Check out these local events that are happening in the surrounding areas!
Thursday, August 17th
Monroe County Farmers Market – Columbia Turner Hall
Columbia, IL – Stop by the Turner Hall parking lot in Columbia, IL to shop local and support small businesses. You can find fresh produce, flowers, sweet treats, and handmade gifts. We will have our most popular items and showcase something new every week.
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Craft and Food Truck Night Market – Rural King
Swansea, IL – This new food truck and crafters event was created for the community of Swansea and the surrounding townships. This event allows the community to come out and enjoy a night with the family while grabbing a bite to eat and some significant findings. Enjoy these summer fun nights in Swansea before the kiddos head back to school. This event will also be partnering with the SWIL Foundation to help with a school supply drive. They are excited to be able to help some of the local school districts. The give back will help to support the children in the school districts in Cahokia, Dupo, and East Carondelet in Illinois. If you would like to help with this cause bring out some school supplies to donate when you come out to support the local community events.
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Summer Jeep Jam ‘23 – Ott’s Tavern
Millstadt, IL – Trick out your JEEP this summer and have a little fun! David Taylor Jeep and Monaco Canned Cocktails are again sponsoring a weekly JEEP JAM – but 2023 will be better than EVER!! There’s no cost to participate. Start and finish at any location each week. Simply pick up a JEEP JAM card after 5 pm at your starting location. Get a punch at all 4 locations, and turn the card in by 9 pm at your final destination. Fill out 1 card each week to enter for a chance to win a FANTASTIC GRAND PRIZE donated by David Taylor Jeep. The more weeks you participate – the more entries you’ll have! (Must have Name, Phone, email, and 4 punches on each entry to qualify.)
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday, August 18th
99th Freeburg Homecoming – Freeburg Recreation Park
Freeburg, IL – FREE ADMISSION and PARKING. All proceeds go to the Park Enhancement Fund. The rodeo starts at 8:00 PM
Time: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Twilight – Soulcial Kitchen
Swansea, IL – Bring the entire family and enjoy an evening of some of the best truck cuisine you’ll purchase anywhere. Along with that, there’s a (soft and adult) beverage shack, playground, corn hole, hillbilly golf, checkers, and so much more plus music by TWILIGHT. There is no reason NOT to come, so just bring a lawn chair just in case they run out of picnic tables and enjoy the evening!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Andrew Dahle – Bennie’s Pizza Pub
Belleville, IL – Andrew Dahle is an acoustic artist who plays unique covers of your favorite new and classic songs. We are thrilled to welcome him back!
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Eric Prewitt Band – Chateau La Vin
Columbia, IL – The best ‘lil winebar ever with live music by the Eric Prewitt Band! Come out, you’ll love it!
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Strangers – Triple Lakes
Dupo, IL – Come out and sing along with the Strangers!
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
10 – String Dream – Top Shooters
Columbia, IL – Saturday night at Top Shooters in Columbia, Illinois. Great food and drinks and lots of fun stuff to do while you’re rockin’ out … soft-tip darts, video gaming, golf simulators, pool. For our Missouri friends, it’s only five minutes from South County over the JB Bridge.
Time: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday, August 19th
August Flea Market – Belle Clair Fairground & Expo Center
Belleville, IL – Southern Illinois’ Premier Indoor/Outdoor Market – Over 600 tables and 300-400 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, and merchandise – old and new. Indoor/ Outdoor Year Round.
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
99th Freeburg Homecoming – Freeburg Recreation Park
Freeburg, IL – FREE ADMISSION and PARKING. All proceeds go to the Park Enhancement Fund. The parade starts at 5:00 PM. The rodeo begins at 8:00 PM
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Lauren Ash – Bennie’s Pizza Pub
Belleville, IL – Lauren Ash is back playing live at Bennie’s Pizza Pub! Bringing an acoustic set full of tunes you know and love that she gives her own folksy twist! Don’t miss it!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Rachel Deschaine – Bennie’s Pizza Pub
Belleville, IL – Rachel Deschaine is back at Bennie’s for your Saturday night entertainment. We are excited to welcome her back!
Start Time: 6:00 PM
Sunday, August 20th
August Flea Market – Belle Clair Fairground & Expo Center
Belleville, IL – Southern Illinois’ Premier Indoor/Outdoor Market – Over 600 tables and 300-400 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, and merchandise – old and new. Indoor/ Outdoor Year Round.
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Meatwood Flack Sunday Funday – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – Come have a great end (or beginning) of the week!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
ShortMist – Columbia City Saloon
Columbia, IL – We make our Columbia Debut at the Saloon! The music starts at 3 pm! Sunday Funday! Come show us some love!
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Monday, August 21st
Sister Act – The Muny
St. Louis, MO – Based on the smash hit film, Sister Act is a heavenly musical comedy that proves nothing can stand in the way of sisterhood! Disco diva Deloris dreams of fame and fortune, but is she prepared for the way she receives it? Songs inspired by Motown, soul, and disco, including “Take Me to Heaven,” “Fabulous, Baby!,” and “Raise Your Voice,” this score is sure to raise your spirits. The grand finale of the Muny season promises to be divine! For tickets, click here.
Time: 8:15 PM – 10:30 PM
Tuesday, August 22nd
Knitting and Crochet Night – Millstadt Library
Millstadt, IL – Knitting and Crochet, every Tuesday from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Want to learn how to knit or crochet? Come to the library! Already know how but want to knit or crochet with others? Come to the library! Do other kinds of handicrafts, like cross stitch or embroidery? Come to the library! If you can’t make it in person, a knitting Zoom meeting can be set up upon request. Contact the library for more details.
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
All American Circus – Leu Civic Center
Mascoutah, IL – This year, Oscar Garcia presents an ALL-NEW show, perfect for the whole family! Arrive early and enjoy a little extra circus fun at the kids fun zone before showtime. We will see you soon! For tickets, click here.
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Wednesday, August 23rd
Youth Story Time – Millstadt Library
Millstadt, IL – Join us for Story Time with Miss Penny every Wednesday! We’ll read a few books and then complete a fun craft. All ages welcome
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Pop Culture Trivia – 1428 Tap Haus
Belleville, IL – Join us every Tuesday at 7 pm for Free Bar Trivia courtesy of Chill Trivia Company! Five rounds of trivia covering all things movies, music, television, sports, and much more! No need to reserve a table, just come out with your friends or family and be ready to enjoy great food and drink at 1428 Tap Haus while answering fun questions for gift cards and prizes.
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
