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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Nov 2nd, 2026

MCHS ​“History Belongs to all of Us” America 250 Discussion Series
Join the Macoupin County Historical Society for the “History Belongs to All of Us” America 250 Discussion Series in Macoupin County, exploring the many voices and stories that shaped America’s past.This engaging…
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Nov 6th, 2026

Country Music Festival
Yeehaw! Start stomping your toes at the Grafton Country Music Festival, happening Nov. 6-8 along the main drag in Downtown Grafton! The volume is turning up for a weekend packed with country…
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Nov 12th, 2026

Hosmer-Williams Lecture Series in Elsah 2026
Join the Village of Elsah as they celebrate the rich history and heritage of one of Illinois’ most charming river towns through the Historic Elsah Foundation’s Hosmer-Williams Lecture Series. Free and open…
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Nov 27th, 2026

Cahokia Mounds Holiday Market
The Cahokia Mounds Native American Holiday Market returns this year to the Cahokia Mounds Interpretive Center Nov. 27-29! Shop at this 3-day market selling Native American themed arts and crafts. Many tribal…
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Nov 27th, 2026

Christmas Wonderland
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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Nov 28th, 2026

The Great Train Show
All aboard for The Great Train Show rolling in to Collinsville's Gateway Convention Center Nov. 28-29!Train enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy over 200+ tables of model train equipment, accessories and collectibles…
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Dec 5th, 2026

ArtEast
Experience the Metro East’s creative energy like never before at ArtEast, a dynamic, community-wide celebration of the arts happening December 5-6!ArtEast invites you to explore art in unexpected places, connecting local artists…
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Dec 12th, 2026

SantaCon Pub Crawl
Every year, hundreds of Santa's, yes, HUNDREDS fill the streets of Grafton for this beloved pub crawl! Get ready for the jolliest pub crawl on the river, where holiday spirit and good…
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