The Middle Mississippi River Valley is home to a number of Farmers Markets that are the bring fresh produce and artisanal crafts to the communities of the region.

First Day Hikes is a program of free, guided hikes offered by the fifty state park systems of the United States each year on New Year's Day. The hikes are intended to promote an alternate way of celebrating the new year by going outside, getting some exercise, and experience local nature and history..

Art museums can be found all along the Great River Road in the Art Museums - Middle Mississippi River Valley . These museums come in all different sizes and are run by variety of organizations. greatriverroad.com has compiled this guide to aid art lovers easily find what they are looking for.

The Middle Mississippi River Valley is home to a number of venues that are the home to ongoing exhibits that change periodically. The venues range from small galleries operated by local artists to more larger museums maintained by universities and communities.

From the weekend after Thanksgiving through the week after Christmas, the Middle Mississippi River Valley hosts a number of holiday events to celebrate the season. Communities such as Keokuk, Quincy, Alton, O’Fallon, and St. Louis create dazzling holiday light displays in public parks. Historical and cultural intuitions bedeck their sites with unique holiday decorations.

The Middle Mississippi River Valley is home to a number of venues that are the home to ongoing events that that last for a period of time. The venues range from the institutions at Forest Park in St. Louis including the Science Center and History Museum. Other events include nature outings and corn mazes.