RiverBender.com

Advertise with us | Daily Email | Submit Content | Podcasts | Radio

Log in | Sign Up

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

Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market

Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market Aug. 11 • @ Jerseyville City Center Plaza | Jerseyville, IL

What’s Up Downtown - Summer 2026

What’s Up Downtown - Summer 2026 Aug. 11 • @ The Wedge | Alton, IL

Leadership Development: Influencing Long-term Behavior Change

Leadership Development: Influencing Long-term Behavior Aug. 14 • @ The Wedge Innovation Center | Alton, IL

Rock the Block with The Yacht Rockers!

Rock the Block with The Yacht Rockers! Aug. 14 • @ Jerseyville City Center Plaza | Jerseyville, IL

Flip the Frog - VFW Post 1308

Flip the Frog - VFW Post 1308 Aug. 14 • @ VFW Post 1308 | Alton, IL

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season!

Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market 2026 Season! Aug. 15 • @ Corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street | Alton, IL

Rainbow House Pride Picnic

Rainbow House Pride Picnic Aug. 15 • @ Rainbow House | Edwardsville, IL

Syner-Gee - VFW Post 1308

Syner-Gee - VFW Post 1308 Aug. 15 • @ VFW Post 1308 | Alton, IL

The Nerd Market at Old Bakery Beer Co.

The Nerd Market at Old Bakery Beer Co. Aug. 15 • @ Old Bakery Beer Co. | Alton, IL

Events at The Nature Institute

22 events found for October 14–November 12, 2026

Thursday October 15

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

Saturday October 17

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

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

Thursday November 12

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

Trending Now

This Week’s Top Posts