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Leadership Development: Influencing Long-term Behavior Change

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

Rock the Block with The Yacht Rockers!

Rock the Block with The Yacht Rockers! Aug. 14 • @ Jerseyville City Center Plaza | Jerseyville, IL

Flip the Frog - VFW Post 1308

Flip the Frog - VFW Post 1308 Aug. 14 • @ VFW Post 1308 | Alton, IL

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season!

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Aug. 15 • @ Corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street | Alton, IL

Rainbow House Pride Picnic

Rainbow House Pride Picnic Aug. 15 • @ Rainbow House | Edwardsville, IL

Syner-Gee - VFW Post 1308

Syner-Gee - VFW Post 1308 Aug. 15 • @ VFW Post 1308 | Alton, IL

The Nerd Market at Old Bakery Beer Co.

The Nerd Market at Old Bakery Beer Co. Aug. 15 • @ Old Bakery Beer Co. | Alton, IL

Letter Writing Club

Letter Writing Club Aug. 18 • @ Old Bakery Beer Company | Alton, IL

Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market

Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market Aug. 18 • @ Jerseyville City Center Plaza | Jerseyville, IL

Events

62 events found for October 8–November 6, 2026

Thursday October 8

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

Friday October 9

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

Saturday October 10

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

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

Band TBD 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

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

Tuesday October 13

Roaming Naturalists: Making the Most of Fall The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –10:15 AM Community

Tiny Trekkers: Junior Naturalists 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

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

Monkey Noodle Theatrics Halloween Improv Comedy Show Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 6:00 PM –7:00 PM Community

Board of Trustees Meeting Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 6:00 PM –8:00 PM Community

Wednesday October 14

Teen Unwind Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 5:30 PM –7:30 PM Community

Thursday October 15

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

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

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

Adult Technology Series: Computer Basics Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 6:00 PM –7:30 PM Community

Sit, Stay, Read Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 6:30 PM –7:30 PM Community

Saturday October 17

Saturday Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

Wild Kratt Kids The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

Rock Trail Group Hike The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 10:00 AM –12:00 PM Community

Nintendo Switch Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 1:00 PM –4:00 PM Community

Edge of Town The Loading Dock Grafton, IL 2:00 PM –5:00 PM Community

Saturday Sleuths Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 3:00 PM –4:30 PM Community

Movie Nights: The Return of the King (1980) The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 7:00 PM –9:00 PM Community

Sunday October 18

Band TBD 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 19

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

Tuesday October 20

Featured Letter Writing Club Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL 5:30 PM –7:30 PM Community

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

Free Bingo at SSP - Oct. 20th Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL 1:00 PM –3:00 PM Community

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

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

Illinois Libraries Present - Author Talks Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Community

Wednesday October 21

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

Friday October 23

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

Volunteer: Heartland Prairie Clean Up The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Community

Saturday October 24

Riverside Flea Market The Loading Dock Grafton, IL 9:00 AM –5:00 PM Community

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

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

Sunday October 25

Harvest Fest Grafton Winery & Brewhaus Grafton, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

Harvest Fest Grafton Winery & Brewhaus Grafton, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

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

Pirates in Paradise 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

Moonlight Hike The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 6:30 PM –7:45 PM Community

Tuesday October 27

Tiny Trekkers: Junior Naturalists 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

Thursday October 29

Masters of the Night The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 6:00 PM –6:45 PM Community

The Rocky Horror Show ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL 7:30 PM –9:30 PM Community

Sunday November 1

The Rocky Horror Show 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

Tuesday November 3

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

Free Bingo at SSP - Nov. 3rd 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

Wednesday November 4

ECO Homeschool Adventures: Roots & Remedies The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

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

Thursday November 5

Winter Native Seed Sowing The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 5:30 PM –7:00 PM Community

Friday November 6

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

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