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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

Alton Block Party for Good

Alton Block Party for Good Aug. 28 • @ Soulcial Square | Alton, IL

Rum Boogie - VFW Post 1308

Rum Boogie - VFW Post 1308 Aug. 28 • @ VFW Post 1308 | Alton, IL

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season!

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Aug. 29 • @ Corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street | Alton, IL

Jazz and Wine Festival 2026

Jazz and Wine Festival 2026 Aug. 29 • @ Alton Amphitheater | Alton, IL

Porch Cafe - VFW Post 1308

Porch Cafe - VFW Post 1308 Aug. 29 • @ VFW Post 1308 | Alton, IL

St. Louis Comic Con 2026

St. Louis Comic Con 2026 Aug. 29 • @ Gateway Center | Collinsville, IL

Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market

Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market Sep. 1 • @ Jerseyville City Center Plaza | Jerseyville, IL

First Fridays in Downtown Troy

First Fridays in Downtown Troy Sep. 4 • @ Downtown Troy | Troy, IL

107th Bethalto Homecoming

107th Bethalto Homecoming Sep. 4 • @ Bethalto City Park | Bethalto, IL

Events

43 events found for September 21–September 27, 2026

Tuesday September 22

Tiny Trekkers: Seeds\, Sprouts\, & Stems The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

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

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

Critters and Crypts: Fall Session The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Community

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

Wednesday September 23

Volunteer: Native Seed Collecting at Heartland Heartland Prairie Alton, IL 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Community

ECO Homeschool Adventures: Migration Nation The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

Baby Lap-Sit Story Time 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

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

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 September 24

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

Jersey State Bank Grafton Branch Customer Appreciation Day Jersey State Bank Grafton, IL 11:00 AM –2:00 PM Community

Narly Nights at Narwhal’s Edwardsville Narwhal's Crafted of Edwardsville EDWARDSVILLE, IL 8:00 PM –10:00 PM Food & Dining

Friday September 25

Featured RBGA LeadHERship Seminar Enjoy Church Alton, IL 11:00 AM –4:00 PM Business

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

Teen Movie Night Hayner Library Alton, IL 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Community

IgniteHER Fire Program QEM Fire Protection District Grafton, IL 5:00 PM –9:00 PM Education

In Harmony with Nature The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 5:30 PM –7:00 PM Community

September Sunset Series Alton Amphitheater Alton, IL 6:00 PM –9:00 PM Music

SIUE COUGARFEST - Rock the Quad! SIUE Stratton Quad Edwardsville, IL 7:00 PM –10:00 PM Fairs & Festivals

Saturday September 26

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

Featured 2026 Annual Hamilton Primary School Festival Hamilton Primary School Otterville, IL 11:00 AM –6:00 PM Fairs & Festivals

Featured Village of Godfrey Fall Festival Glazebrook Park Godfrey, IL 11:00 AM –5:00 PM Fairs & Festivals

Featured Marquette Catholic Mega Raffle Homecoming Block Party 2026 Marquette Catholic High School Alton, IL 6:00 PM –10:30 PM Community

Fall E-Cycle Event Triad High School Troy, IL 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Community

SIUE Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast SIUE Stratton Quad Edwardsville, IL 9:00 AM –11:00 AM Outdoors

Veterans Stand Up Stand Down 2026 Soldiers Memorial Military Museum St. Louis, MO 9:00 AM –1:00 PM Community

Riverside Flea Market The Loading Dock Grafton, IL 9:00 AM –5:00 PM Community

Known & Grown Farm Tour at Three Rivers Community Farm Three Rivers Community Farm Elsah, IL 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

Model Train Open House - FREE Old Town Hall/ Firehouse Glen Carbon, IL 10:00 AM –3:00 PM Entertainment

Sip & Stretch Grafton Winery & Brewhaus Grafton, IL 11:00 AM –12:00 PM Community

Alton Art Expo 2 The Old Beer Bakery Company Alton, IL 12:00 PM –5:00 PM Arts & Crafts

Serapis The Loading Dock Grafton, IL 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Community

SIUE Cougar Fan Zone Ralph Korte Stadium Edwardsville, IL 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Other

SIUE Paws on Route 66 Car Show Ralph Korte Stadium Edwardsville, IL 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Other

Sunday September 27

Featured 2026 Annual Hamilton Primary School Festival Hamilton Primary School Otterville, IL 12:00 PM –5:00 PM Fairs & Festivals

Riverside Flea Market The Loading Dock Grafton, IL 9:00 AM –4:00 PM Community

Alton Art Expo 2 The Old Beer Bakery Company Alton, IL 12:00 PM –5:00 PM Arts & Crafts

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

Pirates in Paradise The Loading Dock Grafton, IL 3:00 PM –6:00 PM Community

Moonlight Hike The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 7:30 PM –8:45 PM Community

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