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 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

Mardi at The Mill
Celebrate Mardi Gras in style this year in downtown Granite City!Grab your beads and masks and enjoy the annual Mardi Gras parade which kicks off the fun at 2 p.m. Then enjoy…
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Feb 15th, 2026

Stained Glass Retreat
Take part in a beginner stained glass class and learn the art from a local Alton legend, Lynnt Ulett!Lynne is an artist and the owner of Alton Stained Glass Works, located in…
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Feb 15th, 2026

Soap Making Class
Join in the fun at Pere Marquette Lodge's first-ever soap making class! Follow along and learn from Markita Brown, the owner of Suds Luxe Soaps and Body Care in St. Charles, MO…
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Feb 21st, 2026

Gateway Home Show
Get inspired, motivated and excited about your next home improvement project at the Gateway Center Home Show!This popular two-day show features a wide variety of home improvement professionals in a fun, interactive…
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Mar 6th, 2026

Four Old Broads at ALT
Four Old Broads is coming to Alton Little Theater! Laugh out loud with this hilarious comedy about four sassy senior citizens planning the ultimate girls’ trip while uncovering a few wild secrets…
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Mar 7th, 2026

Frogwatch Training
Learn how to monitor seasonal wetlands for frog and toad activity during this workshop led by Jessica Mohlman. The training is open to all and by the end of the session, participants…
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