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Events in the River Bend

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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

16 events found for September 14–September 20, 2026

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

Tuesday September 15

Featured TUE, SEP 15 5:30 PM –7:30 PM Letter Writing Club Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL Community

TUE, SEP 15 9:00 AM –11:30 AM Tiny Trekkers: Seeds\, Sprouts\, & Stems The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

TUE, SEP 15 1:00 PM –3:00 PM Free Bingo at SSP - Sept. 15th Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL Community

TUE, SEP 15 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Critters and Crypts: Fall Session The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

Wednesday September 16

WED, SEP 16 6:30 PM –9:00 PM Celebrate Recovery Alton Celebrate Recovery Alton Alton, IL Community

WED, SEP 16 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Queen of Hearts VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL Entertainment

Thursday September 17

THU, SEP 17 9:00 AM –11:00 AM Forest Playdate The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

THU, SEP 17 11:30 AM –9:00 PM Drink for a Cause 2026 Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL Community

Friday September 18

FRI, SEP 18 5:00 PM –8:00 PM Kids Night Out: Cosmic Connections The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

Saturday September 19

Featured SAT, SEP 19 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 19 12:00 PM –10:00 PM Mississippi Earthtones Festival 2026 Alton Amphitheater Alton, IL Fairs & Festivals

SAT, SEP 19 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Soulshine Groove The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

Sunday September 20

SUN, SEP 20 2:00 PM –4:00 PM Dear Evan Hansen ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL Community

SUN, SEP 20 3:00 PM –4:00 PM Behind the Glass Brewery Tours Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL Community

SUN, SEP 20 3:00 PM –6:00 PM Billy Peek The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

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