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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 • @ Downtown Troy | Troy, IL

Summer Reading Retreat

Summer Reading Retreat Aug. 7 • @ Hayner Library | Alton, IL

FLOCK Back to School Drive

FLOCK Back to School Drive Aug. 7 • @ Flock & Food Truck Park | Alton, IL

Jersey County Founders Week

Jersey County Founders Week Aug. 7 • @ Jerseyville City Center Plaza | Jerseyville, IL

The Owlz Band - VFW Post 1308

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

Rock the Hops 2026

Rock the Hops 2026 Aug. 8 • @ Downtown Alton | Alton, IL

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season!

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Aug. 8 • @ Corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street | Alton, IL

Movie in the Park! “National Treasure”

Movie in the Park! “National Treasure” Aug. 8 • @ Lions Club/Wittman Park | Jerseyville, IL

Glo Bingo Benefit for Dream Home Charities

Glo Bingo Benefit for Dream Home Charities Aug. 8 • @ Collinsville Fireman's Hall | Collinsville, IL

Events

95 events found for August 16–September 14, 2026

Sunday August 16

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

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

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

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

Monday August 17

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

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

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

Tuesday August 18

Featured Letter Writing Club Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL 5:30 PM –7:30 PM Community

Stories with Panda Bear Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

Grace at the Gallery Retreat Von Dell Gallery & Studios Wood River, IL 11:00 AM –6:00 PM Community

Job Search Training Session Series Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 11:30 AM –1:00 PM Community

Free Bingo at SSP - Aug. 18th Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL 1:00 PM –3:00 PM Community

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

Critters and Crypts: Fall Session The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Community

Nicolas Brown - Uilleann Irish Bagpipes Hayner Library Alton, IL 6:00 PM –7:00 PM Community

Hayner Cookbook Club- Quick Meals for Busy Lifestyles Hayner Library Alton, IL 6:00 PM –7:30 PM Community

Wednesday August 19

Baby Lap-Sit Story Time Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

Crafting Creations Hayner Library Alton, IL 4:00 PM –5:00 PM Community

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

Telescope Night The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 8:15 PM –9:15 PM Community

Thursday August 20

Little Chickadees and Me: Turtle-ly Awesome Reptiles The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

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

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

Drink for a Cause 2026 Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL 11:30 AM –9:00 PM Community

Silent Disco @ Your Library Hayner Library Alton, IL 5:30 PM –7:30 PM Community

Friday August 21

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

Saturday August 22

Messy Play Day The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 8:30 AM –10:00 AM Community

Riverside Flea Market The Loading Dock Grafton, IL 9:00 AM –5:00 PM Community

"Thank You for Your Service" First Responder Appreciation Day Resurrection Lutheran Church Godfrey, IL 10:30 AM –1:00 PM Community

Messy Play Day The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 11:30 AM –1:00 PM Community

Yacht Club Band The Loading Dock Grafton, IL 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Community

Sunday August 23

Riverside Flea Market The Loading Dock Grafton, IL 9:00 AM –4:00 PM Community

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

Pirates in Paradise The Loading Dock Grafton, IL 3:00 PM –6:00 PM Community

Tuesday August 25

Critters and Crypts: Fall Session The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Community

Wednesday August 26

Mission Madness Retreat Operation Blessing Wood River, IL 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Community

ECO Homeschool Adventures: Wildlife Whodunit: The Pond Caper The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

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

Thursday August 27

Forest Playdate The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

Friday August 28

Featured Alton Block Party for Good Soulcial Square Alton, IL 2:00 PM –4:00 PM Community

Volunteer: Native Seed Collecting at TNI The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Community

Moonlight Hike The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 8:00 PM –9:15 PM Community

Saturday August 29

Tanglefoot The Loading Dock Grafton, IL 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Community

Sunday August 30

Catfish Willie Band The Loading Dock Grafton, IL 3:00 PM –6:00 PM Community

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

Tuesday September 1

Drop-Off for Halloween Costume Exchange Begins Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

Stories with Panda Bear Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

Free Bingo at SSP - Sept. 1st Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL 1:00 PM –3:00 PM Community

Critters and Crypts: Fall Session The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Community

Wednesday September 2

Baby Lap-Sit Story Time Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

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

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

Thursday September 3

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

Friday September 4

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

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

Scott & Liz The Loading Dock Grafton, IL 5:00 PM –8:00 PM Community

Saturday September 5

Seed Collection Workshop The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 10:00 AM –12:00 PM Community

Pirates in Paradise The Loading Dock Grafton, IL 5:00 PM –8:00 PM Community

Sunday September 6

Labor Day Tribute to E. Fred Long Woodlawn Cemetery Edwardsville, IL 1:00 PM –2:00 PM Community

Edge of Town The Loading Dock Grafton, IL 3:00 PM –6:00 PM Community

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

Monday September 7

Scott & Liz The Loading Dock Grafton, IL 2:00 PM –5:00 PM Community

Tuesday September 8

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

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

Roaming Naturalists: Heartland Prairie in Full Bloom The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –10:15 AM Community

Tiny Trekkers: Seeds, Sprouts, & Stems The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

Stories with Panda Bear Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

Lego Club: Ages 6-11 Hayner Library Alton, IL 4:00 PM –5:00 PM Community

Critters and Crypts: Fall Session The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Community

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

Wednesday September 9

Baby Lap-Sit Story Time Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

ECO Homeschool Adventures: Migration Nation The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

ECO Homeschool Adventures: Meadow Magic (6th - 12th) The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 1:00 PM –3:00 PM Community

Teen Advisory Board Hayner Library Alton, IL 4:00 PM –5:00 PM Community

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

Thursday September 10

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

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

Visions of the Alton Piasa – Dr. Mark J. Wagner, Emeritus Professor of Anthropology, SIU Carbondale Hayner Library Alton, IL 6:00 PM –7:00 PM Community

Friday September 11

Story Time at Lucy's Playhouse Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

Special Story Time at The Nature Institute Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

Hayner Library Storytime at TNI The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

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

Telescope Night The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 7:30 PM –8:30 PM Community

Dear Evan Hansen ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL 7:30 PM –9:30 PM Community

Saturday September 12

Featured 6th Annual Asbury Village Car Show Asbury Village Godfrey, IL 10:00 AM –1:00 PM Community

Yoga + Hike The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

CASA Family Fun Day Whiteside Park White Hall, IL 12:00 PM –3:00 PM Community

Craft Makers Festival Grafton Winery & Brewhaus Grafton, IL 1:00 PM –5:00 PM Community

Serapis The Loading Dock Grafton, IL 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Community

Duck Pluckers, Deer Skinners & Fish Hookers Ball 2026 Nilo Farms Brighton, IL 4:00 PM –11:00 PM Community

Sunday September 13

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

The Truckers The Loading Dock Grafton, IL 3:00 PM –6:00 PM Community

Monday September 14

Art in the Afternoon: Mary Frances Judge Hayner Library Alton, IL 2:00 AM –4:00 PM Community

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

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

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