Events in Alton, United States
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).
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    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 ..