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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

Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market

Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market Aug. 11 • @ Jerseyville City Center Plaza | Jerseyville, IL

What’s Up Downtown - Summer 2026

What’s Up Downtown - Summer 2026 Aug. 11 • @ The Wedge | Alton, IL

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

Events at The Nature Institute

24 events found for August 28–September 26, 2026

Friday August 28

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

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

Tuesday September 1

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

Saturday September 5

Seed Collection Workshop The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 10:00 AM –12:00 PM Community

Tuesday September 8

Tiny Trekkers: Seeds, Sprouts, & Stems The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

Roaming Naturalists: Heartland Prairie in Full Bloom The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –10:15 AM Community

Tiny Trekkers: Seeds\, Sprouts\, & Stems 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

Wednesday September 9

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

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

Friday September 11

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

Telescope Night The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 7:30 PM –8:30 PM Community

Saturday September 12

Yoga + Hike The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

Tuesday September 15

Tiny Trekkers: Seeds, Sprouts, & Stems The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

Tiny Trekkers: Seeds\, Sprouts\, & Stems 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 September 17

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

Friday September 18

Kids Night Out: Cosmic Connections The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 5:00 PM –8:00 PM Community

Tuesday September 22

Tiny Trekkers: Seeds, Sprouts, & Stems The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

Tiny Trekkers: Seeds\, Sprouts\, & Stems 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

Wednesday September 23

Volunteer: Native Seed Collecting at Heartland The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Community

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

Friday September 25

In Harmony with Nature The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 5:30 PM –7:00 PM Community

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