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Events in the River Bend

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Featured Events

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

Movie in the Park! “National Treasure”

Movie in the Park! “National Treasure” Aug. 8 • Jerseyville, IL

Events

16 events found for October 2–October 8, 2026

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

Tuesday October 6

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

TUE, OCT 6 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Volunteer: Native Seed Collecting at Heartland 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 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Queen of Hearts VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL Entertainment

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