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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

27 events found for September 8–September 14, 2026

Tuesday September 8

TUE, SEP 8 9:00 AM –10:15 AM Roaming Naturalists: Heartland Prairie in Full Bloom The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

TUE, SEP 8 9:00 AM –11:30 AM Tiny Trekkers: Seeds\, Sprouts\, & Stems The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

TUE, SEP 8 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Critters and Crypts: Fall Session The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

Wednesday September 9

WED, SEP 9 10:00 AM –11:30 AM ECO Homeschool Adventures: Migration Nation The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

WED, SEP 9 1:00 PM –3:00 PM ECO Homeschool Adventures: Meadow Magic (6th - 12th) The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

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

WED, SEP 9 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Queen of Hearts VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL Entertainment

Friday September 11

Featured FRI, SEP 11 11:30 AM –1:00 PM Leadership Development: Setting Expectations That Align Performance The Wedge Innovation Center Alton, IL Education

Featured FRI, SEP 11 7:00 PM –10:00 PM Rock the Block with Porch Cafe! City Center Park Jerseyville, IL Music

FRI, SEP 11 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Hayner Library Storytime at TNI The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

FRI, SEP 11 7:30 PM –9:30 PM Dear Evan Hansen ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL Community

FRI, SEP 11 7:30 PM –8:30 PM Telescope Night The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

Saturday September 12

Featured SAT, SEP 12 7:00 AM –12:00 PM 6th Annual CiderMan Sprint Triathlon Buttercup Ranch & Creamery Millstadt, IL Sports

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

Featured SAT, SEP 12 10:00 AM –1:00 PM 6th Annual Asbury Village Car Show Asbury Village Godfrey, IL Community

Featured SAT, SEP 12 1:00 PM –5:00 PM Craft Beverage Festival 2026 Grafton Winery The Vineyards Grafton, IL Fairs & Festivals

Featured SAT, SEP 12 2:00 PM –9:30 PM Patriots Weekend Extravaganza! Buttercup Ranch and Creamery Millstadt, IL Fairs & Festivals

SAT, SEP 12 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Craft Makers Festival Grafton Winery & Brewhaus Grafton, IL Community

SAT, SEP 12 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Craft Makers Festival Grafton Winery & Brewhaus Grafton, IL Community

SAT, SEP 12 8:00 AM –12:00 PM Greenville, Illinois "Airstravaganza" Airport Open House Greenville Illinois Airport Greenville, IL Other

SAT, SEP 12 9:00 AM –11:00 AM Yoga + Hike The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

SAT, SEP 12 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Serapis The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

SAT, SEP 12 4:00 PM –11:00 PM Duck Pluckers, Deer Skinners & Fish Hookers Ball 2026 Nilo Farms Brighton, IL Community

Sunday September 13

Featured SUN, SEP 13 2:00 PM –9:30 PM Patriots Weekend Extravaganza! Buttercup Ranch and Creamery Millstadt, IL Fairs & Festivals

SUN, SEP 13 3:00 PM –4:00 PM Behind the Glass Brewery Tours Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL Community

SUN, SEP 13 3:00 PM –6:00 PM The Truckers The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

Monday September 14

MON, SEP 14 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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