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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

56 events found for October 21–November 19, 2026

Wednesday October 21

Annual IHLS Library Crawl! Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

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

Thursday October 22

Annual IHLS Library Crawl! Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

Friday October 23

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

Annual IHLS Library Crawl! Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

Volunteer: Heartland Prairie Clean Up The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Community

Saturday October 24

Annual IHLS Library Crawl! Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

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

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

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

Sunday October 25

Harvest Fest Grafton Winery & Brewhaus Grafton, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

Harvest Fest Grafton Winery & Brewhaus Grafton, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

Annual IHLS Library Crawl! Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

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

Pirates in Paradise 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

Moonlight Hike The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 6:30 PM –7:45 PM Community

Monday October 26

Annual IHLS Library Crawl! Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

Tuesday October 27

Annual IHLS Library Crawl! Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 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

Wednesday October 28

Annual IHLS Library Crawl! Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

Thursday October 29

Annual IHLS Library Crawl! Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

Masters of the Night The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 6:00 PM –6:45 PM Community

The Rocky Horror Show ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL 7:30 PM –9:30 PM Community

Friday October 30

Annual IHLS Library Crawl! Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

Saturday October 31

Annual IHLS Library Crawl! Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

Sunday November 1

The Rocky Horror Show ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL 2:00 PM –4:00 PM Community

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

Tuesday November 3

Tiny Trekkers: Full STEAM Ahead The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

Free Bingo at SSP - Nov. 3rd 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 November 4

ECO Homeschool Adventures: Roots & Remedies The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

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

Thursday November 5

Winter Native Seed Sowing The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 5:30 PM –7:00 PM Community

Saturday November 7

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

Sunday November 8

Next Thing Smokin' The Loading Dock Grafton, IL 1:00 PM –4:00 PM Community

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

Monday November 9

Telescope Night The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 5:15 PM –6:15 PM Community

Tuesday November 10

Roaming Naturalists: Nature Journaling Edition The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –10:15 AM Community

Tiny Trekkers: Full STEAM Ahead 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

Thursday November 12

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

Friday November 13

Volunteer: Honeysuckle Removal Workday The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Community

Kids Night Out: Creature Connoisseurs The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Community

The Outsider ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL 7:30 PM –9:30 PM Community

Saturday November 14

2026 Calhoun County Small Business Saturday Small Business Saturday in Calhoun County @ K.C. Hall Hardin, IL 9:00 AM –3:00 PM Community

Winter Garden Seed Sowing 101 The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 10:00 AM –12:00 PM Community

Sunday November 15

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

Tuesday November 17

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

Tiny Trekkers: Full STEAM Ahead The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

Free Bingo at SSP - Nov. 17th 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 November 18

Volunteer: Honeysuckle Removal Workday The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Community

ECO Homeschool Adventures: Roots & Remedies The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

Thursday November 19

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

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