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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

Matilda The Musical

 March 14, 2025
Wabash Valley College Brubeck Arts Center
Mount Carmel, IL

Lucky Leprechaun 5K

 March 15, 2025
Union United Methodist Church
Belleville, IL

Vine Street Market Micro Markets

 March 15, 2025
O'Fallon Station
O'Fallon, IL

Belleville Flea Market

 March 15, 2025 - March 16, 2025
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center
Belleville, IL

32 MINUTES OF TERROR

 March 15, 2025
L. HAAS MUSEUM
Carmi, IL

St. Patrick's Day Block Party

 March 15, 2025
Main Street
Belleville, IL

DYI Furniture Refinishing and Painting Class

 March 15, 2025
Paper Moon Boutique Mascoutah
Mascoutah, IL

St. Patrick's Day Grub Crawl

 March 16, 2025
Downtown O'Fallon
O'Fallon, IL

Guns-N-Hoses Basketball Game

 March 16, 2025
Wabash Valley College
Mount Carmel, IL

Tri-State Tornado Commemoration

 March 18, 2025
Mary Smith Fay Geneology Library
Carmi, IL

Free Community Yoga

 March 19, 2025
Belleville Books
Belleville, IL

Midnight Madness #1 Theme: Opening Night

 March 21, 2025
World Wide Technology Raceway
Madison, IL

Maeystown Spring Art Show

 March 22, 2025 - March 23, 2025
Maeystown Preservation Society Mill and Museum
Maeystown, IL

Take3

 March 22, 2025
The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts
Lebanon, IL

Take3 at the Hett

 March 22, 2025
The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts
Lebanon, IL

Free Community Yoga

 March 26, 2025
Belleville Books
Belleville, 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

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

SICW Wrestling at the Belle-Clair Exposition Center

 April 5, 2025
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds
Belleville, 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

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

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

Motorcycle Swap Meet

 April 13, 2025
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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Writers' Workshop

Writers' Workshop

 February 15, 2025 - April 19, 2025 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Belleville Books | Belleville, IL
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
Matilda The Musical

Matilda The Musical

 March 14, 2025 @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Wabash Valley College Brubeck Arts Center | Mount Carmel, IL

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