Check out these local events that are happening in the surrounding areas!
Thursday, September 14th
Explore Waterloo Shop and Dine Day – Explore Waterloo
Waterloo, IL – Shop and Dine in beautiful Waterloo, IL. A safe and welcoming community, you will love our shopping, dining, and entertainment options! We are a very walkable town as well. Visit us and you’ll soon love Waterloo as much as we do!
Time: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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
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
Pamela & a Piano – Bennie’s Pizza Pub
Belleville, IL – Pamela & a Piano is back on the keys and singing the tunes you all enjoy. Come have a slice and sing along to the tunes!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday, September 15th
42nd Annual Belleville Oktoberfest – Belleville Public Square
Belleville, IL – 42nd Annual Belleville Oktoberfest, is a family-friendly German themed annual event hosted by the Ainad Shriners, Belleville Sister Cities, Belleville Exchange Club, & the Belleville Fire Department that takes place in Belleville’s Public Square. Enjoy Food, LIVE Music, a children’s area, Wiener Dog Race and Corn Hole Tournament, and much more all throughout the weekend!
Time: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
The Great Forest Park ballon Race & Glow – Emerson Central Fields
St. Louis, MO – The balloons “glow” like huge fireflies, a truly magical scene, and one not to be missed! More than 60 hot air balloons inflate and tether in assigned spaces on the launch field. At the Glow, the balloons do not launch but for a portion of the evening (weather permitting) the rope line will be released, and spectators will be invited to walk around to enjoy the view and chat with pilots and crew.
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:15 PM
SK House Band – Soulcial Kitchen
Swansea, IL – Join us for a concert at the Soulcial Kitchen campus. This concert is FREE and family-friendly. Delicious food & tasty drinks will be available for purchase from our amazing food trucks and friends at Marco’s Express, Space Shuttle, A Fine Swine, Booya’s Liquor Shack, Crepes and Cones, and visiting friends. Dogs are permitted in outdoor areas, as long as they are on a leash. Play area for the kids!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Double Shot Duo – TR’s Place
Belleville, IL – Come be a part of The Double Shot Duo’s American Pride Tour! The Double Shot Duo performs 50’s,60’s,70’s, 80’s pop/rock, classic & modern country all mixed in with vocal impressions and a bit of comedy
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Bill Burleigh – Venue on Main
Belleville, IL – Join us for a fun night full of live music, good food, and drinks!
Start Time: 7:30 PM
Saturday, September 16th
September Flea Market – Belle Clair Fairgrounds & 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
42nd Annual Belleville Oktoberfest – Belleville Public Square
Belleville, IL – 42nd Annual Belleville Oktoberfest, is a family-friendly German themed annual event hosted by the Ainad Shriners, Belleville Sister Cities, Belleville Exchange Club, & the Belleville Fire Department that takes place in Belleville’s Public Square. Enjoy Food, LIVE Music, a children’s area, Wiener Dog Race and Corn Hole Tournament, and much more all throughout the weekend!
Time: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
The Great Forest Park Balloon Race and Glow – Emerson Central Fields
St. Louis, MO – The Great Forest Park Balloon Race presented by PNC Bank is a Hare and Hound-style race. The PNC Bank hot air balloon named “Bank on It” is the “Hare” and leads the pack, getting a head start at launch time and landing first. The other balloons, called “Hounds” launch in waves shortly after in pursuit of the “Hare” balloon. Once the Hare balloon lands, the pilot and crew lay an “X” out on the ground as a target. The pilot who drops their birdseed/bean bag nearest the center of the target is the winner! The flight window for the race is between 4:30 and 6:00 PM
Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Strangers – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – Come out and enjoy live music by the Starngers!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Bacon – Cutter’s
Belleville, IL – Bacon is a hard driving party band that will take you on a Rock”N”Roll Roller Coaster! Join us and have a fun night with live music!
Start Time: 8:00 PM
Sunday, September 17th
September Flea Market – Belle Clair Fairgrounds & 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
Sunday Brunch Cruise – Riverboats at the Gateway Arch
St. Louis, MO – The perfect Sunday starts here. Join us aboard the Becky Thatcher for the ultimate brunch experience. With live entertainment, chef-inspired cuisine and great views, your Sunday will not disappoint! Reservations are required. For tickets, click here.
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Vannah Leigh – Lexi’s Bar Food & Fun
Belleville, IL – Come hang out at Lexi’s in Downtown Belleville on a beautiful Sunday afternoon!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Monday, September 18th
Dine Out All Day Fundraiser – Bennie’s Pizza Pub
Belleville, IL – Bennie’s will donate 10% of all sales, ALL DAY, September 18th, stop in for lunch or dinner! Join us for great food and a great time!
Time: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday, September 19th
Horse Hooky Tuesday – Fairmount Park Race Track
Collinsville, IL – Join us for some exciting horse racing!
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Strengthen & Stretch – Yoga Sanctuary of Belleville
Belleville, IL – This movement class include Balance, Strength & Flexibility. We will use body-weight, tubes, bands and/or dumbbells. The class will finish with long slow stretching. For tickets, click here.
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
Wednesday, September 20th
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
