Events in Alton, United States
Senior Health Jam 2026 at Emerson YMCA
Ferguson
Thursday, October 8, 2026
0900
- 1200
Free
Health and Wellness - Natural Living - Ayurveda
The Free Senior Health Fair, hosted by the Bayer Family YMCA, will take place at 5555 Page Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
This free community event is designed to connect seniors with helpful health, wellness, and community resources. Attend ..
MEDICARE MADE CLEAR
Bethalto
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
1300
- 1400
Free
Health and Wellness - Natural Living - Ayurveda
Featured speaker Reid Mortensen brings 19 years of experience helping Riverbend-area residents understand Medicare and their coverage options.
Medicare involves important decisions that can affect your coverage and costs.
Join us for a free, one-hour educational Me ..
SIUE Cougar Fan Zone
Edwardsville
Saturday, September 26, 2026
1600
- 1900
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
Get ready to roar at Cougar Fan Zone before the men's soccer game! Enjoy giveaways, food trucks, the Family Fun Zone with inflatables and activities for little Cougars and the Paws on Route 66 Car Show!
Be sure to stop by the Alumni and Friends Tent to reconnect, ..
SIUE Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run and Pancake Breakfast
Edwardsville
Saturday, September 26, 2026
0900
- 1100
20.00 USD
Sports Events - Marathons - Games - Competitions
Join the Fun at the 11th Annual Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run and Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, Sept. 26th | 9 a.m. | SIUE Stratton Quad
All Roads Lead Home to the 11th Annual Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run and Pancake Breakfast, part of SIUE's Homecoming an ..
SIUE COUGARFEST - Rock the Quad!
Edwardsville
Friday, September 25, 2026
1900
- 2200
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
Kick off SIUE Homecoming and Family Weekend at COUGARFEST, an unforgettable evening on the Stratton Quad featuring live music from Jackson and Mars, delicious food trucks, interactive activities, and festival fun for all ages. Gather your friends, family, and Cougar ..
Pedal in Place at the Race & Family Festival at the Bommarito Audi West County Gateway Cup Sept 7th
Florissant
Monday, September 7, 2026
1000
- 1900
7.00 USD
Health and Wellness - Natural Living - Ayurveda
**Pedal in Place at the Race™** is a one-of-a-kind outdoor cycling fundraiser held during the **Bommarito Audi West County Gateway Cup**, one of the nation's premier professional cycling events. Participants ride stationary bikes in high-energy classes led by **Cycle ..
MAXIMIZING SOCIAL SECURITY (ALTON SEMINAR)
Alton
Monday, August 24, 2026
1800
- 1900
Free
Society Issues - Social Problems - Life Events
Overview
Learn when to claim Social Security and how your decision can affect taxes, Medicare, spousal benefits, and retirement income: workshop
Why Attend?
Deciding when to claim Social Security can affect far more than your monthly benefit. The timing of your ..
Retirement Ready: Making Better Retirement Decisions
Bethalto
Thursday, August 6, 2026
1700
- 1830
Free
Society Issues - Social Problems - Life Events
Retirement Ready: Making Better Retirement Decisions
Retirement isn't one decision. It's a series of coordinated decisions.
Retirement is one of life's biggest milestones-and one of its biggest financial transitions.
Many people approaching retirement find thems ..
Estate Planning Essentials: Wills, Trusts and Protecting Your Family
Bethalto
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
1230
- 1400
Free
Financial Planning - Investing - Crypto - Wealth - Minerals
Estate Planning Essentials: Wills, Trusts and Protecting Your Family
A will or trust is only one part of an estate plan.
Account ownership, beneficiary designations, retirement accounts, insurance, property, and business interests can all affect how assets transf ..
Wills and Trusts Lunch and Learn: Preserve Family Harmony. Protect Your Legacy
Alton
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
1200
- 1330
Free
Financial Planning - Investing - Crypto - Wealth - Minerals
Preserve Family Harmony. Protect Your Legacy.
You are invited to a Wills and Trusts Lunch and Learn on Monday, June 16th, at 12:00 PM at Vera Lee Meeting and Event Venue, 1854B E Broadway in Alton.
Join Attorney Walter Ozark and Financial Advisor Bill Kinkel fo ..
Mother's Day Brunch 2026 Alton, IL
Alton
Sunday, May 10, 2026
1100
- 1400
40.00 USD
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
This highly anticipated Mother's Day Brunch near you features:
Full brunch experience with a variety of chef-inspired selections
Bottomless mimosas and signature mocktails
Mini photo session by HM Cruz Photography with same-day keepsakes
Exciting attendance pri ..
Spring Flea Market
Godfrey
Saturday, May 2, 2026
0800
- 1300
Free
Retail Sales - Shop Openings - Events
Spring Flea Market spaces for vendors are 1 space for $20.00 or 2 space for $35 dollars. Vendor setup starts at 7am. Vendors must stay until end of event at 1:00pm. If you would like to reserve a space contact Dan at 618-792-1777
Category: Community | Garage / Yar ..
New Horizons Band kicking off America's 250th Anniversary
Godfrey
Saturday, April 18, 2026
1900
- 2100
Free
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
Be prepared to dance and enjoy an evening of music as the band invites you to start celebrating America's 250th Anniversary. The band will perform patriotic and popular tunes from USO days. Lots of new music and some vocals you are sure to enjoy. Doors open 1 hour be ..
Music for the Holiday
Godfrey
Sunday, December 14, 2025
1400
- 1600
Free
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
Mark your calendar for Sunday, December 14 at 2pm at the McNicholas Club (KC Hall) and celebrate the holiday with the New Horizons Band. The band consists of 40 adult musicians and will present a selection of holiday favorites. One of the featured tunes will be Leroy ..
ArtEast - Art Studio Tour
Edwardsville
Saturday, November 22, 2025
1200
- 1800
Free
Art Exhibitions - Auctions - Painting - Classes - Events
ARTEAST 2025 RETURNS STRONGER WITH GROWING METRO EAST ARTIST PARTICIPATION
Edwardsville, IL - After a successful relaunch in 2024, the ARTEAST Studio and Art Tour returns November 22–23, 2025, inviting the public to experience a weekend of art, creativity, and conne ..
Casting a Long Shadow: Frederick Oakes Sylvester And His Circle. Oct 20, Mercantile Library at UMSL
St Louis
Monday, October 20, 2025
1000
- 1600
Free
Art Exhibitions - Auctions - Painting - Classes - Events
The St. Louis Mercantile Library at UMSL, now in its 179th year, continues its historic artistic and cultural mission and secures it for the future with the opening of the Wallace H. Smith Gallery of Art. The inaugural exhibition, "Casting a Long Shadow: Frederick Oa ..
SIUE Cougar Fan Zone Featuring the NPHC Yard Show
Edwardsville
Saturday, September 27, 2025
1600
- 1900
Free
Trips - Travel - Excursions
Get ready to roar at Cougar Fan Zone before the men's soccer game! Enjoy giveaways, food trucks, the Family Fun Zone with inflatables and activities for little Cougars and more! Don't miss the highlight of the event: the NPHC Yard Show hosted by DJ Phat Mack!
Be s ..
SIUE 10th Annual Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run
Edwardsville
Saturday, September 27, 2025
0900
- 1300
22.80 USD
Sports Events - Marathons - Games - Competitions
Get ready to Unleash the Spirit at the 10th Annual Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run and Pancake Breakfast-part of SIUE's Homecoming and Family Weekend! Choose from a 10K, 5K, or Fun Run-whether you're a competitive runner or just in it for the pancakes, there's somet ..
SIUE COUGARFEST - Rock the Quad!
Edwardsville
Friday, September 26, 2025
1900
- 2200
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
Kickoff SIUE's Homecoming and Family Weekend with an unforgettable night of live music, food, and fun with the return of COUGARFEST! The Stratton Quad will transform into a high-energy atmosphere featuring live music from Lost Wax as they take the stage at 7:00 p.m.
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Pedal in Place at the Race
Missouri
Monday, September 1, 2025
1100
- 1800
25.00 USD
Sports Events - Marathons - Games - Competitions
On Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1, Pedal in Place at the Race returns to the Bommarito Audi West County Gateway Cup in Florissant, MO, offering an exciting way to support The Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson's. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., participants ride stationary b ..
International 2025 Shroud of Turin Conference and Symposium
Florissant
Thursday, July 31, 2025
0800
- 1700
50.00 USD
Religious Events
Features 49 renowned speakers and researchers on the Shroud of Turin, believed to be the burial and resurrection cloth of Jesus Christ. Www.shroud2025conference.com
Day passes available now!
Category: Community | Local / Community ..
FREE Public Fireworks at Edwardsville American Legion
Edwardsville
Saturday, July 5, 2025
1600
- 2200
Free
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
FREE Public Fireworks for Independence Day Weekend at the Edwardsville American Legion from our 50-acre hilltop.
Fireworks at 9:00 PM
Starting a 4:00 PM: Food Trucks, Family Games and Activities, Live Music, Drink Specials
Venue Name: On the Hill Golf Course and ..
Alton Knights / Red Cross Blood Drive
Alton
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
1300
- 1700
Free
Health and Wellness - Natural Living - Ayurveda
Appointments are encouraged and help us manage flow, but walk-ins are also welcome. You can schedule your appointment today by visiting the Red Cross website at, RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code: KofCAlton or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Ca ..
A Red Circle's Creative Spot Grand Opening in Ferguson
Ferguson
Saturday, May 3, 2025
1200
- 1600
Free
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
Event Title:
Grand Opening Weekend – A Red Circle's Creative Spot (May 2–3)
Dates and Times:
Friday, May 2, 2025
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday, May 3, 2025
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location:
A Red Circle's Creative Spot
414 S. Florissant Rd.
Ferguson, MO 63135 ..
A Red Circle Farmhouse Open House at the North County Agricultural Center
St Louis
Thursday, April 10, 2025
1600
- 1900
Free
Trips - Travel - Excursions
Admission: Complimentary via Eventbrite.
A community-powered response to a national crisis.
Replenishing a food desert to access quality education, healthy food, and economic opportunity, a bold new solution is taking root.
"A Red Circle" Farmhouse Open House ..
St. Louis Santa Sessions
Florissant
Saturday, October 26, 2024
0900
- 1500
100.00 USD
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
Join Laura Stansberry Photography for an enchanting VIP Santa Session in St. Louis. Enjoy a private, stress-free experience with no lines and free parking in a festive, magical setting. Capture stunning, heirloom-quality photos with the best Santa in town and create ..
Stridin' and Survivin' Glo Bingo
Edwardsville
Friday, October 25, 2024
1900
- 2300
25.00 USD
Social Events - Meet New People - Make Friends
Doors open at 6:00 pm. Bingo at 7:00 pm. Over $1000 in cash prizes. Tickets $25 in Advance/$30 At The Door. Tickets available at https://GiveButter.com/SSGloBingo. Must be 18 or older to attend. Includes 6 bingo cards for 10 games. Also includes Glow hat and dauber. ..
NBA SEASON TIP-OFF WATCH PARTY Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks
Florissant
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
1830
- 2100
Free
Sports Events - Marathons - Games - Competitions
Come out and watch a great game. Join "High Off Tha Glass" broadcasting live on YouTube. We'll have Food Specials, Drink Specials, TIP-OFF Trivia! FREE GIVEAWAYS.
Category: Community | Bars / Pubs | Sports ..
MAGIC and FANTASY - 10 Master Magicians perform for all ages
Florissant
Saturday, October 19, 2024
1400
- 1530
5.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
The International Brotherhood of Magicians - Ring 1 of St. Louis - is a non-profit corporation nearing our 100th year of service to this community! We are producing our only fund-raising show for the year, on Oct. 19th at the Florissant Performing Arts Center, with a ..
SIUE COUGARFEST - Rock the Quad!
Edwardsville
Friday, October 4, 2024
1900
- 2200
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
Enjoy live music from Dr. Zhivegas, a variety of food trucks, family fun, and more on the SIUE Stratton Quad! Grab your friends and family to join the party!
FREE for all to attend. Registration is strongly encouraged.
FREE parking available on SIUE Campus.
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Celebrate Cougar Nation: SIUE Homecoming and Family Weekend
Edwardsville
Friday, October 4, 2024
1700
- 2200
Free
Social Events - Meet New People - Make Friends
SIUE Homecoming and Family Weekend will be an unforgettable time filled with memorable events and activities for community members, alumni and students. Below are a few highlights we have lined up for you:
COUGARFEST - Rock the Quad!
Friday, October 4 | 7-10 p.m. ..
Amare's Rockin for Recovery Music and Food Truck Festival
Illinois
Saturday, September 28, 2024
1600
- 2130
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
Press Release
For Immediate Release:
Amare NFP Hosts Annual "Rockin' for Recovery" Festival in Honor of National Recovery Month
Wood River, Illinois – Amare, a leading Recovery Community Organization serving Madison and St. Clair County, is excited to announ ..
Wine and Whiskey for the Watershed - September 26, 2024 at the Ink House in Edwardsville, Illinois
Edwardsville
Thursday, September 26, 2024
1730
- 2100
100.00 USD
Wine - Beer - Whiskey - Cocktails - Gin - Tasting - Classes
Nature Preserve Foundation Hosts 2024 "Wine and Whiskey for the Watershed" Fundraiser in Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL – August 26, 2024 – The Nature Preserve Foundation is pleased to announce its annual fundraiser, "Wine and Whiskey for the Watershed," taking place ..
Harvest Days Craft/Vendor Fair August 24 10:00am-3:00pm
Edwardsville
Saturday, August 24, 2024
1000
- 1500
Free
Retail Sales - Shop Openings - Events
50 plus boutiques will be there to help fill your every need.. There will be something for everyone . It is smart to start your Christmas shopping early, less stress and more time to enjoy the holiday.
Category: Community | Fairs | Craft Fairs
Artists / Speak ..
4th of July Weekend Free Public Fireworks - Saturday July 6
Edwardsville
Saturday, July 6, 2024
1400
- 2200
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
Come out for what will once again be the best fireworks show in the Metro East! Enjoy the scenic 50 acre hilltop of Post 199's Legion Park. Activities commence at 2:00 pm with Food Trucks, Drink Specials, Bourbon Tasting, Premium Wine Tasting. At 3:00 pm the Air Forc ..
Christmas in July
Wood River
Saturday, July 6, 2024
1000
- 1600
Free
Retail Sales - Shop Openings - Events
Start your Christmas shopping with us. Unique handcrafted gifts and your favorite Direct Sales products will be inside the Wood River Moose Hall.
Category: Community | Fairs | Craft Fairs ..
Tenderloin Farms Upick Lavender- Last of the Season for Lavender in this area for 2024
Edwardsville
Friday, June 28, 2024
0900
- 1500
Free
Nature - Wildlife Trips - Events
Farming in this area since 1853, enjoy what we have done to add lavender to this region. Pick your own lavender bundles of various colors. Lots of pic opportunities. Enjoy the wildflowers and witness what we are doing to restore this old farm. Our renovated barn cont ..
Art Unplugged
Florissant
Saturday, June 22, 2024
1100
- 1500
Free
Art Exhibitions - Auctions - Painting - Classes - Events
"Art Unplugged" is a community art event providing free access to art-based crafts and activities
for youth and families. Activities will include family yoga, jewelry making, painting projects, street chalk community mural and jelly printing.
The event will also ..
JuneteenthSTL 2024 : City of Dellwood Celebration, Parade and more
St Louis
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
1200
- 2100
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
The mission of JuneteenthSTL is centered around strengthening our community by connecting people to businesses, community organizations, services and employment opportunities while we share information, celebrate our culture and create Black Joy!
Category: Communi ..
Church Wide yard Sale!
Godfrey
Saturday, June 8, 2024
0700
- 1300
Free
Retail Sales - Shop Openings - Events
This yard sale serves as a fundraiser to help our sister churches in Bolivia. ALL proceeds will go to those churches in Bolivia. All items will be sold on a you decide donation basis. There is a large variety of items from clothing to kitchen furnishings to work tool ..
My Life In A Bag foundation 2nd annual "Skate Jam" luggage and essentials drive
Missouri
Saturday, June 1, 2024
1200
- 1600
Free
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
This will be a free event to celebrate Darryl "DMC" McDaniel's 60th birthday. He will be reading his children's book "Darryl's Dream" to kids aged 3 to 13. The event will also have live music and skating, vendors and food trucks, a bounce house for kids to enjoy, and ..
Helping Handlers Woofleball Tournament to benefit Hope Animal Rescues, May 19 Winston Brown Complex
Edwardsville
Sunday, May 19, 2024
1000
- 1600
Free
Charity Events - Fundraising
Sunday May 19th, 10am0-4pm, Winston's Brown Complex Jaycee and Rotary fields 1325 Schiller Ave , Edwardsville, IL. Rain or Shine. Spectators attend for free.
Former Cardinal 1st Baseman, Jack Clark, will throw out the first pitch 10am at the 1st Annual "Woofleball" ..
Use Your Words, Love Your Life
Edwardsville
Friday, May 10, 2024
0945
- 1615
299.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Unlock the Power of Your Everyday Language and discover Why and How "Precision Speaks".
"Use your Words, Love your Life" is an event designed for the 'wordy's' of the world as well as those who are serious about personal success!
At this event you will learn: ..
Author Eric Vickrey Celebrates the Launch of "Runnin' Redbirds" and "Season of Shattered Dreams"
Alton
Saturday, April 27, 2024
1100
- 1300
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Eric Vickrey will be selling and signing copies of his two books: "Runnin' Redbirds: The World Champion 1982 St. Louis Cardinals" and the newly-released "Season of Shattered Dreams: Postwar Baseball, the Spokane Indians, and a Tragic Bus Crash That Changed Everything ..
Glo Bingo
Edwardsville
Thursday, February 22, 2024
1800
- 2130
25.00 USD
Social Events - Meet New People - Make Friends
Help us raise awareness, acceptance, and funds with your ticket purchase! Proceeds benefit the communities of Hope.
Over $1,000 in cash prizes will be up for grabs!
Cash bar
Cash Games
Bring Your Own Snacks
TICKETS
$25 in advance (through the link below)
$ ..
Green Gift Bazaar
Alton
Saturday, November 25, 2023
1000
- 1600
Free
Retail Sales - Shop Openings - Events
The 21st Annual Green Gift Bazaar will be held on Sat, Nov 25th from 10am-4pm, at two locations simultaneously! Stop by Post Commons (300 Alby St.) and Jacoby Arts Center (627 E. Broadway) in Alton from 10am-4pm to find 45 “green” vendors! We will be featuring a vari ..
30th Annual Craft Fair - Edwardsville High School Band
Edwardsville
Saturday, November 11, 2023
0900
- 1600
5.00 USD
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
Vendors will be selling handcrafted including fabric art, holiday-themed items, woodcrafts, soaps and lotions, leather crafts, paper crafts, jewelry, pottery and much, much more. NO STROLLERS, please.
Category: Community | Fairs | Craft Fairs ..