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Events in Alton

Browse upcoming events in Alton, including concerts, festivals, family activities and community gatherings.

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Jersey County Founders Week

Jersey County Founders Week Aug. 5 • 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

Mutts & Melons

Mutts & Melons Aug. 6 • Godfrey, IL

First Fridays in Downtown Troy

First Fridays in Downtown Troy Aug. 7 • Troy, IL

The Owlz Band - VFW Post 1308

The Owlz Band - VFW Post 1308 Aug. 7 • Alton, IL

Rock the Hops 2026

Rock the Hops 2026 Aug. 8 • Alton, IL

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season!

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Aug. 8 • Alton, IL

Movie in the Park! “National Treasure”

Movie in the Park! “National Treasure” Aug. 8 • Jerseyville, IL

Events in Alton

29 events found for August 5–August 11, 2026

Wednesday August 5

WED, AUG 5 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Self-Care with Eileen Wolfington: Walking the Labrynth Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

WED, AUG 5 4:00 PM –5:00 PM Starting Now: A Program About Emotions (1st - 5th Grade) Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

WED, AUG 5 6:00 PM –9:00 PM Celebrate Recovery Alton Celebrate Recovery Alton Alton, IL Community

WED, AUG 5 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Queen of Hearts VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL Entertainment

Thursday August 6

Featured THU, AUG 6 6:00 PM –7:00 PM Puzzle Competition Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL Entertainment

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 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Senior Softball Gordon Moore Park Alton, IL Sports

THU, AUG 6 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Senior Softball Gordon Moore Park Field 3 Alton , IL Sports

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 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

Featured FRI, AUG 7 7:00 PM –11:00 PM The Owlz Band - VFW Post 1308 VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL Music

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

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

Featured SAT, AUG 8 2:00 PM –8:00 PM Rock the Hops 2026 Downtown Alton Alton, IL Fairs & Festivals

Featured SAT, AUG 8 7:00 PM –11:00 PM Midwest Avenue - VFW Post 1308 VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL Music

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

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 –4:00 PM Behind the Glass Brewery Tours Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, 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 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 6:00 PM –7:30 PM Xs and Sews Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

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