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Sunday, January 26, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Pere Marqutte State Park Lodge
- 13653 Lodge Boulevard
- Grafton, IL, 62037
- United States
The arrival of the bald eagle leads locals to anticipate the annual Bald Eagle Festival at Pere Marquette State Park. The festival will feature the World Bird Sanctuary’s. Festival goers can also enjoy unique vendor booths, live music, face painting, educational exhibits, restaurant favorites and wine tasting.
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Sat, Jan 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – Sun, Jan 26, 2025, 2:00 PM
- Camp Dubois
- 543 W Madison Ave
- Wood River, IL, 62095
- United States
This event at Camp Dubois celebrates the pre-1840's fur trade era with reenactors camping at a replica of Lewis and Clark's 1803-1804 winter encampment in teepees and period tents. Activities includes tomahawk and knife throwing competitions, black powder and archery contests, and other period demonstrations, food, crafts, and live entertainment.
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Saturday, January 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- The Flock
- 210 Ridge Street
- Alton, IL, 62002
- United States
The World Bird Sanctuary will be bringing a live Bald Eagle for the public to view up close at the Flock – Alton’s fun food truck park. Be sure to bring your camera. After this personal encounter you can pick up an official All Around Alton Eagle Watcher's Guide and set off along the Great River Road to see eagles in their natural habitat.
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Saturday, January 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- Audubon Center at Riverlands
- 301 Riverlands Way
- West Alton, MO, 63386
- United States
The popular Eagle Sunday events will look a little different this year but offer several opportunities for you and your loved ones to learn about these amazing birds and enjoy time spent outdoors. Visitors can pre-order tickets for small group Eagle Meet & Greets, guided Swan & Eagle Walks, cozy up by the campfire with some s'mores, or do all three.
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Saturday, January 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Grafton Visitors Center
- 950 East Main Street
- Grafton, IL, 62037
- United States
The World Bird Sanctuary will be bringing a live Bald Eagle for the public to view up close to the Grafton Visitors Center. Be sure to bring your camera. After this personal encounter you can pick up an official All Around Alton Eagle Watcher's Guide and set off along the Great River Road to see eagles in their natural habitat.
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Sunday, January 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- Audubon Center at Riverlands
- 301 Riverlands Way
- West Alton, MO, 63386
- United States
The popular Eagle Sunday events will look a little different this year but offer several opportunities for you and your loved ones to learn about these amazing birds and enjoy time spent outdoors. Visitors can pre-order tickets for small group Eagle Meet & Greets, guided Swan & Eagle Walks, cozy up by the campfire with some s'mores, or do all three.
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Saturday, January 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Jacoby Arts Center
- 627 East Broadway
- Alton, IL, 62002
- United States
The Jacoby Arts Center is hosting a free to the public Art Market in its Main Gallery, as a part of The Alton Eagle Ice Festival. The Alton Eagle Ice Festival is a popular free event hosted by Great Rivers and Routes drawing hundreds of visitors to downtown Alton. Stay warm and shop cool local arts, crafts & handmade goods during this fun winter event!
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Sat, Jan 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – Sun, Jan 5, 2025, 2:00 PM
- TreeHouse Wildlife Center
- 23956 Green Acres Road
- Dow, IL, 62022
- United States
Visit the Treehouse Wildlife Center on Saturdays and Sundays in January to view live bald eagles being rehabilitated at the center. While you're there, visit some of the other wildlife that call the center home - hawks, owls, falcons and more.
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Saturday, January 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Flock Food Truck Park
- 210 Ridge Street
- Alton, IL, 62002
- United States
Enjoy a variety of activities in celebration of wintering American Bald Eagles returning to southwest Illinois during Eagle Fest! The celebration will take place across Alton in 3 different locations. The Alton Visitor Center, Audubon Center, and the National Great Rivers Museum will be offering a variety of exciting activities.
