# Christmas Events, Markets & Things to Do in Wood River, IL

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Christmas 2026 in Wood River, Illinois with festive markets, holiday parties, Christmas dinners, family activities, Santa experiences, Christmas lights, live shows, brunches, concerts, and seasonal events. Discover the best things to do and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Christmas
- **Display Name**: Christmas events
- **Type**: other

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## About

As Christmas draws near in the Wood River in 2026, mark your calendars for a taste of festive enchantment! Beyond the traditional gatherings at home, exploring during this festive season can be enchanting. Whether planning a family trip or going solo, there's a sleigh-load of festive fairs, holiday craft shows, and Christmas services in the Wood River waiting to be explored. Check out the best events and parties in Wood River to make your Christmas unforgettable, and get ready for a season of joy and celebration!

## Christmas Events in Wood River

- **Event Name**: Countdown to Christmas Paint event
  - **Description**: Choose Santa or Grinch for your countdown to Christmas paint event.  $35 prepaid with Venmo or cash app. 14 seats available, please rsvp via text 618-407-7246 
Bring your own snacks and drrinks
** 20% of the profit will go towards Toys for Tots
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  - **Date**: Sun Nov 29 2026 at 01:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wood-river/countdown-to-christmas-paint-event/200030458360535
  - **Venue**: 82 East Ferguson Ave,  Wood River, IL
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## Trending Events in Wood River

- **Event Name**: 4th Annual Cruisin’ on the Redline
  - **Description**: Cruisin' on the Redline was born out of love — for cars, for community, and for a man who lived both to the fullest. What started as a gathering of friends and fellow car enthusiasts has grown into one of the area's most anticipated charity events, raisin
  - **Venue**: StorCo Storage-Wood River
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- **Event Name**: Harry Potter Party
  - **Description**: Saturday, October 10 | 6:00-8:00pm
 
Calling all Wizards & Muggles! Wood River Public Library invites you to come celebrate the magical world of Harry Potter that we all know and love! Get sorted, shop at Ollivanders, grab a Butterbeer from Honeydukes
  - **Venue**: Wood River Public Library
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- **Event Name**: SIBR Annual Golf Tournament
  - **Description**: Register Your Team for the 2026 Annual Golf Tournament!

Date: October 8, 2026

Location: Belk Park Golf Course
880 Belk Park Road
Wood River, IL 62095

Tee Time: 9:00 AM

Registration: 8:00 AM

Dress Code:
Wear your favorite football team's attire for yo
  - **Venue**: Belk Park Championship Golf Course
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- **Event Name**: Drag show bingo
  - **Description**: Join us for a frightfully fabulous night of drag, bingo, laughs, and Halloween fun at the wood River moose!!!!

Doors open at 7 pm. Show starts at 8 pm.  Table of 8 are $200. Single seats are $30. Ask about VIP tables!!!!!

Cash bar and food menu will be
  - **Venue**: Wood River Moose #1349
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- **Event Name**: Fall Door Decor
  - **Description**: Join us for a fun, crafty day making cozy fall door decor to welcome the season in style!About this EventFall Door DecorGet ready to welcome the cozy vibes of autumn with our Fall Door Decor event! Join us in
  - **Venue**: Wood River Public Library
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- **Event Name**: Fry Project at Chicos! 😎⚡️🎸💥
  - **Description**: Hello there! My name is Roy Fry and I represent Fry Project. 🎶 We play ROCK CLASSICS a mix of blues-rock and southern-rock like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Allman Bros, Jimi Hendrix, Robin Trower, Albert King, Freddie King,
  - **Venue**: Chicos Bar & Grill
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- **Event Name**: Trunk OR Treat
  - **Description**: Friends please join us for our annual Halloween Event. Adults and Children will safely collect goodies from HPRWR staff, residents, and families.
  - **Venue**: 395 E Edwardsville Rd, Wood River, IL, United States, Illinois 62095
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- **Event Name**: Oil Painting Class-Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026
  - **Description**: Cost $45
Oil Painting Class, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Class taught by artist Kris Wuellner.
All materials provided: paint, brushes, canvas, etc.
Bring your own brushes if you have them.
Complete your own painting in a day.
We will break for lunch (you provide) a
  - **Venue**: VonDell Gallery & Studios
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- **Event Name**: Halloween Wooden Decor
  - **Description**: Get spooky and crafty with us at Halloween Wooden Decor—create your own eerie wooden masterpieces!About this EventHalloween Wooden DecorGet ready to dive into some spook-tacular fun with our Hallo
  - **Venue**: Wood River Public Library
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Wood River?
  - **A:** Countdown to Christmas Paint event (Sun Nov 29 2026 at 01:00 pm at 82 East Ferguson Ave,  Wood River, IL).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Wood River?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas events in Wood River on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Christmas events in Wood River?
  - **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 Christmas events in Wood River?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Wood River include 82 East Ferguson Ave,  Wood River, IL.
- **Q**: Are there any online Christmas events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Christmas 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 Christmas events in Wood River?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Wood River.

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