Great Rivers Towboat Festival, Alton Block Parties, Haunted Alton Tours, Lewis & Clark Departure Days, Riverside Flea Markets and Alton Little Theater plays...the calendar is packed year-round with great events. Check your travel dates to see what's happening while you’re here.
A Day in Eagle Country
Now - February 15, 2012
The limestone bluffs and woodlands that line the Mississippi River Valley offer the American Bald Eagle an ideal winter roosting site. We invite you t...More Details
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Alton Square Mall
200 Alton Square Dr.
Alton, IL 62002
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Audubon Eagle Watch
Now - February 25, 2012
Join us at the new Audubon Center at Riverlands this eagle season for eagle viewing and education in this designated Important Birding Area at the Riv...More Details
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Audubon Center at Riverlands
301 Riverlands Way
West Alton, IL 63386
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Wildlife Weekends
Now - February 25, 2012
Visit the Treehouse Wildlife Center on Saturdays in January and February to view live bald eagles being rehabilitated at the center. While you're the...More Details
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TreeHouse Wildlife Center
23956 Green Acres Rd.
Dow, IL 62022
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Eagles Over the Confluence
Now - February 26, 2012
Kick off eagle season with a soaring view of the confluence and the Mississippi Flyway. Visit the Tower and participate in learning about these majest...More Details
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Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower
435 Confluence Dr.
Hartford, IL 62048
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Eagle Meet and Greet Sundays
Now - February 12, 2012
Come see a live bald eagle up close and personal at the National Great Rivers Museum. Ask and learn about their species and habitats. Free admission. ...More Details
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National Great Rivers Museum
#2 Lock and Dam Way
East Alton, IL 62024
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Alton Little Theater: The Last Mass at St. Casmir's
Now - February 5, 2012
This is the endearing last chapter of the Over the Tavern trilogy of plays, where the Pazinski clan has gathered to say their final goodbyes to their ...More Details
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2450 N. Henry St.
Alton, IL 62002
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Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette
Now - February 29, 2012
Scott Isringhausen, site interpreter at Pere Marquette State Park, will be presenting informative programs about bald eagles this winter. Visitors wil...More Details
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Pere Marquette State Park
IL Route 100 - Great River Road
Grafton, IL 62037
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Maple Syrup Making
Now - March 18, 2012
The McCully Heritage Project will be tapping maple trees and making maple syrup February to March 2012. Once the sap starts flowing, we will be cookin...More Details
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McCully Heritage Project
R.R. #1, Box 130
Kampsville, IL 62053
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Birds Of Prey
February 4, 2012
Eagles aren’t the only birds of prey in the area. Join us with Tree House Wildlife Center and learn about other birds that call the River Bend area ho...More Details
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Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower
435 Confluence Tower Dr.
Hartford, IL 62048
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Southern Gospel Monthly Concert Series
February 4, 2012
Enjoy the sounds of Southern Gospel at the monthly Southern Gospel Concert Series. This month, be entertained by the Four Fold Quartet from Scott Hill...More Details
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Bethalto Church of God
800 E. Bethalto Dr.
Bethalto, IL 62010
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Live Wood Chainsaw Art
February 11, 2012
Watch for a unique tribute to the 2012 eagle season. See Itchy Brothers Chainsaw Art carve a wood sculpture of the wintering bird. Watch the carve liv...More Details
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Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower
435 Confluence Tower Dr.
Hartford, IL 62048
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Night at the Museum Haunted Tour
February 11, 2012
Tour of the Historic Museum of Torture Devices, followed by an all-indoor tour of the haunted Mineral Springs Mall. Use ghost hunting equipment, atten...More Details
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Mineral Springs Haunted Tours
301 E. Broadway St.
Alton, IL 62002
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Relay For Life Riverbend "Sweet 16" Kickoff
February 11, 2012
Friends, neighbors, cancer survivors, caregivers and community members interested in learning more are encouraged to attend for a chance to win prizes...More Details
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Rox-Arena
2 Park Dr.
Roxana, IL 62084
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Greater Alton Concert Assoc.: The Courthouse Steps
February 12, 2012
You asked for them to return, and we're bringing them back! The zany singing lawyers from St. Louis are ready to poke fun at politicians. Get ready ...More Details
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Lewis & Clark Community College - The Commons
5800 Godfrey Rd.
Godfrey, IL 62035
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Speaker Series at the Museum
February 12, 2012
Local author Dan Brannan will be at the museum to speak on Boy Giant, based on the tallest man in recorded history, Robert Wadlow. In addition, Branna...More Details
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National Great Rivers Museum
#2 Lock and Dam Way
East Alton, IL 62024
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Photo Workshop
February 18, 2012
Join a photography workshop at the Tower on Saturday at noon and 1:00 p.m. Learn tips from a professional and then try it yourself from 150 feet up in...More Details
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Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower
435 Confluence Tower Dr.
Hartford, IL 62048
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Masters of the Sky
February 18, 2012 - February 20, 2012
Witness the "Masters of the Sky" birds of prey demonstration. Come see eagles, falcons, owls and other birds of prey at this educational and informati...More Details
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National Great Rivers Museum
#2 Lock & Dam Way
Alton, IL 62002
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Masters of the Sky Eagle Tours
February 18, 2012 - February 20, 2012
Enjoy a "taste" of eagle viewing in our area. The tour lasts 45-minutes and will depart from the National Great Rivers Museum parking lot. The cost fo...More Details
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National Great Rivers Museum
#2 Lock and Dam Way
East Alton, IL 62024
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Live Eagle Meet and Greet
February 25, 2012 - February 26, 2012
Meet an American Bald Eagle at the Tower on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Ask questions, take pictures and see the ...More Details
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Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower
435 Confluence Tower Dr.
Hartford, IL 62048
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Alton Symphony Concert - Isn't it Romantic?
February 26, 2012
The Alton Symphony Orchestra presents: Isn’t it Romantic? This concert features music by two masters of the romantic era that is sure to fire your i...More Details
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Hatheway Cultural Center, Lewis and Clark Community College
5800 Godfrey Road
Godfrey, IL 62035
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Greater Alton Concert Assoc.: Ambassadors of Harmony
March 3, 2012
Continually the Ambassadors of Harmony have earned notariety as finalists in international competitions. These 150 men take barbershop singing to the...More Details
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Lewis & Clark Community College - The Commons
5800 Godfrey Rd.
Godfrey, IL 62035
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Hunt Ghosts with the Pro's
March 3, 2012
Join Riverbend Paranormal investigators in the Crystal Room for a demonstration of how to use various ghost hunting devices. They will divide particip...More Details
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Mineral Springs Mall
301 E. Broadway
Alton, IL 62002
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Southern Gospel Monthly Concert Series
March 3, 2012
Enjoy the sounds of Southern Gospel at the monthly Southern Gospel Concert Series. This month, be entertained by The Williamsons from Oklahoma. Find ...More Details
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Bethalto Church of God
800 E. Bethalto Dr.
Bethalto, IL 62010
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Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette
March 6, 2012
Scott Isringhausen, site interpreter at Pere Marquette State Park, will be presenting informative programs about bald eagles this winter. Visitors wil...More Details
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Pere Marquette State Park
IL Route 100 - Great River Road
Grafton, IL 62037
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Night at the Museum Haunted Tour
March 10, 2012
Tour of the Historic Museum of Torture Devices, followed by an all-indoor tour of the haunted Mineral Springs Mall. Use ghost hunting equipment, atten...More Details
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Mineral Springs Haunted Tours
301 E. Broadway St.
Alton, IL 62002
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Venus & Jupiter Conjunction
March 14, 2012
Witness the brightest planets in solar system come within three degrees of each other. Don't miss the chance to catch a glimpse of this picture perfe...More Details
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Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower
435 Confluence Tower Dr.
Hartford, IL 62048
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Alton Little Theater: Laughter on the 23rd Floor
March 16, 2012 - March 25, 2012
This show is inspired by the playwright Neil Simon's youthful experience as a staff writer on the Sid Caesar's Your Show of Shows, with all the attend...More Details
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2450 N. Henry St.
Alton, IL 62002
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Garrison Day
March 17, 2012
Camp River Dubois, where Lewis & Clark wintered before their journey west, was a military camp and the soldiers were required to participate in traini...More Details
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Lewis & Clark State Historic Site
#1 Lewis & Clark Trail
Hartford, IL 62048
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Women Come By Camp River DuBouis
March 18, 2012
"Women come by," wrote William Clark. What was it like for women of the early 1800's? Come observe frontier women cook over an open fire and sew thei...More Details
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Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center
1 Lewis & Clark Trail
Hartford, IL 62048
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2nd Annual Alton Half Marathon
March 24, 2012
Be a part of the 2nd Annual Alton Half Marathon, beginning and ending in Riverfront Park. Presented by The Telegraph newspaper, all proceeds from the...More Details
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Riverfront Park
#1 Henry St.
Alton, IL 62002
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Wind Festival
March 31, 2012
Celebrate the wind by the rivers with a family day at the Tower. Bring your kites to fly or enter them in a contest for the best kite. There will be...More Details
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Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower
435 Confluence Tower Dr.
Hartford, IL 62048
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Easter Bunny at the Tower
April 1, 2012
Come see the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs at the Tower. Free event admission. There is an admission charge to tour the Tower. For more information,...More Details
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Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower
435 Confluence Tower Dr.
Hartford, IL 62048
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Easter Egg Hunt
April 1, 2012
The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held for children up to ten years old at the beautiful Glazberook Park. Festivities will include the egg hunt, corn...More Details
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Glazebrook Park
1401 Stamper Ln.
Godfrey, IL 62035
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Arts by the Levee
April 5, 2012 - June 28, 2012
Witness the local talent through this celebration of the performing arts. See bands, dancers and poets show off their talents in the Davis Plaza at L...More Details
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Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower
435 Confluence Tower Dr.
Hartford, IL 62048
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Southern Gospel Monthly Concert Series
April 7, 2012
Enjoy the sounds of Southern Gospel at the monthly Southern Gospel Concert Series. This month, be entertained by Spoken 4 Quartet from Branson, MO. F...More Details
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Bethalto Church of God
800 E. Bethalto Dr.
Bethalto, IL 62010
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Easter Egg Hunt
April 8, 2012
Come and celebrate Easter at Pere Marquette Lodge with our huge Easter Egg Hunt! For more information, call (618) 786-2331 ex.0. ...More Details
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Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center
13112 Visitor Center Ln.
Grafton, IL 62037
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Friday the 13th Night at the Museum Tour
April 13, 2012
Tour the Historic Museum of Torture Devices, followed by an all indoors tour of the haunted Mineral Springs Mall. Use ghost hunting equipment, attend ...More Details
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Mineral Springs Haunted Tours
301 E. Broadway St.
Alton, IL 62002
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Haunted Cemetery Tour
April 21, 2012
Meet at Mineral Springs Mall, after a memorial "wake" in the Crystal Room, cars line up behind the Mineral Springs hearse, and a procession goes to th...More Details
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Mineral Springs Mall
301 E. Broadway
Alton, IL 62002
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2012 Godfrey MS Walk
April 22, 2012
A festival environment for walkers, community and businesses to come together to STOP Multiple Sclerosis. Godfrey Walk MS is an annual event that rais...More Details
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Glazebrook Park
1401 Stamper Ln.
Godfrey, IL 62035
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Greater Alton Concert Assoc.: Cornet Chop Suey
April 22, 2012
This internationally known festival band will be bringing their unique blend of jazz and entertainment to our stage again by audience request. Ticket...More Details
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Lewis & Clark Community College - The Commons
5800 Godfrey Rd.
Godfrey, IL 62035
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Mushroom/Earth Day Festival
April 22, 2012
Ah...a day to appreciate the earth and all it yields. Come and relax at Pere Marquette Lodge for our Earth Day and Mushroom Fest. We will be hunting...More Details
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Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference
13653 Lodge Blvd.
Grafton, IL 62037
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14th Annual Arbor Day Celebration
April 28, 2012
Have you hugged a tree lately? Join the Village in celebrating the environment and tree planting with the Godfrey Parks and Recreation Department at ...More Details
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Glazebrook Park
1401 Stamper Ln.
Godfrey, IL 62035
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Voices of the Civil War
April 28, 2012
On April 12, 1861, the first shots of the Civil War rang out. From the battlefields of North and South, to the riverbanks of small towns like Alton, ...More Details
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Alton Visitor Center
200 Piasa St.
Alton, IL 62002
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Grafton Riverside Flea Market
April 28, 2012 - April 29, 2012
We hope you will join us the fourth weekend of the month May through October in 2011. You won't want to miss this fabulous flea market on the river! ...More Details
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Loading Dock
400 Front St.
Grafton, IL 62037
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Great Rivers Choral Society: Joy into My Heart!
April 28, 2012 - April 29, 2012
Enjoy a festival of American folk music brought you by the talented vocalists of the Great Rivers Choral Society. Admission is free. Donations are a...More Details
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Evangelical Church of Christ
1212 W. Homer Adams Pkwy.
Godfrey, IL 62035
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Joy Into My Heart: A Festival of American Folk Music
April 28, 2012 - April 29, 2012
This free performance of American Folk music includes folk songs, songs from our country’s past, and songs brought by those who came to our country ...More Details
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Evangelical United Church of Christ
1212 Homer Adams Parkway
Godfrey, IL 62035
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Piasa Winery Mushroom Festival
April 29, 2012
It's time again for music, food and fun at the annual Mushroom Festival. Come check-out the Mushroom Cook-Off as local chefs share their best mushroo...More Details
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Piasa Winery & Gift Shop
225 W. Main St.
Grafton, IL 62037
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