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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

First Fridays in Downtown Troy

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

Summer Reading Retreat

Summer Reading Retreat Aug. 7 • @ Hayner Library | Alton, IL

FLOCK Back to School Drive

FLOCK Back to School Drive Aug. 7 • @ Flock & Food Truck Park | Alton, IL

Jersey County Founders Week

Jersey County Founders Week Aug. 7 • @ Jerseyville City Center Plaza | Jerseyville, IL

The Owlz Band - VFW Post 1308

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

Rock the Hops 2026

Rock the Hops 2026 Aug. 8 • @ Downtown Alton | Alton, IL

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season!

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Aug. 8 • @ Corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street | Alton, IL

Movie in the Park! “National Treasure”

Movie in the Park! “National Treasure” Aug. 8 • @ Lions Club/Wittman Park | Jerseyville, IL

Glo Bingo Benefit for Dream Home Charities

Glo Bingo Benefit for Dream Home Charities Aug. 8 • @ Collinsville Fireman's Hall | Collinsville, IL

Events at The Nature Institute

24 events found for October 12–November 10, 2026

Tuesday October 13

Roaming Naturalists: Making the Most of Fall The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –10:15 AM Community

Tiny Trekkers: Junior Naturalists The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

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

Thursday October 15

Forest Playdate The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

Saturday October 17

Rock Trail Group Hike The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 10:00 AM –12:00 PM Community

Wild Kratt Kids The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

Movie Nights: The Return of the King (1980) The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 7:00 PM –9:00 PM Community

Tuesday October 20

Tiny Trekkers: Junior Naturalists The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

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

Wednesday October 21

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

Friday October 23

Volunteer: Heartland Prairie Clean Up The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Community

Sunday October 25

Moonlight Hike The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 6:30 PM –7:45 PM Community

Tuesday October 27

Tiny Trekkers: Junior Naturalists The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

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

Thursday October 29

Masters of the Night The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 6:00 PM –6:45 PM Community

Tuesday November 3

Tiny Trekkers: Full STEAM Ahead The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

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

Wednesday November 4

ECO Homeschool Adventures: Roots & Remedies The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

ECO Homeschool Adventures: Bushcraft Basics (6th - 12th) The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 1:00 PM –3:00 PM Community

Thursday November 5

Winter Native Seed Sowing The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 5:30 PM –7:00 PM Community

Monday November 9

Telescope Night The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 5:15 PM –6:15 PM Community

Tuesday November 10

Roaming Naturalists: Nature Journaling Edition The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –10:15 AM Community

Tiny Trekkers: Full STEAM Ahead The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

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

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