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Events in the River Bend

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Featured Events

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

Jersey County Founders Week

Jersey County Founders Week 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

21 events found for August 27–September 2, 2026

Thursday August 27

THU, AUG 27 9:00 AM –11:00 AM Forest Playdate The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

THU, AUG 27 3:00 PM –7:00 PM Confidence, Beauty, & New Beginnings Dutch Hollow Medical Day Spa Godfrey, IL Entertainment

Friday August 28

Featured FRI, AUG 28 2:00 PM –4:00 PM Alton Block Party for Good Soulcial Square Alton, IL Community

FRI, AUG 28 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Volunteer: Native Seed Collecting at TNI The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

FRI, AUG 28 8:00 PM –9:15 PM Moonlight Hike The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

Saturday August 29

Featured SAT, AUG 29 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 29 6:00 PM –10:00 PM Jazz and Wine Festival 2026 Alton Amphitheater Alton, IL Fairs & Festivals

SAT, AUG 29 9:00 AM –5:00 PM Rt 66 Centennial UFO Festival The Pink Elephant Antique Mall LIVINGSTON, IL Fairs & Festivals

SAT, AUG 29 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Tanglefoot The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

Sunday August 30

SUN, AUG 30 9:00 AM –5:00 PM Rt 66 Centennial UFO Festival The Pink Elephant Antique Mall LIVINGSTON, IL Fairs & Festivals

SUN, AUG 30 3:00 PM –4:00 PM Behind the Glass Brewery Tours Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL Community

SUN, AUG 30 3:00 PM –6:00 PM Catfish Willie Band The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

Tuesday September 1

Featured TUE, SEP 1 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market Jerseyville City Center Plaza Jerseyville, IL Shopping

TUE, SEP 1 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Drop-Off for Halloween Costume Exchange Begins Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

TUE, SEP 1 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Stories with Panda Bear Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

TUE, SEP 1 1:00 PM –3:00 PM Free Bingo at SSP - Sept. 1st Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL Community

TUE, SEP 1 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Critters and Crypts: Fall Session The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

Wednesday September 2

WED, SEP 2 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Baby Lap-Sit Story Time Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

WED, SEP 2 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Teen Crime Stoppers Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

WED, SEP 2 6:00 PM –9:00 PM Celebrate Recovery Alton Celebrate Recovery Alton Alton, IL Community

WED, SEP 2 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Queen of Hearts VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL Entertainment

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