Events in the River Bend

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Featured Events

First Fridays Late Night Art & Shopping Experience Nov. 6 • @ FLOCK Food Truck Park & Bar | Alton, IL

Shotgun Creek Live at VFW Post 1308 Nov. 6 • @ VFW Post 1308 | Alton, IL

Byway Discovery Center Grand Opening Nov. 6 • @ Byway Discovery Center at Great Rivers Park | Godfrey, IL

Election Sign Recycling Event Nov. 6 • @ LaVista Park | Godfrey, IL

Fill the Pantry: Blake’s Birthday Nov. 7 • @ Alton Physical Therapy | Alton, IL

2026 Charity Gala Nov. 7 • @ Alton Wood River Sportsmen's Club | Godfrey, IL

Owl’s Club Fall Festival Nov. 7 • @ Owl's Club | Alton, IL

45th Annual Dance Fundraiser Nov. 7 • @ The McNicholas Club | Godfrey, IL

A Cause Sprinkled with Blood: The Life of Owen Lovejoy; Abolitionist, Pastor and Congressman with Rev. Owen Bryant Lovejoy and Rev. Elijah Patrick Lovejoy Nov. 9 • @ Genealogy & Local History Library | Alton, IL

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Salute to Veterans featuring The Glendale Riders Nov. 14 • @ Lewis and Clark Community College | Godfrey, IL

Forest Park Owls: Hunting and Feeding Nov. 14 • @ Hayner Library | Alton, IL

Jared Hennings Musical Brown Bag Event Nov. 18 • @ Lewis and Clark Community College | Godfrey, IL

Estate & Tax Planning Lunch & Learn Nov. 18 • @ The Wedge Innovation Center | Alton, IL

Taste of SIBR 2026 Nov. 18 • @ Madison County Firemen's Hall | Collinsville, IL

Mira Chamber Ensemble Brown Bag Event Nov. 19 • @ Lewis and Clark Community College | Godfrey, IL

CUTC Presents: Thornton Wilder's Our Town Nov. 19 • @ The Rox Theater | Roxana, IL

Balloon Parade Story Time Nov. 19 • @ Hayner Library | Alton, IL

Trans-Formation: Conversations on Gender, Identity & Belonging Nov. 19 • @ Trimpe 141 | Godfrey, IL

NGK Band Live at VFW Post 1308 Nov. 20 • @ VFW Post 1308 | Alton, IL

Community Tree Lighting at Lincoln-Douglas Square Nov. 20 • @ Lincoln-Douglas Square | Alton, IL

Annual Christmas Bazaar Sts. Peter and Paul Parish (the Old Cathedral) Alton Nov. 21 • @ Sts. Peter and Paul Parish | Alton, IL

FREE Breakfast for Supper with Santa! Nov. 21 • @ Got Faith Ministry Building | Jerseyville, IL

Dine to Donate Benefiting Operation Blessing Nov. 25 • @ Roma's Pizza | Bethalto, IL

Thanksgiving Weekend Art & Craft Show Nov. 27 • @ Belle-Clair Fairgrounds | Belleville, IL

Downtown Country Christmas Festival 2026 Nov. 28 • @ City Center Plaza | Jerseyville, IL

Bi-State Brass Quintet - Silver Bells Dec. 1 • @ Lewis and Clark Community College | Godfrey, IL

Village of Godfrey Snowflake Festival Dec. 4 • @ Robert E. Glazebrook Community Park | Godfrey, IL

2nd Annual FREE Photos with Santa! Families and Pets Welcome! Dec. 5 • @ The Teller Room 1925 | Alton, IL

Great Rivers Choral Society Presents: A World of Joy Christmas Concert Dec. 11 • @ St. Paul Episcopal Church | Alton, IL

Great Rivers Choral Society Presents: A World of Joy Christmas Concert Dec. 12 • @ Main Street United Methodist Church | Alton, IL

Great Rivers Choral Society Presents: A World of Joy Christmas Concert Dec. 13 • @ Godfrey First United Methodist Church | Godfrey, IL

Wreaths Across America 2026 Dec. 19 • @ Alton National Cemetery | Alton, IL

Alton Winter Artisan Market at The Teller Room 1925 Jan. 9 • @ The Teller Room 1925 | Alton, IL

Alton Winter Artisan Market at The Teller Room 1925 Jan. 23 • @ The Teller Room 1925 | Alton, IL

Events

17 events found for January 21–January 27, 2027

Thursday January 21

Trails Closed to Hiking The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

Moonlight Hike The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 5:00 PM –6:15 PM Community

Friday January 22

Trails Closed to Hiking The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

Saturday January 23

★ Featured Alton Winter Artisan Market at The Teller Room 1925 The Teller Room 1925 Alton, IL 9:00 AM –1:00 PM Fairs & Festivals

Trails Closed to Hiking The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

Yoga + Hike: Winter Edition The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 9:00 AM –10:30 AM Community

Sunday January 24

Trails Closed to Hiking The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

Gateway Wedding Show Gateway Convention Center Collinsville, IL 1:00 PM –4:30 PM Food & Dining

Monday January 25

Trails Closed to Hiking The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM 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

Sears Home Presentation by Wood River Heritage Council Wood River Public Library Wood River, IL 6:00 PM –7:00 PM Community

Tuesday January 26

Trails Closed to Hiking The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

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

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

Wednesday January 27

Trails Closed to Hiking The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 12:00 AM –12:00 AM Community

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