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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

Night Market

Night Market Jul. 30 • Alton, IL

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season!

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Aug. 1 • Alton, IL

Altonized Community FCU Member Appreciation & Open House

Altonized Community FCU Member Appreciation & Open Aug. 1 • Brighton, IL

Alton Athletic Association Pancakes with Players

Alton Athletic Association Pancakes with Players Aug. 1 • Alton, IL

Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market

Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market Aug. 4 • 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

First Fridays in Downtown Troy

First Fridays in Downtown Troy Aug. 7 • Troy, IL

Rock the Hops 2026

Rock the Hops 2026 Aug. 8 • Alton, IL

Events

52 events found for August 7–August 13, 2026

Friday August 7

Featured FRI, AUG 7 5:00 PM –9:00 PM First Fridays in Downtown Troy Downtown Troy Troy, IL Fairs & Festivals

FRI, AUG 7 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Volunteer: Pollinator Garden Workday The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

FRI, AUG 7 10:00 AM –6:00 PM Missouri Numismatic Society's 66th Annual Coin Show St Charles Convention Center St Charles, MO Fairs & Festivals

FRI, AUG 7 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Motherhood Support Group Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

FRI, AUG 7 3:00 PM –1:00 PM St. Andrew's Book Fair Aug. 7-8 St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Edwardsville, IL Other

FRI, AUG 7 6:00 PM –7:00 PM Motherhood Support Group Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

FRI, AUG 7 6:00 PM –7:30 PM Summer Reading Retreat Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

FRI, AUG 7 6:30 PM –11:00 PM IMPACT CIL Trivia Night IMPACT CIL Alton, IL Community

FRI, AUG 7 7:30 PM –9:30 PM Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL Community

FRI, AUG 7 8:00 PM –10:00 PM Bad Co. Legacy – August 7, 8pm Wildey Theatre Edwardsville, IL Music

Saturday August 8

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

Featured SAT, AUG 8 2:00 PM –8:00 PM Rock the Hops 2026 Downtown Alton Alton, IL Fairs & Festivals

Featured SAT, AUG 8 8:00 PM –10:00 PM Movie in the Park! “National Treasure” Lions Club/Wittman Park Jerseyville, IL Entertainment

SAT, AUG 8 9:00 AM –10:00 AM Beginner Yoga Class Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, AUG 8 9:30 AM –10:30 AM Coffee & Chaos Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

SAT, AUG 8 10:00 AM –4:00 PM Missouri Numismatic Society's 66th Annual Coin Show St Charles Convention Center St Charles, MO Fairs & Festivals

SAT, AUG 8 11:00 AM –8:00 PM Veggie Fest Chicago Summer Festival 2026 Danada South Park Lisle, IL Fairs & Festivals

SAT, AUG 8 11:00 AM –12:30 PM Adult Summer Craft Series Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, AUG 8 1:00 PM –4:00 PM Nintendo Switch Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, AUG 8 2:00 PM –3:00 PM Pokémon Club Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, AUG 8 2:00 PM –4:00 PM Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL Community

SAT, AUG 8 2:00 PM –4:00 PM A Scary Good Movie: Monsters University Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

SAT, AUG 8 3:00 PM –1:00 PM St. Andrew's Book Fair Aug. 7-8 St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Edwardsville, IL Other

SAT, AUG 8 4:00 PM –8:00 PM Pirates in Paradise The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

SAT, AUG 8 9:00 PM –10:00 PM The Motown Sounds of Touch – August 8, 8pm Wildey Theatre Edwardsville, IL Music

Sunday August 9

SUN, AUG 9 11:00 AM –8:00 PM Veggie Fest Chicago Summer Festival 2026 Danada South Park Lisle, IL Fairs & Festivals

SUN, AUG 9 2:00 PM –4:00 PM Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL Community

SUN, AUG 9 3:00 PM –6:00 PM Soulshine Groove The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

SUN, AUG 9 3:00 PM –4:00 PM Behind the Glass Brewery Tours Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL Community

SUN, AUG 9 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Resources for Families of Missing Loved Ones Teri's Route 66 Diner Granite City, IL Community

Monday August 10

MON, AUG 10 8:30 AM –8:00 PM Make-or-Take Crafts Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

MON, AUG 10 8:30 AM –8:00 PM Teen Take-Home Crafts Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

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

MON, AUG 10 4:00 PM –5:00 PM Comic Chaos Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

MON, AUG 10 6:30 PM –9:00 PM Heartland Quilters' Guild Meeting St. John's United Church of Christ Wood River, IL Arts & Crafts

Tuesday August 11

Featured TUE, AUG 11 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market Jerseyville City Center Plaza Jerseyville, IL Shopping

Featured TUE, AUG 11 5:30 PM –7:00 PM What’s Up Downtown - Summer 2026 The Wedge Alton, IL Community

TUE, AUG 11 12:00 AM –12:00 AM National Book Lovers Day Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

TUE, AUG 11 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Legos Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

TUE, AUG 11 6:00 PM –8:00 PM Board of Trustees Meeting Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

TUE, AUG 11 6:00 PM –7:30 PM Xs and Sews Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

TUE, AUG 11 6:30 PM –7:30 PM Welcoming New Singers Godfrey First United Methodist Church Godfrey, IL Music

Wednesday August 12

WED, AUG 12 12:00 AM –12:00 AM National Book Lovers Day Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

WED, AUG 12 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Teen Crime Stoppers Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

WED, AUG 12 5:30 PM –7:30 PM Teen Unwind Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

WED, AUG 12 6:30 PM –9:00 PM Celebrate Recovery Alton Celebrate Recovery Alton Alton, IL Community

WED, AUG 12 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Queen of Hearts VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL Entertainment

Thursday August 13

THU, AUG 13 12:00 AM –12:00 AM National Book Lovers Day Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

THU, AUG 13 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Books and Busy Bees Story Time Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

THU, AUG 13 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Branching Out Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

THU, AUG 13 2:00 PM –3:00 PM Story Time Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

THU, AUG 13 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Ghosts Next Door – The Lemp Mansion Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

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