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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 Founders Week

Jersey County Founders Week Aug. 5 • 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

Mutts & Melons

Mutts & Melons Aug. 6 • Godfrey, IL

First Fridays in Downtown Troy

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

The Owlz Band - VFW Post 1308

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

Rock the Hops 2026

Rock the Hops 2026 Aug. 8 • Alton, IL

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season!

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Aug. 8 • Alton, IL

Movie in the Park! “National Treasure”

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

Events

20 events found for October 12–October 18, 2026

Monday October 12

MON, OCT 12 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Story Time Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

MON, OCT 12 6:30 PM –9:00 PM Heartland Quilters' Guild Meeting St. John's United Church of Christ Wood River, IL Arts & Crafts

Tuesday October 13

TUE, OCT 13 9:00 AM –10:15 AM Roaming Naturalists: Making the Most of Fall The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

TUE, OCT 13 9:00 AM –11:30 AM Tiny Trekkers: Junior Naturalists The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

TUE, OCT 13 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Critters and Crypts: Fall Session The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

TUE, OCT 13 6:00 PM –8:00 PM Board of Trustees Meeting Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

Wednesday October 14

WED, OCT 14 5:30 PM –7:30 PM Teen Unwind Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

WED, OCT 14 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Queen of Hearts VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL Entertainment

Thursday October 15

THU, OCT 15 9:00 AM –11:00 AM Forest Playdate The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

THU, OCT 15 11:30 AM –9:00 PM Drink for a Cause 2026 Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL Community

THU, OCT 15 2:00 PM –3:00 PM Story Time Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

Saturday October 17

Featured SAT, OCT 17 8:00 AM –12:00 PM Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street Alton, IL Fairs & Festivals

SAT, OCT 17 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Wild Kratt Kids The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

SAT, OCT 17 10:00 AM –12:00 PM Rock Trail Group Hike The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

SAT, OCT 17 1:00 PM –4:00 PM Nintendo Switch Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, OCT 17 2:00 PM –5:00 PM Edge of Town The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

SAT, OCT 17 6:00 PM –10:00 PM St. Cecilia Knights of Columbus Trivia Night St. Cecilia Church Glen Carbon, IL Fairs & Festivals

SAT, OCT 17 7:00 PM –9:00 PM Movie Nights: The Return of the King (1980) The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

Sunday October 18

SUN, OCT 18 2:00 PM –5:00 PM Band TBD The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

SUN, OCT 18 3:00 PM –4:00 PM Behind the Glass Brewery Tours Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL Community

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