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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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Javapalooza 2026

Great Rivers & Routes Region  •  Sep 01 – Nov 30

Javapalooza 2026 is brewing Sept. 1-Nov. 30! Sip signature drinks, explore coffee shops, join scavenger hunts, follow the Coffee Trail that celebrates the bean, baristas and…

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Vintage Voices Tours 2026

Alton City Cemetery  •  Oct 03 @ 12noon

Step back in time at the 25th season of Vintage Voices! Stroll through Alton City Cemetery on a guided tour and meet costumed actors portraying notable…

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Rocky Horror Picture Show at ALT

Alton Little Theatre  •  Oct 29 – Nov 01 @ 7:30PM

Experience the cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show live on stage with outrageous fun, unforgettable music, and interactive audience participation.

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