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 18th, 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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Nov 20th, 2025

3rd Thursdays in Grafton
Each third Thursday of the month, enjoy 3rd Thursday shopping, food, and fun in Grafton from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.! Businesses throughout the city will be offering food and drink specials…
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Nov 20th, 2025

Twelve Angry Men at ALT
In the mood for a drama? Alton Little Theater presents Twelve Angry Men. In a tense jury room, one man fights for justice as he tries to convince eleven others that there’s…
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Nov 21st, 2025

Alton Tree Lighting
Downtown Alton lights up for the holidays on Friday, Nov. 21. Alton Main Street will host the Annual Community Tree Lighting at Lincoln-Douglas Square. The fun starts with the arrival of Santa…
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Nov 22nd, 2025

Harvest Market
Gather your holiday goodies and more at the annual Old Bakery Beer Harvest Market. Meet local artisans, bakers and makers and enjoy great food and drinks from Old Bakery Beer while you…
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Nov 22nd, 2025

ArtEast
ArtEast makes a return southwest Illinois Nov. 22-23! The weekend-long collaboration between the Edwardsville Arts Center, Jacoby Art Center of Alton and the Macoupin County Art Collective will bring artists and the…
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Nov 22nd, 2025

Kellsie’s Trees of Hope
Find the perfect Christmas Tree and support the Kellsie's Hope Foundation, which provides hope to families with children battling cancer.The 14th Annual Trees of Hope Gala is a wonderful start to the…
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Nov 23rd, 2025

When Music and Literature Meet
Bookmark the date! - Sunday November 23 Riverbend Community Orchestra and Hayner Library have teamed up for an exciting literary adventure! Enjoy a musical journey through different genres of literature including selections…
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Nov 25th, 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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Nov 28th, 2025

Merry MACidays
It's part holiday art market and part silent auction! Join the creators at the MAC (Macoupin Art Collective) to pick up the perfect handmade gift during MACidays Nov. 28-29 and Dec. 2-6.Browse…
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