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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

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

Election Sign Recycling Event

Election Sign Recycling Event Nov. 6 • @ LaVista 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

47 events found for December 9–December 15, 2026

Wednesday December 9

Teen Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

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

Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –4:00 PM Community

ECO Homeschool Adventures: Masters of Survival The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

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

Teen Lego Challenge Hayner Library Alton, IL 4:00 PM –5:00 PM Community

Telescope Night The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 5:00 PM –6:00 PM Community

Teen Unwind Niedringhaus Building Granite City, IL 5:30 PM –7:30 PM Community

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

Thursday December 10

Teen Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

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

Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –4:00 PM Community

Branching Out 2026 Genealogy Classes Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

Story Time Niedringhaus Building Granite City, IL 2:00 PM –3:00 PM Community

Choir Concert - Music is Elemental Lewis and Clark Community College Godfrey, IL 7:00 PM –8:30 PM Music

Friday December 11

Featured Great Rivers Choral Society Presents: A World of Joy Christmas Concert St. Paul Episcopal Church Alton, IL 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Music

Quarterly Staff Meeting – Libraries Closed Niedringhaus Building Granite City, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

Teen Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –4:00 PM Community

December Holiday Luncheon at SSP - Alton, IL - Dec. 11th Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL 10:00 AM –1:00 PM Community

The Grinch Movie Time Hayner Library Alton, IL 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Community

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

Saturday December 12

Featured Great Rivers Choral Society Presents: A World of Joy Christmas Concert Main Street United Methodist Church Alton, IL 3:00 PM –4:00 PM Music

Teen Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –4:00 PM Community

Mississippi Sanctuary Trails Group Hike The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 10:00 AM –12:00 PM Community

City of Alton Parks & Recreation Christmas Workshop Muenstermann Building, Gordon Moore Park Alton, IL 10:30 AM –2:30 PM Arts & Crafts

A Very Merry Community Christmas Party Church Of The Living God P.G.T. Alton IL Alton, IL 12:00 PM –3:00 PM Other

Nintendo Switch Niedringhaus Building Granite City, IL 1:00 PM –4:00 PM Community

Pokémon Club Niedringhaus Building Granite City, IL 2:00 PM –3:00 PM Community

Sunday December 13

Featured Great Rivers Choral Society Presents: A World of Joy Christmas Concert Godfrey First United Methodist Church Godfrey, IL 3:00 PM –4:00 PM Music

Teen Holiday Card Station 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 December 14

Teen Holiday Card Station 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

Coffee & Chaos Hayner Library Alton, IL 9:30 AM –10:30 AM Community

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

Story Time Niedringhaus Building Granite City, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

ImpactLife Blood Drive Wood River Public Library Wood River, IL 3:00 PM –6:00 PM Health

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

Tuesday December 15

Trails Closed to Hiking The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

Teen Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

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

Free Bingo at SSP - Dec. 15th Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL 1:00 PM –3:00 PM Community

RESCHEDULED: Connie Martin Presents: Pre-Civil War Quilts: Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad Hayner Library Alton, IL 6:00 PM –7:30 PM Community

Xs and Sews: A Crafting Program Hayner Library Alton, IL 6:00 PM –7:30 PM Community

LC Music Department Holiday Concert Lewis and Clark Community College Godfrey, IL 7:00 PM –8:30 PM Music

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