

# Things To Do in Alton | Events & Entertainment

- **Subtitle**: Discover things to do in Alton — events and entertainment for every taste, from shows and music to food and nightlife. Find what's on near you.
- **Category**: Entertainment
- **Display Name**: Entertainment events
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## Entertainment Events in Alton

- **Event Name**: Bubby's Halloween Drag Brunch
  - **Description**: Brunch is about to get BOO-ZY!About this EventGet ready for an afternoon of spooky good performances, iconic transformations, and larger-than-life entertainment! Food Provided by Mac's Alton. Buffet: Scrambled Eggs, Bacon
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 25 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Oct 25 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/bubbys-halloween-drag-brunch/100002001242338707
  - **Venue**: 602 Belle St
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  - **Price**: USD 20 to 135
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: ABOB (Alton Band and Orchestra Builders) Monthly Meeting
  - **Description**: PARENTS!! WE WANT YOU!!! Join us for our monthly meetings for the 2025-2026 school year. Come be vocal and involved with an organization that has lasted over 80 years and has spanned countless generations!! 

We typically meet in the Band Room or one of t
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  - **Date**: Mon Oct 26 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/abob-alton-band-and-orchestra-builders-monthly-meeting/200030379122033
  - **Venue**: Alton High School
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, meetups
- **Event Name**: Porch Cafe Band at the Alton VFW
  - **Description**: See you at the VFW!
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 11:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/porch-cafe-band-at-the-alton-vfw/200029976418521
  - **Venue**: Alton VFW Post 1308
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- **Event Name**: UNBROKEN @ Alton VFW!
  - **Description**: Come out &amp; party with us at Alton VFW!
Huge dance floor, great food, free popcorn, cold drinks
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 27
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 11:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/unbroken-alton-vfw/200030367260826
  - **Venue**: Alton VFW Post 1308
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## Trending Events in Alton

- **Event Name**: The Great Haunted Alton Halloween Festival
  - **Description**: This October, Alton’s historic downtown transforms into a full-scale Halloween bash free, open to all, and built out for those who want to rock out with the spirits.

From 12pm-6pm State Street and 3rd Street will be closed and turned into an immersive ex
  - **Venue**: W. 3rd St., Alton, Illinois
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- **Event Name**: Trunk or Treat! FREE Community Event
  - **Description**: This is our 6th annual Trunk or Treat and has grown to serve over 750+ people last year! Parking will be in the front, and the party of Trunks to Trick or Treat is in the back! We will also provide a hot dog lunch, chili cook-off, dessert, and a CAKE-WALK
  - **Venue**: 2838 Ruffner Rd, Birmingham, AL, United States, Alabama 35206
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- **Event Name**: Cope Plastics 20th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
  - **Description**: Saturday, October 24th

The Woodlands Golf Club &amp; Banquet Facility

8:00AM - Registration Opens &amp; Boxed Lunches Served

9:00AM - Shotgun Start

Teams are FULL but we're seeking sponsorships to help make this event a success! 

Register here: https
  - **Venue**: The Woodlands Golf Club & Banquet Facility
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- **Event Name**: Goat Yoga at Alton Farmers Market
  - **Description**: No better way to start your Saturday than cuddling goats and moving your body. It’s such a unique event that will leave you with so much joyAbout this EventCheck an item off your bucket list with goat yoga of southern IL
  - **Venue**: 501 Landmarks Blvd
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- **Event Name**: Downtown Alton Chili Cook-Off
  - **Description**: Join us for this “hot” event! Alton Main Street invites you to join the fun at the Downtown Alton Chili Cook-Off, RAIN OR SHINE – on the beautiful patio at FLOCK Food Truck Park &amp; Bar!

Live music from Psychedelic Symphony from 12-3!

The Chili Cook-O
  - **Venue**: FLOCK Food Truck Park & Bar
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- **Event Name**: GHOSTS OF THE RIVER ROAD DINNER TOUR
  - **Description**: GHOSTS OF THE RIVER ROAD DINNER TOURS 

Join author Troy Taylor for Dinner and Spirits along the Great River Road from Alton to Grafton! The bus departs from the American Oddities Museum and heads to dinner at Bluff City Grill, followed by a haunted bus t
  - **Venue**: 301 Piasa Street, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002
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- **Event Name**: Passing the Torch
  - **Description**: Join us for an evening honoring Governor Kay Ivey’s legacy of service and celebrating Alabama’s next chapter with Senator Tommy Tuberville and Congressman Barry Moore!

Tickets and sponsorships available at jeffcogop.org
  - **Venue**: The Club
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- **Event Name**: Creepy Crawl: Art of Oddities Closing Event
  - **Description**: Join us for a special (and spooky!) CREEP CRAWL closing reception for the Art of Oddities exhibition! 

Start at Jacoby Arts Center, 208 State Street in Alton, IL at 6pm for a free closing reception. Meet the artists, enjoy the work, and connect with your
  - **Venue**: 208 State Street, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002
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- **Event Name**: HOUDINI SEANCE -- 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF HOUDINI'S DEATH!
  - **Description**: HOUDINI SEANCE FOR HALLOWEEN
100TH ANNIVERSARY OF HOUDINI'S DEATH!

Join author and host Troy Taylor at the American Oddities Museum in Alton for this special event! On Halloween night of 1926, Harry Houdini stepped through the curtain from this world to
  - **Venue**: 301 Piasa Street, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Entertainment events in Alton?
  - **A:** Bubby's Halloween Drag Brunch (Sun Oct 25 2026 at 11:00 am at 602 Belle St), ABOB (Alton Band and Orchestra Builders) Monthly Meeting (Mon Oct 26 2026 at Alton High School), Porch Cafe Band at the Alton VFW (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 07:00 pm at Alton VFW Post 1308), UNBROKEN @ Alton VFW! (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 07:00 pm at Alton VFW Post 1308).
- **Q**: What Entertainment events are happening in Alton in October 2026?
  - **A:** Bubby's Halloween Drag Brunch (Sun Oct 25 2026 at 11:00 am at 602 Belle St), ABOB (Alton Band and Orchestra Builders) Monthly Meeting (Mon Oct 26 2026 at Alton High School).
- **Q**: How can I find Entertainment events in Alton?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Entertainment events in Alton on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Entertainment events in Alton?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Entertainment events in Alton?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Entertainment events in Alton include 602 Belle St, Alton High School, Alton VFW Post 1308.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Entertainment events in Alton?
  - **A:** Prices for Entertainment events in Alton range from USD 20 to USD 135. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Entertainment events in Alton?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Entertainment events in Alton include Bubby & Sissy's, Alton Band & Orchestra Builders - ABOB, Porch Cafe Band.
- **Q**: Are there any online Entertainment events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Entertainment events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Entertainment events in Alton?
  - **A:** Follow the Entertainment category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Entertainment events are listed in Alton.

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