Great Rivers & Routes

Take me out to the ballgame! The Alton River Dragons are gearing up for their 2026 home opener tomorrow, June 2. 🎉⚾️

Come cheer them on as they step up to the plate, then stay after the final out for a FANtastic fireworks show lighting up the night sky. 🎆✨

https://www.riversandroutes.com/events/alton-river-dragons-home-games-2026/

Let the MCT Trails carry you to where you’re meant to be this summer, one sunny mile at a time. ☀️🚴‍♀️🌿

https://www.riversandroutes.com/things-to-do/outdoors-and-recreation/mct-trails/

Calling all artists! 🎨🌿 Today’s the last day to submit your Plein Air piece for the . Showcase the beauty of the Mississippi River through art and then see your work on display for all to enjoy. 🖼️

Deadline: 5 p.m. today, Sunday, May 31 at the National Great Rivers Museum, don’t miss it! ⏳

https://www.riversandroutes.com/events/mississippi-riverscapes-plein-air-art-competition-2026/

Don’t miss the first (of many!) Tunes & Treasures Vendor Market at FLOCK Food Truck Park & Bar! 🎶🛍️ Grab a drink, browse local vendors, and soak up the live music, then stick around for those can’t-miss food truck bites. 🍹🚚✨

https://www.riversandroutes.com/events/tunes-and-treasures-vendor-market/

Mark your calendars for the International Horseradish Festival in Collinsville happening next Friday and Saturday, June 5-6, where locals and visitors celebrate the Horseradish Capital of the World! 🌎🌶️ (Yes, the world!)

Live music. Good food. And enough spicy horseradish to go around! 🎶🍴🎉

https://www.riversandroutes.com/events/international-horseradish-festival/

Ready to be the diamond of the season? 💎✨ Learn the graceful art of Regency-era elegance at The Whole Look: A Jewels Ball & Regency Workshop at the 1820 Col. Benjamin Stephenson House, then step into your sparkle just in time for the ball! 👑🕯️💃

https://www.riversandroutes.com/events/the-whole-look-a-jewels-ball-regency-workshop/

Don’t miss Mississippi Mornings with Nine PBS at the Alton Amphitheater! 🌊📚✨

Enjoy a fun-filled morning with friends, Storytime, and hands-on learning designed just for little ones. And keep an eye out… you might even meet some familiar friends like Daniel Tiger and Nature Cat! 🐯🐱💛

https://www.riversandroutes.com/events/mississippi-mornings-with-pbs-nine/

Don’t let this 👍Up Thursday “sneak” past you! 🍔

Head over to Sneaky's Bar & Burger Joint in Edwardsville for smash burgers, crispy tater tots, and craft beer that’ll have you coming back ASAP. 🍺🔥🥔

This one-of-a-kind burger spot is calling your name, check it out TODAY! 👀✨

https://www.riversandroutes.com/directory/sneakys-burgers/