Christmas Wonderland Located at Rock Springs Park on College Avenue, An annual spectacular holiday light show which features over two million lights and over 100 displays capturing the memories of Christmas. The theme of the display is right out of Dickens and visits from Santa, as well as horse drawn carriage rides, are also a part of this event that lasts from Thanksgiving to Christmas., 618-466-8858

Downtown Alton Block Parties The drinks are on ice, the food is on the fire, and the music is ready to rock, so get set to dance down to the streets of Downtown Alton to celebrate the summer Alton Block Party season. The Alton Block Parties, presented by the Alton Marketplace Association and sponsored by Dixon Distributing, run from May through October on the last Saturday of each month from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. when Downtown Alton closes Third Street between Piasa and State Streets and the party begins with bands at both ends of the street. 2005 Block Party Schedule: Saturday, July 30 - Parrothead Party featuring The Phins Saturday, August 27 - Summer Nights featuring Sable Saturday, September 24 - Hot! Hot! Hot! featuring Mr. Wizard, 618-463-1016

Eastgate Cinema 625 Lewis & Clark Boulevard, Alton, IL 62024, Located approximately eight miles north of Interstate 270 on Highway 3 in East Alton. The box office opens half an hour before the start of the first show., 618-254-6058

Alton Sports Tap 3812 College Avenue, Alton, IL 62002, Follow your favorite sports teams while enjoying cold beverages and great food., 618-465-2539

Cat Daddy's Tavern On The Commons 203 West Third Street, Alton, IL 62002, A fun and festive local hangout offering a full bar and entertainment., 618-462-8090

Cellar Room, The 2704 East Broadway, Alton, IL 62002, 618-465-9874

Chez Marilyn 119 West Third Street, Alton, IL 62002, 618-465-8071

City Limits 2204 Fosterburg Road, Alton, IL 62002, 618-463-1505

DJ's Bar & Grill 2526 College Avenue, Alton, IL 62002, 618-465-0362

Firehouse, The 314 State Street, Alton, IL 62002, 618-462-5407

Lighthouse 115 Market Street, Alton, IL 62002, 618-474-2010

Norb's Northside Tavern 2505 State Street, Alton, IL 62002, 618-466-9842

Riverbend Billiards & Grill 411 Piasa Street, Alton, IL 62002, Enjoy great burgers, entertainment and a full bar. Located just three blocks from the Alton Belle Casino. , 618-462-4435

Spectator's Bar 3003 Humbert Road, Alton, IL 62002, 618-465-6626

Alton Symphony Orchestra 1198 McPherson Avenue, Alton, IL 62002, Founded in 1945, the Alton Symphony Orchestra is one of only a few organizations dedicated to the performance of live symphonic music in the southern Illinois region. For sixty years it has serviced the residents and artists throughout this area and has served as a cultural force, broadening the awareness and importance of the arts in the community, and making itself easily accessible to persons of all ages and backgrounds. , 618-467-2326

Alton Little Theater 2450 North Henry, Alton, IL 62002, Voted Illinois' best community theater in 2000, Alton Little Theater brings great stage performances to life. Featured are musicals, dramas, and revues. , 618-462-6562