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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 Jul. 28 • Jerseyville, IL

Estate Planning Essentials: Wills, Trusts & Protecting Your Family

Estate Planning Essentials: Wills, Trusts & Protecting Jul. 28 • Bethalto, IL

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

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 October 1–October 7, 2026

Thursday October 1

THU, OCT 1 2:00 PM –3:00 PM Story Time Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

Friday October 2

FRI, OCT 2 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Motherhood Support Group Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

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

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

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

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

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

Monday October 5

MON, OCT 5 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Story Time Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

Tuesday October 6

TUE, OCT 6 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Volunteer: Native Seed Collecting at Heartland The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

TUE, OCT 6 9:00 AM –11:30 AM Tiny Trekkers: Junior Naturalists The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

TUE, OCT 6 1:00 PM –3:00 PM Free Bingo at SSP - Oct. 6th Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL Community

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

Wednesday October 7

WED, OCT 7 10:00 AM –11:30 AM ECO Homeschool Adventures: Spider Science The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

WED, OCT 7 1:00 PM –3:00 PM ECO Homeschool Adventures: Carnivorous Plant Lab (6th - 12th) The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

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

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

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