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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

Jersey County Founders Week

Jersey County Founders Week Aug. 5 • 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

Mutts & Melons

Mutts & Melons Aug. 6 • Godfrey, IL

First Fridays in Downtown Troy

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

The Owlz Band - VFW Post 1308

The Owlz Band - VFW Post 1308 Aug. 7 • Alton, IL

Rock the Hops 2026

Rock the Hops 2026 Aug. 8 • Alton, IL

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season!

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Aug. 8 • Alton, IL

Movie in the Park! “National Treasure”

Movie in the Park! “National Treasure” Aug. 8 • Jerseyville, IL

Events

27 events found for September 1–September 7, 2026

Tuesday September 1

Featured TUE, SEP 1 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market Jerseyville City Center Plaza Jerseyville, IL Shopping

TUE, SEP 1 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Drop-Off for Halloween Costume Exchange Begins Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

TUE, SEP 1 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Stories with Panda Bear Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

TUE, SEP 1 1:00 PM –3:00 PM Free Bingo at SSP - Sept. 1st Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL Community

TUE, SEP 1 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Critters and Crypts: Fall Session The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

Wednesday September 2

WED, SEP 2 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Baby Lap-Sit Story Time Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

WED, SEP 2 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Teen Crime Stoppers Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

WED, SEP 2 6:00 PM –9:00 PM Celebrate Recovery Alton Celebrate Recovery Alton Alton, IL Community

WED, SEP 2 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Queen of Hearts VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL Entertainment

Thursday September 3

THU, SEP 3 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Books and Busy Bees Story Time Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

Friday September 4

Featured FRI, SEP 4 5:00 PM –9:00 PM First Fridays in Downtown Troy Downtown Troy Troy, IL Fairs & Festivals

Featured FRI, SEP 4 6:00 PM –10:00 PM 107th Bethalto Homecoming Bethalto City Park Bethalto, IL Fairs & Festivals

FRI, SEP 4 8:30 AM –8:00 PM KidsSpace Treasure Hunts Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

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

FRI, SEP 4 5:00 PM –8:00 PM Scott & Liz The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

Saturday September 5

Featured SAT, SEP 5 8:00 AM –12:00 PM Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street Alton, IL Fairs & Festivals

Featured SAT, SEP 5 1:00 PM –10:00 PM 107th Bethalto Homecoming Bethalto City Park Bethalto, IL Fairs & Festivals

SAT, SEP 5 10:00 AM –4:30 PM Fairytale Flea Market Historic Route 66 Flea Market Granite City, IL Shopping

SAT, SEP 5 10:00 AM –12:00 PM Seed Collection Workshop The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

SAT, SEP 5 12:00 PM –6:00 PM Who All Gonna Be There: Breath of Fresh Air- Walk for Lung Cancer Chain of Rocks Park Saint Louis, MO Fairs & Festivals

SAT, SEP 5 5:00 PM –8:00 PM Pirates in Paradise The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

Sunday September 6

Featured SUN, SEP 6 1:00 PM –10:00 PM 107th Bethalto Homecoming Bethalto City Park Bethalto, IL Fairs & Festivals

SUN, SEP 6 1:00 PM –2:00 PM Labor Day Tribute to E. Fred Long Woodlawn Cemetery Edwardsville, IL Community

SUN, SEP 6 3:00 PM –6:00 PM Edge of Town The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

SUN, SEP 6 3:00 PM –4:00 PM Behind the Glass Brewery Tours Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL Community

Monday September 7

Featured MON, SEP 7 12:00 PM –4:00 PM 107th Bethalto Homecoming Bethalto City Park Bethalto, IL Fairs & Festivals

MON, SEP 7 2:00 PM –5:00 PM Scott & Liz The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

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