Central Park from June to October. Come out and enjoy the park, shop vendors, and enjoy live…

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Jun 22nd, 2025

Edwardsville Route 66 Display at West End Station

The history of Edwardsville will be brought to life at West End Service Station from June 1 to August 31! See Edwardsville-centric items and photos from Route 66 and learn about the…

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Jun 22nd, 2025

Alton River Dragons Home Games 2025

Take yourself out to the ballgame and enjoy an evening of Prospect League baseball, ballpark food, giveaways, and entertainment! Alton River Dragons games are open to the public and you won't want…