# Crafts Events | List Of All Upcoming Crafts Events In Benton, IL - **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming crafts events in Benton, Illinois, find information & tickets for upcoming crafts events happening in Benton, Illinois. - **Category**: ## About Explore all upcoming crafts events in Benton, Illinois, find information & tickets for upcoming crafts events happening in Benton, Illinois. ## 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: 108 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8zOGZhZWI0OGVmMzRhOGYyMmNlNzhkYTJlYzk5ZGRiMTc4MWVjNmNkYmYxZWZkM2E4YTYwYjdlNTk3ZGUzZTZlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzIxNjA4Yy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzE5NTUwNA.avif - **Event Name**: Natural Tie-Dye - Small World Program - **Description**: Experiment with natural ways to dye fabrics! 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 pre-register by - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 29 - **Date**: Tue Sep 15 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/natural-tie-dye-small-world-program/200029680900958 - **Venue**: 11981 Rend City Rd, Benton, IL, United States, Illinois 62812 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8xODg3ZGQ1ZjJhZThjZGE2Yjg0MWQ5OTQ4NGQ4OWI4NGMwYjI1Y2NhNDRmNTc3NDE0NTE1YzgzYTVhYzU1NzA2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2RiYjg0ZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjI4MzU0Mw.avif - **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: 53 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8yYzUxZmI4ZTE0Njc5MmI5ZTRhMWQxN2FmNDZjYTlhOTM3OWI4MTkxNDE0N2RlMTczMTY3NjI3MTNkMjg2MzZiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2FkOTg2ZC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzI0NDUwNw.avif - **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: 31 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9kMzQ0YTJjMTE2YWY5MTc5Mjc0ZWRiZGUyYjgwYjRjYzMwMGM4M2FjZTVkZTExZjJhZDA0YzdhZjM3NDY3ZjI1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2VjZWJlOS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjE0NTU1NA.avif - **Event Name**: Holiday Celebration - Small World Program - **Description**: Make ornaments for your tree and meet Santa and other special friends! 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: 17 - **Date**: Tue Dec 15 2026 at 10:00 am (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/holiday-celebration-small-world-program/200029688323650 - **Venue**: 11981 Rend City Rd, Benton, IL, United States, Illinois 62812 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy85M2MwZTAxNzEyYjE3ODNlNTYzYzNhMjAzOTdmMDE4YTlkMDRkMWUzZGI4MGNmMjEzNmQ1NzRlOGYxYjU0ZGMxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA0MmJiNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzI3MTg5Ng.avif - **Categories**: holiday - **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: 58 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8wZjM5N2ZkMGRhZDU1MWE3NWQ3ZTRlNzJmZjNhZmNlYWI4MDIxNzEzZDc5NDZlYjVlNmZmZDZjOTAzYTNmZjc4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Q5ZDlkOS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzE5ODMwNA.avif - **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: 39 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy80ZDAwNGE5YjIzYzU1NTBjZTBkYzRlMDQ2NmRhZGFlNTYzZTg1Mzk0ZDc5ZjA3NjEzNTE1NDEzZmQ2MDE4ZjBmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2M1ZTU5MC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzI0NzE3MQ.avif - **Event Name**: Story Time - **Description**: Story Time is for preschoolers. They read stories, do a craft and have snack. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Wed Apr 29 2026 (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/story-time/200029944814844 - **Venue**: 502 S Main St, Benton, IL, United States, Illinois 62812 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9iYTA4NGZmMGQ3YjdhMWJmN2E0YmFlOTVjZmJlZDk2ZTdhM2IyNDA3MmZlMGE2MWIxN2RlZGI3NWJhZmZlMzc5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzE4MTQxNC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjIzMjQyNA.avif ## Trending Events in Benton - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/8ef43b5031eb241579d649b975bacd1ed83e30038766660674c9ca4ce62202c0-rimg-w1200-h927-dc91c843-gmir?v=1776696055 - **Event Name**: Amplify 2026 - **Description**: Amplify is the largest FREE Christian Festival in the U.S. Made possible by the generosity of local businesses, individuals, and churches who share our vision in making Jesus known in Arkansas and beyond. Join thousands of believers and seekers for two d - **Venue**: 15523 Interstate 30, Benton, AR, United States, Arkansas 72015 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/3eded13314510875097605904f4184f2e8f73230a9bbf574314531ea490f9999-rimg-w1200-h628-dc1f1919-gmir?v=1776943094 - **Event Name**: Largest In Water Boat Show @ Kentucky Dam Marina - **Description**: 🚤 IN-WATER BOAT SHOW | TEST DRIVE BEFORE YOU BUY 🚤 Join us at Kentucky Dam Marina in Gilbertsville, KY for one of the biggest on-the-water events of the year! Four years running, Old Bait House, Q&M Watersports, Marine Sales Kentuckiana, Suntex Boat - **Venue**: 166 US-641, Benton, KY 42025, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/22c12e4bf9ca148ef9c716cdf3b133ff4ff4b2b400849a9c589932bbffd32db1-rimg-w1080-h1397-dc7a034b-gmir?v=1776936967 - **Event Name**: Amplify Fest - **Description**: Ben Fuller will be performing at Amplify Fest 2026! Benton, AR - **Venue**: Amplify Festival - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f505a1eb17d6a775d9edbf0aa2dbd7d7857e07929871c8b86ab11b95162a2041-rimg-w1200-h800-dc2a3434-gmir?v=1777083564 - **Event Name**: Crutchfield - Live at Amplify Festival - **Description**: Come hang with us at Amplify Festival 2026! Free event in Benton, AR! Time TBA More info at: https://www.pulse.org/amplify/ - **Venue**: Amplify Festival - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/f45da30ca865efbc9c72d7cc50b41c2d4dc4135403b60ae1097d421be4dfe252-rimg-w1200-h1500-dc1f1919-gmir?v=1776944322 - **Event Name**: Kentucky Opry (STATLER EXPERIENCE) - **Description**: We’re excited to be coming back to Benton, Kentucky for the Kentucky Opry and you’re in for a treat! A one of a kind show that you won’t want to miss! Fans of the legendary Statler Brothers have something to celebrate! Gaither Recording Artists, Wilson F - **Venue**: Kentucky Opry - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/5a45793b0cc38533fd9dcae4085b123ec3a947ee82d38ce7adf0bf439dc26469-rimg-w1200-h900-dc2b1c1f-gmir?v=1777261502 - **Event Name**: Benton Frontier Days Rodeo - **Description**: July 14-19, 2026 - Benton’s 41st Annual Frontier Days Rodeo - **Venue**: 385 Mendenhall Lane - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/67e57fd2e8e03381d1f069465523b785e91cb8e45e7c2b42d3a3ac1fd605ece6-rimg-w448-h450-dc030203-gmir?v=1777185006 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/2b77c082384868216c2965a68700d2f0272579cb8941c13b456d061d9ef7e4db-rimg-w1200-h1809-dc2e1a15-gmir?v=1776050763 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb698a9bf63e558.jpg ## 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), Natural Tie-Dye - Small World Program (Tue Sep 15 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), Holiday Celebration - Small World Program (Tue Dec 15 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:** Story Time (Wed Apr 29 2026 at 502 S Main St, 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, 502 S Main St, 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, Benton Public Library. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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