Events in the River Bend

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Featured Events

Taps & Tomes: Hayner Library’s Book Club at The Old Bakery Beer Company (The Great Gatsby) Nov. 3 • @ Hayner Library | Alton, IL

Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce Women's Conference Nov. 4 • @ The Outlet Event Center | Edwardsville, IL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

45 events found for November 16–November 22, 2026

Monday November 16

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

Story Time Niedringhaus Building Granite City, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

Kids Art Club at Wood River Library Wood River Public Library Wood River, IL 3:30 PM –4:30 PM Arts & Crafts

Tuesday November 17

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

OSF OnCall at Senior Services Plus - Nov. 17th Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL 9:00 AM –12:00 PM Community

Job Search Training Session Series Niedringhaus Building Granite City, IL 11:30 AM –1:00 PM Community

Free Bingo at SSP - Nov. 17th Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL 1:00 PM –3:00 PM Community

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

Legos Niedringhaus Building Granite City, IL 4:00 PM –7:00 PM Community

Letter Writing Club Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL 5:30 PM –7:30 PM Community

Cardo Dance Fit with Lydia Becker at The Teller Room 1925 The Teller Room 1925 Alton, IL 9:00 PM –10:00 PM Dance

Wednesday November 18

★ Featured Estate & Tax Planning Lunch & Learn The Wedge Innovation Center Alton, IL 12:00 PM –1:00 PM Education

★ Featured Jared Hennings Musical Brown Bag Event Lewis and Clark Community College Godfrey, IL 12:00 PM –1:00 PM Music

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

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

Veto Session POWER Act Lobby Day 2026 Illinois State Capitol Building Springfield , IL 10:30 AM –2:30 PM Community

DIY Holiday Gifts For Tweens & Teens Niedringhaus Building Granite City, IL 5:30 PM –6:30 PM Community

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

COUNTRY LINE DANCING CLASS- STEP. STOMP. REPEAT at The Teller Room 1925 The Teller Room 1925 Alton, IL 6:00 PM –7:00 PM Dance

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

Thursday November 19

★ Featured Mira Chamber Ensemble Brown Bag Event Lewis and Clark Community College Godfrey, IL 12:00 PM –1:00 PM Music

★ Featured CUTC Presents: Thornton Wilder's Our Town The Rox Theater Roxana, IL 7:30 PM –4:30 PM Performing Arts

Drink for a Cause 2026 Old Bakery Beer Company Alton, IL 11:30 AM –9:00 PM Community

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

Sit, Stay, Read Niedringhaus Building Granite City, IL 6:30 PM –7:30 PM Community

Special Event- Capote’s “A Christmas Memory” Collinsville Memorial Library Collinsville, IL 7:00 PM –8:30 PM Community

Friday November 20

★ Featured NGK Band Live at VFW Post 1308 VFW Post 1308 Alton, IL 7:00 PM –11:00 PM Music

★ Featured CUTC Presents: Thornton Wilder's Our Town The Rox Theater Roxana, IL 7:30 PM –4:30 PM Performing Arts

BIG PINK DAY at the Pink Elephant Antique Mall Pink Elephant Antique Mall Livingston, IL 9:00 AM –12:00 AM Shopping

November Holiday Luncheon at SSP - Alton, IL - Nov. 20th Senior Services Plus, Inc. Alton, IL 10:00 AM –1:00 PM Community

80's Murder Mystery Fundraiser to benefit Riverbend Christian Leadership Academy Riverbend Christian Leadership Academy East Alton, IL 6:00 PM –10:00 PM Entertainment

Wildcrafting Workshop The Nature Institute Godfrey, IL 6:00 PM –7:30 PM Community

Saturday November 21

★ Featured Annual Christmas Bazaar Sts. Peter and Paul Parish (the Old Cathedral) Alton Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Alton, IL 9:00 AM –6:00 PM Community

★ Featured FREE Breakfast for Supper with Santa! Got Faith Ministry Building Jerseyville, IL 6:00 PM –8:00 PM Fairs & Festivals

★ Featured CUTC Presents: Thornton Wilder's Our Town The Rox Theater Roxana, IL 7:30 PM –4:30 PM Performing Arts

BIG PINK DAY at the Pink Elephant Antique Mall Pink Elephant Antique Mall Livingston, IL 9:00 AM –12:00 AM Shopping

Saturday Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers Niedringhaus Building Granite City, IL 10:00 AM –11:00 AM Community

All Wound Up Niedringhaus Building Granite City, IL 11:00 AM –1:00 PM Community

Giving Thanks Together The Church of the Living God Alton, IL 12:00 PM –5:00 PM Other

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

Fugues and Fancies An Evening of Celebration, Reflection and Joy St Paul's Episcopal Church Alton, IL 4:30 PM –6:00 PM Community

Catholic Children's Home Friendsgiving Ball The Commons at LCCC Godfrey, IL 6:00 PM –11:00 PM Entertainment

Sunday November 22

The 3rd Annual STL’s Pot Chef Danksgiving Competition Java St Louis, MO 1:00 PM –2:00 PM Food & Dining

The Outsider ALTON LITTLE THEATER Alton, IL 2:00 PM –4:00 PM Community

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