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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

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

16 events found for October 6–October 12, 2026

Tuesday October 6

TUE, OCT 6 9:00 AM –11:30 AM Tiny Trekkers: Junior Naturalists The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

TUE, OCT 6 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Volunteer: Native Seed Collecting at Heartland The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

TUE, OCT 6 1:00 PM –3:00 PM Free Bingo at SSP - Oct. 6th Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL Community

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

Wednesday October 7

WED, OCT 7 10:00 AM –11:30 AM ECO Homeschool Adventures: Spider Science The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

WED, OCT 7 1:00 PM –3:00 PM ECO Homeschool Adventures: Carnivorous Plant Lab (6th - 12th) The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

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

Saturday October 10

Featured SAT, OCT 10 8:00 AM –12:00 PM Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street Alton, IL Fairs & Festivals

SAT, OCT 10 2:00 PM –3:00 PM Pokémon Club Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, OCT 10 2:00 PM –5:00 PM Serapis The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

SAT, OCT 10 6:00 PM –10:00 PM AHS Class of 1981 Reunion Alton VFW Alton, IL Community

SAT, OCT 10 6:45 PM –7:45 PM Telescope Night The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

Sunday October 11

SUN, OCT 11 2:00 PM –5:00 PM Band TBD The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

SUN, OCT 11 3:00 PM –4:00 PM Behind the Glass Brewery Tours Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL Community

Monday October 12

MON, OCT 12 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Story Time Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

MON, OCT 12 6:30 PM –9:00 PM Heartland Quilters' Guild Meeting St. John's United Church of Christ Wood River, IL Arts & Crafts

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