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Events in the River Bend

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Leadership Development: Influencing Long-term Behavior Change

Leadership Development: Influencing Long-term Behavior Aug. 14 • @ The Wedge Innovation Center | Alton, IL

Rock the Block with The Yacht Rockers!

Rock the Block with The Yacht Rockers! Aug. 14 • @ Jerseyville City Center Plaza | Jerseyville, IL

Flip the Frog - VFW Post 1308

Flip the Frog - VFW Post 1308 Aug. 14 • @ VFW Post 1308 | Alton, IL

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season!

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Aug. 15 • @ Corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street | Alton, IL

Rainbow House Pride Picnic

Rainbow House Pride Picnic Aug. 15 • @ Rainbow House | Edwardsville, IL

Syner-Gee - VFW Post 1308

Syner-Gee - VFW Post 1308 Aug. 15 • @ VFW Post 1308 | Alton, IL

The Nerd Market at Old Bakery Beer Co.

The Nerd Market at Old Bakery Beer Co. Aug. 15 • @ Old Bakery Beer Co. | Alton, IL

Letter Writing Club

Letter Writing Club Aug. 18 • @ Old Bakery Beer Company | Alton, IL

Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market

Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market Aug. 18 • @ Jerseyville City Center Plaza | Jerseyville, IL

Events

23 events found for October 7–October 13, 2026

Wednesday October 7

ECO Homeschool Adventures: Spider Science The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

ECO Homeschool Adventures: Carnivorous Plant Lab (6th - 12th) The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 1:00 PM –3:00 PM Community

Silent Book Club with Memes Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 5:00 PM –7:00 PM Community

CELEBRATE RECOVERY ALTON Celebrate Recovery Alton Alton, IL 6:00 PM –9:00 PM Community

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

Thursday October 8

Haunted Route 66 Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 6:00 PM –7:30 PM Community

Friday October 9

Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 11:00 AM –12:00 PM Community

Saturday October 10

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

Serapis The Loading Dock Grafton, IL 2:00 PM –5:00 PM Community

Pokémon Club Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 2:00 PM –3:00 PM Community

Alton High School Class of 1976 50th Reunion The Commons at Lewis & Clark Community College (Sat. banquet) Godfrey, IL 5:00 PM –10:00 PM Other

AHS Class of 1981 Reunion Alton VFW Alton, IL 6:00 PM –10:00 PM Community

Telescope Night The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 6:45 PM –7:45 PM Community

Sunday October 11

Band TBD The Loading Dock Grafton, IL 2:00 PM –5:00 PM Community

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

Monday October 12

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

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

Tuesday October 13

Roaming Naturalists: Making the Most of Fall The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –10:15 AM Community

Tiny Trekkers: Junior Naturalists The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

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

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

Monkey Noodle Theatrics Halloween Improv Comedy Show Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL 6:00 PM –7:00 PM Community

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

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