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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

17 events found for September 27–October 3, 2026

Sunday September 27

SUN, SEP 27 9:00 AM –4:00 PM Riverside Flea Market The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

SUN, SEP 27 12:00 PM –5:00 PM Alton Art Expo 2 The Old Beer Bakery Company Alton, IL Arts & Crafts

SUN, SEP 27 3:00 PM –4:00 PM Behind the Glass Brewery Tours Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL Community

SUN, SEP 27 3:00 PM –6:00 PM Pirates in Paradise The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

Tuesday September 29

TUE, SEP 29 9:00 AM –3:00 PM Heartland Quilters' Guild Meeting St. John's United Church of Christ Wood River, IL Arts & Crafts

TUE, SEP 29 9:00 AM –11:30 AM Tiny Trekkers: Seeds\, Sprouts\, & Stems The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

TUE, SEP 29 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Critters and Crypts: Fall Session The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

Wednesday September 30

WED, SEP 30 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Volunteer: Native Seed Collecting at TNI The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

WED, SEP 30 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Queen of Hearts VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL Entertainment

Friday October 2

FRI, OCT 2 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Hayner Library Storytime at TNI The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

Saturday October 3

Featured SAT, OCT 3 8:00 AM –12:00 PM Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street Alton, IL Fairs & Festivals

Featured SAT, OCT 3 9:00 AM –5:00 PM Apple Festival 2026 Jersey County Historical Society Jerseyville, IL Fairs & Festivals

SAT, OCT 3 9:00 AM –11:00 AM Yoga + Hike The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

SAT, OCT 3 11:30 AM –12:30 PM Bear Hunt Hike The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

SAT, OCT 3 12:00 PM –5:00 PM AALA's 2026 Historic Home Tour AALA's 2026 Historic Home Tour Alton, IL Education

SAT, OCT 3 12:00 PM –5:00 PM 3rd Annual Riverbend Patriots Bloody Mary Contest Alton VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL Food & Dining

SAT, OCT 3 2:00 PM –5:00 PM Pirates in Paradise The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

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