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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

44 events found for August 12–August 18, 2026

Wednesday August 12

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

WED, AUG 12 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Teen Crime Stoppers Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

WED, AUG 12 5:30 PM –7:30 PM Teen Unwind Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

WED, AUG 12 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Queen of Hearts VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL Entertainment

Thursday August 13

THU, AUG 13 12:00 AM –12:00 AM National Book Lovers Day Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

THU, AUG 13 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Books and Busy Bees Story Time Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

THU, AUG 13 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Branching Out Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

THU, AUG 13 2:00 PM –3:00 PM Story Time Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

THU, AUG 13 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Ghosts Next Door – The Lemp Mansion Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

Friday August 14

Featured FRI, AUG 14 11:30 AM –1:00 PM Leadership Development: Influencing Long-term Behavior Change The Wedge Innovation Center Alton, IL Education

FRI, AUG 14 12:00 AM –12:00 AM National Book Lovers Day Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

FRI, AUG 14 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

FRI, AUG 14 1:00 PM –8:00 PM Blues at the Arch Festival Gateway Arch National Park saint louis , MO Music

FRI, AUG 14 4:00 PM –5:00 PM YA Fridays Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

FRI, AUG 14 6:00 PM –9:00 PM SSP Glow Bingo - Aug. 14th - Alton, IL Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL Community

FRI, AUG 14 8:00 PM –11:00 PM Samson et Dalila presented by Union Avenue Opera Union Avenue Opera St. Louis, MO Performing Arts

Saturday August 15

Featured SAT, AUG 15 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 15 2:00 PM –6:00 PM Rainbow House Pride Picnic Rainbow House Edwardsville, IL Community

SAT, AUG 15 12:00 AM –12:00 AM National Book Lovers Day Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

SAT, AUG 15 8:00 AM –5:00 PM Free community breakfast with Fox @ personality Tim Ezell Raging Rivers Amphitheatre Grafton, IL Community

SAT, AUG 15 9:00 AM –10:00 AM Beginner Yoga Class Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, AUG 15 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Saturday Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, AUG 15 10:00 AM –12:00 PM Frog and Fox Trails Group Hike The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

SAT, AUG 15 11:00 AM –1:00 PM All Wound Up Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, AUG 15 1:00 PM –4:00 PM Nintendo Switch Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, AUG 15 1:00 PM –8:00 PM Blues at the Arch Festival Gateway Arch National Park saint louis , MO Music

SAT, AUG 15 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Wherehouse Project The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

SAT, AUG 15 5:00 PM –9:00 PM Moving Forward Mooneyham Art Alton, IL Arts & Crafts

SAT, AUG 15 8:00 PM –11:00 PM Samson et Dalila presented by Union Avenue Opera Union Avenue Opera St. Louis, MO Performing Arts

Sunday August 16

SUN, AUG 16 12:00 AM –12:00 AM National Book Lovers Day Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

SUN, AUG 16 1:00 PM –8:00 PM Blues at the Arch Festival Gateway Arch National Park saint louis , MO Music

SUN, AUG 16 3:00 PM –4:00 PM Behind the Glass Brewery Tours Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL Community

SUN, AUG 16 3:00 PM –6:00 PM Next Thing Smokin' The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

Monday August 17

MON, AUG 17 8:30 AM –8:00 PM KidsSpace Treasure Hunts Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

MON, AUG 17 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Story Time Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

MON, AUG 17 6:00 PM –8:00 PM All the News That’s Fit to Print: Write Your Own Obituary with Reneé B. Johnson (Session 2) Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

Tuesday August 18

Featured TUE, AUG 18 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market Jerseyville City Center Plaza Jerseyville, IL Shopping

Featured TUE, AUG 18 5:30 PM –7:30 PM Letter Writing Club Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL Community

TUE, AUG 18 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Stories with Panda Bear Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

TUE, AUG 18 11:30 AM –1:00 PM Job Search Training Session Series Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

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

TUE, AUG 18 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Legos Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

TUE, AUG 18 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Critters and Crypts: Fall Session The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

TUE, AUG 18 6:00 PM –7:00 PM Nicolas Brown - Uilleann Irish Bagpipes Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

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