# Events & Things To Do in Alton in October 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in October 2026 in Alton. Discover parties, concerts, meets, shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in October 2026 in Alton.
- **Category**: october
- **Display Name**: Events in October
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## october Events in Alton

- **Event Name**: Porch Cafe Band Plays St. Mary's Oktober Fest
  - **Description**: Join Porch Cafe Band at St. Mary's Oktober Fest! The band plays (7-10pm)!
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/porch-cafe-band-plays-st-marys-oktober-fest/200029687643840
  - **Venue**: St. Mary's Catholic Church and School
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals
- **Event Name**: Canine Carnival at the Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market
  - **Description**: Bring your furry friends to the Alton Farmers’ & Artisans' Market on October 3rd for a day of pet-friendly fun, including:

- Pet parade at 10:00am
- Costume Contest at 10:30am
- Pet-related booths: merchandise vendors, charities & services
- Adop
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/canine-carnival-at-the-alton-farmers-and-artisans-market/200029896541235
  - **Venue**: Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, charities, carnivals, contests, parades
- **Event Name**: Porch Cafe Music Festival~In Honor of Bud Summers
  - **Description**: Join us Sunday, October 11th at the Alton Amphitheater from 1 to 5 PM for the Porch Cafe Music Festival~In Honor of Bud Summers. Expect an afternoon of live music from various bands (lineup and times coming soon!), plus craft vendors and food trucks. Brin
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sun Oct 11 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Oct 11 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/porch-cafe-music-festival~in-honor-of-bud-summers/200030050585142
  - **Venue**: Alton Amphitheater
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, music-festivals, festivals, live-music, food-drinks, food-truck-festivals
- **Event Name**: Drawl at Fast Eddie's
  - **Description**: Coldest Beer & Hottest Country Music in town! Drawl brings "Country Done Rowdy" to Legendary Fast Eddie's
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/drawl-at-fast-eddies/200030038663218
  - **Venue**: Fast Eddie's Bon Air
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- **Event Name**: Alton Cigar Event #9
  - **Description**: Join us for Alton Cigar Event #9—great smokes, chill vibes, and good company in person!About this EventJoin Us at the Alton Cigar Event #9!Get ready for an awesome time at the Alton Cigar Event #9, happening
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/alton-cigar-event-9/100001983161606751
  - **Venue**: Bluff City Grill
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  - **Price**: Free
- **Event Name**: Owners Gala - The Harvest Masquerade
  - **Description**: Join us for Owners Gala - The Harvest Masquerade, a chic night of mystery, fun, and autumn vibes in person!About this EventOwners Gala - The Harvest MasqueradeGet ready for an unforgettable night at the Owner
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Oct 09 2026 at 11:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/owners-gala-the-harvest-masquerade/100001988706933974
  - **Venue**: 602 Belle St
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  - **Price**: USD 75
  - **Categories**: Music, Parties, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Greater Godfrey Democrats October Meeting
  - **Description**: Join us for community discussion to hear what GGD has accomplished and what actions we are taking to prepare for the midterm elections.
You do not have to be a Godfrey resident to attend.

Doors open 5:45 (light snacks provided).
Community meeting 6-7
Bus
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Mon Oct 12 2026 at 05:45 pm – Mon Oct 12 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/greater-godfrey-democrats-october-meeting/200030014476531
  - **Venue**: International Brotherhood Ofelectrical Workers Local No649
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- **Event Name**: Recognition, Reward & Reinforcement
  - **Description**: Intentional CelebrationAbout this EventUnderstand the difference between recognition, rewards, and reinforcement and how to use each to strengthen culture and performance
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 11:30 am – Fri Oct 16 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/recognition-reward-and-reinforcement/100001983992716623
  - **Venue**: The Wedge Innovation Center
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  - **Price**: USD 13

## Trending Events in Alton

- **Event Name**: 250 on the Mississippi at Rotary Park
  - **Description**: Enjoy a variety of activities in celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday at the 250 on the Mississippi celebration in Alton! This multiday event features three days of family friendly fun at iconic locations in downtown Alton, all leading up to a spect
  - **Venue**: 110 E 3rd St, Alton, IL 62002-6237, United States
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- **Event Name**: 2026 MotoAmerica Superbikes
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to 2026 MotoAmerica Superbikes, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Virginia International Raceway in the heart of Alton, VA for an event
  - **Venue**: Virginia International Raceway
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- **Event Name**: 250 on the Mississippi - Downtown Alton
  - **Description**: Enjoy a variety of activities in celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday at the 250 on the Mississippi celebration in Alton! This multiday event features three days of family friendly fun at iconic locations in downtown Alton, all leading up to a spect
  - **Venue**: Alton Amphitheater
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- **Event Name**: 2026 MotoAmerica Superbikes - Sunday
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Virginia International Raceway
🏠 Address: 1245 Pine Tree Rd, Alton, VA 24520
🌆 City: Alton
📍 Location: 36.558, -79.2009✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at 2026 MotoAmerica Superbikes - Sunday, where every moment tells a
  - **Venue**: Virginia International Raceway
- **Event Name**: All-Wheels Drive-In Car Show
  - **Description**: Alton’s 28th annual All-Wheels Drive-In Car Show will be held on Sunday, June 7th, on 3rd, State and Belle Streets in historic Downtown Alton. 

The event attracts 200+ classic cars, hot rods and motorcycles, which the public is welcome to browse. There i
  - **Venue**: Downtown Alton
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- **Event Name**: 250 on the Mississippi at Haskell Park
  - **Description**: Enjoy a variety of activities in celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday at the 250 on the Mississippi celebration in Alton! This multiday event features three days of family friendly fun at iconic locations in downtown Alton, all leading up to a spect
  - **Venue**: 1209 Henry St, Alton, IL 62002-3645, United States
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- **Event Name**: Rock the Hops 2026
  - **Description**: Get ready to rock out and hop around at Rock the Hops 2026, where music, art, and craft beer collide for a celebration of creative culture!About this EventRock the Hops returns to Downtown Alton, IL. A celebration of musi
  - **Venue**: Alton
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- **Event Name**: 2026 MotoAmerica Superbikes - 2 Day Pass
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to 2026 MotoAmerica Superbikes - 2 Day Pass, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Virginia International Raceway in the heart of Alton, VA for an
  - **Venue**: Virginia International Raceway
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- **Event Name**: Mississippi Mornings: Nine PBS Playdate in Alton!
  - **Description**: Presented by Nine PBS, the City of Alton, and the Alton Amphitheater.  We're bringing the fun right to your neighborhood this summer!About this EventNine PBS, the City of Alton, and the Alton Amphitheater present
  - **Venue**: Alton Riverfront Amphitheater
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- **Q**: What are the top october events in Alton?
  - **A:** Porch Cafe Band Plays St. Mary's Oktober Fest (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 07:00 pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church and School), Canine Carnival at the Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 08:00 am at Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market), Porch Cafe Music Festival~In Honor of Bud Summers (Sun Oct 11 2026 at 01:00 pm at Alton Amphitheater), Drawl at Fast Eddie's (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 07:00 pm at Fast Eddie's Bon Air), Alton Cigar Event #9 (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 03:00 pm at Bluff City Grill).
- **Q**: What are the top free october events in Alton?
  - **A:** Alton Cigar Event #9 (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 03:00 pm at Bluff City Grill).
- **Q**: How can I find october events in Alton?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming october 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 october 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 october events in Alton?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting october events in Alton include St. Mary's Catholic Church and School, Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market, Alton Amphitheater.
- **Q**: What is the price range for october events in Alton?
  - **A:** Prices for october events in Alton range from USD 13 to USD 75. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for october events in Alton?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting october events in Alton include Porch Cafe Band, Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market, Drawl STL.
- **Q**: Are there any online october events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many october 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 october events in Alton?
  - **A:** Follow the october category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new october events are listed in Alton.

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