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Events in Southern Illinois

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.









Lebanon's Winter Wonderland of Lights

November 17, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Horner Park
Lebanon, IL

Way of Lights

November 17, 2023 - December 31, 2023
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
Belleville, IL

WonderLight's Christmas

November 17, 2023 - December 31, 2023
World Wide Technology Raceway
Madison, IL

The Lights ~ An Exhibition of Holiday Magic!

November 18, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts
Mount Vernon, IL

Albion Done Bright Christmas Light Display

November 23, 2023 - December 28, 2023
Edwards County Courthouse Square
Albion, IL

Olney Christmas Light Display

November 23, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Olney City Park
Olney, IL

Woburn Christmas Display

November 23, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Greenville, IL

Fantasy of Lights

November 23, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Centralia Foundation Park
Centralia, IL

Du Quoin Holiday Lights Fair

November 23, 2023 - December 30, 2023
Du Quoin State Fairgrounds
Du Quoin, IL

Santa on the Square - Belleville

November 24, 2023 - December 24, 2023
Belleville, IL

Newton Christmas Lights in the Park

November 24, 2023 - December 25, 2023
Peterson Park
Newton, IL

Christmas Lights Wonderland

November 24, 2023 - December 31, 2023
American Farm Heritage Museum
Greenville, IL

Vandalia Festival of Lights

November 24, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Rogier Park
Vandalia, IL

Christmas Lights in Carlyle City Park

November 24, 2023 - January 7, 2024
Carlyle City Park
Carlyle, IL

New Switzerland Model Railroad Club Christmas Model Railroad Show

December 1, 2023 - December 30, 2023
McGinley Chrysler Dealership
Highland, IL

Coulterville Holiday Light Display

December 2, 2023 - December 27, 2023
Coulterville, IL

Fairfield Festival of Lights

December 2, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Leo French Park
Fairfield, IL

Line Dancing Lessons

December 13, 2023
Iron Saddle Ranch
Salem, IL

Downtown Belleville Live Music Row

December 13, 2023 - December 17, 2023
Downtown Belleville
Belleville, IL

Belleville Christkindlmarkt

December 14, 2023
Belleville Public Square
Belleville, IL

One Year Anniversary Celebration - S'mores with Santa & Mrs. Claus

December 15, 2023
Oh. So. Sweet. Bakery & Cafe
Carlyle, IL

Belleville Christkindlmarkt

December 15, 2023
Belleville Public Square
Belleville, IL

Free Horse Drawn Trolley Rides

December 15, 2023 - December 17, 2023
Belleville Public Square
Belleville, IL

Red Bud Santa's Village

December 15, 2023
Red Bud, IL

Breakfast with Santa at Eckert's

December 16, 2023 - December 17, 2023
Belleville Eckert's
Belleville, IL

Belleville Flea Market

December 16, 2023 - December 17, 2023
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center
Belleville, IL

Belleville Christkindlmarkt

December 16, 2023
Belleville Public Square
Belleville, IL

Gingerbread Workshop

December 16, 2023
Eckert's Cider Shed
Belleville, IL

Visit with Santa

December 16, 2023
Historic Main Street
Columbia, IL

City of Bridgeport Christmas Parade

December 16, 2023
City of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, IL

Belleville Christkindlmarkt

December 17, 2023
Belleville Public Square
Belleville, IL

Gingerbread Workshop

December 17, 2023
Eckert's Cider Shed
Belleville, IL

Storytime with Santa & Kay's Caricatures

December 17, 2023
The Weingarten
Belleville, IL

Christmas Wonders Concert

December 17, 2023
St. Luke's Catholic Church
Belleville, IL

New Baden Fire Protection District Lighted Christmas Parade

December 17, 2023
New Baden Fire Protection District
New Baden, IL

Belleville Christkindlmarkt

December 18, 2023
Belleville Public Square
Belleville, IL

Belleville Christkindlmarkt

December 19, 2023
Belleville Public Square
Belleville, IL

Belleville Christkindlmarkt

December 20, 2023
Belleville Public Square
Belleville, IL

Line Dancing Lessons

December 20, 2023
Iron Saddle Ranch
Salem, IL

Downtown Belleville Live Music Row

December 20, 2023 - December 24, 2023
Downtown Belleville
Belleville, IL

Belleville Christkindlmarkt

December 21, 2023
Belleville Public Square
Belleville, IL

Main Street Mingle

December 21, 2023
Downtown Belleville Main Street
Belleville, IL

Heaven to Earth Live Nativity

December 21, 2023 - December 23, 2023
6:10 Coffee Company
Salem, IL

Belleville Christkindlmarkt

December 22, 2023
Belleville Public Square
Belleville, IL

Breakfast with Santa at Eckert's

December 23, 2023 - December 24, 2023
Belleville Eckert's
Belleville, IL

Belleville Christkindlmarkt

December 23, 2023
Belleville Public Square
Belleville, IL

Gingerbread Workshop

December 23, 2023
Eckert's Cider Shed
Belleville, IL

Gingerbread Workshop

December 24, 2023
Eckert's Cider Shed
Belleville, IL

Line Dancing Lessons

December 27, 2023
Iron Saddle Ranch
Salem, IL

Downtown Belleville Live Music Row

December 27, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Downtown Belleville
Belleville, IL

Comic Invasion New Years at the Lincoln Theatre

December 30, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Lincoln Theatre
Belleville, IL

New Year's Eve Swim Party

December 31, 2023
Korte Recreation Center
Highland, IL

Way of Lights Run

January 1, 2024
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
Belleville, IL

Line Dancing Lessons

January 3, 2024
Iron Saddle Ranch
Salem, IL

Downtown Belleville Live Music Row

January 3, 2024 - January 7, 2024
Downtown Belleville
Belleville, IL

Line Dancing Lessons

January 10, 2024
Iron Saddle Ranch
Salem, IL

Downtown Belleville Live Music Row

January 10, 2024 - January 14, 2024
Downtown Belleville
Belleville, IL



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