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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 Farmers & Artisan Market

Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market Aug. 4 • Jerseyville, IL

Jersey County Founders Week

Jersey County Founders Week 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

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

20 events found for August 16–August 22, 2026

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

Wednesday August 19

WED, AUG 19 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Baby Lap-Sit Story Time Performance Room at Alton Square Mall Alton, IL Community

WED, AUG 19 4:00 PM –5:00 PM Crafting Creations Performance Room at Alton Square Mall Alton, IL Community

WED, AUG 19 6:30 PM –9:00 PM Celebrate Recovery Alton Celebrate Recovery Alton Alton, IL Community

WED, AUG 19 7:00 PM –8:00 PM Queen of Hearts VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL Entertainment

Thursday August 20

THU, AUG 20 11:30 AM –9:00 PM Drink for a Cause 2026 Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL Community

Friday August 21

Featured FRI, AUG 21 6:30 PM –8:00 PM Calvary Men's Retreat Calvary Baptist Church Gym Alton, IL Other

Featured FRI, AUG 21 7:00 PM –11:00 PM Shotgun Creek - VFW Post 1308 VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL Music

Saturday August 22

Featured SAT, AUG 22 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 22 4:00 PM –8:00 PM Alton Food Truck Festival 2026 Alton Amphitheater Alton, IL Fairs & Festivals

Featured SAT, AUG 22 6:00 PM –10:00 PM Alton Marina's 30th Anniversary Celebration! Alton Marina Alton, IL Entertainment

Featured SAT, AUG 22 7:00 PM –11:00 PM Rock “n” Rascal - VFW Post 1308 VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL Music

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