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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

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season!

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Oct. 17 • @ Corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street | Alton, IL

Great Rivers Choral Society Presents: Many Voices One Anthem

Great Rivers Choral Society Presents: Many Voices Oct. 17 • @ First Presbyterian Church of Alton | Alton, IL

Rock “n” Rascal Live at VFW Post 1308

Rock “n” Rascal Live at VFW Post 1308 Oct. 17 • @ VFW Post 1308 | Alton, IL

St. Paul United Methodist Church: Fall Fest

St. Paul United Methodist Church: Fall Fest Oct. 17 • @ St. Paul United Methodist Church | East Alton, IL

Land of Goshen Community Market Harvest Day

Land of Goshen Community Market Harvest Day Oct. 17 • @ Goshen Market | Edwardsville, IL

Haunted Trails at Raging Rivers!

Haunted Trails at Raging Rivers! Oct. 17 • @ Raging Rivers WaterPark | Grafton, IL

Alton Area Landmarks Association Building Tour with Eric Shultis

Alton Area Landmarks Association Building Tour with Oct. 17 • @ Hayner Library | Alton, IL

34th Annual Leclaire Parkfest

34th Annual Leclaire Parkfest Oct. 18 • @ Leclaire Park | Edwardsville, IL

Downtown Alton Chili Cook-Off

Downtown Alton Chili Cook-Off Oct. 18 • @ FLOCK Food Truck Park & Bar | Alton, IL

Events

58 events found for October 31–November 6, 2026

Saturday October 31

Featured Haunted Trails at Raging Rivers! Raging Rivers WaterPark Grafton, IL 6:00 PM –10:00 PM Entertainment

Featured 109th Alton Halloween Parade Broadway and Washington Avenue Alton, IL 7:00 PM –9:00 PM Community

Dia de los Muertos Community Ofrenda | Ofrenda Comunitario Niedringhaus Building Granite City, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

Annual IHLS Library Crawl! Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 9:00 AM –6:00 PM Community

Fall E-Cycle Events Triad High School Troy, IL 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Community

EPA annual Chili Supper Episcopal Parish of Alton Alton, IL 5:00 PM –7:00 PM Community

Sunday November 1

Dia de los Muertos Community Ofrenda | Ofrenda Comunitario Niedringhaus Building Granite City, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

Dining in History Madison County Historical Society Edwardsville, IL 11:30 AM –4:00 PM Community

Dining in History Madison County Historical Society Edwardsville, IL 1:00 PM –4:00 PM Community

Fall Kinusaiga Workshop at The Teller Room 1925 The Teller Room 1925 Alton, IL 2:00 PM –4:00 PM Arts & Crafts

The Rocky Horror Show ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL 2:00 PM –4:00 PM Community

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

Monday November 2

Dia de los Muertos Community Ofrenda | Ofrenda Comunitario Niedringhaus Building Granite City, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

S.T.E.A.M. Take Home Kits Niedringhaus Building Granite City, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

KidsSpace Treasure Hunt Hayner Library Alton, IL 8:30 AM –8:00 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

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

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

Tuesday November 3

Featured Taps & Tomes: Hayner Library’s Book Club at The Old Bakery Beer Company (The Great Gatsby) Hayner Library Alton, IL 6:00 PM –8:00 PM Community

Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

Closed in observance of General Election Day Niedringhaus Building Granite City, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

Dia de los Muertos Community Ofrenda | Ofrenda Comunitario Niedringhaus Building Granite City, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

Tiny Trekkers: Full STEAM Ahead 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

Free Bingo at SSP - Nov. 3rd Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL 1:00 PM –3:00 PM Community

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

Life After High School: Transition Planning (Free, Online) Online via Zoom Belleville, IL 6:00 PM –7:30 PM Education

Wednesday November 4

Dia de los Muertos Community Ofrenda | Ofrenda Comunitario Niedringhaus Building Granite City, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

Self-Care with Eileen Wolfington: Drum Circle Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

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

ECO Homeschool Adventures: Roots & Remedies The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

Psychedelic Symphony Again! Lewis and Clark Community College Godfrey, IL 12:00 PM –1:00 PM Music

ECO Homeschool Adventures: Bushcraft Basics (6th - 12th) The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 1:00 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 November 5

Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

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

November Cooking Demo at Senior Services Plus Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL 12:30 PM –1:30 PM Community

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

Client Appreciation Event ~ Celebrating 30 years! Dutch Hollow Medical Day Spa Godfrey, IL 3:00 PM –7:00 PM Entertainment

Winter Native Seed Sowing The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 5:30 PM –7:00 PM Community

Mugs & Motherhood Niedringhaus Building Granite City, IL 6:00 PM –7:00 PM Community

Friday November 6

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

Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

Volunteer: Native Seed Collecting at Heartland The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

StoryWalk Story Time at TNI Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

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

Caregiving: Free AARP Movie Screening at Senior Services Plus Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL 11:00 AM –1:15 PM Community

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

Fall Reading Retreat Hayner Library Alton, IL 6:00 PM –7:30 PM Community

The Artemis Pyle Band November 6, 8pm The Wildey Theater Wildey Theatre Edwardsville, IL 8:00 PM –10:00 PM Music

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