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Shedd Aquarium

Lloyd Hopkins Field

98 Arnold Palmer Road, Alton, IL 62018

Minor League Teams

"The Hop" is the home of the Alton River Dragons, a Prospect League team, who had their inaugural season in 2021.

A synthetic surface was installed in February 2022 and the grandstand was expanded to hold a capacity crowd of 3000.

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Alton Food Truck Festival

Alton Amphitheater •  Aug 22 @ 4PM

Enjoy global street food, live music and riverfront views at the Alton Food Truck Festival! Sample favorites from food trucks across the region, plus drinks from…

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Flotsam! River Circus in Alton

Lincoln Shields Recreation Area  •  Aug 25 @ 6:30PM

Flotsam! River Circus returns to Alton with a free, family-friendly performance featuring live music, circus acts, and giant puppets. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, enjoy…

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Alton Jazz & Wine Festival

Alton Amphitheater •  Aug 29 @ 6PM

Celebrate the legacy of Alton native Miles Davis at the Alton Jazz & Wine Festival on Aug. 29! Enjoy live jazz, local wines, food vendors and…

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