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Madison, IL

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Voices of American History14 mi

Voices of American History

Today · 10 AM – 11:30 AM

· St. Louis · 14 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

Nov 15 Voices of American History Sunday, November 15, 2026 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Clark Family Branch St. Louis Storytelling Festival

Neighborhood Storytelling - Stories from the Memory Vessel14 mi

Neighborhood Storytelling - Stories from the Memory Vessel

Today · 12 PM – 1 PM

· St. Louis · 14 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

Nov 15 Neighborhood Storytelling - Stories from the Memory Vessel Sunday, November 15, 2026 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Clark Family Branch St. Louis Storytelling Festival

Tellabration14 mi

Tellabration

Today · 1:30 PM – 3 PM

· St. Louis · 14 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

Nov 15 Tellabration Sunday, November 15, 2026 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Clark Family Branch St. Louis Storytelling Festival

Ticketed Event: Andy Richter14 mi

Ticketed Event: Andy Richter

Today · 7 PM – 9 PM

· St. Louis · 14 mi

FREEAll ages

Nov 15 Ticketed Event: Andy Richter Sunday, November 15, 2026 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Clark Family Branch Author Events, Evening Programs (after 5:00 p.m.)

WonderLight’s Christmas 2026≈ < 1 mi

WonderLight’s Christmas 2026

Today · All day · runs through Jan 3

World Wide Technology Raceway · Madison · ≈ < 1 mi

From $35All agesSeasonal

World Wide Technology Raceway $35 – $100 November 13, 2026 - January 3, 2027 WonderLight’s Christmas is returning to the greater St. Louis area for the 2026 season! Come see over 1 million LED lights synchronized to traditional and newer, rocking Christmas music played through your own car stereo. Pack your vehicle full of friends and family to enjoy the show and begin a new Christmas tradition with us […] Festivals & Special Events Holiday Fun <img width="300" height="200" src="https://explorestlouis.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Begin-Again-50-Years-and-Counting-at-Laumeier-Sculpture-Park-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Begin Again: 50 Years and Counting at Laumeier Sculpture Park." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://explorestlouis.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Begin-Again-50-Years-and-Counting-at-Laumeier-Sculpture-Park-300x200.jpg 300w, https://explorestlouis.com/wp-co

North County Justice Project6.4 mi

North County Justice Project

Tomorrow · 9 AM – 12 PM

· St. Louis · 6.4 mi

FREEAll ages

Nov 16 North County Justice Project Monday, November 16, 2026 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Lewis & Clark Branch

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Tellabration14 mi

Tellabration

Today · 1:30 PM – 3 PM

· St. Louis · 14 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals
WonderLight’s Christmas 2026≈ < 1 mi

WonderLight’s Christmas 2026

Today · All day · runs through Jan 3

World Wide Technology Raceway · Madison · ≈ < 1 mi

From $35All agesSeasonal
Flyover Comedy Festival≈ 3.7 mi

Flyover Comedy Festival

Today · All day

Explore St. Louis Events · St. Louis · ≈ 3.7 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

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Tellabration14 mi

Tellabration

Today · 1:30 PM – 3 PM

· St. Louis · 14 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals
WonderLight’s Christmas 2026≈ < 1 mi

WonderLight’s Christmas 2026

Today · All day · runs through Jan 3

World Wide Technology Raceway · Madison · ≈ < 1 mi

From $35All agesSeasonal
Flyover Comedy Festival≈ 3.7 mi

Flyover Comedy Festival

Today · All day

Explore St. Louis Events · St. Louis · ≈ 3.7 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

Free this week

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Tellabration14 mi

Tellabration

Today · 1:30 PM – 3 PM

· St. Louis · 14 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

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None listed in Madison yet · 10 in nearby communities. Each card shows its distance.

City Museum logoCity Museum
≈ 4.6 mi

City Museum

St. Louis · ≈ 4.6 mi

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