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Probable
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Dates, times, and other
details will change and will be listed as soon as we get updated
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GUIDED PRAIRIE WALKS
Alton, IL |
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Tuesdays, April 13 - October 26, 2010
6 pm
Gordon Moore Park, 4550 College Avenue
Enjoy an evening walk as a guide from the Nature Institute leads you through
the Heartland Prairie at Gordon Moore Park. The park hosts nine species of
native prairie grasses and 150 prairie wildflowers that are native to
Madison County and surrounding Illinois counties. If you want to see
wildflowers this is a great place and time to visit.
Free
For more information call
618-466-9930 |
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FREE
CONCERTS
Alton, IL |
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May 27 - August
1, 2010
Every Thursday and Sunday at 8 pm
The
locals in Alton seldom miss a beat at these weekly summer concerts
held every Thursday evening in Riverview Park and every Sunday in
Haskell Park. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.
Free
For
more information call 618-465-6676 |
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MUSIC IN THE PARK
Grafton, IL |
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June
3 - August 5, 2010
Every Thursday at 8 pm
Grafton's Music in the Park is a free concert brought to you by Grafton's
Chamber of Commerce and participating Grafton businesses every Thursday
evening throughout the summer. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy great music
while experiencing the majestic views of the Mississippi River. Concerts
will last 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Rain or inclement weather will cancel this event.
Free
For
more information call 618-786-2722 |
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GEOCACHING WORKSHOPS
West Alton, MO |
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June 5 - August
28, 2010
Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary, Environmental Learning Facility
Every Saturday from at
9 am
- 11 am
Park
Rangers from the National Great Rivers Museum will provide GPS units and
demonstrate how to find hidden caches. These free workshops last
approximately 2 hours. Workshops are outside, and visitors should dress for
the weather. Limit 10 people per workshop.
Free
To
pre-register or for more information call 618-462-6979 |
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FREE
FISHING CLINICS
Alton, IL |
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Weekdays, June 7 – August 6, 2010
9 am to 11:30 am & 1 pm to 3:30 pm
Gordon Moore Park
Instructors present information about fish and other aquatic life, fishing
rules and regulations, basics including how to bait a hook, tie the hook
to the line, cast, catch and handle fish and how to return them to the
water. Participants are
provided with rods and reels, bait and tackle and go fishing in lakes
stocked with catchable channel catfish and hybrid bluegill.
Free
For more information call or to register for a clinic, call IDNR Region IV
at 618-462-1181 |
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FAMILY NIGHT AT
SPLASH CITY
Collinsville, IL |
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June
8 - August 3, 2010
10
Gateway Drive
Every Tuesday
from
5 pm - 9 pm
Splash City Family Waterpark, operated by the Collinsville Area Recreation
District, is open late so the whole family can enjoy Splash City.
Half
off admission
For
more information call
618-346-4571
or visit
http://www.splashcity.org |
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FREE
CONCERTS
Edwardsville, IL |
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June 10 - August
26, 2010
Every Thursday at 8 pm
As part of the Arts in the Park program the city
of Edwardsville and the Madison County Arts Council sponsor concerts at
the bandstand in Edwardsville City Park by the Edwardsville Municipal Band.
Free
For
more information call 618-692-7538 |
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FREE
CONCERTS
Edwardsville, IL |
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June 18 -
July 30, 2010
Every Friday at 8 pm
As part of the Arts in the Park program the city
of Edwardsville and the Madison County Arts Council sponsors concerts at
the bandstand in Edwardsville City Park featuring a different band every
weekend.
Free
For
more information call 618-692-7538 |
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FESTIVAL AND FIREWORKS
Granite City, IL |
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June 30 - July 4, 2010
Wilson Park, 2900 Benton Street
The Granite City Park District's celebration includes carnival rides,
concerts, carriage rides, food, and entertainment. Fireworks at 9:15 pm on
the 4th at the Coolidge Middle School Grounds, 3231 Nameoki Road.
Free
For more information call 618-877-3059 |
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MISSISSIPPI RIVER
FIREWORKS FESTIVAL
Alton, IL |
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Friday, July 2, 2010
Alton Riverfront, Grounds open at 5 pm
Annual Fireworks Festival
presented by the Alton Exposition Commission features great food, a beer
tent, and entertainment. The fireworks
display will be at 9 pm.
Free
For more information call 618-465-6676 |
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FIREWORKS ON THE
WATERFRONT
Grafton, IL |
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Saturday, July 3, 2010
Grafton Riverfront
Fireworks at dusk
Grafton business owners will be offering food and
drink specials, live entertainment and games for children. Then watch the fireworks over the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois
Rivers from the decks of one of the many businesses or from a spot on the
riverbank.
For more information call 618-786-7000 |
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ANNUAL
JURIED
EXHIBITION
Alton, IL |
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July 6 - August 8, 2010
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 4 pm
Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway
The Annual Juried Exhibition features 2-D and
3-D works in various mediums by over 30 Illinois and Missouri artists.
Free
For more information call 618-462-5222 |
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FAMILY FUN
DAY
Godfrey, IL |
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Saturday, July 10, 2010
2 pm - 8 pm
Glazebrook Park, 1401 Stamper Lane
Come join in the fun at an old fashioned family day in the park. There
will also be activities like be rock wall climbing, three-legged races, a water balloon toss, sack races,
Godfrey Idol Contest, and more.
Free
For
more information call 618-466-1483 |
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DASH
'N SPLASH
Collinsville,
IL |
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Saturday, July 10, 2010
6 pm - 10 pm
Splash City Family Waterpark, 10 Gateway Drive
Take
a dash and cool down with a splash. Start this fun filled evening
with a 5K run/walk then cool off and relax with a private party,
dinner and music at Splash City Family Waterpark. The party is open
to friends and family members of those participating in the 5K
run/walk. Proceeds go to help fund programs by the Collinsville Area
Recreation District.
Registration fees
For
more information call
618-346-4571
or visit
http://www.splashcity.org |
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CONTEMPORARY
INDIAN ART SHOW
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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July 10 - July 11, 2010
9 am - 5 pm
Collinsville Road
A juried show of fine arts by 25 Native American artists from across the nation,
displaying and selling paintings, sculpture, silverwork, ceramics, paper
art, pen and ink drawings, prints and more.
Free
For more information call 618-346-5160 |
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JERSEY
COUNTY FAIR
Jerseyville, IL |
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July 10 -
July 18, 2010
Jersey County Fair Grounds
IL-67, north edge of Jerseyville
Annual County fair sponsored by the Jersey County Chamber of Commerce
gives its visitors a chance to experience "Home Town Fun til the Cows
Come Home." Promoting the agricultural heritage of Jersey County the
fair features a variety of exhibits, a nightly carnival and featured
Grandstand events.
Admission is $2, children under 12 are free
Additional fees for grandstand events
Parking Fee: $1
For more information call 618-498-3422 |
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BIG BOTTLE RIDE
Collinsville,
IL |
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Sunday, July 11, 2010
Registration: 7:30 am - 9 am
VFW
Post 5691, 1234 Vandalia Street
A
relishing ride on country roads, through horseradish country, including a stop
near the world’s largest catsup bottle, the Brooks Catsup Bottle Water Tower.
After the ride join the Summerfest Celebration where you will find food and
drinks.
Fees: $8 Member, $12
Non-member, $3 Child
For more information call 314-416-9930 x114
or visit www.trailnet.org |
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CATSUP BOTTLE
SUMMERFEST
Collinsville, IL |
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Sunday, July 11, 2010
Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm
American Legion Post 365, 1022 Vandalia Street
Don't miss this annual Collinsville World's Largest Catsup Bottle
Summerfest Birthday Party features old-fashioned birthday party games, craft booths,
food & drinks, live music, classic car show and cruise, ketchup tasting
contest, Princess Tomato & Sir Catsup Contest, and much more!
Free
For more information call 618-344-8775 or visit
www.catsupbottlesummerfest.com |
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JERSEY
COUNTY
FAIR PARADE
Jerseyville, IL |
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Tuesday,
July 13, 2010
Parade starts at 6 pm
The annual Jersey County Fair Parade features floats and over 350 entries
in this spectacular 2-hour parade. The parade will travel down north down State
Street and ends at the Fairgrounds. Enjoy carnival rides, beauty
pageant, demolition derby, tractor and truck pulls and Kid's Day at the
fair.
Free |
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BLESSING OF THE
FLEET
Portage des Sioux, MO
Grafton, IL |
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Saturday, July 17, 2010
Participating boats will launch at 1 pm from the
Yacht Club of St. Louis proceeding downstream or at Harbor
Point proceeding upstream in the main channel
of the Mississippi River. About 2:15 p.m. the parade will arrive
at Our Lady of the Rivers Shrine in Portage des Sioux, and end in
Grafton. The parade
will be visible from the Great River Road.
Free
For
more information call 618-786-7678
or visit www.blessingofthefleetstl.com |
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11TH ANNUAL ELSAH
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
Elsah
July 18 - October 16, 2010
Friday - Sunday, 1 pm to 4 pm
Village of Elsah Museum
Amateur and professional photographers will be
displaying photographs of the Village of Elsah and the immediate area in
every season in an exhibit entitled "Natural Elsah."
Free
Click here for
additional information |
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ST.
BARBARA'S
CHURCH PICNIC
Batchtown, IL |
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July 24 - July 25, 2010
Saturday: 5 pm - 12 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 12 pm
Saturday: Turtle soup & sandwiches, games and crafts.
Sunday: Family style chicken & beef dinner starts at 11 am, games,
crafts, raffle and bingo.
For
more information call 618-883-2400 |
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MADISON
COUNTY FAIR
Edwardsville, IL |
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July 25 - July 31, 2010
Madison County Fairgrounds, Park Hill Drive
Product displays, livestock, arts and crafts,
carnival rides, food, live music and arena events of stock car race, tractor
pull, 4-H show and a demolition derby.
Free Admission to
fairgrounds
For more information call 618-654-6656
or visit www.madcofair.com |
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ALTON BLOCK
PARTY
Alton, IL |
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Saturday, July 31, 2010
4 pm - 10:30 pm
Third Street between Piasa and State
Alton holds a downtown block party on the last Saturday of every month
from May through September. This event features a wide variety of food and
drink at reasonable prices. Kids
activities begin at 4 and adult activities begin when the sun goes down and
the bands begin playing at 6:30.
Free
For more information call 618-465-6676 |
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ST. JOSEPH'S
CHURCH PICNIC
Meppen, IL |
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July 31 - August 1, 2010
Saturday: 5 pm - 12 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 12 pm
Saturday: Turtle soup & sandwiches, games and entertainment.
Sunday: Family style chicken & beef dinner, games and entertainment.
For
more information call 618-883-2400 |
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