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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

Calvary Men's Retreat

Calvary Men's Retreat Aug. 21 • @ Calvary Baptist Church Gym | Alton, IL

Shotgun Creek - VFW Post 1308

Shotgun Creek - VFW Post 1308 Aug. 21 • @ VFW Post 1308 | Alton, IL

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season!

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Aug. 22 • @ Corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street | Alton, IL

Alton Food Truck Festival 2026

Alton Food Truck Festival 2026 Aug. 22 • @ Alton Amphitheater | Alton, IL

Alton Marina's 30th Anniversary Celebration!

Alton Marina's 30th Anniversary Celebration! Aug. 22 • @ Alton Marina | Alton, IL

Tri-County Antique Club 35th Annual "Olden Days"

Tri-County Antique Club 35th Annual "Olden Days" Aug. 22 • @ Tri-County Antique Club Grounds | Dow, IL

Rock “n” Rascal - VFW Post 1308

Rock “n” Rascal - VFW Post 1308 Aug. 22 • @ VFW Post 1308 | Alton, IL

Benefit for John Green Jr

Benefit for John Green Jr Aug. 22 • @ Cottage Hills VFW | Cottage Hills, IL

Tri-County Antique Club 35th Annual "Olden Days"

Tri-County Antique Club 35th Annual "Olden Days" Aug. 23 • @ Tri-County Antique Club Grounds | Dow, IL

Events

30 events found for October 6–October 12, 2026

Tuesday October 6

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

Tiny Trekkers: Junior Naturalists The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

Annual IHLS Library Crawl! Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 9:00 AM –6:00 PM Community

Free Bingo at SSP - Oct. 6th Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL 1:00 PM –3:00 PM Community

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

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

Wednesday October 7

Annual IHLS Library Crawl! Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 9:00 AM –6:00 PM Community

ECO Homeschool Adventures: Spider Science The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

ECO Homeschool Adventures: Carnivorous Plant Lab (6th - 12th) The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 1:00 PM –3:00 PM Community

Silent Book Club with Memes Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 5:00 PM –7:00 PM Community

CELEBRATE RECOVERY ALTON Celebrate Recovery Alton Alton, IL 6:00 PM –9:00 PM Community

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

Thursday October 8

Annual IHLS Library Crawl! Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 9:00 AM –6:00 PM Community

Haunted Route 66 Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 6:00 PM –7:30 PM Community

Friday October 9

Annual IHLS Library Crawl! Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 9:00 AM –6:00 PM Community

Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 11:00 AM –12:00 PM Community

Saturday October 10

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

Annual IHLS Library Crawl! Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 9:00 AM –6:00 PM Community

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

Serapis The Loading Dock Grafton, IL 2:00 PM –5:00 PM Community

Alton High School Class of 1976 50th Reunion The Commons at Lewis & Clark Community College (Sat. banquet) Godfrey, IL 5:00 PM –10:00 PM Other

Fall Music Festival Oakwood COGIC Godfrey , IL 6:00 PM –10:00 PM Entertainment

AHS Class of 1981 Reunion Alton VFW Alton, IL 6:00 PM –10:00 PM Community

Telescope Night The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 6:45 PM –7:45 PM Community

Sunday October 11

Annual IHLS Library Crawl! Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 9:00 AM –6:00 PM Community

The HouseShakers The Loading Dock Grafton, IL 2:00 PM –5:00 PM Community

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

Monday October 12

Annual IHLS Library Crawl! Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 9:00 AM –6:00 PM Community

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

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

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