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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

Night Market

Night Market Jul. 30 • Alton, IL

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season!

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Aug. 1 • Alton, IL

Altonized Community FCU Member Appreciation & Open House

Altonized Community FCU Member Appreciation & Open Aug. 1 • Brighton, IL

Alton Athletic Association Pancakes with Players

Alton Athletic Association Pancakes with Players Aug. 1 • Alton, IL

Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market

Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market Aug. 4 • Jerseyville, IL

RETIREMENT READY: A Practical Retirement Planning Workshop

RETIREMENT READY: A Practical Retirement Planning Aug. 6 • Bethalto, IL

Puzzle Competition

Puzzle Competition Aug. 6 • Alton, IL

First Fridays in Downtown Troy

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

Rock the Hops 2026

Rock the Hops 2026 Aug. 8 • Alton, IL

Events

45 events found for July 30–August 5, 2026

Thursday July 30

Featured THU, JUL 30 7:00 PM –10:00 PM Night Market Downtown Alton Alton, IL Entertainment

THU, JUL 30 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Little Chickadees and Me: Sensory Summer The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

Friday July 31

FRI, JUL 31 9:00 AM –10:00 PM Flock Back to School Drive Flock & Food Truck Park Alton, IL Community

FRI, JUL 31 6:00 PM –10:00 PM Ancient Order of the Lady Hibernians GLO BINGO VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL Entertainment

FRI, JUL 31 7:30 PM –9:30 PM Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL Community

FRI, JUL 31 7:30 PM –10:00 PM CUTC Presents: Annie The Roxana Nazarene Community Theater Roxana, IL Performing Arts

FRI, JUL 31 8:00 PM –10:00 PM Jimmy Griffin and The Incurables – July 31, 8pm Wildey Theatre Edwardsville, IL Music

FRI, JUL 31 8:00 PM –11:00 PM L’elisir d’amore presented by Union Avenue Opera Union Avenue Opera St. Louis, MO Performing Arts

Saturday August 1

Featured SAT, AUG 1 8:00 AM –12:00 PM Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street Alton, IL Fairs & Festivals

Featured SAT, AUG 1 8:00 AM –10:00 AM Alton Athletic Association Pancakes with Players Alton High School Alton, IL Sports

Featured SAT, AUG 1 8:30 AM –12:00 PM Altonized Community FCU Member Appreciation & Open House Altonized Community FCU Brighton, IL Community

SAT, AUG 1 12:00 AM –12:00 AM August is Crayon Collection Month! Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

SAT, AUG 1 8:00 AM –12:00 PM Cans 4 Cars Cruis'aid Sinclair Food Mart Jerseyville, IL Motorsports

SAT, AUG 1 8:00 AM –12:00 PM Hearts in Mission Sale Hearts in Mission Resale Shop Godfrey, IL Community

SAT, AUG 1 9:00 AM –10:00 AM Beginner Yoga Class Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, AUG 1 9:00 AM –6:00 PM S.T.E.A.M. Take Home Kits Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, AUG 1 9:00 AM –10:00 PM Flock Back to School Drive Flock & Food Truck Park Alton, IL Community

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

SAT, AUG 1 2:00 PM –4:00 PM CUTC Presents: Annie The Roxana Nazarene Community Theater Roxana, IL Performing Arts

SAT, AUG 1 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Serapis The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

SAT, AUG 1 7:30 PM –9:30 PM Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL Community

SAT, AUG 1 8:00 PM –11:00 PM L’elisir d’amore presented by Union Avenue Opera Union Avenue Opera St. Louis, MO Performing Arts

Sunday August 2

SUN, AUG 2 9:00 AM –3:00 PM Dupo Coin Club 67th Annual Coin Show American Legion Post 365 Collinsville, IL Fairs & Festivals

SUN, AUG 2 9:00 AM –10:00 PM Flock Back to School Drive Flock & Food Truck Park Alton, IL Community

SUN, AUG 2 2:00 PM –4:00 PM Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL Community

SUN, AUG 2 2:00 PM –4:00 PM CUTC Presents: Annie The Roxana Nazarene Community Theater Roxana, IL Performing Arts

SUN, AUG 2 3:00 PM –4:00 PM Behind the Glass Brewery Tours Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL Community

SUN, AUG 2 3:00 PM –6:00 PM Vannah Leigh The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

SUN, AUG 2 7:00 PM –7:15 PM cheapAFvideos $100 CONTEST Online Event Wood River, IL Community

Monday August 3

MON, AUG 3 8:30 AM –8:00 PM KidsSpace Treasure Hunts Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

MON, AUG 3 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Story Time Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

MON, AUG 3 6:00 PM –8:00 PM All the News That’s Fit to Print: Write Your Own Obituary with Reneé B. Johnson (Session 1) Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

MON, AUG 3 7:00 PM –9:00 PM Foster Township Concerts in the Park Foster Township Alton, IL Music

Tuesday August 4

Featured TUE, AUG 4 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market Jerseyville City Center Plaza Jerseyville, IL Shopping

TUE, AUG 4 1:00 PM –3:00 PM Free Bingo at SSP - Aug. 4 Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL Community

TUE, AUG 4 2:00 PM –4:00 PM Backpack Boost Highland Health Care Center Highland, IL Community

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

TUE, AUG 4 5:30 PM –7:30 PM ARC Angels Foundation : A Mental Health Program for Tweens/Teens, Grades 5-12 Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

TUE, AUG 4 6:00 PM –8:00 PM Troy's National Night Out Tri-Township Park Troy, IL Community

Wednesday August 5

WED, AUG 5 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Self-Care with Eileen Wolfington: Walking the Labrynth Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

WED, AUG 5 4:00 PM –5:00 PM Starting Now: A Program About Emotions (1st - 5th Grade) Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

WED, AUG 5 5:00 PM –7:00 PM Silent Book Club with Memes Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

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

WED, AUG 5 6:00 PM –9:00 PM Celebrate Recovery Alton Celebrate Recovery Alton Alton, IL Community

WED, AUG 5 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Queen of Hearts VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL Entertainment

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