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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Dec 5th, 2025 to Jan 3rd, 2026

FRIENDS Christmas Pop Up
Channel you fave friends -- Joey, Phoebe, Ross, Chandler, Rachel and Monica -- at the new EXO Lounge & Spa Christmas Pop Up. Bring your own tribe and celebrate the season in…
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Nov 29th, 2025

Bright Nights in Jerseyville
See the nights shine bright in Dolan Park with this festival holiday light show. Drive through the park and let the lights spark your holiday spirit. Bright Nights light displays can also…
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Dec 5th, 2025 to Dec 12th, 2025

JCBA’s 12 Days of Christmas
Celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas with the Jersey County Business Association and local businesses! Go on a holiday adventure in Jerseyville by visiting participating businesses, getting your 12 Days of Christmas…
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Dec 5th, 2025

Macoupin County Historical Society Christmas Show
Discover Christmas at the historic John C. Anderson House in Carlinville during the annual Christmas Show. Each room in the house has a Christmas Tree with each tree decorated for the theme…
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Dec 5th, 2025

Christmas at Hawthorn Tree Coffeehouse
Carlinville's favorite hometown coffee shop. The best hand crafted drinks, tasy pastries, and delicious breakfast and lunch - served until 8 pm Friday & Saturday and until 2 p.m. Sunday. Come experience…
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Dec 5th, 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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Dec 5th, 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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Dec 5th, 2025

Ice Skating at The Loading Dock
Enter a winter wonderland at The Boatworks, adjacent to The Loading Dock in Grafton, where ice skating, s'mores tables and a full menu and bar are ready to entertain adults and kids…
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Dec 5th, 2025

Staunton Seasonal Spectacular
The holiday season is truly spectacular in Staunton this year! Enjoy three days of fun in this charming Route 66 community which pulls out all the stops when it comes to celebrating…
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Dec 5th, 2025

First Friday Shopping in Alton 2025
Alton Main Street presents First Fridays, a late-night art and shopping experience which spans the Downtown Alton district. This event is held on the First Friday of October, November and December, providing…
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Dec 5th, 2025

A Very Country Christmas
Cookies. Cocoa. Claus.Enjoy free family-friendly activities at the Hillsboro Public Library from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5.There will be holiday crafts, cookie decorating, storytime with the Snow Queens plus…
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