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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Feb 7th, 2026

Grafton Eagle Meet & Greets 2026
Come to Grafton and see an American bald eagle live at the Grafton Visitor's Center for FREE Saturday, Jan 10 and Feb 7! America's magnificent national bird can soar on a wingspan…
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Feb 7th, 2026

Dead of Winter No. 27
Celebrate the spooky winter season of ghosts, hauntings, folklore and legends durings this annual conference held in "One of the Most Haunted Small Towns in America". No reservations are needed for the…
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Feb 7th, 2026

Self Love Party
Treat yourself this Valentine's Day! Shop for yourself and with friends at Hawthorn in Carlinville. There will be a variety of vendors all ready to bring a little Self Love to your…
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Feb 8th, 2026

Superb Owl Sunday
Owl be seeing you at the Audubon Center at Riverlands for Superb Owl Sunday!Enjoy ticketed Owl Meet and Greets, an education table, and crafts! View wild eagles and swans in our heated…
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Feb 9th, 2026

Paint with the Prairie
Paint and explore Illinois' geological history at the same time!In this hands-on workshop, participants explore the science and story of Illinois’ ancient landscapes through art. Using watercolor paints made from glacial sediments—the…
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Feb 11th, 2026

Mardi Gras Wine Dinner
Join in the fun at Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center for a gourmet dinner party like no other! Enjoy four courses paired perfectly with hand selected wine! What’s better than that!…
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Feb 12th, 2026

Galentine’s Party
Make plans with friends to visit Honeybee Vintage in downtown Alton for a buzz-worthy Galentine's Party! Enjoy sweets and sips, browse new arrivals and pick out a Valentine card or gift! Take…
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Feb 13th, 2026

Galentine’s Vendor Market
Looking for some Galentine's Day fun? Grab the girls and head to The Ink House in Edwardsville for the Galentine's Vendor Market, Friday, Feb. 13. Enjoy an evening of sipping, snacking and…
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Feb 13th, 2026

Valentine’s Candle Making Fun
Treat your special someone to a Valentine's Day to remember in Hillsboro! Alpha Candles is teaming up with Black Rabbit Coffee and Gianni's Pizza for a Valentine's Day experience that includes: Heart…
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Feb 14th, 2026

Talon-Tines Day
Celebrate Talon-tines Day at the Edwardsville Children's Museum Saturday, Feb. 14.Bring the kids and meet a live American Bald Eagle up close and personal (sponsored by Phillips 66 Wood River) and take…
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Feb 14th, 2026

Wordi Gras
Welcome to Wordi Gras! The self-proclaimed "Redneck Mardi Gras" brings all the pizazz and party atmosphere of Fat Tuesday to the tiny town of Worden with a parade, live music throughout the…
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