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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

First Fridays in Downtown Troy

First Fridays in Downtown Troy Aug. 7 • @ Downtown Troy | Troy, IL

Summer Reading Retreat

Summer Reading Retreat Aug. 7 • @ Hayner Library | Alton, IL

FLOCK Back to School Drive

FLOCK Back to School Drive Aug. 7 • @ Flock & Food Truck Park | Alton, IL

Jersey County Founders Week

Jersey County Founders Week Aug. 7 • @ Jerseyville City Center Plaza | Jerseyville, IL

The Owlz Band - VFW Post 1308

The Owlz Band - VFW Post 1308 Aug. 7 • @ VFW Post 1308 | Alton, IL

Rock the Hops 2026

Rock the Hops 2026 Aug. 8 • @ Downtown Alton | Alton, IL

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season!

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Aug. 8 • @ Corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street | Alton, IL

Movie in the Park! “National Treasure”

Movie in the Park! “National Treasure” Aug. 8 • @ Lions Club/Wittman Park | Jerseyville, IL

Glo Bingo Benefit for Dream Home Charities

Glo Bingo Benefit for Dream Home Charities Aug. 8 • @ Collinsville Fireman's Hall | Collinsville, IL

Events at The Nature Institute

23 events found for September 3–October 2, 2026

Saturday September 5

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

Tuesday September 8

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

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

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

Sunday September 27

Moonlight Hike The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 7:30 PM –8:45 PM Community

Tuesday September 29

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 30

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

Friday October 2

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

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