Events in Alton

Sunday August 16

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

Monday August 17

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

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

Queen of Hearts VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Entertainment

Thursday August 20

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

Featured Calvary Men's Retreat Calvary Baptist Church Gym Alton, IL 6:30 PM –8:00 PM Other

Featured Shotgun Creek - VFW Post 1308 VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL 7:00 PM –11:00 PM Music

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

Young Artists Club: Ages 7-11 Hayner Library Alton, IL 4:00 PM –5:45 PM Community

Bridgerton Summer Soiree Hayner Library Alton, IL 5:00 PM –7:00 PM Community

Saturday August 22

Featured Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street Alton, IL 8:00 AM –12:00 PM Fairs & Festivals

Featured Alton Food Truck Festival 2026 Alton Amphitheater Alton, IL 4:00 PM –8:00 PM Fairs & Festivals

Featured Alton Marina's 30th Anniversary Celebration! Alton Marina Alton, IL 6:00 PM –10:00 PM Entertainment

Featured Rock “n” Rascal - VFW Post 1308 VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL 7:00 PM –11:00 PM Music

Sunday August 23

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

Tuesday August 25

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

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

Wednesday August 26

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

AARP's Everyday Tech for Everyday Life: Saving Money With Tech Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 PM –1:00 PM Community

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

Teen LEGO Challenge 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

Queen of Hearts VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Entertainment

Thursday August 27

Books and Busy Bees Story Time Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 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

Featured Rum Boogie - VFW Post 1308 VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL 7:00 PM –11:00 PM Music

Saturday August 29

Featured Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street Alton, IL 8:00 AM –12:00 PM Fairs & Festivals

Featured Jazz and Wine Festival 2026 Alton Amphitheater Alton, IL 6:00 PM –10:00 PM Fairs & Festivals

Featured Porch Cafe - VFW Post 1308 VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL 7:00 PM –11:00 PM Music

Sunday August 30

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

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

Queen of Hearts VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Entertainment

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

Saturday September 5

Featured Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street Alton, IL 8:00 AM –12:00 PM Fairs & Festivals

Sunday September 6

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

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

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

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

Queen of Hearts VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Entertainment

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

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

Featured Leadership Development: Setting Expectations That Align Performance The Wedge Innovation Center Alton, IL 11:30 AM –1:00 PM Education

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

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

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

Saturday September 12

Featured Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street Alton, IL 8:00 AM –12:00 PM Fairs & Festivals

Sunday September 13

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