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Events in the River Bend

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Featured Events

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season!

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Aug. 1 • Alton, IL

Altonized Community FCU Member Appreciation & Open House

Altonized Community FCU Member Appreciation & Open Aug. 1 • Brighton, IL

Alton Athletic Association Pancakes with Players

Alton Athletic Association Pancakes with Players Aug. 1 • Alton, IL

Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market

Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market Aug. 4 • Jerseyville, IL

Jersey County Founders Week

Jersey County Founders Week Aug. 4 • Jerseyville, IL

RETIREMENT READY: A Practical Retirement Planning Workshop

RETIREMENT READY: A Practical Retirement Planning Aug. 6 • Bethalto, IL

Puzzle Competition

Puzzle Competition Aug. 6 • Alton, IL

First Fridays in Downtown Troy

First Fridays in Downtown Troy Aug. 7 • Troy, IL

Rock the Hops 2026

Rock the Hops 2026 Aug. 8 • Alton, IL

Events

44 events found for August 5–August 11, 2026

Wednesday August 5

Featured WED, AUG 5 9:00 AM –8:00 PM Jersey County Founders Week Jerseyville City Center Plaza Jerseyville, IL Community

WED, AUG 5 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Self-Care with Eileen Wolfington: Walking the Labrynth Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

WED, AUG 5 4:00 PM –5:00 PM Starting Now: A Program About Emotions (1st - 5th Grade) Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

WED, AUG 5 5:00 PM –7:00 PM Silent Book Club with Memes Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

WED, AUG 5 5:30 PM –7:30 PM Teen Unwind Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

WED, AUG 5 6:00 PM –9:00 PM Celebrate Recovery Alton Celebrate Recovery Alton Alton, IL Community

Thursday August 6

Featured THU, AUG 6 9:00 AM –8:00 PM Jersey County Founders Week Jerseyville City Center Plaza Jerseyville, IL Community

Featured THU, AUG 6 5:00 PM –6:30 PM RETIREMENT READY: A Practical Retirement Planning Workshop Bethalto Senior Citizen Center Bethalto, IL Community

THU, AUG 6 8:30 AM –11:00 AM Cancelled - Free Eye Exams for Ages 4-18! Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

THU, AUG 6 11:30 AM –1:00 PM Free & Confidential Screenings for Anxiety/Depression at SSP - Aug. 6th Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL Community

THU, AUG 6 2:00 PM –3:00 PM Story Time Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

THU, AUG 6 6:00 PM –7:00 PM Jay Daniels: Here\, There\, Everywhere – A Tribute to the Beatles Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

THU, AUG 6 7:30 PM –9:30 PM Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL Community

Friday August 7

Featured FRI, AUG 7 9:00 AM –8:00 PM Jersey County Founders Week Jerseyville City Center Plaza Jerseyville, IL Community

FRI, AUG 7 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Volunteer: Pollinator Garden Workday The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

FRI, AUG 7 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Motherhood Support Group Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

FRI, AUG 7 1:00 PM –3:00 PM Highland Cows Cambridge House of Maryville Maryville, IL Community

FRI, AUG 7 6:00 PM –7:00 PM Motherhood Support Group Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

FRI, AUG 7 6:00 PM –7:30 PM Summer Reading Retreat Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

FRI, AUG 7 6:30 PM –11:00 PM IMPACT CIL Trivia Night IMPACT CIL Alton, IL Community

FRI, AUG 7 7:30 PM –9:30 PM Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL Community

Saturday August 8

Featured SAT, AUG 8 9:00 AM –8:00 PM Jersey County Founders Week Jerseyville City Center Plaza Jerseyville, IL Community

Featured SAT, AUG 8 6:00 PM –11:00 PM Glo Bingo Benefit for Dream Home Charities Collinsville Fireman's Hall Collinsville, IL Community

SAT, AUG 8 9:00 AM –10:00 AM Beginner Yoga Class Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, AUG 8 9:30 AM –10:30 AM Coffee & Chaos Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

SAT, AUG 8 11:00 AM –12:30 PM Adult Summer Craft Series Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, AUG 8 1:00 PM –4:00 PM Nintendo Switch Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, AUG 8 2:00 PM –3:00 PM Pokémon Club Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, AUG 8 2:00 PM –4:00 PM A Scary Good Movie: Monsters University Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

SAT, AUG 8 2:00 PM –4:00 PM Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL Community

SAT, AUG 8 4:00 PM –8:00 PM Pirates in Paradise The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

Sunday August 9

SUN, AUG 9 2:00 PM –4:00 PM Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL Community

SUN, AUG 9 3:00 PM –6:00 PM Soulshine Groove The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

SUN, AUG 9 3:00 PM –4:00 PM Behind the Glass Brewery Tours Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL Community

SUN, AUG 9 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Resources for Families of Missing Loved Ones Teri's Route 66 Diner Granite City, IL Community

Monday August 10

MON, AUG 10 8:30 AM –8:00 PM Make-or-Take Crafts Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

MON, AUG 10 8:30 AM –8:00 PM Teen Take-Home Crafts Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

MON, AUG 10 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Story Time Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

MON, AUG 10 4:00 PM –5:00 PM Comic Chaos Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

Tuesday August 11

Featured TUE, AUG 11 5:30 PM –7:00 PM What’s Up Downtown - Summer 2026 The Wedge Alton, IL Community

TUE, AUG 11 12:00 AM –12:00 AM National Book Lovers Day Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

TUE, AUG 11 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Legos Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

TUE, AUG 11 6:00 PM –8:00 PM Board of Trustees Meeting Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

TUE, AUG 11 6:00 PM –7:30 PM Xs and Sews Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

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