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Events in Downstate Illinois

Events in Downstate Illinois

Find Your Next Event

Whether you’re looking for a festival, marathon or something family-friendly to bring the kids to, Downstate Illinois has something for everyone. The region hosts over 900 events each year, and we pride ourselves on providing the most accurate event information so that you don’t miss a thing.

What are you waiting for? Explore our Event Calendar to find the perfect entertainment for you and your family during your visit.

Please use the color-coded map for reference.

  • Western Region (Orange) – Close to St. Louis, MO
  • Central Region (Blue) – Close to Springfield, IL
  • Eastern Region (Yellow) – Close to Terre Haute, IN

Highland Area Local Dine Around

 March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Highland, IL
Highland, IL

Line Dancing Lessons

 April 17, 2024
Iron Saddle Ranch
Salem, IL

Downtown Belleville Live Music Row

 April 17, 2024 - April 21, 2024
Downtown Belleville
Belleville, IL

Downtown Belleville Live Music Row

 April 17, 2024 - April 21, 2024
Downtown Belleville
Belleville, IL

Foghat - Live

 April 19, 2024
Lincoln Theater
Belleville, IL

The Mousetrap at Capitol Theater

 April 19, 2024 - April 20, 2024
Monroe Actors Stage Company (MASC)
Waterloo, IL

Kickoff Event to End Food Insecurity

 April 19, 2024
Soulcial Kitchen
Swansea, IL

5K Run/Walk for Life

 April 20, 2024
Effingham Performance Center
Newton, IL

Belleville Flea Market

 April 20, 2024 - April 21, 2024
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center
Belleville, IL

Baby Bonanza at Rainbow Ranch

 April 20, 2024 - April 21, 2024
Rainbow Ranch Petting Zoo
Nashville, IL

Schlafly Shrimp Boil

 April 20, 2024
Schlafly Highland Square
Highland, IL

Touch a Truck

 April 20, 2024
Belleville Police Department
Belleville, IL

“What the Kimmswick Bone Bed Reveals About Life 12,000 Years Ago” by Emily Lange

 April 20, 2024
History Museum of Monroe County
Waterloo, IL

Homebrew & Music Walk

 April 20, 2024
Downtown Belleville
Belleville, IL

Mystery Dinner at Eckert's

 April 20, 2024
Eckert's Country Store & Farms
Belleville, IL

The Mousetrap at Capitol Theater

 April 21, 2024
Monroe Actors Stage Company (MASC)
Waterloo, IL

National Movie Theater Day

 April 23, 2024
The Edge
Belleville, IL

Line Dancing Lessons

 April 24, 2024
Iron Saddle Ranch
Salem, IL

"A Whole Lot of Shaking Going On" by Sue Barker

 April 25, 2024
History Museum of Monroe County
Waterloo, IL

Mothers vs. Sons Night of Fun

 April 26, 2024
Arena Gym at The Campus
Belleville, IL

Backyard Homesteading Expo

 April 27, 2024
Parking Lot of ATV's and More, Inc.
Salem, IL

Metro East Youth Art Show

 April 27, 2024
Mascoutah Public Library and Leu Civic Center
Mascoutah, IL

Baby Bonanza at Rainbow Ranch

 April 27, 2024 - April 28, 2024
Rainbow Ranch Petting Zoo
Nashville, IL

St. Louis Antique Show

 April 27, 2024 - April 28, 2024
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center
Belleville, IL

Tough Mudder 2024

 April 27, 2024 - April 28, 2024
World Wide Technology Raceway
Madison, IL

2nd Annual George Portz Memorial Fiddle Contest and Bluegrass Show

 April 27, 2024
Klucker Hall, Shiloh IL 62269
Shiloh, IL

Restoration Ranch Fire Nights

 April 27, 2024
Restoration Ranch
Belleville, IL

Chorale Spring Concert

 April 27, 2024
Belleville Philharmonic Society
Belleville, IL

Midwest Bird & Animal Breeders Swap & Sale

 April 28, 2024
Monroe County Fairgrounds
Waterloo, IL

Mother’s Day Mixology Brunch

 April 28, 2024
Bennie’s Pizza Pub
Belleville, IL

Line Dancing Lessons

 May 1, 2024
Iron Saddle Ranch
Salem, IL

"A Tale of Two Forts" by Mark Wagner

 May 2, 2024
History Museum of Monroe County
Waterloo, IL

Yung Gravy at Castle Ridge

 May 2, 2024
Castle Ridge
Centralia, IL

Carlyle Spring City Wide Yard Sales

 May 3, 2024 - May 4, 2024
Carlyle, IL

Bennie’s Pizza Pub 6th Anniversary

 May 4, 2024
Bennie’s Pizza Pub
Belleville, IL

National Crappie League Tournament

May 4, 2024
Carlyle Lake
Carlyle, IL

Free Fishing Derby

 May 4, 2024
Bellevue Park
Belleville, IL

Spring Fling Festival & BBQ Competition

 May 4, 2024
American Farm Heritage Museum - Greenville
Greenville, IL

St. Clair County Law Day 5K Run/Walk

 May 4, 2024
Belleville Parks and Recreation
Belleville, IL

Baby Bonanza at Rainbow Ranch

 May 4, 2024 - May 5, 2024
Rainbow Ranch Petting Zoo
Nashville, IL

Bond County Cruise-Ins

 May 4, 2024
Bond County Courthouse Square
Greenville, IL

Locust Street Fair

 May 4, 2024
Centralia Tourism
Centralia, IL

SICW Wrestling Belle-Clair Exposition Center

 May 4, 2024
200 S Belt E #2650
Belleville, IL

Derby Day Musical

 May 4, 2024
Union United Methodist Church
Belleville, IL

2024 Inflatable 5k

 May 5, 2024
O'Fallon Sports Park
O'Fallon, IL

Fruehlingsfest Springfest

 May 5, 2024
Historic Maeystown
Maeystown, IL

100th Anniversary Celecration

 May 7, 2024
Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce
Belleville, IL

Line Dancing Lessons

 May 8, 2024
Iron Saddle Ranch
Salem, IL

Highland Chamber of Commerce GLOW GOLF Fundraiser

 May 10, 2024
Highland Country Club
Highland, IL

Community Yard Sale

 May 11, 2024
Marshall
Marshall, IL

Marshall Community Wide Yard Sale

 May 11, 2024
City Wide
Marshall, IL

CSA Hare and Hounds

 May 11, 2024
Carlyle Sailing Assn. Harbor, Carlyle Lake, Illinois
Carlyle, IL

Mom's Day Out Vendor Fair

 May 11, 2024
Eckert's Country Store & Farms
Belleville, IL

Strawberry Festival

 May 11, 2024
Eckert's Locations
Belleville, IL

Baby Bonanza at Rainbow Ranch

 May 11, 2024 - May 12, 2024
Rainbow Ranch Petting Zoo
Nashville, IL

“Southern American Bottom Archaeological Project, (Hawkins Hollow), (SABA)” by Autumn Melby

 May 11, 2024
History Museum of Monroe County
Waterloo, IL

Strawberry Festival

 May 12, 2024
Eckert's Locations
Belleville, IL

Line Dancing Lessons

 May 15, 2024
Iron Saddle Ranch
Salem, IL


Downstate Illinois Events

Downstate Illinois Events

Explore Our Event Calendar
Whether you’re looking for a festival, marathon or something family-friendly to bring the kids to, Downstate Illinois has something for everyone. The region hosts over 900 events each year, and we pride ourselves on providing the most accurate event information so that you don’t miss a thing.
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Line Dancing Lessons

Line Dancing Lessons

 April 17, 2024 @ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Iron Saddle Ranch | Salem, IL
Downtown Belleville Live Music Row

Downtown Belleville Live Music Row

 April 17, 2024 - April 21, 2024 @ 6:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Downtown Belleville | Belleville, IL
Downtown Belleville Live Music Row

Downtown Belleville Live Music Row

 April 17, 2024 - April 21, 2024 @ 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Downtown Belleville | Belleville, IL

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