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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

Night Market

Night Market Jul. 30 • Alton, IL

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

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

48 events found for August 9–August 15, 2026

Sunday August 9

SUN, AUG 9 11:00 AM –8:00 PM Veggie Fest Chicago Summer Festival 2026 Danada South Park Lisle, IL Fairs & Festivals

SUN, AUG 9 2:00 PM –4:00 PM Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL Community

SUN, AUG 9 3:00 PM –4:00 PM Behind the Glass Brewery Tours Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL Community

SUN, AUG 9 3:00 PM –6:00 PM Soulshine Groove The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

SUN, AUG 9 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Resources for Families of Missing Loved Ones Teri's Route 66 Diner Granite City, IL Community

Monday August 10

MON, AUG 10 8:30 AM –8:00 PM Make-or-Take Crafts Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

MON, AUG 10 8:30 AM –8:00 PM Teen Take-Home Crafts Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

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

MON, AUG 10 4:00 PM –5:00 PM Comic Chaos Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

MON, AUG 10 6:30 PM –9:00 PM Heartland Quilters' Guild Meeting St. John's United Church of Christ Wood River, IL Arts & Crafts

Tuesday August 11

Featured TUE, AUG 11 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market Jerseyville City Center Plaza Jerseyville, IL Shopping

Featured TUE, AUG 11 5:30 PM –7:00 PM What’s Up Downtown - Summer 2026 The Wedge Alton, IL Community

TUE, AUG 11 12:00 AM –12:00 AM National Book Lovers Day Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

TUE, AUG 11 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Legos Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

TUE, AUG 11 6:00 PM –8:00 PM Board of Trustees Meeting Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

TUE, AUG 11 6:00 PM –7:30 PM Xs and Sews Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

TUE, AUG 11 6:30 PM –7:30 PM Welcoming New Singers Godfrey First United Methodist Church Godfrey, IL Music

Wednesday August 12

WED, AUG 12 12:00 AM –12:00 AM National Book Lovers Day Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

WED, AUG 12 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Teen Crime Stoppers Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

WED, AUG 12 5:30 PM –7:30 PM Teen Unwind Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

WED, AUG 12 6:30 PM –9:00 PM Celebrate Recovery Alton Celebrate Recovery Alton Alton, IL Community

WED, AUG 12 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Queen of Hearts VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL Entertainment

Thursday August 13

THU, AUG 13 12:00 AM –12:00 AM National Book Lovers Day Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

THU, AUG 13 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Books and Busy Bees Story Time Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

THU, AUG 13 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Branching Out Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

THU, AUG 13 2:00 PM –3:00 PM Story Time Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

THU, AUG 13 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Ghosts Next Door – The Lemp Mansion Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

Friday August 14

Featured FRI, AUG 14 11:30 AM –1:00 PM Leadership Development: Influencing Long-term Behavior Change The Wedge Innovation Center Alton, IL Education

Featured FRI, AUG 14 7:00 PM –10:00 PM Rock the Block with The Yacht Rockers! Jerseyville City Center Plaza Jerseyville, IL Music

FRI, AUG 14 12:00 AM –12:00 AM National Book Lovers Day Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

FRI, AUG 14 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

FRI, AUG 14 1:00 PM –8:00 PM Blues at the Arch Festival Gateway Arch National Park saint louis , MO Music

FRI, AUG 14 4:00 PM –5:00 PM YA Fridays Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

FRI, AUG 14 6:00 PM –9:00 PM SSP Glow Bingo - Aug. 14th - Alton, IL Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL Community

FRI, AUG 14 8:00 PM –11:00 PM Samson et Dalila presented by Union Avenue Opera Union Avenue Opera St. Louis, MO Performing Arts

Saturday August 15

Featured SAT, AUG 15 8:00 AM –12:00 PM Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street Alton, IL Fairs & Festivals

Featured SAT, AUG 15 2:00 PM –6:00 PM Rainbow House Pride Picnic Rainbow House Edwardsville, IL Community

SAT, AUG 15 12:00 AM –12:00 AM National Book Lovers Day Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

SAT, AUG 15 8:00 AM –5:00 PM Free community breakfast with Fox @ personality Tim Ezell Raging Rivers Amphitheatre Grafton, IL Community

SAT, AUG 15 9:00 AM –10:00 AM Beginner Yoga Class Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, AUG 15 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Saturday Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, AUG 15 10:00 AM –12:00 PM Frog and Fox Trails Group Hike The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

SAT, AUG 15 11:00 AM –1:00 PM All Wound Up Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, AUG 15 1:00 PM –4:00 PM Nintendo Switch Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, AUG 15 1:00 PM –8:00 PM Blues at the Arch Festival Gateway Arch National Park saint louis , MO Music

SAT, AUG 15 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Wherehouse Project The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

SAT, AUG 15 5:00 PM –9:00 PM Moving Forward Mooneyham Art Alton, IL Arts & Crafts

SAT, AUG 15 8:00 PM –11:00 PM Samson et Dalila presented by Union Avenue Opera Union Avenue Opera St. Louis, MO Performing Arts

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