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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Apr 5th, 2026 to Dec 31st, 2026

Route 66 Centennial Selfies
The City of Collinsville is celebrating the Route 66 Centennial. Join in this special event as part of the celebration! Find the Oversized Route 66 Sign at any of its five locations…
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Apr 5th, 2026 to Jan 10th, 2027

1926 at West End Service Station
We are turning the calendar back and honoring the birth of the Mother Road, Route 66, in 1926. This year marked the middle of the "Roaring Twenties" and "The Jazz Age" and…
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Apr 5th, 2026

Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt at Pere Marquette
Hoppy Easter! Celebrate the holiday at Pere Marquette Lodge, nestled inside Pere Marquette State Park, for a day filled with delicious food, family fun, and festive activities. Gather your loved ones for…
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Apr 8th, 2026

Berry Wine Dinner
Take Wine Wednesday to the next level and join Pere Marquette Lodge for the Berry Wine Dinner! This one-of-a-kind dining experience features four gourmet courses, each thoughtfully paired with hand-selected wines. Each…
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Apr 9th, 2026

BYO Craft Night
Gather your supplies and join the fun at BYO Craft Night at Post Commons! This relaxed, welcoming gathering invites makers of all kinds to bring their own craft and enjoy an evening…
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Apr 10th, 2026

Alton First Responders Springfest
Come one, come all to the Alton First Responders Springfest on the riverfront!Enjoy this springtime favorite with a celebration packed with carnival rides, iconic fair favorites like funnel cakes, deep-fried everything-on-a-stick, and…
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Apr 10th, 2026

Junk Journaling Workshop
Discover the art of junk journaling in this hands-on workshop, where creativity meets sustainability. Learn how to craft an accordion or concertina style journal, perfect for journaling, collaging, or creative expression.Using repurposed…
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Apr 10th, 2026

Live Music at the Winery
Come enjoy an evening of classic hits that bring back all the best memories, performed live by Bob Miller at the cozy Pere Marquette Lodge Winery. Known for playing straight from the…
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Apr 11th, 2026

Small Town Dreamers Market
Come one, come all to the Small Town Dreamers Market at The Rooted Home in Farmersville! In a town full of dreamers, makers, and doers, this market reflects the passion and creativity…
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Apr 11th, 2026

Carlinville Market Days
Join the City of Carlinville for the 10th year of Carlinville Market Days, a community tradition celebrating local vendors, handmade goods, fresh produce, and family fun! Explore a variety of booths featuring…
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