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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

Rainbow Ranch Pumpkin Patch

 October 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Rainbow Ranch Petting Zoo
Nashville, IL

Annual Library Crawl 2026

 October 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Participating Public Libraries in Southern and Central Illinois
Glen Carbon, IL

Scarecrow Crawl

 October 5, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Historic Main Street
Columbia, IL

Swansea Farmers Market

 October 22, 2026
Rural King Parking Lot
Swansea, IL

Columbia Community Market

 October 22, 2026
Columbia American Legion
Columbia, IL

Eastern Illinois University Symphony Orchestra

 October 23, 2026
Doudna Fine Arts Cencter
Charleston, IL

Monroe County Farmers Market

 October 24, 2026
Monroe County Annex
Waterloo, IL

Flora Community Market

 October 24, 2026
Flora Public Library
Flora, IL

Columbia Halloween Hi-Jinks

 October 24, 2026
Columbia, IL

Halloween Hunt Pub Crawl

 October 24, 2026
Boarding House Bistro
O'Fallon, IL

The Starfall Ball Midnight Release Party

 October 26, 2026
Belleville Books
Belleville, IL

Swansea Farmers Market

 October 29, 2026
Rural King Parking Lot
Swansea, IL

Columbia Community Market

 October 29, 2026
Columbia American Legion
Columbia, IL

Red Bud Witches Night Out

 October 29, 2026
Downtown Red Bud
Red Bud, IL

Vandalia Lions Club Halloween Parade

 October 29, 2026
Gallatin Street, Vandalia, Illinois
Vandalia, IL

City of Vandalia Trick or Treat

October 30, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Downtown Vandalia
Vandalia, IL

Celebrate Downtown Mattoon Trunk or Treat

 October 30, 2026
Downtown
Mattoon, IL

Du Quoin Halloween Parade

 October 30, 2026
Downtown
Du Quoin, IL

TrustBank Halloween Parade

 October 30, 2026
Downtown Olney
Olney, IL

Spook-Tacular 5th Friday Trunk or Treat

 October 30, 2026
Downtown Olney
Olney, IL

Fright Night Free Concert

 October 30, 2026
Bower Park
Olney, IL

Oblong Fall Follies

 October 31, 2026
Community Building
Oblong, IL

Monroe County Farmers Market

 October 31, 2026
Monroe County Annex
Waterloo, IL

Riverview Ramble Half Marathon

 October 31, 2026
Mount Carmel Public Utilities Office
Mount Carmel, IL

Downtown Centralia Fall Festival & Halloween Parade

 October 31, 2026
Downtown Centralia
Centralia, IL

Boo on the Bricks

 October 31, 2026
Edwards County Courthouse
Albion, IL

Pinckneyville Mardi Gras

 October 31, 2026
Pinckneyville Chamber of Commerce
Pinckneyville, IL

Fall Frolic and Trunk or Treat

 October 31, 2026
Courthouse Square
Marshall, IL

Fairfield Trunk or Treat

 October 31, 2026
Downtown Fairfield
Fairfield, IL

TrustBank Halloween Parade

 October 31, 2026
Downtown Olney
Olney, IL

Waterloo Trunk or Treat

 October 31, 2026
Downtown Waterloo
Waterloo, IL

Eastern Illinois University Panther Marching Band Live in Concert

 November 1, 2026
Doudna Fine Arts Cencter
Charleston, IL

Eastern Illinois University Percussion Ensemble

 November 3, 2026
Doudna Fine Arts Cencter
Charleston, IL

Alice in Wonderland the Musical - WVAC

 November 5, 2026
Wabash Valley College Brubeck Arts Center
Allendale, IL

2026 Olde Tyme Christmas Festival of Trees - Stars, Stripes & Holiday Lights

 November 6, 2026
Vandalia Moose Lodge 1447
Vandalia, IL

Alice in Wonderland the Musical- WVAC

 November 6, 2026
Wabash Valley College Brubeck Arts Center
Mount Carmel, IL

Eastern Illinois University Musical Theatre Opera Performance

 November 6, 2026 - November 7, 2026
Doudna Fine Arts Cencter
Charleston, IL

McKendree Theatre: The 39 Steps

 November 6, 2026 - November 8, 2026
The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts
Lebanon, IL

RCHEA Holiday Bazaar

 November 7, 2026
Community Building
Olney, IL

Fort de Chartres Winter Rendezvous & Woodswalk

 November 7, 2026 - November 8, 2026
Fort de Chartres State Historic Site
Prairie du Rocher, IL

Alice in Wonderland the Musical- WVAC

 November 7, 2026
Wabash Valley College Brubeck Arts Center
Mount Carmel, IL

Alice in Wonderland the Musical- WVAC

 November 8, 2026
Wabash Valley College Brubeck Arts Center
Mount Carmel, IL

Jazz Faculty 'The Goodness of Music' Fundraiser

 November 8, 2026
Doudna Fine Arts Cencter
Charleston, IL

James and the Giant Peach at Eastern Illinois University

 November 12, 2026 - November 15, 2026
Doudna Fine Arts Cencter
Charleston, IL

Olde Tyme Christmas - Stars, Stripes, & Holiday Lights

 November 13, 2026 - November 14, 2026
Downtown Vandalia
Vandalia, IL

Wonderlights Christmas Display

November 13, 2026 - January 3, 2027
World Wide Technology Raceway
Madison, IL

Eastern Illinois University Wind Symphony & Concert Band Performance

 November 13, 2026
Doudna Fine Arts Cencter
Charleston, IL

Olde Tyme Christmas Presents: A Festival of Lights - Stars, Stripes, & Holiday Lights

 November 14, 2026 - January 1, 2027
Rogier Park
Vandalia, IL

Olde Tyme Christmas Presents: Festival of Lights - Stars, Stripes & Holiday Lights

 November 14, 2026 - January 1, 2027
Rogier Park
Vandalia, IL

The Poetic Conversations of Ma

 November 14, 2026
Love Church
Belleville, IL

Eastern Illinois University Jazz Lab Band Concert

 November 17, 2026
Doudna Fine Arts Cencter
Charleston, IL

Mattoon Lightworks Opening Night Walkthrough

 November 19, 2026
Peterson House
Mattoon, IL

Dr. Oliver Jia, Guest Pianist Recital at Eastern Illinois University

 November 19, 2026
Doudna Fine Arts Cencter
Charleston, IL

Lebanon Victorian Holiday Weekend

 November 20, 2026 - November 21, 2026
Downtown Lebanon
Lebanon, IL

Christmas in Casey Fairview Park

November 20, 2026 - December 27, 2026
Fairview Park
Casey, IL

Mattoon Lightworks

 November 20, 2026 - December 27, 2026
Peterson House
Mattoon, IL

Way of Lights Display at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows

 November 20, 2026 - December 31, 2026
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
Belleville, IL

The Boat Drunks: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffet in Concert

November 20, 2026
Wabash Valley College Brubeck Arts Center
Mount Carmel, IL

Mistletoe Market Vendor Fair

 November 21, 2026
Trenton First United Methodist Church
Trenton, IL

Vine Street Thanksgiving Market

 November 21, 2026
O'Fallon Station
O'Fallon, IL

Belleville Flea Market

 November 21, 2026 - November 22, 2026
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center
Belleville, IL

WIld Child Christmas Market

 November 21, 2026
Lawrence County Fairgrounds
Sumner, IL

Maeystown Damen Tag

 November 21, 2026
Downtown
Maeystown, IL

The Lights at Cedarhurst

 November 21, 2026 - December 27, 2026
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts
Mount Vernon, 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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Rainbow Ranch Pumpkin Patch

Rainbow Ranch Pumpkin Patch

 October 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Rainbow Ranch Petting Zoo | Nashville, IL
Annual Library Crawl 2026

Annual Library Crawl 2026

 October 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Participating Public Libraries in Southern and Central Illinois | Glen Carbon, IL
Scarecrow Crawl

Scarecrow Crawl

 October 5, 2026 - October 31, 2026 @ 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Historic Main Street | Columbia, IL

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