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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

Flock Back to School Drive

Flock Back to School Drive Jul. 31 • 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

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

Events

22 events found for August 21–August 27, 2026

Friday August 21

FRI, AUG 21 6:30 PM –8:00 PM Calvary Men's Retreat Calvary Baptist Church Gym Alton, IL Other

FRI, AUG 21 8:00 PM –11:00 PM Samson et Dalila presented by Union Avenue Opera Union Avenue Opera St. Louis, MO Performing Arts

Saturday August 22

Featured SAT, AUG 22 7:00 AM –4:00 PM Tri-County Antique Club 35th Annual "Olden Days" Tri-County Antique Club Grounds Dow, IL Fairs & Festivals

Featured SAT, AUG 22 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 22 4:00 PM –8:00 PM Alton Food Truck Festival 2026 Alton Amphitheater Alton, IL Fairs & Festivals

Featured SAT, AUG 22 6:00 PM –10:00 PM Alton Marina's 30th Anniversary Celebration! Alton Marina Alton, IL Entertainment

SAT, AUG 22 8:30 AM –10:00 AM Messy Play Day The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

SAT, AUG 22 9:00 AM –5:00 PM Riverside Flea Market The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

SAT, AUG 22 11:30 AM –1:00 PM Messy Play Day The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

SAT, AUG 22 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Yacht Club Band The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

SAT, AUG 22 7:00 PM –9:00 PM WSIE Music Series Event w/ Dawn Weber – August 22, 7-9pm Harold Square Outdoor Amphitheater Collinsville, IL Music

SAT, AUG 22 8:00 PM –11:00 PM Samson et Dalila presented by Union Avenue Opera Union Avenue Opera St. Louis, MO Performing Arts

Sunday August 23

SUN, AUG 23 9:00 AM –4:00 PM Riverside Flea Market The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

SUN, AUG 23 3:00 PM –4:00 PM Behind the Glass Brewery Tours Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL Community

SUN, AUG 23 3:00 PM –6:00 PM Pirates in Paradise The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

Tuesday August 25

Featured TUE, AUG 25 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market Jerseyville City Center Plaza Jerseyville, IL Shopping

TUE, AUG 25 9:00 AM –3:00 PM Heartland Quilters' Guild Meeting St. John's United Church of Christ Wood River, IL Arts & Crafts

TUE, AUG 25 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Critters and Crypts: Fall Session The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

Wednesday August 26

WED, AUG 26 10:00 AM –11:30 AM ECO Homeschool Adventures: Wildlife Whodunit: The Pond Caper The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

WED, AUG 26 6:30 PM –9:00 PM Celebrate Recovery Alton Celebrate Recovery Alton Alton, IL Community

WED, AUG 26 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Queen of Hearts VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL Entertainment

Thursday August 27

THU, AUG 27 9:00 AM –11:00 AM Forest Playdate The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

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