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Events in Alton

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

Featured Events

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

28 events found for August 12–August 18, 2026

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

WED, AUG 12 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Queen of Hearts VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL Entertainment

Thursday August 13

THU, AUG 13 12:00 AM –12:00 AM National Book Lovers Day Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

THU, AUG 13 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Books and Busy Bees Story Time Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

THU, AUG 13 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Branching Out Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

THU, AUG 13 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Ghosts Next Door – The Lemp Mansion Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

Friday August 14

Featured FRI, AUG 14 11:30 AM –1:00 PM Leadership Development: Influencing Long-term Behavior Change The Wedge Innovation Center Alton, IL Education

Featured FRI, AUG 14 7:00 PM –11:00 PM Flip the Frog - VFW Post 1308 VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL Music

FRI, AUG 14 12:00 AM –12:00 AM National Book Lovers Day Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

FRI, AUG 14 4:00 PM –5:00 PM YA Fridays Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

FRI, AUG 14 6:00 PM –9:00 PM SSP Glow Bingo - Aug. 14th - Alton, IL Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL Community

Saturday August 15

Featured SAT, AUG 15 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 15 11:30 AM –7:00 PM The Nerd Market at Old Bakery Beer Co. Old Bakery Beer Co. Alton, IL Shopping

Featured SAT, AUG 15 7:00 PM –11:00 PM Syner-Gee - VFW Post 1308 VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL Music

SAT, AUG 15 12:00 AM –12:00 AM National Book Lovers Day Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

SAT, AUG 15 9:00 AM –3:00 PM Graceful Treasures Flea Market Graceful Treasures/Milton School House Alton, IL Shopping

SAT, AUG 15 5:00 PM –9:00 PM Moving Forward Mooneyham Art Alton, IL Arts & Crafts

Sunday August 16

SUN, AUG 16 12:00 AM –12:00 AM National Book Lovers Day Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

SUN, AUG 16 3:00 PM –4:00 PM Behind the Glass Brewery Tours Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL Community

Monday August 17

MON, AUG 17 8:30 AM –8:00 PM KidsSpace Treasure Hunts Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

MON, AUG 17 6:00 PM –8:00 PM All the News That’s Fit to Print: Write Your Own Obituary with Reneé B. Johnson (Session 2) Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

Tuesday August 18

Featured TUE, AUG 18 5:30 PM –7:30 PM Letter Writing Club Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL Community

TUE, AUG 18 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Stories with Panda Bear Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

TUE, AUG 18 1:00 PM –3:00 PM Free Bingo at SSP - Aug. 18th Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL Community

TUE, AUG 18 6:00 PM –7:00 PM Nicolas Brown - Uilleann Irish Bagpipes Hayner Library Alton, IL Community

TUE, AUG 18 6:00 PM –7:30 PM Hayner Cookbook Club- Quick Meals for Busy Lifestyles Performance Room at Alton Square Mall Alton, IL Community

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