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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 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

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

Glo Bingo Benefit for Dream Home Charities

Glo Bingo Benefit for Dream Home Charities Aug. 8 • Collinsville, IL

Events

18 events found for September 16–September 22, 2026

Wednesday September 16

WED, SEP 16 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Baby Lap-Sit Story Time Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

WED, SEP 16 3:00 PM –5:00 PM Overcooked Marathon Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

WED, SEP 16 6:30 PM –7:30 PM A.R.C. Angels Foundation – Before It’s Too Late Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

WED, SEP 16 6:30 PM –9:00 PM Celebrate Recovery Alton Celebrate Recovery Alton Alton, IL Community

WED, SEP 16 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Queen of Hearts VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL Entertainment

Thursday September 17

THU, SEP 17 9:00 AM –11:00 AM Forest Playdate The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

THU, SEP 17 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Stress-Free Story Hour Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

THU, SEP 17 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Books and Busy Bees Story Time Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

THU, SEP 17 11:30 AM –9:00 PM Drink for a Cause 2026 Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL Community

Friday September 18

FRI, SEP 18 5:00 PM –8:00 PM Kids Night Out: Cosmic Connections The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

Saturday September 19

Featured SAT, SEP 19 8:00 AM –12:00 PM Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street Alton, IL Fairs & Festivals

Featured SAT, SEP 19 12:00 PM –10:00 PM Mississippi Earthtones Festival 2026 Alton Amphitheater Alton, IL Fairs & Festivals

SAT, SEP 19 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Soulshine Groove The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

Sunday September 20

SUN, SEP 20 2:00 PM –4:00 PM Dear Evan Hansen ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL Community

SUN, SEP 20 3:00 PM –4:00 PM Behind the Glass Brewery Tours Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL Community

SUN, SEP 20 3:00 PM –6:00 PM Billy Peek The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

Tuesday September 22

TUE, SEP 22 9:00 AM –11:30 AM Tiny Trekkers: Seeds\, Sprouts\, & Stems The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

TUE, SEP 22 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Critters and Crypts: Fall Session The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

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