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Probable
Events
Dates, times, and other
details will change and will be listed as soon as we get updated
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GUIDED PRAIRIE WALKS
Alton, IL |
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Tuesdays, April 13 - October 26, 2010
6 pm
Gordon Moore Park, 4550 College Avenue
Enjoy an evening walk as a guide from the Nature Institute leads you through
the Heartland Prairie at Gordon Moore Park. The park hosts nine species of
native prairie grasses and 150 prairie wildflowers that are native to
Madison County and surrounding Illinois counties. If you want to see
wildflowers this is a great place and time to visit.
Free
For more information call
618-466-9930 |
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CONCERTS
Alton, IL |
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May 27 - August
1, 2010
Every Thursday and Sunday at 8 pm
The
locals in Alton seldom miss a beat at these weekly summer concerts held
every Thursday evening in Riverview Park and every Sunday in Haskell Park.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair.
Free
For
more information call 618-465-6676 |
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MUSIC IN THE PARK
Grafton, IL |
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June
3 - August 5, 2010
Every Thursday at 8 pm
Grafton's Music in the Park is a free concert brought to you by Grafton's
Chamber of Commerce and participating Grafton businesses every Thursday
evening throughout the summer. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy great music
while experiencing the majestic views of the Mississippi River. Concerts
will last 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Rain or inclement weather will cancel this event.
Free
For
more information call 618-786-2722 |
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GEOCACHING WORKSHOPS
West Alton, MO |
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June 5 - August
28, 2010
Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary, Environmental Learning Facility
Every Saturday from at
9 am
- 11 am
Park
Rangers from the National Great Rivers Museum will provide GPS units and
demonstrate how to find hidden caches. These free workshops last
approximately 2 hours. Workshops are outside, and visitors should dress for
the weather. Limit 10 people per workshop.
Free
To
pre-register or for more information call 618-462-6979 |
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FREE
FISHING CLINICS
Alton, IL |
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Weekdays, June 7 – August 6, 2010
9 am to 11:30 am & 1 pm to 3:30 pm
Gordon Moore Park
Instructors present information about fish and other aquatic life, fishing
rules and regulations, basics including how to bait a hook, tie the hook
to the line, cast, catch and handle fish and how to return them to the
water. Participants are
provided with rods and reels, bait and tackle and go fishing in lakes
stocked with catchable channel catfish and hybrid bluegill.
Free
For more information call or to register for a clinic, call IDNR Region IV
at 618-462-1181 |
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FAMILY NIGHT AT
SPLASH CITY
Collinsville, IL |
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June
8 - August 3, 2010
10
Gateway Drive
Every Tuesday
from
5 pm - 9 pm
Splash City Family Waterpark, operated by the Collinsville Area Recreation
District, is open late so the whole family can enjoy Splash City.
Half
off admission
For
more information call
618-346-4571
or visit
http://www.splashcity.org |
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FREE
CONCERTS
Edwardsville, IL |
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June 10 - August
26, 2010
Every Thursday at 8 pm
As part of the Arts in the Park program the city
of Edwardsville and the Madison County Arts Council sponsor concerts at
the bandstand in Edwardsville City Park by the Edwardsville Municipal Band.
Free
For
more information call 618-692-7538 |
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ANNUAL
JURIED
EXHIBITION
Alton, IL |
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July 6 - August 8, 2010
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 4 pm
Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway
The Annual Juried Exhibition features 2-D and
3-D works in various mediums by over 45 Illinois and Missouri artists.
Free
For more information call 618-462-5222 |
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11TH ANNUAL ELSAH
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
Elsah
July 18 - October 16, 2010
Friday - Sunday, 1 pm to 4 pm
Village of Elsah Museum
Amateur and professional photographers will be
displaying photographs of the Village of Elsah and the immediate area in
every season in an exhibit entitled "Natural Elsah."
Free
Click here for
additional information |
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ST. JOSEPH'S
CHURCH PICNIC
Meppen, IL |
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July 31 - August 1, 2010
Saturday: 5 pm - 12 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 12 pm
Saturday: Turtle soup & sandwiches, games and entertainment.
Sunday: Family style chicken & beef dinner, games and entertainment.
For
more information call 618-883-2400 |
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ARCHEOLOGY DAY
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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Saturday, August 7, 2010
10 am - 4 pm
Collinsville Road
This is the site's largest annual event and features specialists
demonstrating ancient crafts such as pottery making, flintknapping, gourd
carving, making tools and ornaments, bow and arrow making, and more. Food
and drinks available.
Free
For more information call 618-346-5160 |
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ANNUAL STREET ART FESTIVAL
Highland, IL |
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Saturday, August 7, 2010
Saturday: 11 am - 10 pm
Historic Downtown Square
Visitors can stroll the streets watching artists create masterpieces
right on the pavement using chalks and. There is also a Creative
Kids Corner with lots of activities for young, aspiring artists! An
Arts Expo featuring several local artists and there will be live
music and enjoying great food.
Free
For
more information call 618-654-3721 |
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ST. MARY'S
CHURCH PICNIC
Brussels, IL |
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August 7 - August 8, 2010
Saturday: 5 pm - 12 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 12 pm
Saturday: BBQ and fish, games and music.
Sunday: Family style chicken & beef dinner, country store and raffle.
Turtle soup served starting at 5 pm.
For
more information call 618-883-2400 |
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PEACH FESTIVAL
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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Sunday, August 8, 2010
11 am - 3 pm
If you like peaches then this is the festival for you and if it is made with
peaches then you will find it here.
Come enjoy crafts, food, children's games, balloon artist, face painting,
pie eating contest, largest peach contest, book signings, peach drinks, and
of course peaches.
Free
For more information call
618-786-2331 ext. 338 |
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WOOD RIVER TRI
Wood River, IL |
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Saturday, August 14, 2010
7 am
Wood River Aquatic Center
450m Swim, 12M Bike, 4M Run in 9 different age divisions. Entry fee
includes a souvenir T-shirt, complimentary brunch, and a day at The
Aquatic Center for the participant and their family.
Entry fee
For more information email tbunt@charter.net |
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ST. MARY'S
CHURCH PICNIC
Fieldon, IL |
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August 14 - August 15, 2010
Saturday: Fish dinner starting at 5 pm
Sunday: Chicken dinner from 11 am - 3 pm
This is annual church picnic features bingo, a
kids' tents, raffles, food and drink tents, and music. There will be
live entertainment
from 7-11 on Saturday night by the Glendale Riders and
the grand prize for Sunday’s raffle is an ATV.
For
more information call
618-498-3416 |
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SCREAM FOR
ICE CREAM RIDE
Edwardsville, IL |
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Sunday, August 15, 2010
Registration: 7:30 am - 9 am
The Cyclery and Fitness Center, 2472 Troy Road (IL-159)
This beautiful ride through the country makes a stop at Annie’s
Frozen Custard. The routes are on roads and portions of Madison County
Transit Trails.
Fees: $8 Trailnet Member,
$12 Non-member, $3 Children under 13
For more information call 314-416-9930 x114
or visit www.trailnet.org |
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ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI
PARISH PICNIC
Michael, IL |
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August 21 - August 22, 2010
Saturday: 5 pm - 12 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 12 pm
Saturday: BBQ and fish, games and music.
Sunday: Family style chicken & beef dinner, country store and raffle.
Turtle soup served starting at 5 pm.
For more information call 618-576-2628 |
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MIDWEST SALUTE
TO THE ARTS
Fairview Heights, IL |
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August 27 - August 29, 2010
Friday: 7 pm - 10 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm
Longacre Park
Since 1988 Fairview Heights, Illinois, has been host to
the Midwest Salute to the Arts, rated the 40th best fine arts show
in the nation. This prestigious event attracts people from across
the Midwest and features some of the best sculptors, painters and
creators of decorative and wearable art in the United States.
Free
For
more information visit midwestsalute.com |
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ALTON BLOCK
PARTY
Alton, IL |
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Saturday, August 28, 2010
4 pm - 10:30 pm
Third Street between Piasa and State
Alton holds a downtown block party on the last Saturday of every month
from May through September. This
event features a wide variety of food and drink at reasonable prices. Kids
activities begin at 4 and adult activities begin when the sun goes down and
the bands begin playing at 6:30.
Free
For more information call 618-465-6676 |
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ANNUAL
OLDEN DAYS FESTIVAL
Jersey County, IL |
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August 28 - August 29, 2010
Saturday:
7 am - 7 pm
Sunday: 7 am - 5 pm
Tri-County Antique Club Grounds
Illinois Route 3 between Grafton and Jerseyville
Antique Tractors and Farm Equipment. Learn how people used to live from a
variety of demonstrations. Arts & Crafts, Antique Car Show, Food and
Live Entertainment!
Adults $3, Children under 12 admitted free.
For more information call 618-639-4192 |
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