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Thursday, October 31, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- Downtown Alton
- Washington Avenue and Broadway
- Alton, IL
Alton is considered the "Most Haunted Small Town in America" and celebrates this status by hosting an annual Halloween Parade. More than 40 floats, bands and other costumed and comical characters are expected to participate.
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Sat, Oct 26, 2024, 9:00 AM – Sun, Oct 27, 2024, 2:00 PM
- Camp Dubois
- 543 W Madison Ave
- Wood River, IL, 62095
- United States
This event at Camp Dubois celebrates the pre-1840's fur trade era with reenactors camping at a replica of Lewis and Clark's 1803-1804 winter encampment in teepees and period tents. Activities includes tomahawk and knife throwing competitions, black powder and archery contests, and other period demonstrations, food, crafts, and live entertainment.
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Sat, Oct 26, 2024, 9:00 AM – Sun, Oct 27, 2024, 5:00 PM
- Grafton Boatworks
- 400 Front Street
- Grafton, IL, 62037
- United States
Grafton is host to one of the area's largest flea markets in the voluminous Boatworks building alongside the Loading Dock. You won't want to miss this fabulous flea market on the river! 70 plus dealers with all types of goods, antiques glassware, tools, candles, furniture and good old-fashioned junk!
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Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- Heartland Prairie at Gordon Moore Park
- 4550 College Avenue
- Alton, IL, 62002
- United States
Take a trip back in time to see what Illinois once looked like. The 27 acre tall grass Heartland Prairie is an isolated patches of prairie that remains in Illinois. Guides from The Nature Institute in Godfrey and the Piasa Palisades Group of the Sierra Club will lead you along the trails and help you identify a variety of wildflowers and grasses.
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Saturday, October 19, 2024, 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Illinois Boots and Saddle Club Arena
- 3043 Harris Lane
- Alton, IL, 62002
- United States
Since 1960, the Illinois Boots and Saddle Club has been a place for equine enthusiasts to come together. The club hosts horse Fun Shows through the spring, summer, and fall that are open to the public to watch as they demonstrate different skills including pole, barrel, and flag maneucers.
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Sat, Oct 19, 2024, 12:00 PM – Sun, Oct 20, 2024, 5:00 PM
- TreeHouse Wildlife Center
- 23956 Green Acres Road
- Dow, IL, 62022
- United States
You are invited to spend a day (or two). Wildlife on display at the Treehouse Wildlife Center includes bald eagles, coyotes, hawks, falcons and owls. Enjoy educational speakers, arts & crafts, live music, kid friendly activities, and their famous teddy bear clinic.
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Sat, Oct 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – Sun, Oct 20, 2024, 4:00 PM
- Kampsville riverfront
- Water Street
- Kampsville, IL, 62053
- United States
The Piasa Free Trappers Rendezvous the French Fur Trading era and is a great place to either participate in the activities or just to experience some of America’s past firsthand. There are plenty of demonstrators, activities, period traders and merchants, and good old fashioned food to go around.
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Friday, October 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- The Nature Institute
- 2213 South Levis Lane
- Godfrey, IL, 62035
- United States
Where Halloween meets nature. The annual Enchanted Forest will work its way onto The Nature Institute’s trails for an evening of fun, imagination, and environmental education. Old favorites, like the moonlight stroll through the woods to see and hear facts from some nocturnal woodland creatures, will be joining new adventures with a map of scattered booths and activities.
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Sunday, October 13, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Lovejoy Event Center.
- 401 Piasa Street
- Alton, IL, 62002
- United States
The Alton Cemetery comes alive with living history at the annual Vintage Voices heritage program. In addition to the walking tours at the cemetery a one-hour non-walking performance is held at the Lovejoy Event Center.
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Sunday, October 13, 2024, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Leclaire Lake Park
- 900 Hale Avenue
- Edwardsville, IL, 62025
- United States
You’re invited to join the fun at the annual Leclaire Parkfest hosted by the Friends of Leclaire organization as a way to promote the unique history of the Leclaire National Historic District. Features include arts & crafts, book sale, children’s activities, historical tours, and a tractor and farm equipment show.
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Saturday, October 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
- 130 Ramey Street
- Collinsville, IL, 62234
- United States
Join an archaeologist and a naturalist for the October Cahokia Mounds Nature/Culture Hike. You will learn about native plants and animals and how the Mississippian culture interacted with them and the environment. This 2-hour hike will take you along some of the less commonly traveled trails, so make sure to wear appropriate clothing, sturdy shoes suitable for hiking, and to bring water.
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Saturday, October 12, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- The Lodge at Lovejoy
- 401 Piasa Street
- Alton, IL, 62002
- United States
Alton Main Street invites you to join the fun at the Downtown Chili Cook-Off. The Chili Cook-Off is a great civic event that encourages local chili experts to match their favorite recipe with others in similar categories. The committee looks forward to greeting returning teams and welcoming new participants to this fiery competition.
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Sat, Oct 12, 2024, 12:00 PM – Sun, Oct 13, 2024, 2:30 PM
- Alton Cemetery
- 5th & Vine Streets
- Alton, IL, 62002
- United States
The Alton Cemetery comes alive with living history at the annual Vintage Voices heritage program. Visitors will be able to walk down the shaded paths of the historic Alton Cemetery and meet the men and women who lived in the Alton area during the 19th and early 20th century.
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Sat, Oct 12, 2024, 12:00 PM – Sun, Oct 13, 2024, 4:00 PM
- McCully Heritage Project
- 592 Crawford Creek Road
- Kampsville, IL
- United States
This annual event at the McCully Heritage Project features flintknapping demonstrations and tutorials, vendors, an atlatl range, experts on hand to identify artifacts, other demonstrations of primitive skills, and native plant walks on the 940 acre McCully Heritage Project property.
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Sat, Oct 12, 2024, 10:00 AM – Sun, Oct 13, 2024, 5:00 PM
- Kampsville riverfront
- Water Street
- Kampsville, IL, 62053
- United States
This annual festival is held on the banks of the Illinois River and features both Civil War and Mountain men encampments. There will demonstrations throughout the weekend including activities such as soap making, blacksmithing, woodworking, flint knapping, jewelry making, bow building and karmel korn cooking in an iron kettle.
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Saturday, October 12, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Lewis and Clark State Historic Site
- 1 Lewis and Clark Trail
- Hartford, IL, 62048
- United States
Local artisans will make their finely crafted goods available for purchase at the Annual Historic Craft Fair. Goods ranging from baskets to shawls to pottery and more will be available. Do some early holiday shopping! Or get something well-made for yourself!
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Sat, Oct 12, 2024, 10:00 AM – Sun, Oct 13, 2024, 4:00 PM
- Lindendale Park
- 2025 Park Hill Drive
- Highland, IL
- United States
Since 2004 The Highland Arts Council has hosted its annual Art in the Park event to show off its creative side and have some fun. Art in the Park features a broad range of innovative from a variety of mediums. The artists also mentor and teach others through a series of live demonstrations that enable the artists to pass on their knowledge.
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Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- Heartland Prairie at Gordon Moore Park
- 4550 College Avenue
- Alton, IL, 62002
- United States
Take a trip back in time to see what Illinois once looked like. The 27 acre tall grass Heartland Prairie is an isolated patches of prairie that remains in Illinois. Guides from The Nature Institute in Godfrey and the Piasa Palisades Group of the Sierra Club will lead you along the trails and help you identify a variety of wildflowers and grasses.
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Sat, Oct 5, 2024, 10:00 PM – Sun, Oct 6, 2024, 3:00 AM
- Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
- 130 Ramey Street
- Collinsville, IL, 62234
- United States
Cahokia Mounds Kids Day features a variety of educational events, demonstrations, and activities that allows the whole family to gain insight on the lifestyle of ancient Native Americans. This event exposes kids of all ages to Native American cultures, archaeology, cultural preservation, and conservation preservation through hands-on activities
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Saturday, October 5, 2024, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Miner Park
- 194 South Main Street
- Glen Carbon, IL, 62034
- United States
Mark your calendars and join the Glen Carbon community for this annual event. Bring your lawn chairs & blankets and sit on the lawn and enjoy a night of food, drinks, and music. Local food vendors will be offering a wide selection. There will be live entertainment and a beer tent will offer a wide variety of beers. A fireworks show will start at approximately 9:30 pm.
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Sat, Oct 5, 2024, 12:00 PM – Sun, Oct 6, 2024, 2:30 PM
- Alton Cemetery
- 5th & Vine Streets
- Alton, IL, 62002
- United States
The Alton Cemetery comes alive with living history at the annual Vintage Voices heritage program. Visitors will be able to walk down the shaded paths of the historic Alton Cemetery and meet the men and women who lived in the Alton area during the 19th and early 20th century.
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Saturday, October 5, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Hart House
- 524 Belle Street
- Alton, IL, 62002
- United States
The Alton Area Landmarks Association (AALA) is dedicated to educating, promoting, and saving the architectural heritage of the Alton area. The AALA sponsors an annual Fall Historic House Tour of approximately 10 to 12 homes. This self-guided tour features some of Alton’s most the beautiful homes, interesting buildings, and churches of Alton.
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Saturday, October 5, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Willoughby Heritage Farm
- 631 Willoughby Lane
- Collinsville, IL, 62234
- United States
Join in this annual Fall Farm Day celebration at Willoughby Heritage Farm which welcome fall - country style! There will be hayrides, games, food by the Sunrise Kiwanis Club, live entertainment, pumpkin patch with pumpkins for sale and crafts & vendors. Be sure to checkout the livestock.
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Saturday, October 5, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Cheney Mansion
- 601 North State Street
- Jerseyville, IL, 62052
- United States
The annual Jersey County Historical Society Apple Festival traces its roots to the numerous apple orchards in the region, the role the apple has played in the development of Jersey County, and as a means to celebrate the annual fall harvest. This family oriented event has something for everyone - young and old alike.
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Fri, Oct 4, 2024, 6:00 PM – Sun, Oct 6, 2024, 10:00 PM
- St. Mary's Church
- 536 East 3rd Street
- Alton, IL
- United States
Polkas, German food, live music, inflatables ... it's a fall festival you won't want to miss! Live music will be provided on both Saturday and Sunday. The schedule is packed with activities on the festival grounds.
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Friday, October 4, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Jacoby Arts Center
- 627 East Broadway
- Alton, IL, 62002
- United States
Alton Main Street and Jacoby Arts Center are presenting First Fridays, a late-night art and shopping experience which spans the Downtown Alton district. This event will be held on the First Friday of each month from September through December, providing you with an opportunity to check out new shops and galleries and visit familiar favorites to experience art and great specials at each business.
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Fri, Oct 4, 2024, 9:00 AM – Sun, Oct 6, 2024, 5:00 PM
- Gateway Convention Center,
- 1000 Eastport Plaza Drive
- Collinsville, IL, 62234
- United States
Beginning in 1977 at Archon #1, with Guest of Honor George R.R. Martin, and roughly 250 attendees, Archon has developed into an expansive, fan run, Science Fiction / Fantasy Convention. Archon is an internationally known, highly regarded and well attended science fiction and fantasy convention.
