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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

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

Rock the Hops 2026

Rock the Hops 2026 Aug. 8 • Alton, IL

Events

23 events found for September 22–September 28, 2026

Tuesday September 22

TUE, SEP 22 9:00 AM –11:30 AM Tiny Trekkers: Seeds\, Sprouts\, & Stems The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

TUE, SEP 22 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Critters and Crypts: Fall Session The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

Wednesday September 23

WED, SEP 23 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Volunteer: Native Seed Collecting at Heartland The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

WED, SEP 23 10:00 AM –11:30 AM ECO Homeschool Adventures: Migration Nation The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

WED, SEP 23 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Queen of Hearts VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL Entertainment

Friday September 25

Featured FRI, SEP 25 2:00 PM –4:00 PM Alton Block Party for Good Soulcial Square Alton, IL Community

FRI, SEP 25 11:00 AM –4:00 PM RBGA LeadHERship Seminar Enjoy Church Alton, IL Business

FRI, SEP 25 5:30 PM –7:00 PM In Harmony with Nature The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

FRI, SEP 25 7:00 PM –10:00 PM SIUE COUGARFEST - Rock the Quad! SIUE Stratton Quad Edwardsville, IL Fairs & Festivals

Saturday September 26

Featured SAT, SEP 26 8:00 AM –12:00 PM Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street Alton, IL Fairs & Festivals

SAT, SEP 26 9:00 AM –11:00 AM SIUE Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast SIUE Stratton Quad Edwardsville, IL Outdoors

SAT, SEP 26 9:00 AM –5:00 PM Riverside Flea Market The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

SAT, SEP 26 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Known & Grown Farm Tour at Three Rivers Community Farm Three Rivers Community Farm Elsah, IL Community

SAT, SEP 26 10:00 AM –3:00 PM Model Train Open House - FREE Old Town Hall/ Firehouse Glen Carbon, IL Entertainment

SAT, SEP 26 12:00 PM –5:00 PM Alton Art Expo 2 The Old Beer Bakery Company Alton, IL Arts & Crafts

SAT, SEP 26 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Serapis The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

SAT, SEP 26 4:00 PM –7:00 PM SIUE Cougar Fan Zone Ralph Korte Stadium Edwardsville, IL Other

SAT, SEP 26 4:00 PM –7:00 PM SIUE Paws on Route 66 Car Show Ralph Korte Stadium Edwardsville, IL Other

SAT, SEP 26 7:30 PM –8:45 PM Moonlight Hike The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

Sunday September 27

SUN, SEP 27 9:00 AM –4:00 PM Riverside Flea Market The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

SUN, SEP 27 12:00 PM –5:00 PM Alton Art Expo 2 The Old Beer Bakery Company Alton, IL Arts & Crafts

SUN, SEP 27 3:00 PM –4:00 PM Behind the Glass Brewery Tours Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL Community

SUN, SEP 27 3:00 PM –6:00 PM Pirates in Paradise The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

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