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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

37 events found for August 6–August 12, 2026

Thursday August 6

Featured THU, AUG 6 5:00 PM –6:30 PM RETIREMENT READY: A Practical Retirement Planning Workshop Bethalto Senior Citizen Center Bethalto, IL Community

THU, AUG 6 8:30 AM –11:00 AM Cancelled - Free Eye Exams for Ages 4-18! Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

THU, AUG 6 11:30 AM –1:00 PM Free & Confidential Screenings for Anxiety/Depression at SSP - Aug. 6th Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL Community

THU, AUG 6 2:00 PM –3:00 PM Story Time Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

THU, AUG 6 6:00 PM –7:00 PM Jay Daniels: Here\, There\, Everywhere – A Tribute to the Beatles Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

THU, AUG 6 7:30 PM –9:30 PM Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL Community

Friday August 7

FRI, AUG 7 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Volunteer: Pollinator Garden Workday The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL Community

FRI, AUG 7 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Motherhood Support Group Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

FRI, AUG 7 6:00 PM –7:00 PM Motherhood Support Group Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

FRI, AUG 7 6:00 PM –7:30 PM Summer Reading Retreat Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

FRI, AUG 7 6:30 PM –11:00 PM IMPACT CIL Trivia Night IMPACT CIL Alton, IL Community

FRI, AUG 7 7:30 PM –9:30 PM Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL Community

Saturday August 8

SAT, AUG 8 9:00 AM –10:00 AM Beginner Yoga Class Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, AUG 8 9:30 AM –10:30 AM Coffee & Chaos Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

SAT, AUG 8 11:00 AM –12:30 PM Adult Summer Craft Series Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, AUG 8 1:00 PM –4:00 PM Nintendo Switch Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, AUG 8 2:00 PM –3:00 PM Pokémon Club Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

SAT, AUG 8 2:00 PM –4:00 PM Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL Community

SAT, AUG 8 2:00 PM –4:00 PM A Scary Good Movie: Monsters University Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

SAT, AUG 8 4:00 PM –8:00 PM Pirates in Paradise The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

Sunday August 9

SUN, AUG 9 2:00 PM –4:00 PM Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL Community

SUN, AUG 9 3:00 PM –6:00 PM Soulshine Groove The Loading Dock Grafton, IL Community

SUN, AUG 9 3:00 PM –4:00 PM Behind the Glass Brewery Tours Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL Community

SUN, AUG 9 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Resources for Families of Missing Loved Ones Teri's Route 66 Diner Granite City, IL Community

Monday August 10

MON, AUG 10 8:30 AM –8:00 PM Make-or-Take Crafts Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

MON, AUG 10 8:30 AM –8:00 PM Teen Take-Home Crafts Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

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

MON, AUG 10 4:00 PM –5:00 PM Comic Chaos Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

Tuesday August 11

Featured TUE, AUG 11 5:30 PM –7:00 PM What’s Up Downtown - Summer 2026 The Wedge Alton, IL Community

TUE, AUG 11 12:00 AM –12:00 AM National Book Lovers Day Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

TUE, AUG 11 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Legos Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

TUE, AUG 11 6:00 PM –8:00 PM Board of Trustees Meeting Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

TUE, AUG 11 6:00 PM –7:30 PM Xs and Sews Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

Wednesday August 12

WED, AUG 12 12:00 AM –12:00 AM National Book Lovers Day Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

WED, AUG 12 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Teen Crime Stoppers Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

WED, AUG 12 5:30 PM –7:30 PM Teen Unwind Six Mile Regional Library District Granite City, IL Community

WED, AUG 12 6:30 PM –9:00 PM Celebrate Recovery Alton Celebrate Recovery Alton Alton, IL Community

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