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Events in Downstate Illinois

Events in Downstate Illinois

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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

Wonderlights Christmas Display

November 14, 2025 - January 4, 2026
World Wide Technology Raceway
Madison, IL

Mattoon Lightworks

 November 20, 2025 - December 28, 2025
Peterson House
Mattoon, IL

Christmas in Casey Fairview Park

November 21, 2025 - December 28, 2025
Fairview Park
Casey, IL

55th Annual Way of Lights Christmas Display

 November 21, 2025 - December 31, 2025
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
Belleville, IL

The Lights at Cedarhurst

 November 22, 2025 - December 28, 2025
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts
Mount Vernon, IL

Du Quoin Holiday Lights Fair

 November 27, 2025 - December 30, 2025
Du Quoin Fairgrounds
Du Quoin, IL

Olney Christmas Light Display

 November 27, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Olney City Park
Olney, IL

Christmas in Oblong Park

 November 28, 2025 - December 25, 2025
Oblong Park
Oblong, IL

Christmas Lights Wonderland

 November 28, 2025 - December 31, 2025
American Farm Heritage Museum
Greenville, IL

Fantasy of Lights

 November 28, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Centralia Foundation Park
Centralia, IL

Christmas in Carlyle - Lights in the Park

 November 28, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Carlyle City Park
Carlyle, IL

Christmas Lights of Hope

 November 28, 2025 - December 31, 2025
White County Fairgrounds
Carmi, IL

Holiday in Twin Lakes Park

 November 29, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Twin Lakes Park
Paris, IL

Woburn Christmas Display

 November 29, 2025 - December 28, 2025
Greenville, IL

Vandalia Festival of Lights

 November 29, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Rogier Park
Vandalia, IL

Christmas on Bellview

 December 1, 2025 - January 3, 2026
Mount Vernon, IL

Festival of Trees

 December 5, 2025 - January 10, 2026
4th and Market Street
Mount Carmel, IL

Coulterville Holiday Light Display

 December 6, 2025 - December 26, 2025
Coulterville, IL

Santa House Tours

 December 10, 2025 - December 20, 2025
Market Street
Mount Carmel, IL

Belleville Christkindlmarkt

 December 18, 2025 - December 23, 2025
Public Square, Belleville, IL
Belleville, IL

Heaven to Earth Drive-Thru Nativity

 December 18, 2025 - December 20, 2025
6:10 Coffee Company
Salem, IL

Food Truck Friday's and Saturday's

 December 19, 2025
Millpond Bewing
Millstadt, IL

Belleville Flea Market

 December 20, 2025 - December 21, 2025
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center
Belleville, IL

Food Truck Friday's and Saturday's

 December 20, 2025
Millpond Bewing
Millstadt, IL

Food Truck Friday's and Saturday's

 December 26, 2025
Millpond Bewing
Millstadt, IL

Food Truck Friday's and Saturday's

 December 27, 2025
Millpond Bewing
Millstadt, IL

Little Cactus New Year’s Eve Dance

 December 31, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Breese American Legion
Breese, IL

New Year's Eve La Guiannee at Fort de Chartres

 December 31, 2025
Fort de Chartres State Historic Site
Prairie du Rocher, IL

New Years Eve Line Dancing

 December 31, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Breese American Legion
Breese, IL

Budding Naturalist

 January 2, 2026
Douglas-Hart Nature Center
Mattoon, IL

Food Truck Friday's and Saturday's

 January 2, 2026
Millpond Bewing
Millstadt, IL

Food Truck Friday's and Saturday's

 January 3, 2026
Millpond Bewing
Millstadt, IL

Motorcycle Swap Meet

 January 4, 2026
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds
Belleville, IL

Food Truck Friday's and Saturday's

 January 9, 2026
Millpond Bewing
Millstadt, IL

Food Truck Friday's and Saturday's

 January 10, 2026
Millpond Bewing
Millstadt, IL

SICW Wrestling at the Belle-Clair Exposition Center

 January 10, 2026
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds
Belleville, 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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Road Trip Itineraries

Road Trip Itineraries

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Downstate Illinois was made for road trips! With the help of our road trip itineraries, you can discover all that our 22 counties have to offer — from family fun to outdoor adventures and shopping sprees. 
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Mattoon Lightworks

Mattoon Lightworks

 November 20, 2025 - December 28, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Peterson House | Mattoon, IL
Christmas in Casey Fairview Park

Christmas in Casey Fairview Park

November 21, 2025 - December 28, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fairview Park | Casey, IL
55th Annual Way of Lights Christmas Display

55th Annual Way of Lights Christmas Display

 November 21, 2025 - December 31, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows | Belleville, IL

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