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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

Election Sign Recycling Event

Election Sign Recycling Event Nov. 5 • @ LaVista Park | Godfrey, IL

First Fridays Late Night Art & Shopping Experience

First Fridays Late Night Art & Shopping Experience Nov. 6 • @ FLOCK Food Truck Park & Bar | Alton, IL

Shotgun Creek Live at VFW Post 1308

Shotgun Creek Live at VFW Post 1308 Nov. 6 • @ VFW Post 1308 | Alton, IL

Byway Discovery Center Grand Opening

Byway Discovery Center Grand Opening Nov. 6 • @ Byway Discovery Center at Great Rivers Park | Godfrey, IL

Fill the Pantry: Blake’s Birthday

Fill the Pantry: Blake’s Birthday Nov. 7 • @ Alton Physical Therapy | Alton, IL

2026 Charity Gala

2026 Charity Gala Nov. 7 • @ Alton Wood River Sportsmen's Club | Godfrey, IL

Owl’s Club Fall Festival

Owl’s Club Fall Festival Nov. 7 • @ Owl's Club | Alton, IL

45th Annual Dance Fundraiser

45th Annual Dance Fundraiser Nov. 7 • @ The McNicholas Club | Godfrey, IL

A Cause Sprinkled with Blood: The Life of Owen Lovejoy; Abolitionist, Pastor and Congressman with Rev. Owen Bryant Lovejoy and Rev. Elijah Patrick Lovejoy

A Cause Sprinkled with Blood: The Life of Owen Lovejoy; Nov. 9 • @ Genealogy & Local History Library | Alton, IL

Events

23 events found for November 24–November 30, 2026

Tuesday November 24

Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

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

Tiny Trekkers: Full STEAM Ahead The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

A Place of Grace Selah Retreat Von Dell Gallery & Studios Wood River, IL 11:00 AM –6:00 PM Performing Arts

Moonlight Hike The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 5:00 PM –6:15 PM Community

Jared Hennings Trio: Frank Sinatra Hayner Library Alton, IL 6:00 PM –7:00 PM Community

Wednesday November 25

Featured Dine to Donate Benefiting Operation Blessing Roma's Pizza Bethalto, IL 11:00 AM –9:00 PM Food & Dining

Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

AARP’s Everyday Tech for Everyday Life Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 PM –1:00 PM Community

COUNTRY LINE DANCING CLASS- STEP. STOMP. REPEAT- at The Teller Room 1925 The Teller Room 1925 Alton, IL 6:00 PM –7:00 PM Dance

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

Thursday November 26

Library Closed for Thanksgiving Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

Friday November 27

Library Closed for Thanksgiving Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

Alton Block Party for Good Soulcial Square Alton, IL 2:00 PM –4:00 PM Community

Saturday November 28

Featured Downtown Country Christmas Festival 2026 City Center Plaza Jerseyville, IL 1:00 PM –5:00 PM Fairs & Festivals

Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

67th Annual Great River Road Run Mac's Time Out Lounge Alton, IL 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Sports

Sunday November 29

Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

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

Monday November 30

Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

KidsSpace Treasure Hunt Hayner Library Alton, IL 8:30 AM –8:00 PM Community

Native Seed Cleaning The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:30 AM –11:30 AM Community

The 1,000 Books Club: A Story Time Adventure for Little Readers Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

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