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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

20 events found for October 17–October 23, 2026

Saturday October 17

Featured SAT, OCT 17 8:00 AM –12:00 PM Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street Alton, IL Fairs & Festivals

SAT, OCT 17 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Wild Kratt Kids The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

SAT, OCT 17 10:00 AM –12:00 PM Rock Trail Group Hike The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

SAT, OCT 17 1:00 PM –4:00 PM Nintendo Switch Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, OCT 17 2:00 PM –5:00 PM Edge of Town The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

SAT, OCT 17 6:00 PM –10:00 PM St. Cecilia Knights of Columbus Trivia Night St. Cecilia Church Glen Carbon, IL Fairs & Festivals

SAT, OCT 17 7:00 PM –9:00 PM Movie Nights: The Return of the King (1980) The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

Sunday October 18

SUN, OCT 18 2:00 PM –5:00 PM Band TBD The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

SUN, OCT 18 3:00 PM –4:00 PM Behind the Glass Brewery Tours Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL Community

Monday October 19

MON, OCT 19 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Story Time Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

Tuesday October 20

Featured TUE, OCT 20 5:30 PM –7:30 PM Letter Writing Club Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL Community

TUE, OCT 20 9:00 AM –11:30 AM Tiny Trekkers: Junior Naturalists The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

TUE, OCT 20 1:00 PM –3:00 PM Free Bingo at SSP - Oct. 20th Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL Community

TUE, OCT 20 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Critters and Crypts: Fall Session The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

Wednesday October 21

WED, OCT 21 10:00 AM –11:30 AM ECO Homeschool Adventures: Spider Science The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

WED, OCT 21 5:30 PM –7:30 PM Teen Unwind Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

WED, OCT 21 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Queen of Hearts VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL Entertainment

Thursday October 22

THU, OCT 22 2:00 PM –3:00 PM Story Time Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

Friday October 23

Featured FRI, OCT 23 2:00 PM –4:00 PM Alton Block Party for Good Soulcial Square Alton, IL Community

FRI, OCT 23 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Volunteer: Heartland Prairie Clean Up The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

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