# Events & Things To Do In Mattoon, IL This Weekend | October 9-11, 2026| AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Mattoon, Illinois is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Mattoon, Illinois this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in Mattoon this weekend for you to explore.

Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in Mattoon.

## Weekend Events in Mattoon

- **Event Name**: VAMPS: PROFFESIONAL Halloween Themed Drag Show & Drag Bingo!!!!!!
  - **Description**: THEY ARE BAAAAAAAACK!!!!!!!
Sharon Sharealike and her FAB Queen Crew is giving you a Halloween Drag Show that will NEVER forget!!!.
Get Your Tickets at The Speakeasy for $10 each till October 9th, or at the Door for $20.
Ticket Sales Begin September 1st.
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mattoon/vamps-proffesional-halloween-themed-drag-show-and-drag-bingo/200030744625055
  - **Venue**: 1501 Lake Land Blvd, Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois 61938
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- **Event Name**: 4-H Mars Pet Care Field Trip for Ages 13-18
  - **Description**: 🐾 TEENS 13-18: Explore Careers at Kal Kan Mars Pet Care! 🐾

Have you ever wondered what it takes to produce the food that keeps pets healthy and happy? Join us for an exciting behind-the-scenes field trip to Kal Kan Mars Pet Care and discover the science,
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 01:00 pm – Fri Oct 09 2026 at 02:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mattoon/4-h-mars-pet-care-field-trip-for-ages-13-18/200030772849443
  - **Venue**: Mars Petcare Mattoon Illinois
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  - **Categories**: science-fair, trips-adventures, job-fairs
- **Event Name**: Tolton: From Slave to Priest | Mattoon Film Screening
  - **Description**: See the remarkable true story of Father Augustine Tolton on the big screen in Mattoon!

Tolton: From Slave to Priest tells the inspiring story of America’s first Black Catholic priest — from his family’s courageous escape from slavery to his historic jour
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  - **Date**: Sun Oct 11 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mattoon/tolton-from-slave-to-priest-mattoon-film-screening/200030682362632
  - **Venue**: VIP Mattoon 10
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Habitat Home Blessing- Crowe Family
  - **Description**: Join us as we welcome the Crowe Family home to the 49th Habitat House in Mattoon! We'll share in their joy as they unlock the door to their future, and bless the walls that will keep their family safe for years to come.
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 10:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mattoon/habitat-home-blessing-crowe-family/200030783732322
  - **Venue**: 2213 Shelby Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938-2729, United States
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- **Event Name**: Learn One Lead One
  - **Description**: LEARN ONE LEAD ONE
Date: Second Friday of the Month
Time: 12pm
Location: Mattoon Public Library - Lower Basement, Community Room
Young professionals are invited to attend and participate in this FREE professional development series at the Mattoon Public L
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: 1600 Charleston Ave, Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois 61938
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- **Event Name**: Cherry Bomb at the Mattoon Moose
  - **Description**: Join us for a fun evening at the Mattoon Moose !
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Oct 09 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mattoon/cherry-bomb-at-the-mattoon-moose/200030724930727
  - **Venue**: Mattoon Moose Lodge 803 & Banquet Hall
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## Trending Events in Mattoon

- **Event Name**: VAMPS: PROFFESIONAL Halloween Themed Drag Show & Drag Bingo!!!!!!
  - **Description**: THEY ARE BAAAAAAAACK!!!!!!!
Sharon Sharealike and her FAB Queen Crew is giving you a Halloween Drag Show that will NEVER forget!!!.
Get Your Tickets at The Speakeasy for $10 each till October 9th, or at the Door for $20.
Ticket Sales Begin September 1st.
  - **Venue**: 1501 Lake Land Blvd, Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois 61938
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- **Event Name**: Pitbike Des Nations XVI
  - **Description**: Pitbike Des Nations XVI is gearing up for another year of exciting racing and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate our sweet 16 with all of the fans and riders! The only information available right now is that we have our dates set and will continue t
  - **Venue**: Central Illinois Motorcycle Club
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- **Event Name**: Haunted Hike & Hayride: Fright Night
  - **Description**: What to Expect:

Haunted Hike & Hayride is a 20 Minute Guided Walk through the Douglas-Hart Nature Center where you will encounter several costumed characters and stations for the theme: FRIGHT NIGHT! End the walk with a haunted hayride back to the vi
  - **Venue**: 2204 Dewitt Ave E, Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois 61938
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- **Event Name**: Joseph Habedank in Mattoon
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Joseph Habedank Experience LIVE at Family Worship Center—This Thursday, October 8, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Joseph Habedank is h
  - **Venue**: Family Worship Center
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- **Event Name**: 🎃 Fall Harvest Market | Story & Grace Co. 🍂
  - **Description**: Come celebrate the fall season with us!
Story & Grace is hosting a Fall Harvest Market that EVERYONE will enjoy!

☕ Sweet Vail Coffee Truck will be on-site with delicious coffee, tea, and Lotus drinks, as well as wraps, snacks, and adult "Lunchables!"
  - **Venue**: 1808 Broadway Ave., Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois 61938
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- **Event Name**: 4-H Mars Pet Care Field Trip for Ages 13-18
  - **Description**: 🐾 TEENS 13-18: Explore Careers at Kal Kan Mars Pet Care! 🐾

Have you ever wondered what it takes to produce the food that keeps pets healthy and happy? Join us for an exciting behind-the-scenes field trip to Kal Kan Mars Pet Care and discover the science,
  - **Venue**: Mars Petcare Mattoon Illinois
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- **Event Name**: Tolton: From Slave to Priest | Mattoon Film Screening
  - **Description**: See the remarkable true story of Father Augustine Tolton on the big screen in Mattoon!

Tolton: From Slave to Priest tells the inspiring story of America’s first Black Catholic priest — from his family’s courageous escape from slavery to his historic jour
  - **Venue**: VIP Mattoon 10
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- **Event Name**: Habitat Home Blessing- Crowe Family
  - **Description**: Join us as we welcome the Crowe Family home to the 49th Habitat House in Mattoon! We'll share in their joy as they unlock the door to their future, and bless the walls that will keep their family safe for years to come.
  - **Venue**: 2213 Shelby Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938-2729, United States
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- **Event Name**: HUUUUUGE POP CULTURE Indoor Rummage Sale for Habitat For Humanity
  - **Description**: Funko POP Figures, Action Figures, Collectibles, Toys AND MORE from ALL Your Fav Movies, TV Shows, Video Games and Music!
ALL Items are BRAND NEW (unless marked otherwise) and Priced at NO MORE Than 25% Researched Value!!!
**Proceeds to be donated to our
  - **Venue**: 1501 Lake Land Blvd, Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois 61938
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- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Mattoon?
  - **A:** VAMPS: PROFFESIONAL Halloween Themed Drag Show & Drag Bingo!!!!!! (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 08:00 pm at 1501 Lake Land Blvd, Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois 61938), 4-H Mars Pet Care Field Trip for Ages 13-18 (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 01:00 pm at Mars Petcare Mattoon Illinois), Tolton: From Slave to Priest | Mattoon Film Screening (Sun Oct 11 2026 at 02:00 pm at VIP Mattoon 10), Habitat Home Blessing- Crowe Family (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 10:30 am at 2213 Shelby Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938-2729, United States), Learn One Lead One (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 1600 Charleston Ave, Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois 61938).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Mattoon this weekend October 9–11, 2026?
  - **A:** VAMPS: PROFFESIONAL Halloween Themed Drag Show & Drag Bingo!!!!!! (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 08:00 pm at 1501 Lake Land Blvd, Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois 61938), Tolton: From Slave to Priest | Mattoon Film Screening (Sun Oct 11 2026 at 02:00 pm at VIP Mattoon 10), Habitat Home Blessing- Crowe Family (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 10:30 am at 2213 Shelby Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938-2729, United States), Cherry Bomb at the Mattoon Moose (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 07:00 pm at Mattoon Moose Lodge 803 & Banquet Hall).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Mattoon in October 2026?
  - **A:** VAMPS: PROFFESIONAL Halloween Themed Drag Show & Drag Bingo!!!!!! (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 08:00 pm at 1501 Lake Land Blvd, Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois 61938), 4-H Mars Pet Care Field Trip for Ages 13-18 (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 01:00 pm at Mars Petcare Mattoon Illinois), Tolton: From Slave to Priest | Mattoon Film Screening (Sun Oct 11 2026 at 02:00 pm at VIP Mattoon 10), Habitat Home Blessing- Crowe Family (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 10:30 am at 2213 Shelby Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938-2729, United States), Learn One Lead One (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 1600 Charleston Ave, Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois 61938).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Mattoon?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend 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 Weekend 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 Weekend events in Mattoon?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Mattoon include 1501 Lake Land Blvd, Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois 61938, Mars Petcare Mattoon Illinois, VIP Mattoon 10.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Mattoon?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Mattoon include The Speakeasy Club, Lounge & Event Center, Moultrie-Douglas 4-H, Diocese of Springfield in Illinois.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend 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 Weekend events in Mattoon?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Mattoon.

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