# Events & Things To Do In Mattoon, Illinois on 18th April 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Mattoon, Illinois on 18th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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Discover the best events and activities in Mattoon, Illinois on 18th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Mattoon

- **Event Name**: Pottery at Bloomfield: Garden Stakes
  - **Description**: $62 includes all materials, glazing/firing, and delivery !!

The perfect class for all of our garden lovers👩🏼‍🌾 We will make 10 garden stakes that you will be able to label and decorate! These are weather safe and add the cutest touch to the dirt🪴Grab som
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mattoon/pottery-at-bloomfield-garden-stakes/200029815149105
  - **Venue**: Bloomfield Garden Center
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- **Event Name**: Go Wild! The Benefits of Planting Native
  - **Description**: Want to learn more about native plants? Join a few staff members to learn more about native plants and pollinators and their benefits, plants we will be selling this year, and how to incorporate them into your own space! This is a FREE program and each pa
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mattoon/go-wild-the-benefits-of-planting-native/200029762698616
  - **Venue**: 2204 Dewitt Ave E, Mattoon, IL
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## Trending Events in Mattoon

- **Event Name**: Mattoon Bagelfest 2026: Ready. Set. Bagelfest!
  - **Description**: Join us for Mattoon Bagelfest—a weekend full of live music, delicious food, unique vendors, and family-friendly fun! Don’t miss the entertainment, activities, and all your favorite Bagelfest traditions 🥯🎉
  - **Venue**: 500 Broadway Ave, Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois 61938
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- **Event Name**: Commencement 2026
  - **Description**: Join in on the celebration of our Lake Land graduates at the 2026 Commencement ceremony Friday, May 15 at 6 p.m. in the Field House.
  - **Venue**: 5001 Lake Land Blvd., Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Mattoon Smelt Fry
  - **Description**: Join Mattoon Sportsman’s Club for our 60th Annual Mattoon Smelt Fry!  Dinner includes Smelt, potato salad, French fries, coleslaw & bread.  We will have beer and soda for sale as well as lots of fun paddle raffles!  See you all there!
  - **Venue**: Community Hall Mattoon
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- **Event Name**: UTL Pro Wrestling's: Mayhem in Mattoon 10! Am. Legion & 4th of July Fundraiser. Doors open at 5pm.
  - **Description**: UTL Entertainment brings the Mayhem back to Mattoon on Saturday, April 4th, 2026 with Mayhem in Mattoon 10: The Last Stand! 

Headlined by: Mattoon's Mason Quinn stepping back in the ring for the first time in many years to fight his longest rival, Mole L
  - **Venue**: Community Hall Mattoon
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- **Event Name**: Fast Laps, Open Hearts
  - **Description**: When the wife, says she wants to promote a race, you drop everything and guide her through promoting a race!! 

This one is SPECIAL for us and I am super proud of her for doing this! So lets make it a BIG ONE!! 

🏁💙FAST LAPS & OPEN HEARTS HITS THE DIR
  - **Venue**: 10743 E County Road 900 N, Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois 61938
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- **Event Name**: Glo Bingo w/Coles County Council on Aging
  - **Description**: One night. One cause. A whole lotta glow.

GLO Bingo isn’t just a party — it’s one of our biggest fundraisers of the year and it shines because of you. 💜

We believe community isn’t confined to Mon-Fri schedule. It’s built in moments like these.

Join us
  - **Venue**: Mattoon Eagles Club
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- **Event Name**: Wreckless Whiskey @ Tap 45
  - **Description**: We’re fired up to be playing at Defense Depot + Tap 45 for their GRAND OPENING as a brand new entertainment venue and restaurant in Mattoon, IL!!! This venue features an Action Target shooting range, virtual range, golf simulators and a full tap bar and r
  - **Venue**: 2885 E Co Rd 800 N, Mattoon, IL 61938, USA
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- **Event Name**: Mother's Day Vendor Weekend
  - **Description**: Join us for our annual Mother’s Day Vendor Show! 🌷☀️

This spring the Cross County Mall is bringing together the best of our Flea Markets and Gift & Craft Shows to showcase a variety of unique finds for one big weekend!

It’s the perfect place to shop
  - **Venue**: 700 Broadway Ave E. , Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois 61938
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- **Event Name**: Cosmic Games Grand Opening Celebration Week!
  - **Description**: 🚀 COSMIC GAMES GRAND OPENING WEEK 🌌
April 15–19

This is it. The start of something special.

We’ve put everything into this new space, and now it’s time to celebrate it with all of you — our Cosmic Family 💜

All week long you can expect:
🎁 Giveaways
🎟️ R
  - **Venue**: 1402 Broadway Ave Suite C , Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois 61938
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Mattoon?
  - **A:** Pottery at Bloomfield: Garden Stakes (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm at Bloomfield Garden Center), Go Wild! The Benefits of Planting Native (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at 2204 Dewitt Ave E, Mattoon, IL).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Mattoon in April 2026?
  - **A:** Pottery at Bloomfield: Garden Stakes (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm at Bloomfield Garden Center), Go Wild! The Benefits of Planting Native (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at 2204 Dewitt Ave E, Mattoon, IL).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Mattoon?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Mattoon 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 Mattoon?
  - **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 Mattoon?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Mattoon include Bloomfield Garden Center, 2204 Dewitt Ave E, Mattoon, IL.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Mattoon?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Mattoon include The Potted Cat, Douglas-Hart Nature 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 Mattoon?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Mattoon.

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