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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

Election Sign Recycling Event

Election Sign Recycling Event Nov. 5 • @ LaVista Park | Godfrey, IL

First Fridays Late Night Art & Shopping Experience

First Fridays Late Night Art & Shopping Experience Nov. 6 • @ FLOCK Food Truck Park & Bar | Alton, IL

Shotgun Creek Live at VFW Post 1308

Shotgun Creek Live at VFW Post 1308 Nov. 6 • @ VFW Post 1308 | Alton, IL

Byway Discovery Center Grand Opening

Byway Discovery Center Grand Opening Nov. 6 • @ Byway Discovery Center at Great Rivers Park | Godfrey, IL

Fill the Pantry: Blake’s Birthday

Fill the Pantry: Blake’s Birthday Nov. 7 • @ Alton Physical Therapy | Alton, IL

2026 Charity Gala

2026 Charity Gala Nov. 7 • @ Alton Wood River Sportsmen's Club | Godfrey, IL

Owl’s Club Fall Festival

Owl’s Club Fall Festival Nov. 7 • @ Owl's Club | Alton, IL

45th Annual Dance Fundraiser

45th Annual Dance Fundraiser Nov. 7 • @ The McNicholas Club | Godfrey, IL

A Cause Sprinkled with Blood: The Life of Owen Lovejoy; Abolitionist, Pastor and Congressman with Rev. Owen Bryant Lovejoy and Rev. Elijah Patrick Lovejoy

A Cause Sprinkled with Blood: The Life of Owen Lovejoy; Nov. 9 • @ Genealogy & Local History Library | Alton, IL

Events

45 events found for December 2–December 8, 2026

Wednesday December 2

Teen Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

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

ECO Homeschool Adventures: Masters of Survival The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

Holiday Karaoke at Senior Service Plus - Dec. 2nd Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL 1:30 PM –3:00 PM Community

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

Silent Book Club with Memes Niedringhaus Building Granite City, IL 5:00 PM –7:00 PM Community

Teen Unwind Niedringhaus Building Granite City, IL 5:30 PM –7:30 PM Community

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

Thursday December 3

Teen Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

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

Story Time Niedringhaus Building Granite City, IL 2:00 PM –3:00 PM Community

Friday December 4

Featured First Fridays Late Night Art & Shopping Experience FLOCK Food Truck Park & Bar Alton, IL 5:00 PM –8:00 PM Shopping

Featured Village of Godfrey Snowflake Festival Robert E. Glazebrook Community Park Godfrey, IL 6:00 PM –8:30 PM Fairs & Festivals

Teen Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

Volunteer: Honeysuckle Removal Workday The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Community

City of Alton Parks & Recreation Gingerbread Contest Alton City Hall Alton, IL 4:00 PM –5:00 PM Arts & Crafts

YA Fridays Hayner Library Alton, IL 4:00 PM –5:00 PM Community

Saturday December 5

Featured 2nd Annual FREE Photos with Santa! Families and Pets Welcome! The Teller Room 1925 Alton, IL 1:00 PM –5:00 PM Community

Teen Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

Santa’s Library Visit Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

Holiday Open House: Genealogy & Local History Library Hayner Library Alton, IL 11:00 AM –1:00 PM Community

Nintendo Switch Niedringhaus Building Granite City, IL 1:00 PM –4:00 PM Community

Xs and Sews: A Crafting Program Hayner Library Alton, IL 6:00 PM –7:30 PM Community

BIG TROUBLE IN GRANITE CITY The Mill Events Granite City, IL 7:00 PM –9:00 PM Sports

Sunday December 6

Teen Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

64th Annual Smorgasbord and Bazaar Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church Bethalto, IL 11:00 AM –3:00 PM Food & Dining

A Holiday Concert with Steve Shininger Lewis and Clark Community College Godfrey, IL 2:00 PM –3:30 PM Music

Celebrating the Holidays with Steve Shininger Hayner Library Alton, IL 2:00 PM –3:00 PM Community

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

Monday December 7

Teen Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

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

Teen Take-Home Kits Hayner Library Alton, IL 8:30 AM –8:00 PM Community

Native Seed Cleaning The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:30 AM –11:30 AM Community

Story Time Niedringhaus Building Granite City, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –4:00 PM Community

Medicare 101: Understanding Your Medicare Options Hayner Library Alton, IL 1:00 PM –2:30 PM Community

Tuesday December 8

Teen Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

Tiny Trekkers: Early Literacy in Nature The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

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

Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –4:00 PM Community

Lego Club: Ages 6-11 Hayner Library Alton, IL 4:00 PM –5:00 PM Community

Comic Chaos Book Club Hayner Library Alton, IL 4:00 PM –5:00 PM Community

Cookbook Club: Halloween Creations and Holiday Creations Hayner Library Alton, IL 6:00 PM –7:30 PM Community

Board of Trustees Meeting Niedringhaus Building Granite City, IL 6:00 PM –8:00 PM Community

LC Jazz Band and Alton High School Jazz Band Concert Lewis and Clark Community College Godfrey, IL 7:00 PM –9:00 PM Music

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