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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

14 events found for September 28–October 4, 2026

Tuesday September 29

TUE, SEP 29 9:00 AM –3:00 PM Heartland Quilters' Guild Meeting St. John's United Church of Christ Wood River, IL Arts & Crafts

TUE, SEP 29 9:00 AM –11:30 AM Tiny Trekkers: Seeds\, Sprouts\, & Stems The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

TUE, SEP 29 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Critters and Crypts: Fall Session The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

Wednesday September 30

WED, SEP 30 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Volunteer: Native Seed Collecting at TNI The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

WED, SEP 30 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Queen of Hearts VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL Entertainment

Friday October 2

FRI, OCT 2 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Hayner Library Storytime at TNI The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

Saturday October 3

Featured SAT, OCT 3 8:00 AM –12:00 PM Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street Alton, IL Fairs & Festivals

Featured SAT, OCT 3 9:00 AM –5:00 PM Apple Festival 2026 Jersey County Historical Society Jerseyville, IL Fairs & Festivals

SAT, OCT 3 9:00 AM –11:00 AM Yoga + Hike The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

SAT, OCT 3 11:30 AM –12:30 PM Bear Hunt Hike The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

SAT, OCT 3 12:00 PM –5:00 PM AALA's 2026 Historic Home Tour AALA's 2026 Historic Home Tour Alton, IL Education

SAT, OCT 3 2:00 PM –5:00 PM Pirates in Paradise The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

Sunday October 4

SUN, OCT 4 2:00 PM –5:00 PM Band TBD The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

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

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