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Night Market

Night Market Jul. 23 • Alton, IL

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Author Cheryl Eichar Jett – Aprons Away: Women’s Jul. 23 • Alton, IL

Puzzle Competition

Puzzle Competition Jul. 23 • Alton, IL

Events

49 events found for August 5–August 11, 2026

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

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

Thursday August 6

Featured THU, AUG 6 5:00 PM –6:30 PM RETIREMENT READY: A Practical Retirement Planning Workshop Bethalto Senior Citizen Center Bethalto, IL Community

THU, AUG 6 8:30 AM –11:00 AM Cancelled - Free Eye Exams for Ages 4-18! Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

THU, AUG 6 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Senior Softball Gordon Moore Park Field 3 Alton , IL Sports

THU, AUG 6 11:30 AM –1:00 PM Free & Confidential Screenings for Anxiety/Depression at SSP - Aug. 6th Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL Community

THU, AUG 6 2:00 PM –3:00 PM Story Time Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

THU, AUG 6 6:00 PM –7:00 PM Jay Daniels: Here\, There\, Everywhere – A Tribute to the Beatles Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

THU, AUG 6 7:30 PM –9:30 PM Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL Community

Friday August 7

Featured FRI, AUG 7 5:00 PM –9:00 PM First Fridays in Downtown Troy Downtown Troy Troy, IL Fairs & Festivals

FRI, AUG 7 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Volunteer: Pollinator Garden Workday The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

FRI, AUG 7 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Motherhood Support Group Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

FRI, AUG 7 6:00 PM –7:30 PM Summer Reading Retreat Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

FRI, AUG 7 6:00 PM –7:00 PM Motherhood Support Group Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

FRI, AUG 7 6:30 PM –11:00 PM IMPACT CIL Trivia Night IMPACT CIL Alton, IL Community

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

FRI, AUG 7 8:00 PM –10:00 PM Bad Co. Legacy – August 7, 8pm Wildey Theatre Edwardsville, IL Music

Saturday August 8

Featured SAT, AUG 8 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 8 8:00 PM –10:00 PM Movie in the Park! “National Treasure” Lions Club/Wittman Park Jerseyville, IL Entertainment

SAT, AUG 8 9:00 AM –10:00 AM Beginner Yoga Class Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, AUG 8 9:30 AM –10:30 AM Coffee & Chaos Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

SAT, AUG 8 11:00 AM –8:00 PM Veggie Fest Chicago Summer Festival 2026 Danada South Park Lisle, IL Fairs & Festivals

SAT, AUG 8 11:00 AM –12:30 PM Adult Summer Craft Series Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, AUG 8 1:00 PM –4:00 PM Nintendo Switch Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, AUG 8 2:00 PM –3:00 PM Pokémon Club Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, AUG 8 2:00 PM –4:00 PM Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL Community

SAT, AUG 8 2:00 PM –4:00 PM A Scary Good Movie: Monsters University Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

SAT, AUG 8 2:00 PM –8:00 PM Rock the Hops Downtown Alton Alton, IL Fairs & Festivals

SAT, AUG 8 4:00 PM –8:00 PM Pirates in Paradise The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

SAT, AUG 8 9:00 PM –10:00 PM The Motown Sounds of Touch – August 8, 8pm Wildey Theatre Edwardsville, IL Music

Sunday August 9

SUN, AUG 9 11:00 AM –8:00 PM Veggie Fest Chicago Summer Festival 2026 Danada South Park Lisle, IL Fairs & Festivals

SUN, AUG 9 2:00 PM –4:00 PM Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL Community

SUN, AUG 9 3:00 PM –4:00 PM Behind the Glass Brewery Tours Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL Community

SUN, AUG 9 3:00 PM –6:00 PM Soulshine Groove The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

SUN, AUG 9 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Resources for Families of Missing Loved Ones Teri's Route 66 Diner Granite City, IL Community

Monday August 10

MON, AUG 10 8:30 AM –8:00 PM Make-or-Take Crafts Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

MON, AUG 10 8:30 AM –8:00 PM Teen Take-Home Crafts Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

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

MON, AUG 10 4:00 PM –5:00 PM Comic Chaos Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

MON, AUG 10 6:30 PM –9:00 PM Heartland Quilters' Guild Meeting St. John's United Church of Christ Wood River, IL Arts & Crafts

Tuesday August 11

Featured TUE, AUG 11 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market Jerseyville City Center Plaza Jerseyville, IL Shopping

Featured TUE, AUG 11 5:30 PM –7:00 PM What’s Up Downtown - Summer 2026 The Wedge Alton, IL Community

TUE, AUG 11 12:00 AM –12:00 AM National Book Lovers Day Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

TUE, AUG 11 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Legos Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

TUE, AUG 11 6:00 PM –8:00 PM Board of Trustees Meeting Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

TUE, AUG 11 6:00 PM –7:30 PM Xs and Sews Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

TUE, AUG 11 6:30 PM –7:30 PM Welcoming New Singers Godfrey First United Methodist Church Godfrey, IL Community

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