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Sat, Jun 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – Sun, Jun 29, 2025, 10:00 PM
- Schneider Park
- 100 North Maple Street
- Brighton, IL, 62012
- United States
Come to the Village of Brighton to celebrate Independence Day at Shneider Park! This two-day event included carnival rides, booth activities, a 5K run, a pie judging contest, food and drinks, a home run derby, live music, a kid's fishing derby and casting contest, a BMX race, vendors, fireworks, and more!
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Sunday, June 22, 2025, 5:20 AM – 6:50 AM
- Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
- 130 Ramey Street
- Collinsville, IL, 62234
- United States
Observe the summer solstice sunrise and learn of the discovery, form and function of an ancient post circle called Woodhenge that was used as a solar calendar by the Cahokians. No ceremony or ritual is presented. Woodhenge is located 1/2 mile west of Monks Mound and the main entrance to the site.
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Sunday, June 15, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Pere Marqutte State Park Lodge
- 13653 Lodge Boulevard
- Grafton, IL, 62037
- United States
Happy Father’s Day St. Louis! Bring your Daddy-o and meet us on the patio! We will be enjoying live music, tasty food, a gorgeous view, and cold beer all afternoon long! Get your dad what he really wants this Father’s Day, a trip to our beer garden! You won’t want to miss this event!
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Sunday, June 15, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Historic Downtown Alton, IL
- West 3rd, State and Belle Streets
- Alton, IL, 62002
- United States
Cars, music and great food, what more could you ask for? Classic cars, hot rods and motorcycles will on display at this annual car show. Come out for the autos and stay for the music and food. You won’t want to miss the great food, merchant sidewalk sale and 50-50 drawing.
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Saturday, June 14, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- James Killion Park
- 2400 Washington Avenue
- Alton, IL, 62002
- United States
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. and is now a nationwide celebration of the end of legal slavery in the United States. Today the celebration also encompasses current civil rights issues and in Alton there will be children’s activities, music, entertainment, food and so much more!
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Fri, Jun 13, 2025, 5:00 PM – Sat, Jun 14, 2025, 11:45 PM
- Main Street, Old Town
- 198 South Main Street
- Glen Carbon, IL, 62034
- United States
This annual event kicks off with the Homecoming Parade and finishes off with fireworks! There will be plenty of games and different rides appropriate for everyone from tiny tots to daredevil adults at the carnival! Dance to live music featuring popular local bands. Then cool off with a craft beer, daiquiri or margarita in the beer garden.
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Saturday, June 7, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Pere Marqutte State Park
- 13112 Visitor Center Lane
- Grafton, IL
- United States
Held in celebration of National Fishing Week and co-sponsored by Pere Marquette State Park, Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair offers fun and information for the entire family. There is information for beginning and experienced anglers and lots of fun activities for the kids are just part of the festivities.
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Saturday, June 7, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:59 AM
- Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
- 130 Ramey Street
- Collinsville, IL, 62234
- United States
Take a three mile hike with an archaeologist and a naturalist through various habitats. Learn about the cultural and natural resources, excavation results, and native uses of plants of Cahokia Mounds. Canceled in case of rain.
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Saturday, June 7, 2025, 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- City Park
- 101 South Buchanan Street
- Edwardsville, IL, 62025
- United States
Come get your kicks at the Edwardsville, Illinois Route 66 Festival! If classic cars, great food and family fun are your idea of a good time, then head on down to this annual festival. Enjoy great food, live music, the classic car cruise through town, the local talent show, local artists, children's activities, trolley rides and much more.
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Fri, Jun 6, 2025, 6:00 PM – Sun, Jun 8, 2025, 10:00 PM
- Highland Square
- 1115 Broadway
- Highland, IL, 62249
- United States
The Highland Jaycees sponsor the annual Homecoming celebration called the Schweizerfest, celebrates city's Swiss heritage. There will be a huge assortment of foods, beverages, rides, & games on Saturday and Sunday. There will be a large parade on Saturday and Sunday evenings at 5 pm. There is also a live band for Friday night with beer, soda, and brats available. Come join the fun!
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Fri, Jun 6, 2025, 12:00 PM – Sun, Jun 8, 2025, 7:00 PM
- St. Elizabeth Elementary School
- 2300 Pontoon Road
- Granite City, IL, 62040
- United States
This annual Church Picnic is one of the highlights of the Granite City event's season. On Saturday the picnic features Stuffed Cabbage Rolls and on Sunday there is an all you can eat Broasted Chicken Dinner. Other attractions of the picnic are a carnival with over 20 rides, area bands providing live entertainment throughout the event, Bingo every night, a variety of raffles, and a silent auction.
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Fri, Jun 6, 2025, 11:00 AM – Sat, Jun 7, 2025, 10:00 PM
- International Horseradish Festival
- 101 West Main Street
- Collinsville, IL, 62234
- United States
This is one of Illinois’ hottest festivals. Collinsville is the self proclaimed "Horseradish Capital of the World" with two-thirds of the U.S. horseradish crop being grown in the area. Participate in unique events such as a "root derby" and "root sacking," along with such activities like cooking contests, and plenty of entertainment, food and family fun.
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Thursday, June 5, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Jacoby Arts Center
- 627 East Broadway
- Alton, IL, 62002
- United States
You never know what you might find at the Alton Night Market! Made for night owls, the Night Market isn't just your average farmer's market! Besides home-grown local produce, visitors can find unique crafts from regional artisans, vintage and new clothing, jewelry, thrift books, something to eat, and all manner of interesting and unusual curiosities!
