Things To Do Around Edwardsville, IL 62025

The ever-growing Edwardsville is very proud of its city with ongoing new construction of businesses and economic expansion. It is continuously developing the area to accommodate more great restaurants, shopping, and entertainment venues. Did I mention we have two Starbucks?

Whether you’re moving to the area or just here for a visit, be sure to check out some of our local favorite things to do around Edwardsville, IL.

Explore Edwardsville/Glen Carbon

1. Edison’s Entertainment Complex: 2477 S. State Rt 157… 618-307-9020

Great Fun For Everyone! They offer various entertainment options such as boutique bowling, laser tag, state-of-the-art arcade games, and high-definition projection screens and TVs. Seating for large groups is not a problem. A full-service bar, restaurant, catering, party rooms, and meeting spaces are available.

Whether you have a group of 10 or 500, Edison’s will impress you with their delicious menu options. Step out on the patio for live music on Fridays from 5-9 pm. For news, updates, passes, and specials, visit edisonsfun.com

2. AMC Showplace: 6633 Center Grove Road…618-659-7479

A 12-screen movie theater of first-run feature films. This stadium seating theater offers IMAX Auditorium as well as Real 3D movies. Bring a valid ID to take advantage of their special pricing for Military, Seniors, and Students.

3. Watershed Nature Center: 1591 Tower Ave…618-692-7578

Over 40 acres of prairie, forest, and wetland habitats. The Watershed is dedicated to providing environmental education, passive recreation, preservation of native plant and animal species, and enjoyment. The trails are open 365 days a year, dusk to dawn. It features paved trails, a raised marsh walk, and a welcome center. (Please keep dogs on leashes at all times.)

4. The Gardens at SIUE: 6 Arboretum Lane…618-650-3210

This 36 acres of nature includes various options for all to enjoy. Whether you are out for a relaxing day or celebrating an event, you will find student-designed sculptures, paved walking paths, benches, bridges, and gardens throughout the area. A beautiful destination for photographers, picnics, events, and Weddings.

5. Children’s Museum of Edwardsville: 722 Holyoake Rd…618-692-2094

Programs and Events that stimulate the curiosity interest, and needs in young minds. It offers a multitude of programs for newborns through 12 years of age, including baby sign language, preschool playgroups, storytime, summer camps, Girls Scout workshops, birthday parties, and more. They are always updating the programs and events.

6. Liberty Prairie Farm: 7003 State Route 140:…618-781-1468

For the Horse-lovers! Thinking about buying a horse? Check out their Learn & Lease Program before getting into horse ownership. Learn feeding routines, barn maintenance, basic healthcare, riding skills, and more. Or, lease to adoption program, which allows you to choose which horse you would like to build a relationship with, ride, and the trial of a potential sale or adoption through Happy Hooves Equine Rescue.

The main farm is set on 42 acres, with a barn with stalls, a large outdoor arena, a large indoor arena, a round pen area, large & small pastures with shelters, a fully stocked pond, individual lockers, free trailer parking, and trail on 246 acres.

7. Madison County Historical Museum: 715 N. Main Street…618-656-7562

The 1836 Wier House is a revitalized historic museum building with professionally designed interpretive galleries that will tell the story of Madison County through artifacts, documents, and books.

8. Better Place to Play (3 projects developed with the help of grants, donations & sponsorships)

a. Leon Corlew Park & Splash Pad  South Main & Swartz Street

Oversized water features for kids of all ages. Features include gentle bubblers, a large dumping bucket, and two tall winding slides. Fitness trail, two pavilions, and a concession area. Open May  through September)

b. Plummer Family Park (Located near the I-55 corridor)

State-of-the-art Sports Park for baseball, softball, and soccer. An all-accessible field for those with special needs. Pickleball courts, concessions, and restrooms. A regional destination for team

competition and tournament play.

c. Ice Rink & Teen Center (Located off Governor’s Parkway)

The Plan: A 43,000-sq-ft facility to serve the demand for “ice-time” in regard to hockey, figure skating, and recreational skate use. The facility includes Locker rooms, Skate/equipment rental, Office space, meeting rooms, a 175-meter 4-lane indoor track, a Fitness/teen center, restrooms, and concessions.

9. We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s gym: 1015 Century Drive…618-307-5834

The first of its kind in Illinois. A sensory gym for children – infant on up. An indoor playground specializing in occupational therapy equipment for children of all abilities to play and learn together. Children with special needs and neurotypical children will find safety and fulfillment while playing at the gym with friends and family. The gym also gives help, guidance, and support to families who are affected by autism. Below are a few of the specialized sensory equipment available:

• Suspended equipment with swings – for balance and vestibular treatment
• Crash mats and crash pillows – for fun, motor planning, and strength
• Zipline – for stress release and joint and body relaxation
• Trampoline – for building leg and core strength
• Indoor play structure – for climbing and increasing playground skills
• Sensory-based toys – for improved auditory processing and fine motor skills
• Fine Motor and Arts and Crafts Area – for improved hand-eye coordination

Gym hours, calendar, and registration are available online. Open play, daily pass, and multiple membership options are available for convenience and gym frequency lovers. Check out their birthday parties and private events for a day your little one will remember.

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10. Halloween Parade: Loved by the locals and a must-see!

An annual tradition for nearly 100 years, the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce has brought the Halloween parade to the community on Halloween night. Spectators line the downtown streets of Edwardsville in anticipation of the yearly changing-themed parade with marching bands, school groups, organizations, entertainers, and more than 100 floats. The parade starts promptly at 6:30 pm.

I highly suggest you save your spot early; parade goers start setting out their lawn chairs early in the morning on the day of the parade.

The parade route will begin at the Lincoln Middle School parking lot at Schwarz & West Streets, then travel east on St. Louis Street to Vandalia Street, then north on North Main Street, and will disband at High Street.

11. Altitude Trampoline Park: 91 Fountain Drive, Glen Carbon, IL 62034…618-744-6959

The trampoline park is 30,000 square feet with 20,000 square feet of interconnected wall-to-wall trampoline attractions, from dodgeball and basketball to foam pits and fitness classes. They offer a special area just for little ones so the whole family can enjoy this high-energy and exciting entertainment. Birthday parties and group events are welcome…so get out and jump!

12. Beast Escape Room: 4517 IL-159 #4, Glen Carbon, IL 62034…618530-7341

A fun and unique mind challenge. Feel the excitement and need for urgency after being locked in one of two themed rooms that will require your observation, problem-solving, and communication skills to find and decode the hidden clues before time runs out. A group of at least four is recommended in order to enhance your success rate in these puzzle rooms.

13. Relleke Pumpkin Patch / Fall Festival: 473 Sand Praire Rd, Pontoon Beach, IL 62040…618-797-6858

Farm family fun: start the pumpkin season with good food, live music, and activities such as picking your own pumpkin, finding your way through the corn maze and the 5-acre jungle maze, camel rides, hay rides, face painting, pumpkin painting, petting zoo and so much more! Activities and rides require tickets, and some rides have restrictions.

• Admission: Free Parking: Free