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Events in the River Bend

Find local events happening in Alton, Edwardsville, Godfrey, Jerseyville and across the River Bend. Search by keyword or use the filters below to find something happening today.

Featured Events

First Fridays in Downtown Troy

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

Summer Reading Retreat

Summer Reading Retreat Aug. 7 • Alton, IL

FLOCK Back to School Drive

FLOCK Back to School Drive Aug. 7 • Alton, IL

Jersey County Founders Week

Jersey County Founders Week Aug. 7 • Jerseyville, IL

The Owlz Band - VFW Post 1308

The Owlz Band - VFW Post 1308 Aug. 7 • Alton, IL

Rock the Hops 2026

Rock the Hops 2026 Aug. 8 • Alton, IL

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season!

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Aug. 8 • Alton, IL

Movie in the Park! “National Treasure”

Movie in the Park! “National Treasure” Aug. 8 • Jerseyville, IL

Glo Bingo Benefit for Dream Home Charities

Glo Bingo Benefit for Dream Home Charities Aug. 8 • Collinsville, IL

Events

39 events found for August 11–August 17, 2026

Tuesday August 11

Featured TUE, AUG 11 9:00 AM –10:00 PM FLOCK Back to School Drive Flock & Food Truck Park Alton, IL Community

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

Wednesday August 12

Featured WED, AUG 12 9:00 AM –10:00 PM FLOCK Back to School Drive Flock & Food Truck Park Alton, IL Community

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

WED, AUG 12 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Teen Crime Stoppers Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

WED, AUG 12 5:30 PM –7:30 PM Teen Unwind Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

WED, AUG 12 6:30 PM –9:00 PM Celebrate Recovery Alton Celebrate Recovery Alton Alton, IL Community

Thursday August 13

Featured THU, AUG 13 9:00 AM –10:00 PM FLOCK Back to School Drive Flock & Food Truck Park Alton, IL Community

THU, AUG 13 12:00 AM –12:00 AM National Book Lovers Day Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

THU, AUG 13 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Books and Busy Bees Story Time Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

THU, AUG 13 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Branching Out Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

THU, AUG 13 2:00 PM –3:00 PM Story Time Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

THU, AUG 13 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Ghosts Next Door – The Lemp Mansion Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

Friday August 14

Featured FRI, AUG 14 9:00 AM –10:00 PM FLOCK Back to School Drive Flock & Food Truck Park Alton, IL Community

FRI, AUG 14 12:00 AM –12:00 AM National Book Lovers Day Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

FRI, AUG 14 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

FRI, AUG 14 4:00 PM –5:00 PM YA Fridays Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

FRI, AUG 14 6:00 PM –9:00 PM SSP Glow Bingo - Aug. 14th - Alton, IL Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL Community

Saturday August 15

Featured SAT, AUG 15 9:00 AM –10:00 PM FLOCK Back to School Drive Flock & Food Truck Park Alton, IL Community

Featured SAT, AUG 15 2:00 PM –6:00 PM Rainbow House Pride Picnic Rainbow House Edwardsville, IL Community

SAT, AUG 15 12:00 AM –12:00 AM National Book Lovers Day Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

SAT, AUG 15 8:00 AM –5:00 PM Free community breakfast with Fox @ personality Tim Ezell Raging Rivers Amphitheatre Grafton, IL Community

SAT, AUG 15 9:00 AM –10:00 AM Beginner Yoga Class Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, AUG 15 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Saturday Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, AUG 15 10:00 AM –12:00 PM Frog and Fox Trails Group Hike The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

SAT, AUG 15 11:00 AM –1:00 PM All Wound Up Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, AUG 15 1:00 PM –4:00 PM Nintendo Switch Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, AUG 15 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Wherehouse Project The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

Sunday August 16

Featured SUN, AUG 16 9:00 AM –10:00 PM FLOCK Back to School Drive Flock & Food Truck Park Alton, IL Community

SUN, AUG 16 12:00 AM –12:00 AM National Book Lovers Day Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

SUN, AUG 16 3:00 PM –6:00 PM Next Thing Smokin' The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

SUN, AUG 16 3:00 PM –4:00 PM Behind the Glass Brewery Tours Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL Community

Monday August 17

MON, AUG 17 8:30 AM –8:00 PM KidsSpace Treasure Hunts Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

MON, AUG 17 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Story Time Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

MON, AUG 17 6:00 PM –8:00 PM All the News That’s Fit to Print: Write Your Own Obituary with Reneé B. Johnson (Session 2) Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

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