# Animals events in Benton, IL, Today and Upcoming Animals events in Benton, IL

- **Subtitle**: All Animals events in Benton, Illinois. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Benton like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance
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All Animals events in Benton, Illinois. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Benton like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in Benton

- **Event Name**: Weird and Unusual Animals Environmental Science Series
  - **Description**: 10am, noon and 2pm
Bob Tarter of Animalogy returns with strange buy amazing animals from across the globe!
The Rend Lake Environmental Science Series is free, open to the public, and suitable for all ages.  Programs are hosted at the Rend Lake Visitor Cen
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/weird-and-unusual-animals-environmental-science-series/200030165661624
  - **Venue**: 11981 Rend City Rd, Benton, IL, United States, Illinois 62812
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  - **Categories**: science-fair
- **Event Name**: Bug Lab Environmental Science Series
  - **Description**: Noon, 2pm
Educators from the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House will show off amazing invertebrate animals!
The Rend Lake Environmental Science Series is free, open to the public, and suitable for all ages.  Programs are hosted at the Rend Lake Visitor Cente
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 101
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 01 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/bug-lab-environmental-science-series/200030245100044
  - **Venue**: 11981 Rend City Rd, Benton, IL, United States, Illinois 62812
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  - **Categories**: science-fair
- **Event Name**: Moth-A-Palooza Guided Night Hike
  - **Description**: Come out on to Rend Lake Project Visitor Center to learn more about moths during National Moth Week with Illinois Extension Forest Management and Ecology Specialist, Kevin Rohling and Horticulture Educator, Kimberly Rohling. There will be an indoor progra
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 29
  - **Date**: Sat Jul 25 2026 at 08:30 pm – Sat Jul 25 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/moth-a-palooza-guided-night-hike/200030245232728
  - **Venue**: Rend Lake Project Office/ Visitor Center
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  - **Categories**: science-fair
- **Event Name**: Jr. Ranger Series - Slithery Snakes
  - **Description**: Meet Rend Lake Visitor Center's resident reptiles in celebration of World Snake Day! 

Perfect for children aged 6 years and older. Join volunteers and Ranger as they teach about environmental safety and the great outdoors! For more information call the R
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Fri Jul 17 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/jr-ranger-series-slithery-snakes/200030280718734
  - **Venue**: 11981 Rend City Rd, Benton, IL, United States, Illinois 62812
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- **Event Name**: Build Like a Beaver- Small World Program
  - **Description**: Beavers are nature’s engineers! Build and test your own beaver dam! 

This program is designed for children 5 years old and younger, but all ages are welcome. Each program includes a story, activity, and craft. Free and family friendly! Large groups (>
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    - Count: 56
  - **Date**: Tue Jul 21 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/build-like-a-beaver-small-world-program/200029770314950
  - **Venue**: 11981 Rend City Rd, Benton, IL, United States, Illinois 62812
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- **Event Name**: All About Owls - Small World Program
  - **Description**: Whoo is calling in the woods and what makes these night birds special?

This program is designed for children 5 years old and younger, but all ages are welcome. Each program includes a story, activity, and craft. Free and family friendly! Large groups (&g
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 68
  - **Date**: Tue Nov 17 2026 at 10:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/all-about-owls-small-world-program/200029680899552
  - **Venue**: 11981 Rend City Rd, Benton, IL, United States, Illinois 62812
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- **Event Name**: The Hungry Caterpillar- Small World Program
  - **Description**: Explore the butterfly life cycle, then catch butterflies!

This program is designed for children 5 years old and younger, but all ages are welcome. Each program includes a story, activity, and craft. Free and family friendly! Large groups (>10) must pr
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 59
  - **Date**: Tue Aug 18 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/the-hungry-caterpillar-small-world-program/200029760189937
  - **Venue**: 11981 Rend City Rd, Benton, IL, United States, Illinois 62812
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## Trending Events in Benton

- **Event Name**: Benton Rodeo
  - **Venue**: Benton Area Rodeo Grounds
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- **Event Name**: DINO FEST - Arkansas
  - **Description**: 🦖Dinosaurs are taking over Benton! 🦕 Hurricane Creek Federal Credit Union Presents our second annual DINO FEST!Attention little explorers, parents, grandparents and Dino enthusiasts! We’re back and bigger than ever! Ro
  - **Venue**: The River Center
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- **Event Name**: Truck Warz - No Limits Just Warz
  - **Description**: 🔥 TRUCK WARZ 🔥
📍 Benton Speedway – Benton, Missouri
📅 August 21st & 22nd

Get ready for one of the baddest truck events of the year! Truck Warz is taking over Benton Speedway for two days packed with horsepower, dirt, smoke, and competition. Whether y
  - **Venue**: Benton Speedway
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Benton Rodeo - Friday at Benton Area Rodeo Grounds
  - **Venue**: Benton Area Rodeo Grounds
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- **Event Name**: Benton Rodeo - Sunday at Benton Area Rodeo Grounds
  - **Venue**: Benton Area Rodeo Grounds
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- **Event Name**: Lorrie Morgan in Benton
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Lorrie Morgan Live at Kentucky Opry Theater on Saturday, August 8, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! Lorrie Morgan is taking over Kentucky Opry Theater on Saturday, August 8, 2026, and w
  - **Venue**: Kentucky Opry Theater
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- **Event Name**: Jesse Keith Whitley
  - **Description**: 🎤 FREE Summer Country Concert at Rend Lake! 🌅

The Rend Lake Area Tourism Council is pleased to welcome Nashville country artist Jesse Keith Whitley to the Rend Lake Spillway on July 25! Special guests include Nashville singer-songwriter Trace King, origi
  - **Venue**: Spillway Recreation Area, Rend Lake Dam Rd, Benton, IL 62812
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Benton Rodeo - Saturday at Benton Area Rodeo Grounds
  - **Venue**: Benton Area Rodeo Grounds
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- **Event Name**: Killer Beaz at Kentucky Opry
  - **Venue**: Kentucky Opry
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Benton?
  - **A:** Weird and Unusual Animals Environmental Science Series (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 10:00 am at 11981 Rend City Rd, Benton, IL, United States, Illinois 62812), Bug Lab Environmental Science Series (Sat Aug 01 2026 at 12:00 pm at 11981 Rend City Rd, Benton, IL, United States, Illinois 62812), Moth-A-Palooza Guided Night Hike (Sat Jul 25 2026 at 08:30 pm at Rend Lake Project Office/ Visitor Center), Jr. Ranger Series - Slithery Snakes (Fri Jul 17 2026 at 10:00 am at 11981 Rend City Rd, Benton, IL, United States, Illinois 62812), Build Like a Beaver- Small World Program (Tue Jul 21 2026 at 10:00 am at 11981 Rend City Rd, Benton, IL, United States, Illinois 62812).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Benton today July 17, 2026?
  - **A:** Jr. Ranger Series - Slithery Snakes (Fri Jul 17 2026 at 10:00 am at 11981 Rend City Rd, Benton, IL, United States, Illinois 62812).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Benton in July 2026?
  - **A:** Moth-A-Palooza Guided Night Hike (Sat Jul 25 2026 at 08:30 pm at Rend Lake Project Office/ Visitor Center), Jr. Ranger Series - Slithery Snakes (Fri Jul 17 2026 at 10:00 am at 11981 Rend City Rd, Benton, IL, United States, Illinois 62812), Build Like a Beaver- Small World Program (Tue Jul 21 2026 at 10:00 am at 11981 Rend City Rd, Benton, IL, United States, Illinois 62812).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Benton?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Benton on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Benton?
  - **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 events in Benton?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Benton include 11981 Rend City Rd, Benton, IL, United States, Illinois 62812, Rend Lake Project Office/ Visitor Center.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Benton?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Benton include Rend Lake Project Office/ Visitor Center, U of I Extension: Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Randolph & Williamson Counties.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many 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 events in Benton?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Benton.

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