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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! 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

39 events found for August 1–August 7, 2026

Saturday August 1

Featured SAT, AUG 1 8:30 AM –12:00 PM Altonized Community FCU Member Appreciation & Open House Altonized Community FCU Brighton, IL Community

SAT, AUG 1 12:00 AM –12:00 AM August is Crayon Collection Month! Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

SAT, AUG 1 8:00 AM –12:00 PM Hearts in Mission Sale Hearts in Mission Resale Shop Godfrey, IL Community

SAT, AUG 1 9:00 AM –10:00 AM Beginner Yoga Class Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, AUG 1 9:00 AM –6:00 PM S.T.E.A.M. Take Home Kits Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, AUG 1 9:00 AM –10:00 PM Flock Back to School Drive Flock & Food Truck Park Alton, IL Community

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

SAT, AUG 1 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Serapis The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

SAT, AUG 1 7:30 PM –9:30 PM Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL Community

Sunday August 2

SUN, AUG 2 9:00 AM –10:00 PM Flock Back to School Drive Flock & Food Truck Park Alton, IL Community

SUN, AUG 2 2:00 PM –4:00 PM Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL Community

SUN, AUG 2 3:00 PM –4:00 PM Behind the Glass Brewery Tours Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL Community

SUN, AUG 2 3:00 PM –6:00 PM Vannah Leigh The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

SUN, AUG 2 7:00 PM –7:15 PM cheapAFvideos $100 CONTEST Online Event Wood River, IL Community

Monday August 3

MON, AUG 3 8:30 AM –8:00 PM KidsSpace Treasure Hunts Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

MON, AUG 3 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Story Time Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

MON, AUG 3 6:00 PM –8:00 PM All the News That’s Fit to Print: Write Your Own Obituary with Reneé B. Johnson (Session 1) Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

Tuesday August 4

TUE, AUG 4 1:00 PM –3:00 PM Free Bingo at SSP - Aug. 4 Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL Community

TUE, AUG 4 2:00 PM –4:00 PM Backpack Boost Highland Health Care Center Highland, IL Community

TUE, AUG 4 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Legos Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

TUE, AUG 4 5:30 PM –7:30 PM ARC Angels Foundation : A Mental Health Program for Tweens/Teens, Grades 5-12 Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

TUE, AUG 4 6:00 PM –8:00 PM Troy's National Night Out Tri-Township Park Troy, IL Community

Wednesday August 5

WED, AUG 5 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Self-Care with Eileen Wolfington: Walking the Labrynth Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

WED, AUG 5 4:00 PM –5:00 PM Starting Now: A Program About Emotions (1st - 5th Grade) Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

WED, AUG 5 5:00 PM –7:00 PM Silent Book Club with Memes Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

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

WED, AUG 5 6:00 PM –9:00 PM Celebrate Recovery Alton Celebrate Recovery Alton Alton, IL Community

Thursday August 6

Featured THU, AUG 6 5:00 PM –6:30 PM RETIREMENT READY: A Practical Retirement Planning Workshop Bethalto Senior Citizen Center Bethalto, IL Community

THU, AUG 6 8:30 AM –11:00 AM Cancelled - Free Eye Exams for Ages 4-18! Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

THU, AUG 6 11:30 AM –1:00 PM Free & Confidential Screenings for Anxiety/Depression at SSP - Aug. 6th Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL Community

THU, AUG 6 2:00 PM –3:00 PM Story Time Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

THU, AUG 6 6:00 PM –7:00 PM Jay Daniels: Here\, There\, Everywhere – A Tribute to the Beatles Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

THU, AUG 6 7:30 PM –9:30 PM Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL Community

Friday August 7

FRI, AUG 7 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Volunteer: Pollinator Garden Workday The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

FRI, AUG 7 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Motherhood Support Group Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

FRI, AUG 7 6:00 PM –7:00 PM Motherhood Support Group Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

FRI, AUG 7 6:00 PM –7:30 PM Summer Reading Retreat Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

FRI, AUG 7 6:30 PM –11:00 PM IMPACT CIL Trivia Night IMPACT CIL Alton, IL Community

FRI, AUG 7 7:30 PM –9:30 PM Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL Community

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