Check out these local events that are happening in the surrounding areas!
Thursday, September 21st
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 p.m. at your starting location. Get a punch at all 4 locations, and turn the card in by 9 p.m. 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
Flannels at the Farm – Eckert’s Cider Shed
Belleville, IL – Flannels and time on the farm go hand in hand. Throw on your favorite flannel, grab your date (or group of friends!) and head out to our Belleville farm for the most beautiful evening apple-picking session. Start your night with a signature cocktail from our Cider Shed before enjoying a tractor ride out to our apple orchard. After apple picking, we’ll meet back at the Cider Shed to enjoy a flight of our hard ciders and a boxed snack pack to enjoy while listening to live music. Reservation includes tractor ride & field access, 2lbs of Pick-Your-Own Apples, signature cocktail, flight of our signature hard cider, and a snack pack for you to enjoy. For tickets, click here.
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Shotgun Creek Band – Cutter’s
Belleville, IL – It’s like old times at one of the coolest music venues in Belleville, IL! Great stage, sunken dance floor, and AMAZING food!
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday, September 22nd
Food Truck Friday – The Weingarten
Belleville, IL – Join us (Rain or Shine!) for our 2nd to last Food Truck Friday of the Season! Food Trucks on-site: Picture Perfect Panini, Casa Maria, and Soulcial Smash Burger. Enjoy live music performed by Todd Pierson from 6 pm-9 pm and make sure to visit Kay’s Caricatures to take home a memorable picture! Outside food & beverages are now allowed; We strongly encourage bringing your own outdoor chair strongly as seating is limited.
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
SK House Band – Soulcial Kitchen
Belleville, 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
R&N – Chateau La Vin
Columbia, IL – Join us on this great patio area for some live music!
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bloodshot Red – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – Grab your friends and come out to Copper Fire! We can’t wait to see you there!
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Johnny Dangerously Band – Schmitty’s
Belleville, IL – Johnny Dangerously covers anything that is fun, rocks, and/or has a sexy vibe!!!
Time: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday, September 23rd
Lake Saint Louis Farmers & Artists Market – The Meadows
St. Louis, MO – The Lake St. Louis Farmers & Artists Market welcomes you to another open-air market! We will have live music, many food & beverage vendors, seasonal veggies, farm fresh eggs, pasture-raised meat, and amazing local artists! Free Yoga at 8:00 AM at the clocktower! Bring your own mat. Tips are appreciated. We are proud to have a high-quality PRODUCER ONLY market. Our diverse showcase of farmers and artists are all from within 100 miles of Lake St. Louis, making shopping local easier than ever!
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto – Chaifetz Arena
St. Louis, MO – Step inside the magical adventures of Disneys Frozen and Encanto as they are brought to life like never before at Disney On Ice! Dazzling ice skating transports you to Arendelle to be a part of Anna’s adventure to find Elsa. Then, enter the fantastical Madrigal family’s Casita amidst the beautiful mountains of Colombia. Join Maribel on her journey to save her enchanted family home alongside her sisters, Isabela and Luisa. Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, invite your family and friends to sing along to your favorite songs and celebrate the power of love and courage at Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto– the show everyone will be talking about! For tickets, click here
Start Time: 3:00 PM
Ashan & Grotsky – Bennie’s Pizza Pub
Belleville, IL – We’ll be rocking the pizza pub! Be sure to come on out with your favorite people, have a slice of pizza, and enjoy some tunes Ashan style!
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Lower The Bar – Lexi’s Bar
Belleville, IL – Join us this Saturday for a fun night with live music by Lower the Bar!
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
South Side Johnny Band – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – This band is AWESOME! And if you like to dance, you will love them! Come enjoy some great music while eating some yummy food, cold beer, specialty cocktails/slushies, and some great fun!
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday, September 24th
Kelly Traiteur Benefit Tournament – Triple Lakes Tavern
Dupo, IL – $20 Blind Draw, 50/50, Lottery Tickets, Booze basket, raffles, and silent auction! So load up the cars and bring the family and friends!
Start Time: 11:00 AM
The John and Dave Duo – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – John & Dave are back for Sunday Funday! They are FANTASTIC and so talented! If you like old and new Country Rock, you will love them! Come and listen to some amazing music, grab a cold beer or specialty cocktail, or slushie, and eat some great food! They are amazing and if you’ve missed them in the past, they are worth checking out!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Monday, September 25th
Nightmare before Xmas Public Workshop – Courage&Grace
O’Fallon, IL – Jack, Sally, OR Oogie Boogie. Join us for this limited seasonal event! For tickets, click here.
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday, September 26th
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 includes balance, strength, and 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 – 5:30 PM
Pop Culture Trivia Night – Bennie’s Pizza Pub
Belleville, IL – FREE Trivia Tuesdays every other Tuesday with Chill Trivia Company! Get here early for a table, trivia starts at 6. No teams needed, no max or minimum for playing.
Start Time: 6:00 PM
Wednesday, September 27th
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 p.m. 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
