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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

Money Shoot

 February 3, 2025 - August 29, 2025
North American Outfitters
Highland, IL

Writers' Workshop

 February 15, 2025 - April 19, 2025
Belleville Books
Belleville, IL

Highland Chamber Local Dine Around

 March 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
City Wide
Highland, IL

DIY Front Porch Bunny Class

 March 27, 2025
Sawdust and Glitter
Belleville, IL

Mt. Carmel City Wide Yard Sales

 March 28, 2025
Around Town
Mount Carmel, IL

Vine Street Market Micro Markets

 March 29, 2025
O'Fallon Station
O'Fallon, IL

Free Community Yoga

 April 2, 2025
Belleville Books
Belleville, IL

Glen Phillips of Toad the Wet Sprocket

 April 2, 2025
Lincoln Theatre
Belleville, IL

Spring Sip & Shop

 April 3, 2025
Albion
Albion, IL

Budding Naturalist

 April 4, 2025
Douglas-Hart Nature Center
Mattoon, IL

She Kills Monsters

April 4, 2025 - April 6, 2025
The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts
Lebanon, IL

Easter Egg-Citement

 April 5, 2025
Eckert's Country Store & Farms
Belleville, IL

Tie Dye and Pizza

 April 5, 2025
Sawdust and Glitter
Belleville, IL

Belleville Putt Crawl

 April 5, 2025
Downtown
Belleville, IL

Hoppin' into Spring

 April 5, 2025
Villas of Holly Brook
Mount Carmel, IL

03 Super Quick + Bracket Race Race #1 and #2

 April 5, 2025 - April 6, 2025
World Wide Technology Raceway
Madison, IL

Colonial Market Faire

 April 5, 2025 - April 6, 2025
Fort de Chartres
Prairie du Rocher, IL

Book Nook Day

 April 5, 2025
Clinton County Historical Museum
Carlyle, IL

SICW Wrestling at the Belle-Clair Exposition Center

 April 5, 2025
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds
Belleville, IL

Trivia Night...with a Twist!

 April 5, 2025
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts
Mount Vernon, IL

Mechanical Bull Series Finals

 April 5, 2025
Iron Saddle Ranch
Salem, IL

Easter Egg-Citement

 April 6, 2025
Eckert's Country Store & Farms
Belleville, IL

Leah Wietholter

 April 8, 2025
The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts
Lebanon, IL

Free Community Yoga

 April 9, 2025
Belleville Books
Belleville, IL

Nature in the Arts

 April 9, 2025
Douglas-Hart Nature Center
Mattoon, IL

MCHS The Pajama Game

 April 10, 2025
Mount Carmel High School
Mount Carmel, IL

Southeastern Illinois Regional Women's Conference

 April 11, 2025
Willow Creek Venue Fairfield Illinois
Fairfield, IL

39th Annual Southern Illinois Sheep & Craft Festival

 April 12, 2025
Waterloo, IL
Waterloo, IL

Easter Egg-Citement

 April 12, 2025
Eckert's Country Store & Farms
Belleville, IL

Vine Street Market Micro Markets

 April 12, 2025
O'Fallon Station
O'Fallon, IL

"EGGSTRA" SPECIAL SPRING FLING 2025

April 12, 2025
COLE MEMORIAL PARK
Chester, IL

Spring Market 2025

 April 12, 2025
Restoration Ranch
Shiloh, IL

PBS Kids - Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum at Cedarhurst

 April 12, 2025
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts
Mount Vernon, IL

Easter Egg-Citement

 April 13, 2025
Eckert's Country Store & Farms
Belleville, IL

Import Face Off

 April 13, 2025
World Wide Technology Raceway
Madison, IL

Li-Cohen Duo - Piano/Viola Concert

 April 13, 2025
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts
Mount Vernon, IL

Motorcycle Swap Meet

 April 13, 2025
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds
Belleville, IL

Justin Trevino presented by Heart of Texas Records

 April 15, 2025
Wabash Valley College Brubeck Arts Center
Mount Carmel, IL

Free Community Yoga

 April 16, 2025
Belleville Books
Belleville, IL

Easter Egg-Citement

 April 18, 2025
Eckert's Country Store & Farms
Belleville, IL

Midnight Madness #2 Theme: Sports Night

 April 18, 2025
World Wide Technology Raceway
Madison, IL

Easter Egg Hunt

 April 19, 2025
Acorn Estates & Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation
Mount Carmel, IL

Easter Egg-Citement

 April 19, 2025
Eckert's Country Store & Farms
Belleville, IL

Belleville Flea Market

 April 19, 2025 - April 20, 2025
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center
Belleville, IL

Belleville Barkfest

 April 19, 2025
Stookey Township Park, Belleville IL
Belleville, IL

Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt

 April 19, 2025
Mt. Carmel City Park
Mount Carmel, IL

Paws and Play Adoption Day

 April 19, 2025
Sawdust and Glitter
Belleville, IL

Free Community Yoga

 April 23, 2025
Belleville Books
Belleville, IL

7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience

 April 25, 2025
The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts
Lebanon, IL

Vine Street Market Micro Markets

 April 26, 2025
O'Fallon Station
O'Fallon, IL

Metro East Youth Art Show

 April 26, 2025
Leu Civic Center & Mascoutah Public Library
Mascoutah, IL

Shou Sugi Ban - Japanese Wood Preservation Demonstration

 April 26, 2025
4-H Building @ Coles County Fairgrounds
Charleston, IL

Bracket Race Race #3 and #4

 April 26, 2025 - April 27, 2025
World Wide Technology Raceway
Madison, IL

Restoration Ranch FIRE Night 2025

 April 26, 2025
Restoration Ranch
Shiloh, 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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Highland Chamber Local Dine Around

Highland Chamber Local Dine Around

 March 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025 @ 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
City Wide | Highland, IL
Mt. Carmel City Wide Yard Sales

Mt. Carmel City Wide Yard Sales

 March 28, 2025 @ 8:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Around Town | Mount Carmel, IL
Vine Street Market Micro Markets

Vine Street Market Micro Markets

 March 29, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
O'Fallon Station | O'Fallon, IL

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