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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

Rock the Hops 2026

Rock the Hops 2026 Aug. 8 • @ Downtown Alton | Alton, IL

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season!

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Aug. 8 • @ Corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street | Alton, IL

Movie in the Park! “National Treasure”

Movie in the Park! “National Treasure” Aug. 8 • @ Lions Club/Wittman Park | Jerseyville, IL

Glo Bingo Benefit for Dream Home Charities

Glo Bingo Benefit for Dream Home Charities Aug. 8 • @ Collinsville Fireman's Hall | Collinsville, IL

Jersey County Founders Week

Jersey County Founders Week Aug. 8 • @ Jerseyville City Center Plaza | Jerseyville, IL

Midwest Avenue - VFW Post 1308

Midwest Avenue - VFW Post 1308 Aug. 8 • @ VFW Post 1308 | Alton, IL

Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market

Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market Aug. 11 • @ Jerseyville City Center Plaza | Jerseyville, IL

What’s Up Downtown - Summer 2026

What’s Up Downtown - Summer 2026 Aug. 11 • @ The Wedge | Alton, IL

Leadership Development: Influencing Long-term Behavior Change

Leadership Development: Influencing Long-term Behavior Aug. 14 • @ The Wedge Innovation Center | Alton, IL

Events

18 events found for September 17–September 23, 2026

Thursday September 17

Forest Playdate The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

Stress-Free Story Hour Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

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

Drink for a Cause 2026 Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL 11:30 AM –9:00 PM Community

Friday September 18

Kids Night Out: Cosmic Connections The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 5:00 PM –8:00 PM Community

Saturday September 19

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

Featured Mississippi Earthtones Festival 2026 Alton Amphitheater Alton, IL 12:00 PM –10:00 PM Fairs & Festivals

Soulshine Groove The Loading Dock Grafton, IL 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Community

Sunday September 20

Dear Evan Hansen ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL 2:00 PM –4:00 PM Community

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

Billy Peek The Loading Dock Grafton, IL 3:00 PM –6:00 PM Community

Tuesday September 22

Tiny Trekkers: Seeds, Sprouts, & Stems The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

Tiny Trekkers: Seeds\, Sprouts\, & Stems The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

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

Wednesday September 23

Volunteer: Native Seed Collecting at Heartland The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Community

ECO Homeschool Adventures: Migration Nation The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 10:00 AM –11:30 AM 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

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