# Events & Things To Do In Mattoon, IL This Weekend | October 2-4, 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**: 🔥 Full Throttle Rodeo | Mattoon, IL 🔥
  - **Description**: THE BIGGEST WEEKEND OF THE SUMMER IS STAMPEDING INTO THE COLES COUNTY SPEEDWAY! 🤠🔥

FTX Events is proud to present TWO HUGE NIGHTS of heart-pounding, dirt-flying, edge-of-your-seat RODEO ACTION on October 2nd and 3rd! 🐂🇺🇸

This isn’t just a rodeo…THIS is
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Oct 02 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mattoon/full-throttle-rodeo-mattoon-il/200030357899811
  - **Venue**: Coles County Speedway
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  - **Categories**: music, rodeo, entertainment, live-music, trips-adventures, contests, parties, sports
- **Event Name**: Movies in the Park
  - **Description**: 2026 Schedule:
June 12: Lilo & Stitch (2025) (108 min runtime, 8:20pm sunset)
June 26: Shrek (90 min runtime, 8:25pm sunset)
July 10: The Goonies (114 min runtime, 8:22pm sunset)
July 24: Barnyard (90 min runtime 8:13pm sunset)
August 7: Space Jam (87
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Oct 02 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mattoon/movies-in-the-park/200030662233542
  - **Venue**: 1600 Charleston Ave, Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois 61938
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  - **Categories**: Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Absent Ground I Full Throttle Rodeo
  - **Description**: THE BIGGEST WEEKEND OF THE SUMMER IS STAMPEDING INTO THE COLES COUNTY SPEEDWAY! 🤠🔥

FTX Events is proud to present TWO HUGE NIGHTS of heart-pounding, dirt-flying, edge-of-your-seat RODEO ACTION on JUNE 5TH & 6TH!! 🐂🇺🇸

This isn’t just a rodeo…THIS is
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 09:00 pm – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 12:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mattoon/absent-ground-i-full-throttle-rodeo/200030131216923
  - **Venue**: Coles County Speedway
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  - **Categories**: music, rodeo, entertainment, live-music, trips-adventures, contests, parties, sports
- **Event Name**: Reverend Robert Benefit
  - **Description**: Come out and help us support Bobby “Reverend Robert” Reynolds at the Reverend Robert Benefit on Saturday, October 3rd at 2:00 PM at the Mattoon Moose.    Times and lineup TBD!

Bobby is facing surgery for tongue cancer, and this benefit is being put toget
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mattoon/reverend-robert-benefit/200030643357421
  - **Venue**: Mattoon Moose Lodge 803 & Banquet Hall
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, art, fine-arts, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Story Spotlight
  - **Description**: First Saturday of the Month, 9am-12:45pm
2nd Floor   |   Family Program   |   Free
Enjoy self-guided activities themed to a different story or author each month. Activities will be set up on the second floor of the library for families to enjoy at their o
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mattoon/story-spotlight/200030139346517
  - **Venue**: 1600 Charleston Ave, Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois 61938
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Painting in Watercolor - Fall Theme
  - **Description**: Learn Watercolor basics with a pre-drawn subject through step-by-step instruction. All supplies are provided, all skill levels welcome. Brought to you by the Mattoon Arts Council. Hosted by local artist Isabella Gullotta
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mattoon/painting-in-watercolor-fall-theme/200030728548513
  - **Venue**: 1718 Broadway Ave., Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois 61938
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  - **Categories**: art, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Kids Chess Club
  - **Description**: Bi-Weekly Saturdays at 10am
Second Floor   |   Program Room

Suggested for Grades 2nd - 12th
All experience levels welcome
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 11:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mattoon/kids-chess-club/200030724725843
  - **Venue**: 1600 Charleston Ave, Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois 61938
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  - **Categories**: Kids

## 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**: Reverend Robert Benefit
  - **Description**: Come out and help us support Bobby “Reverend Robert” Reynolds at the Reverend Robert Benefit on Saturday, October 3rd at 2:00 PM at the Mattoon Moose.    Times and lineup TBD!

Bobby is facing surgery for tongue cancer, and this benefit is being put toget
  - **Venue**: Mattoon Moose Lodge 803 & Banquet Hall
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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**: 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**: Story Spotlight
  - **Description**: First Saturday of the Month, 9am-12:45pm
2nd Floor   |   Family Program   |   Free
Enjoy self-guided activities themed to a different story or author each month. Activities will be set up on the second floor of the library for families to enjoy at their o
  - **Venue**: 1600 Charleston Ave, Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois 61938
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- **Event Name**: Fall Pop-Up Plant Sale
  - **Description**: FALL POP-UP PLANT SALE
Thursday, October 8th, 4-6pm
Friday, October 9th, 4-6pm

You asked for more plants and we heard you! 
Join us at the Douglas-Hart Nature Center for our Fall Pop-Up Plant Sale, featuring a variety of plants perfect for planting outdo
  - **Venue**: 2204 Dewitt Ave E, Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois 61938
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- **Event Name**: Ruben Ramirez live at The Castle
  - **Description**: Ruben Ramirez is a Chicago based comedian and actor who is known for his blue & observational comedy.About this EventRuben Ramirez is a Chicago based comedian and actor who is known for his blue & observational co
  - **Venue**: The Castle
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Mattoon?
  - **A:** 🔥 Full Throttle Rodeo | Mattoon, IL 🔥 (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 06:00 pm at Coles County Speedway), Movies in the Park (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1600 Charleston Ave, Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois 61938), Absent Ground I Full Throttle Rodeo (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 09:00 pm at Coles County Speedway), Reverend Robert Benefit (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 02:00 pm at Mattoon Moose Lodge 803 & Banquet Hall), Story Spotlight (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 1600 Charleston Ave, Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois 61938).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Mattoon today October 02, 2026?
  - **A:** 🔥 Full Throttle Rodeo | Mattoon, IL 🔥 (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 06:00 pm at Coles County Speedway), Movies in the Park (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1600 Charleston Ave, Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois 61938), Absent Ground I Full Throttle Rodeo (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 09:00 pm at Coles County Speedway).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Mattoon this weekend October 2–4, 2026?
  - **A:** 🔥 Full Throttle Rodeo | Mattoon, IL 🔥 (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 06:00 pm at Coles County Speedway), Movies in the Park (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1600 Charleston Ave, Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois 61938), Absent Ground I Full Throttle Rodeo (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 09:00 pm at Coles County Speedway), Reverend Robert Benefit (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 02:00 pm at Mattoon Moose Lodge 803 & Banquet Hall), Story Spotlight (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 1600 Charleston Ave, Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois 61938).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Mattoon in October 2026?
  - **A:** 🔥 Full Throttle Rodeo | Mattoon, IL 🔥 (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 06:00 pm at Coles County Speedway), Movies in the Park (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1600 Charleston Ave, Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois 61938), Absent Ground I Full Throttle Rodeo (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 09:00 pm at Coles County Speedway), Reverend Robert Benefit (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 02:00 pm at Mattoon Moose Lodge 803 & Banquet Hall), Story Spotlight (Sat Oct 03 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 Coles County Speedway, 1600 Charleston Ave, Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois 61938, Mattoon Moose Lodge 803 & Banquet Hall.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Mattoon?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Mattoon include The FTX Group, Mattoon Public Library, Absent Ground.
- **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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