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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

Scarecrow Crawl

 October 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Historic Main Street
Columbia, IL

Annual Library Crawl 2024

 October 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Participating Public Libraries in Southern and Central Illinois
Glen Carbon, IL

Ecktoberfest

 October 5, 2024 - October 27, 2024
Eckert's Cider Shed
Belleville, IL

Haunted Belleville Walking Tour

 October 16, 2024 - October 19, 2024
Downtown Belleville
Belleville, IL

CHESTER'S FALL FESTIVAL 2024

 October 17, 2024 - October 20, 2024
COLE MEMORIAL PARK
Chester, IL

Rocky Horror Show

 October 18, 2024 - October 19, 2024
Centralia Cultural Society
Centralia, IL

Kinmundy Log Cabin Haunted Trail and Cabins

 October 18, 2024 - October 19, 2024
6260
Kinmundy, IL

Centralia Farmers Market

October 19, 2024
Centralia, IL
Centralia, IL

Annual White Squirrel Count

 October 19, 2024
Olney, IL

Vine Street Market

 October 19, 2024
O'Fallon Station
O'Fallon, IL

Treasures in the Park Craft Fair

 October 19, 2024
Shiloh Community Park
Shiloh, IL

Treasures in the Park Craft Fair

 October 19, 2024
Shiloh Community Park
Shiloh, IL

Belleville Flea Market

 October 19, 2024 - October 20, 2024
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center
Belleville, IL

Coles County Memorial Airport Young Eagles

 October 19, 2024
Coles County Memorial Airport
Mattoon, IL

City-Wide Scavenger Hunt

 October 19, 2024
Ratz Park - Pavillion #1
Red Bud, IL

Mascoutah Fall Festival and Chili Cookoff

 October 19, 2024
Mascoutah Chamber of Commerce
Mascoutah, IL

Fall Market at Warren James Winery

October 19, 2024
Warren James Winery
Mattoon, IL

Jasper County Chamber of Commerce Scare on the Square

 October 19, 2024
Newton, IL

Hug Excavating and Taps and Vine Social House Present Touch A Truck

 October 19, 2024
Taps and Vine Social House- 9 W Jackson St, Pinckneyville 62274
Pinckneyville, IL

Lebanon Witches Night Out

 October 19, 2024
Historic Downtown Lebanon
Lebanon, IL

Halloweenville Jack o’ Lantern Express

 October 19, 2024
American Farm Heritage Museum
Greenville, IL

Haunted Paintball Park

 October 19, 2024
Xtreme Paintball Park
Millstadt, IL

RAIL MONSTER CRAWL

 October 19, 2024
200 Block Downtown Centralia IL
Centralia, IL

Howl'oween Pet Parade & Block Party

 October 20, 2024
Belleville Area Humane Society
Belleville, IL

“The Making of Corn Dollies? (Wheat Weavings)” by Sharon Duncan

 October 20, 2024
History Museum of Monroe County
Waterloo, IL

Red Bud Witches Night Out 2024

 October 24, 2024
Red Bud Chamber of Commerce
Red Bud, IL

United Way of Coles County Auction at Mattoon Golf & Country Club

October 24, 2024
Mattoon Golf & Country Club
Mattoon, IL

Reel Country with Vicky Rolens & Tim Campbell

 October 24, 2024
Lincoln Theater
Belleville, IL

Celebrate Downtown Trunk or Treat

October 25, 2024
Downtown Mattoon
Mattoon, IL

Halloween Trick-or-Treat

 October 25, 2024
Downtown Belleville
Belleville, IL

Adult Pumpkin Hunt

 October 25, 2024
The Weingarten
Belleville, IL

TrustBank Halloween Parade

 October 25, 2024
Downtown Olney, IL
Olney, IL

Halloweenville Jack o’ Lantern Express

 October 25, 2024
American Farm Heritage Museum
Greenville, IL

Haunted Paintball Park

 October 25, 2024
Xtreme Paintball Park
Millstadt, IL

Highland Haunted House

 October 25, 2024 - October 27, 2024
Madison County Fairgrounds
Highland, IL

Oblong Fall Follies

 October 26, 2024
Oblong, IL

Riverview Ramble Half Marathon

 October 26, 2024
Merchants Park
Mount Carmel, IL

Woodcarvers Show

 October 26, 2024 - October 27, 2024
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center
Belleville, IL

Halloween Hi-Jinks

 October 26, 2024
Historic Main Street
Columbia, IL

Hometown Harvest

 October 26, 2024
Casey, Illinois
Casey, IL

Boo on the Bricks

 October 26, 2024
Edwards County Courthouse
Albion, IL

Pinckneyville Mardi Gras

 October 26, 2024
Pinckneyville Chamber of Commerce
Pinckneyville, IL

Vandalia City Trick or Treat 2024

 October 26, 2024
Downtown Vandalia
Vandalia, IL

Vandalia Witches Night Out

 October 26, 2024
This-n-That
Vandalia, IL

20th Annual Chili and Soup Cook Off and Cup Cake Wars

 October 26, 2024
Village Park
New Baden, IL

Marshall Fall Frolic

October 26, 2024
Courthouse Square
Marshall, IL

Marshall Trunk or Treat

 October 26, 2024
Downtown Marshall
Marshall, IL

Halloween Hunt Pub Crawl

 October 26, 2024
Boarding House Bistro
O'Fallon, IL

Halloweenville Jack o’ Lantern Express

 October 26, 2024
American Farm Heritage Museum
Greenville, IL

Haunted Paintball Park

 October 26, 2024
Xtreme Paintball Park
Millstadt, IL

Reel Country with Vicky Rolens & Tim Campbell

 October 26, 2024
Lincoln Theater
Belleville, IL

Midwest Bird & Animal Breeders Swap & Sale

 October 27, 2024
Monroe County Fairgrounds
Waterloo, IL

Keyboard Praise Concert

 October 27, 2024
St. Mathew Church
Belleville, IL

Cross Country Mall Trick or Treating

October 31, 2024
Cross Country Mall
Mattoon, IL

Vandalia Halloween Parade

 October 31, 2024
Downtown
Vandalia, IL

EIU 2024 Family Weekend

 November 1, 2024 - November 2, 2024
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Gun Show

 November 2, 2024 - November 3, 2024
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds and Expo Center
Belleville, IL

Fort de Chartres Winter Rendezvous & Woodswalk

 November 2, 2024 - November 3, 2024
Fort de Chartres State Historic Site
Prairie du Rocher, IL

Cross Country Mall Sports Card Show

November 2, 2024
Cross Country Mall
Mattoon, IL

SICW Wrestling Belle-Clair Exposition Center

 November 2, 2024
200 S Belt E #2650
Belleville, IL

Sierra Green and the Giants at the Hett

 November 8, 2024
Russel E. and Fern M. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts
Lebanon, IL

Vandalia Festival of Trees

 November 8, 2024
8th Day Venue
Vandalia, IL

Antique Brewery Bottle & Jar Show

 November 9, 2024
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds
Belleville, IL

Veterans Honor-Que Fundraiser and Parade

November 9, 2024
Columbia American Legion Post
Columbia, IL

“Remembering Rex’s Corner” by John Pottoff

 November 9, 2024
History Museum of Monroe County
Waterloo, IL

Art & Wine Walk

 November 9, 2024
Downtown Belleville
Belleville, IL

Everett Dean Presents John Cougar Mellencamp Meets the Beatles

 November 9, 2024
Lincoln Theater
Belleville, IL

Auto Swap Meet

 November 10, 2024
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center
Belleville, IL

Belleville Veterans Day Memorial-Open to the Public

 November 11, 2024
Public Square.
Belleville, IL

Lightworks

 November 14, 2024 - December 25, 2024
Peterson House
Mattoon, IL

“Who is Buried in the Moore/Bellefontaine Cemetery?” by Tom Smith

 November 14, 2024
History Museum of Monroe County
Waterloo, IL

Olde Tyme Christmas

 November 15, 2024 - November 16, 2024
Vandalia, IL

Vandalia Old Time Christmas Train Show

 November 15, 2024 - November 16, 2024
St. James Lutheran Church
Vandalia, IL

Belleville Flea Market

 November 16, 2024 - November 17, 2024
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center
Belleville, IL

Fall Vendor Event

 November 16, 2024
Rivers Bend
Okawville, IL

Wonderlights Christmas Display

November 17, 2024 - December 31, 2024
World Wide Technology Raceway
Madison, 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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Scarecrow Crawl

Scarecrow Crawl

 October 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024 @ 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Historic Main Street | Columbia, IL
Annual Library Crawl 2024

Annual Library Crawl 2024

 October 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Participating Public Libraries in Southern and Central Illinois | Glen Carbon, IL
Ecktoberfest

Ecktoberfest

 October 5, 2024 - October 27, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Eckert's Cider Shed | Belleville, IL

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