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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

Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market

Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market Aug. 11 • @ Jerseyville City Center Plaza | Jerseyville, IL

What’s Up Downtown - Summer 2026

What’s Up Downtown - Summer 2026 Aug. 11 • @ The Wedge | Alton, IL

Leadership Development: Influencing Long-term Behavior Change

Leadership Development: Influencing Long-term Behavior Aug. 14 • @ The Wedge Innovation Center | Alton, IL

Rock the Block with The Yacht Rockers!

Rock the Block with The Yacht Rockers! Aug. 14 • @ Jerseyville City Center Plaza | Jerseyville, IL

Flip the Frog - VFW Post 1308

Flip the Frog - VFW Post 1308 Aug. 14 • @ VFW Post 1308 | Alton, IL

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season!

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Aug. 15 • @ Corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street | Alton, IL

Rainbow House Pride Picnic

Rainbow House Pride Picnic Aug. 15 • @ Rainbow House | Edwardsville, IL

Syner-Gee - VFW Post 1308

Syner-Gee - VFW Post 1308 Aug. 15 • @ VFW Post 1308 | Alton, IL

The Nerd Market at Old Bakery Beer Co.

The Nerd Market at Old Bakery Beer Co. Aug. 15 • @ Old Bakery Beer Co. | Alton, IL

Events

64 events found for September 21–October 20, 2026

Tuesday September 22

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

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

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

Wednesday September 23

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

ECO Homeschool Adventures: Migration Nation 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

Friday September 25

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

In Harmony with Nature The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 5:30 PM –7:00 PM Community

Saturday September 26

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

Veterans Stand Up Stand Down 2026 Soldiers Memorial Military Museum St. Louis, MO 9:00 AM –1:00 PM Community

Known & Grown Farm Tour at Three Rivers Community Farm Three Rivers Community Farm Elsah, IL 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

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

Sunday September 27

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

Pirates in Paradise 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

Moonlight Hike The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 7:30 PM –8:45 PM Community

Tuesday September 29

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

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

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

Wednesday September 30

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

Little Chickadee & Me: Nature Play Lab The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

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

Friday October 2

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

Saturday October 3

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

Bear Hunt Hike The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 11:30 AM –12:30 PM Community

Pirates in Paradise The Loading Dock Grafton, IL 2:00 PM –5:00 PM Community

Witches in Cottleville Historic Cottleville, MO Cottleville, MO 3:00 PM –11:00 PM Community

Sunday October 4

3rd ANNUAL DAWGS 4 PAWS St Paul Episcopal Church Alton, IL 2:00 PM –4:00 PM Community

Band TBD The Loading Dock Grafton, IL 2:00 PM –5:00 PM Community

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

Tuesday October 6

Tiny Trekkers: Junior Naturalists The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

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

Free Bingo at SSP - Oct. 6th 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 October 7

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

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

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

Saturday October 10

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

Serapis The Loading Dock Grafton, IL 2:00 PM –5:00 PM Community

AHS Class of 1981 Reunion Alton VFW Alton, IL 6:00 PM –10:00 PM Community

Telescope Night The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 6:45 PM –7:45 PM Community

Sunday October 11

Band TBD The Loading Dock Grafton, IL 2:00 PM –5:00 PM Community

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

Monday October 12

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

Tuesday October 13

Roaming Naturalists: Making the Most of Fall The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –10:15 AM Community

Tiny Trekkers: Junior Naturalists The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

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

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

Wednesday October 14

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

Thursday October 15

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

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

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

Saturday October 17

Rock Trail Group Hike The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 10:00 AM –12:00 PM Community

Wild Kratt Kids The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

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

Edge of Town The Loading Dock Grafton, IL 2:00 PM –5:00 PM Community

Movie Nights: The Return of the King (1980) The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 7:00 PM –9:00 PM Community

Sunday October 18

Band TBD The Loading Dock Grafton, IL 2:00 PM –5:00 PM Community

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

Monday October 19

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

Tuesday October 20

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

Tiny Trekkers: Junior Naturalists The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

Free Bingo at SSP - Oct. 20th 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

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