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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

Jersey County Founders Week

Jersey County Founders Week 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

Events

34 events found for September 5–September 11, 2026

Saturday September 5

Featured SAT, SEP 5 8:00 AM –12:00 PM Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street Alton, IL Fairs & Festivals

SAT, SEP 5 10:00 AM –4:30 PM Fairytale Flea Market Historic Route 66 Flea Market Granite City, IL Shopping

SAT, SEP 5 10:00 AM –12:00 PM Seed Collection Workshop The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

SAT, SEP 5 12:00 PM –6:00 PM Who All Gonna Be There: Breath of Fresh Air- Walk for Lung Cancer Chain of Rocks Park Saint Louis, MO Fairs & Festivals

SAT, SEP 5 5:00 PM –8:00 PM Pirates in Paradise The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

Sunday September 6

SUN, SEP 6 1:00 PM –2:00 PM Labor Day Tribute to E. Fred Long Woodlawn Cemetery Edwardsville, IL Community

SUN, SEP 6 3:00 PM –4:00 PM Behind the Glass Brewery Tours Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL Community

SUN, SEP 6 3:00 PM –6:00 PM Edge of Town The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

Monday September 7

MON, SEP 7 2:00 PM –5:00 PM Scott & Liz The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

Tuesday September 8

TUE, SEP 8 8:30 AM –8:00 PM Make-or-Take Crafts Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

TUE, SEP 8 8:30 AM –8:00 PM Teen Take-Home Crafts Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

TUE, SEP 8 9:00 AM –10:15 AM Roaming Naturalists: Heartland Prairie in Full Bloom The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

TUE, SEP 8 9:00 AM –11:30 AM Tiny Trekkers: Seeds\, Sprouts\, & Stems The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

TUE, SEP 8 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Stories with Panda Bear Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

TUE, SEP 8 4:00 PM –5:00 PM Lego Club: Ages 6-11 Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

TUE, SEP 8 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Critters and Crypts: Fall Session The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

TUE, SEP 8 6:00 PM –7:30 PM Xs and Sews Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

Wednesday September 9

WED, SEP 9 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Baby Lap-Sit Story Time Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

WED, SEP 9 10:00 AM –11:30 AM ECO Homeschool Adventures: Migration Nation The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

WED, SEP 9 1:00 PM –3:00 PM ECO Homeschool Adventures: Meadow Magic (6th - 12th) The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

WED, SEP 9 4:00 PM –5:00 PM Teen Advisory Board Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

WED, SEP 9 6:30 PM –9:00 PM Celebrate Recovery Alton Celebrate Recovery Alton Alton, IL Community

WED, SEP 9 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Queen of Hearts VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL Entertainment

Thursday September 10

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

THU, SEP 10 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Branching Out Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

THU, SEP 10 6:00 PM –7:00 PM Visions of the Alton Piasa – Dr. Mark J. Wagner\, Emeritus Professor of Anthropology\, SIU Carbondale Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

Friday September 11

Featured FRI, SEP 11 11:30 AM –1:00 PM Leadership Development: Setting Expectations That Align Performance The Wedge Innovation Center Alton, IL Education

Featured FRI, SEP 11 7:00 PM –10:00 PM Rock the Block with Porch Cafe! City Center Park Jerseyville, IL Music

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

FRI, SEP 11 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Story Time at Lucy's Playhouse Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

FRI, SEP 11 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Special Story Time at The Nature Institute Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

FRI, SEP 11 4:00 PM –5:00 PM YA Fridays Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

FRI, SEP 11 7:30 PM –9:30 PM Dear Evan Hansen ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL Community

FRI, SEP 11 7:30 PM –8:30 PM Telescope Night The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

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