# 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**: Aquatic Life - Small World Program
  - **Description**: Life in the water is diverse! Let's learn about water creatures!


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)
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 80
  - **Date**: Tue May 19 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/aquatic-life-small-world-program/200029733419318
  - **Venue**: 11981 Rend City Rd, Benton, IL, United States, Illinois 62812
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- **Event Name**: Cloud Quest - Small World Program
  - **Description**: Cirrus, cumulus, stratus, and more! There are many types of clouds to explore!

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 gr
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 40
  - **Date**: Tue Apr 21 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/cloud-quest-small-world-program/200029841943524
  - **Venue**: 11981 Rend City Rd, Benton, IL, United States, Illinois 62812
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- **Event Name**: Scat and Track Mystery - Small World Program
  - **Description**: Animals leave behind all kinds of clues! Help solve the mammal mystery!

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 (&
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 40
  - **Date**: Tue Jun 16 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/scat-and-track-mystery-small-world-program/200029680902909
  - **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 (>
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 27
  - **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: 54
  - **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: 28
  - **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**: Banking with my Peeps Easter Egg Hunt
  - **Description**: Every "bunny" get excited, the River Region's largest Easter Egg hunt is happening April 4th at Mike Miller Park in Draffenville, KY! 🐰 Join us for Lake Chem’s Annual Banking with my Peeps Easter Egg Hunt! With fields designated for kids from newborn to 1
  - **Venue**: Mike Miller Park
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- **Event Name**: Diamond Rio in Benton
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Diamond Rio Live in Benton on Friday, April 24, 2026! 🎶
Are you ready to experience Diamond Rio like never before? With chart-topping hits like Meet In the Middle, Beautiful Mess and One More Day and 95
  - **Venue**: Kentucky Opry
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- **Event Name**: Rend Lake Water Festival
  - **Description**: Join us for one of the community’s favorite traditions — the Rend Lake Water Festival! 🎉

📅 Carnival: Wednesday, April 29th – Saturday, May 2nd
🎡 Carnival armbands are $25 per session or $4 per ticket (one ticket per ride)

🔥 Friday Night Chili Cook-Off
📍
  - **Venue**: Joe’s Pizza of Benton
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- **Event Name**: Confederate Railroad in Benton
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Confederate Railroad Experience LIVE at Kentucky Opry—This Saturday, April 11, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Confederate Railroad is
  - **Venue**: Kentucky Opry
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- **Event Name**: Tater Day 2026 Parade
  - **Description**: 🥔 ’26 Tater Day Parade 🥔
📅 Monday, April 6
📍 Main St. & Poplar St.
⏰ Begins at 11:00 AM
🚧 Line-up begins at 10:00 AM on 5th Street
  - **Venue**: Main St, Benton, KY 42025, United States
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- **Event Name**: John Conlee
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of John Conlee, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Kentucky Opry in Benton, KY sets the perfect stage for an unforgettable celebratio
  - **Venue**: Kentucky Opry
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- **Event Name**: Diamond Rio
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Diamond Rio, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Kentucky Opry in the heart of Benton, KY for an event that will redefine your expecta
  - **Venue**: Kentucky Opry
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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**: Benton Frontier Days Rodeo
  - **Description**: July 14-19, 2026 - Benton’s 41st Annual Frontier Days Rodeo
  - **Venue**: 385 Mendenhall Lane
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Benton?
  - **A:** Aquatic Life - Small World Program (Tue May 19 2026 at 10:00 am at 11981 Rend City Rd, Benton, IL, United States, Illinois 62812), Cloud Quest - Small World Program (Tue Apr 21 2026 at 10:00 am at 11981 Rend City Rd, Benton, IL, United States, Illinois 62812), Scat and Track Mystery - Small World Program (Tue Jun 16 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), All About Owls - Small World Program (Tue Nov 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 April 2026?
  - **A:** Cloud Quest - Small World Program (Tue Apr 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.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Benton?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Benton include Rend Lake Project Office/ Visitor Center.
- **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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