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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

A Cause Sprinkled with Blood: The Life of Owen Lovejoy; Abolitionist, Pastor and Congressman with Rev. Owen Bryant Lovejoy and Rev. Elijah Patrick Lovejoy

A Cause Sprinkled with Blood: The Life of Owen Lovejoy; Nov. 9 • @ Genealogy & Local History Library | Alton, IL

Election Sign Recycling Event

Election Sign Recycling Event Nov. 9 • @ LaVista Park | Godfrey, IL

Sip, Swing & Socialize

Sip, Swing & Socialize Nov. 10 • @ Park North Golf Club | Edwardsville, IL

What’s Up Downtown Fall 2026

What’s Up Downtown Fall 2026 Nov. 10 • @ The Wedge Innovation Center | Alton, IL

November Speaker Series: Melissa Schindler, Bioindication: Amplifying Wildlife’s Voice

November Speaker Series: Melissa Schindler, Bioindication: Nov. 10 • @ The Old Bakery Beer Company | Alton, IL

9th Annual Veteran’s Day Appreciation Breakfast

9th Annual Veteran’s Day Appreciation Breakfast Nov. 11 • @ Julia’s Banquet Center | East Alton, IL

Annual Veterans Day Ceremony

Annual Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 • @ VFW Post 1308 | Alton, IL

City Heat Live at VFW Post 1308

City Heat Live at VFW Post 1308 Nov. 13 • @ VFW Post 1308 | Alton, IL

3rd Annual Keys for Kids Dueling Pianos Fundraiser

3rd Annual Keys for Kids Dueling Pianos Fundraiser Nov. 14 • @ Rustic Roots Event Space | Wood River, IL

Events

39 events found for November 30–December 6, 2026

Monday November 30

Gobble Up a Good Book Reading Challenge Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

KidsSpace Treasure Hunt Hayner Library Alton, IL 8:30 AM –8:00 PM Community

Native Seed Cleaning The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:30 AM –11:30 AM Community

The 1,000 Books Club: A Story Time Adventure for Little Readers Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

Tuesday December 1

Featured Bi-State Brass Quintet - Silver Bells Lewis and Clark Community College Godfrey, IL 12:00 PM –1:00 PM Music

Teen Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

Tiny Trekkers: Early Literacy in Nature 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

Free Bingo at SSP - Dec. 1st Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL 1:00 PM –3:00 PM Community

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

Wednesday December 2

Teen Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

Baby Lap Sit Story Time Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

ECO Homeschool Adventures: Masters of Survival The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

Holiday Karaoke at Senior Service Plus - Dec. 2nd Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL 1:30 PM –3:00 PM Community

Teen Crime Stoppers Hayner Library Alton, IL 4:00 PM –6:00 PM Community

Silent Book Club with Memes Niedringhaus Building Granite City, IL 5:00 PM –7:00 PM Community

Teen Unwind Niedringhaus Building Granite City, IL 5:30 PM –7:30 PM Community

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

Thursday December 3

Teen Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

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

Story Time Niedringhaus Building Granite City, IL 2:00 PM –3:00 PM Community

Friday December 4

Featured First Fridays Late Night Art & Shopping Experience FLOCK Food Truck Park & Bar Alton, IL 5:00 PM –8:00 PM Shopping

Featured Village of Godfrey Snowflake Festival Robert E. Glazebrook Community Park Godfrey, IL 6:00 PM –8:30 PM Fairs & Festivals

Teen Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

Volunteer: Honeysuckle Removal Workday The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Community

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

City of Alton Parks & Recreation Gingerbread Contest Alton City Hall Alton, IL 4:00 PM –5:00 PM Arts & Crafts

Saturday December 5

Featured 2nd Annual FREE Photos with Santa! Families and Pets Welcome! The Teller Room 1925 Alton, IL 1:00 PM –5:00 PM Community

Teen Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

Santa’s Library Visit Hayner Library Alton, IL 10:00 AM –11:30 AM Community

Holiday Open House: Genealogy & Local History Library Hayner Library Alton, IL 11:00 AM –1:00 PM Community

Nintendo Switch Niedringhaus Building Granite City, IL 1:00 PM –4:00 PM Community

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

BIG TROUBLE IN GRANITE CITY The Mill Events Granite City, IL 7:00 PM –9:00 PM Sports

Sunday December 6

Teen Holiday Card Station Hayner Library Alton, IL 12:00 AM –11:59 PM Community

64th Annual Smorgasbord and Bazaar Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church Bethalto, IL 11:00 AM –3:00 PM Food & Dining

Celebrating the Holidays with Steve Shininger Hayner Library Alton, IL 2:00 PM –3:00 PM Community

A Holiday Concert with Steve Shininger Lewis and Clark Community College Godfrey, IL 2:00 PM –3:30 PM Music

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

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