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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 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

Election Sign Recycling Event

Election Sign Recycling Event Nov. 6 • @ LaVista 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

28 events found for December 16–December 22, 2026

Wednesday December 16

Trails Closed to Hiking The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

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

Teen Holiday Wrapping Extravaganza Hayner Library Alton, IL 4:00 PM –6:00 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 17

Trails Closed to Hiking The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

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

Branching Out 2026 Genealogy Classes Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

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

Friday December 18

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

Trails Closed to Hiking The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

Teen Ugly Sweater Party Hayner Library Alton, IL 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Community

Saturday December 19

Featured Wreaths Across America 2026 Alton National Cemetery Alton, IL 11:00 AM –12:00 PM Community

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

Trails Closed to Hiking The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

Gateway Winter Market Gateway Convention Center Collinsville, IL 10:00 AM –4:00 PM Shopping

Wine & Spirits Grafton Winery & Brewhaus Grafton, IL 1:00 PM –2:00 PM Community

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

Sunday December 20

Trails Closed to Hiking The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

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

Gateway Winter Market Gateway Convention Center Collinsville, IL 10:00 AM –4:00 PM Shopping

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

Monday December 21

Trails Closed to Hiking The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 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

Tuesday December 22

Trails Closed to Hiking The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

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