Events in Alton

Monday November 9

Featured A Cause Sprinkled with Blood: The Life of Owen Lovejoy; Abolitionist, Pastor and Congressman with Rev. Owen Bryant Lovejoy and Rev. Elijah Patrick Lovejoy Genealogy & Local History Library Alton, IL 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Education

Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

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

Lovejoy Day and Special Event Lovejoy Monument and Hayner Genealogy Library Alton, IL 12:00 PM –8:00 PM Community

A Cause Sprinkled with Blood: The Life of Owen Lovejoy; Abolitionist, Pastor and Congressman with Rev. Owen Bryant Lovejoy and Rev. Elijah Patrick Lovejoy Hayner Library Alton, IL 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Community

Tuesday November 10

Featured What’s Up Downtown Fall 2026 The Wedge Innovation Center Alton, IL 5:30 PM –6:30 PM Community

Featured November Speaker Series: Melissa Schindler, Bioindication: Amplifying Wildlife’s Voice The Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL 6:30 PM –7:30 PM Community

Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

Stories with Panda Bear Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

Lego Club: Ages 6-11 Hayner Library Alton, IL 4:00 PM –5:00 PM Community

Barry Cloud: Common Threads – A Showcase of the Best Songs from 1970s Songwriters Hayner Library Alton, IL 6:00 PM –7:00 PM Community

Cardio Dance Fit with Lydia Beck at The Teller Room 1925 The Teller Room 1925 Alton, IL 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Dance

Wednesday November 11

Featured Annual Veterans Day Ceremony VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL 10:00 AM –12:00 PM Community

Library Closed for Veterans Day Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

AARP Caregiving Presentation at Senior Services Plus - Nov. 11th Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

COUNTRY LINE DANCING CLASS- STEP. STOMP. REPEAT at The Teller Room 1925 The Teller Room 1925 Alton, IL 6:00 PM –7:00 PM Dance

CELEBRATE RECOVERY ALTON Celebrate Recovery Alton Alton, IL 6:30 PM –9:00 PM Community

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

Thursday November 12

Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

Books and Busy Bees Story Time Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

Branching Out 2026 Genealogy Classes Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

Illinois Libraries Present: Words, Power, and Community: Dr. Eve L. Ewing Hayner Library Alton, IL 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Community

Friday November 13

Featured City Heat Live at VFW Post 1308 VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL 7:00 PM –11:00 PM Music

Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

Story Time at Lucy’s Playhouse Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

YA Fridays Hayner Library Alton, IL 4:00 PM –5:00 PM Community

Upon a Midnight Dreary: A Night with Edgar Allan Poe Hayner Library Alton, IL 6:30 PM –8:00 PM Community

The Outsider ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL 7:30 PM –9:30 PM Community

Saturday November 14

Featured Forest Park Owls: Hunting and Feeding Hayner Library Alton, IL 2:00 PM –3:00 PM Community

Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

2026 YWCA Southwestern IL Trivia Night Great Rivers Ascend Hotel Alton, IL 6:00 PM –10:00 PM Community

Sunday November 15

Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

CATco Friendsgiving Deliverance Temple Alton, IL 3:00 PM –7:00 PM Community

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

Monday November 16

Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

KidsSpace Treasure Hunt Hayner Library Alton, IL 8:30 AM –8:00 PM Community

Medicare 101: Understanding Your Medicare Options Hayner Library Alton, IL 1:00 PM –2:30 PM Community

Tuesday November 17

Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

OSF OnCall at Senior Services Plus - Nov. 17th Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Community

Stories with Panda Bear Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

Free Bingo at SSP - Nov. 17th Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL 1:00 PM –3:00 PM Community

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

Armchair Adventures with Dr. Ken Wadland Hayner Library Alton, IL 6:00 PM –7:00 PM Community

Xs and Sews: A Crafting Program Hayner Library Alton, IL 6:00 PM –7:30 PM Community

Cardo Dance Fit with Lydia Becker at The Teller Room 1925 The Teller Room 1925 Alton, IL 9:00 PM –10:00 PM Dance

Wednesday November 18

Featured Estate & Tax Planning Lunch & Learn The Wedge Innovation Center Alton, IL 12:00 PM –1:00 PM Education

Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

Baby Lap Sit Story Time Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

Crafting Creations Hayner Library Alton, IL 4:00 PM –5:00 PM Community

COUNTRY LINE DANCING CLASS- STEP. STOMP. REPEAT at The Teller Room 1925 The Teller Room 1925 Alton, IL 6:00 PM –7:00 PM Dance

CELEBRATE RECOVERY ALTON Celebrate Recovery Alton Alton, IL 6:30 PM –9:00 PM Community

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

Thursday November 19

Featured Balloon Parade Story Time Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

Branching Out 2026 Genealogy Classes Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

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

Friday November 20

Featured Community Tree Lighting at Lincoln-Douglas Square Lincoln-Douglas Square Alton, IL 6:00 PM –7:00 PM Community

Featured NGK Band Live at VFW Post 1308 VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL 7:00 PM –11:00 PM Music

Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

November Holiday Luncheon at SSP - Alton, IL - Nov. 20th Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL 10:00 AM –1:00 PM Community

Young Artists Club: Ages 7-11 Hayner Library Alton, IL 4:00 PM –5:30 PM Community

YA Fridays Hayner Library Alton, IL 4:00 PM –5:00 PM Community

Saturday November 21

Featured Annual Christmas Bazaar Sts. Peter and Paul Parish (the Old Cathedral) Alton Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Alton, IL 9:00 AM –6:00 PM Community

Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

Writers Circle Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –12:00 PM Community

Giving Thanks Together The Church of the Living God Alton, IL 12:00 PM –5:00 PM Other

Fugues and Fancies An Evening of Celebration, Reflection and Joy St Paul's Episcopal Church Alton, IL 4:30 PM –6:00 PM Community

Sunday November 22

Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

An Afternoon with the Riverbend Community Orchestra Hayner Library Alton, IL 2:00 PM –3:00 PM Community

The Outsider ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL 2:00 PM –4:00 PM Community

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

Monday November 23

Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

Tuesday November 24

Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

Jared Hennings Trio: Frank Sinatra Hayner Library Alton, IL 6:00 PM –7:00 PM Community

Wednesday November 25

Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

AARP’s Everyday Tech for Everyday Life Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 PM –1:00 PM Community

COUNTRY LINE DANCING CLASS- STEP. STOMP. REPEAT- at The Teller Room 1925 The Teller Room 1925 Alton, IL 6:00 PM –7:00 PM Dance

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

Thursday November 26

Library Closed for Thanksgiving Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

Friday November 27

Library Closed for Thanksgiving Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

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

Saturday November 28

Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

67th Annual Great River Road Run Mac's Time Out Lounge Alton, IL 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Sports

Sunday November 29

Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

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

Monday November 30

Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

KidsSpace Treasure Hunt Hayner Library Alton, IL 8:30 AM –8:00 PM Community

The 1,000 Books Club: A Story Time Adventure for Little Readers Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

Tuesday December 1

Teen Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

Stories with Panda Bear Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

Free Bingo at SSP - Dec. 1st Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL 1:00 PM –3:00 PM Community

Xs and Sews: A Crafting Program Hayner Library Alton, IL 6:00 PM –7:30 PM Community

Wednesday December 2

Teen Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

Baby Lap Sit Story Time Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

Holiday Karaoke at Senior Service Plus - Dec. 2nd Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL 1:30 PM –3:00 PM Community

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

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

Thursday December 3

Teen Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

Books and Busy Bees Story Time Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

Friday December 4

Featured First Fridays Late Night Art & Shopping Experience FLOCK Food Truck Park & Bar Alton, IL 5:00 PM –8:00 PM Shopping

Teen Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

YA Fridays Hayner Library Alton, IL 4:00 PM –5:00 PM Community

City of Alton Parks & Recreation Gingerbread Contest Alton City Hall Alton, IL 4:00 PM –5:00 PM Arts & Crafts

Saturday December 5

Featured 2nd Annual FREE Photos with Santa! Families and Pets Welcome! The Teller Room 1925 Alton, IL 1:00 PM –5:00 PM Community

Teen Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

Santa’s Library Visit Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

Holiday Open House: Genealogy & Local History Library Hayner Library Alton, IL 11:00 AM –1:00 PM Community

Xs and Sews: A Crafting Program Hayner Library Alton, IL 6:00 PM –7:30 PM Community

Sunday December 6

Teen Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

Celebrating the Holidays with Steve Shininger Hayner Library Alton, IL 2:00 PM –3:00 PM Community

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

Monday December 7

Teen Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

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

Teen Take-Home Kits Hayner Library Alton, IL 8:30 AM –8:00 PM Community

Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –4:00 PM Community

Medicare 101: Understanding Your Medicare Options Hayner Library Alton, IL 1:00 PM –2:30 PM Community

Tuesday December 8

Teen Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

Stories with Panda Bear Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –4:00 PM Community

Lego Club: Ages 6-11 Hayner Library Alton, IL 4:00 PM –5:00 PM Community

Comic Chaos Book Club Hayner Library Alton, IL 4:00 PM –5:00 PM Community

Cookbook Club: Halloween Creations and Holiday Creations Hayner Library Alton, IL 6:00 PM –7:30 PM Community