Check out these local events that are happening in the surrounding areas!
Thursday, September 28th
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
Gentle Flow & Restore – Yoga Sanctuary of Belleville
Belleville, IL – This NEW class format is a 90-minute class. This class combines gentle flow (vinyasa) yoga with an extended restorative portion of the class. The best of a vinyasa yoga class and a Restorative yoga class together. For tickets, click here.
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Friday, September 29th
Maplewoof Nightmarket – The Crow’s Nest
Maplewood, MO – Join us for a night of local shopping, drinking, and listening to live music, all benefiting Midwest Akita Rescue Society (MARS)! Friendly pups welcome!
Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 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 BBQ, 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
American Slang – Tiny’s Pub & Grill
Columbia, IL – Come out to Tiny’s Pub & Grill to enjoy a night of great music. American Slang will be playing your favorite Classic Rock hits on the patio!
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Anthony Mossburg and Trent Harmon – Venue on Main
Belleville, IL – Nashville singer songwriters Anthony Mossburg and Trent Harmon debut at the Venue! For tickets, click here.
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Saturday, September 30th
Caffeine and Chrome – Gateway Classic Cars
O’Fallon, IL – Calling all car enthusiasts! Join us for the best day of the month. Every Saturday, Gateway Classic Cars hosts our Caffeine & Chrome event. This fun event is open to the public and has NO admission fee. Cruise in with your collectible car or daily driver and bring your appetite. Indulge in pastries and coffee* (while supplies last). All makes and models are welcome, with plenty of parking space. This is a family and pet friendly event! See you there!
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Grizzlies Pro Rodeo – Gateway Grizzlies Baseball
Sauget, IL – Join us on Saturday, September 30, and Sunday, October 1st at here at Grizzlies Ballpark, where we’ve brought in tons of dirt to create an epic rodeo arena right on the field. For tickets, click here.
Time: 1:30 PM – 7:00 PM
St. Clare Oktoberfest – St. Clare Catholic School
O’Fallon, IL – Can’t make it to Munich this year? Find all the German eats, treats, music and fun at St. Clare’s 23rd annual Oktoberfest from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 at Third and Cherry in Downtown, O’Fallon, IL. Plenty of Gemutlichkeit for all ages! Live music, homemade German dinner, games for all ages, kids’ inflatables and extreme activities, face painting, festival foods, huge Biergarten with German beer on draft and wine by the glass, 5K run, basket raffle and Bingo
Time: 4:00 P M – 10:00 PM
Cree Rider – Seven Belleville
Belleville, IL – Stop by to enjoy Cree Rider’s solo performance! You don’t want to miss out!
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
CLUless – CJ’s Pub & Grill
Smithton, IL – Join us at CJ’s Pub & Grill for an unforgettable Saturday night filled with familiar tunes and great company!
Start Time: 8:00 PM
Kevin Gagen – Venue on Main
Belleville, IL – Join us for a night of live music by Kevin Gagen!
Start Time: 8:00 PM
Sunday, October 1st
Autumn Market – Julia’s Banquet Center
East Alton, IL – We are so excited to bring a new type of event to the Riverbend Area! Over 50 local vendors, artists, and boutiques in one location! Join us from 10a-11a for our VIP Hour! Each guest will receive a Free Swag Bag full of goodies, Charcuterie Treat, Mimosa Bar, and the first look of all the amazing items! From 11a-4pm there will be general admission but do not worry you will still have an opportunity to get the awesome swag bag and Charcuterie Treat! Along with boujie specialty drinks!
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Family Hours – Up- Down STL
St. Louis, MO – It’s time for family-friendly fun at Up-Down with our exciting Family Hours! We’re opening our doors to those under 21 between 10am and 2pm to give families a place to hang out for an afternoon. This means we will be opening an hour early! We will be selling pizza by the slice for those who are hungry, as well as soda and other kid-friendly drinks to those under 21 and we’ll be offering a full bar to those over 21. As always, games are 25 cents or one token per play.
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Grizzlies Pro Rodeo – Gateway Grizzlies Baseball
Sauget, IL – Join us on Saturday, September 30, and Sunday, October 1st at here at Grizzlies Ballpark, where we’ve brought in tons of dirt to create an epic rodeo arena right on the field. For tickets, click here.
Time: 1:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Monday, October 2nd
Xtreme Bar Bingo – Columbia City Saloon
Columbia, IL – Join us every Monday night for Xtreme Bar Bingo! It’s free to play and you must be 21 to play.
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday, October 3rd
Horse Hooky Tuesday – Fairmount Park Race Track
Collinsville, IL – Join us for some exciting horse racing!
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Lego Club – Columbia Public Library
Columbia, IL – Free build with Legos, try out our LEGO challenge cards, or take on our monthly challenge! Kids can display their LEGO creations in the children’s library for the rest of the week. Recommended for ages 4-12 yrs.
Time: 4:00 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
Wednesday, October 4th
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 7pm 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
