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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

Taps & Tomes

Taps & Tomes Sep. 3 • @ The Old Bakery Beer Company | Alton, IL

First Fridays in Downtown Troy

First Fridays in Downtown Troy Sep. 4 • @ Downtown Troy | Troy, IL

107th Bethalto Homecoming

107th Bethalto Homecoming Sep. 4 • @ Bethalto City Park | Bethalto, IL

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season!

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Sep. 5 • @ Corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street | Alton, IL

107th Bethalto Homecoming

107th Bethalto Homecoming Sep. 5 • @ Bethalto City Park | Bethalto, IL

Goshen Market Dog Day

Goshen Market Dog Day Sep. 5 • @ Goshen Market | Edwardsville, IL

Jersey County’s 250th Jubilee!

Jersey County’s 250th Jubilee! Sep. 5 • @ Lions Club/Wittman Park | Jerseyville, IL

USA 250 Pickleball Tournament

USA 250 Pickleball Tournament Sep. 5 • @ Lions Club/Wittman Park | Jerseyville, IL

Jerseyville's First-ever Watermelon Eating Contest

Jerseyville's First-ever Watermelon Eating Contest Sep. 5 • @ Lions Club/Wittman Park | Jerseyville, IL

Events

47 events found for September 2–September 8, 2026

Wednesday September 2

Grace at the Gallery Tuesday! Creative Reflections Retreat Von Dell Gallery Wood River, IL 8:00 AM –9:00 AM Visual Arts

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

Teen Crime Stoppers Hayner Library Alton, IL 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Community

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

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

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

Thursday September 3

Featured Taps & Tomes The Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL 6:00 PM –8:00 PM Community

2026 Fall City/Village Wide Garage Sales - St. Jacob Village of St. Jacob Saint Jacob, IL 7:00 AM –2:00 PM Shopping

Alton Area Senior Softball continues Gordon Moore Park field#3 Alton, IL 8:30 AM –12:00 PM Sports

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

Taps & Tomes Hayner Library Alton, IL 6:00 PM –8:00 PM Community

Narly Nights at Narwhal’s Edwardsville Narwhal's Crafted of Edwardsville EDWARDSVILLE, IL 8:00 PM –10:00 PM Food & Dining

Friday September 4

Featured First Fridays in Downtown Troy Downtown Troy Troy, IL 5:00 PM –9:00 PM Fairs & Festivals

Featured 107th Bethalto Homecoming Bethalto City Park Bethalto, IL 6:00 PM –10:00 PM Fairs & Festivals

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

Scott & Liz The Loading Dock Grafton, IL 5:00 PM –8:00 PM Community

September Sunset Series Alton Amphitheater Alton, IL 6:00 PM –9:00 PM Music

Saturday September 5

Featured Jersey County’s 250th Jubilee! Lions Club/Wittman Park Jerseyville, IL 7:00 AM –4:00 PM Community

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

Featured USA 250 Pickleball Tournament Lions Club/Wittman Park Jerseyville, IL 9:00 AM –5:00 PM Sports

Featured Goshen Market Dog Day Goshen Market Edwardsville, IL 10:00 AM –10:30 AM Community

Featured Jerseyville's First-ever Watermelon Eating Contest Lions Club/Wittman Park Jerseyville, IL 12:00 PM –1:00 PM Community

Featured 107th Bethalto Homecoming Bethalto City Park Bethalto, IL 1:00 PM –10:00 PM Fairs & Festivals

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday September 6

Featured 107th Bethalto Homecoming Bethalto City Park Bethalto, IL 1:00 PM –10:00 PM Fairs & Festivals

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

STL's Pot Chef Presents: Blazed & Infused: Master of the Munchies Handlebar St Louis, MO 1:00 PM –6:00 PM Food & Dining

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

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

Monday September 7

Featured 107th Bethalto Homecoming Bethalto City Park Bethalto, IL 12:00 PM –6:00 PM Fairs & Festivals

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

Tuesday September 8

Costume Swap (All Ages) Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

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

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

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

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

Roaming Naturalists: Heartland Prairie in Full Bloom Heartland Prairie Alton, IL 9:00 AM –10:15 AM Community

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

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

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

Kids Noodle Craft Party Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 4:00 PM –5:00 PM Community

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

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

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