Check out these local events that are happening in the surrounding areas!
Thursday, March 7th
Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck
Millstadt, IL – Nationally known and locally owned, we’re bringing Maine lobster to your neighborhood!
Time: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Lotte Brookes Boutique Spring Launch!
Columbia, IL – Lotte Brookes Boutique (Spring Launch)
Spring collection features gorgeous blends of bright colors in tops, dresses, pants and skirts
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday, March 8th
Music by Johnny Henry
Columbia, IL – Come listen to Johnny and Jeff at Sunset Overlook
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Dupo Class of 2026 Rock & Roll Bingo Fundraiser
Columbia, IL –Doors Open @ 5:30Pm
Bingo Starts @ 7:00pm
At the Door (if still available): $35
Starts 7:00 PM
HBR Home Expo 2024
Belleville, IL – Everything for your Home
Remodeling or Building New.
Latest Products for inside your home or outside
Hottubs, Pools, Bathrooms,Kitchens, Decking, Fencing, Countertops, Garages. Windows, Decor and so much more.
Free Parking…. Free Admission
Bring your Donations of Dog Food, Cat Food or treats for the Belleville Humane Society and get an extra Entry in the Prize Giveawsys every Hour. Someone will Win a New Hottub from Hottubs of St. Louis
Local Youth Enteryainment all weekend see schedule at www.hbrmea.org
Clydesdale’s appearances on Saturday and Sunday see schedule for times
Contractors Yard Sale- New items for your home donated by HBR Members reduced pricing by 75% cash and carry.
Pet Adoptions on Saturday and Sunday
This Expo is a must attend so much to see over 125 booths.
Thank you to our event Sponsors
Hot Tubs Of St Louis
Liese Lumber
Phoenix Remodeling
Union Contractors Council
Carpenters Local 662
Time: Mar 8, 11:00 AM – Mar 10, 4:00 PM
Saturday, March 9th
An Adult Easter Egg Hunt
Smithton, IL – Join us at the Smithton Turner Hall for an egg-citing Easter event on 3/9/2024 from 6pm-10pm. Hunt for joy with 200 tickets up for grabs filled with candy, prizes and the spirit of the season! Your ticket allows you to hunt for at least 12 eggs, so don’t forget your flashlight!
Enjoy snacks and sip on some cheer with available alcohol for purchase and let the Easter fun unfold. Secure your ticket and hop into the celebration.
The plan for the night:
– Doors open at 6pm…get your seats, a drink, snacks and check out our prizes!
– Egg Hunt will start promptly at 7pm
– Each egg will have candy, mini alcohol, or lottery ticket and a raffle ticket inside!
– After the Hunt (~8pm), we will have a raffle for prizes. Everyone will get 12 raffle tickets (found in your eggs) and there will be an opportunity to purchase more if you would like.
Go to https://www.zeffy.com/…/a2ebe30a-c308-4a2f-9ce8… to secure your ticket. You can also go to http://www.uccsmithton.org/. See you there!
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Das Bevo Classic Cocktail Party
St. Louis, MO – We’re going to shake things up with a Saturday night classic cocktail party! Sip martinis, have dinner and lounge by the fire at your favorite South City windmill. It’s free to attend. Bring your friends!
Starts 5:00 PM
Fish Fry and Flag Retirement
Oakville, MO – FISH FRY till 4pm or sold out and flag retirement ceremony directly after. Come watch an amazing ceremony and meet our veterans!
Starts 1:00 PM
Sunday, March 10th
Dazed n Acoustic @ Sunset Overlook
Columbia, IL – Afternoon show
Starts 3:00 PM
Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck
Millstadt, IL – Nationally known and locally owned, we’re bringing Maine lobster to your neighborhood!
Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Easter Bunny – Makers on Main Street
Columbia, IL – Come on in and get your photo taken with the Easter Bunny from 1-3! Photos taken by Kling Kamera Photography. You will receive a printout and a digital copy will be released later the same day.
Cost is $20
No reservation needed 🐰
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Chalan Pago Grill Pop-Up at Shoehorn
Belleville, IL – The Chalan Pago Grill pop-up is coming to Shoehorn! Join us Sunday, March 10th from 2-5p where the Chalan Pago Grill will be serving up Chamorro fusion cuisine!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Monday, March 11th
Tot-Time (19 mos. – 3 yrs)
Columbia, IL – Toddlers and their caregivers join in on simple stories, rhymes, songs, and a fun activity or themed craft.
Time 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Kid’s DIY craft night
Belleville, IL – Join us as we host another DIY painting party! Choose one of crafts:
-11″ Personalized Name door hanger (please type name in notes at check out)
-Animal coin bank (square is approx. 4.5”x4.5”)
– Two 11×14 Blank canvases
-16″x16″ barn quilt
Purchase of ticket will include
All supplies needed for the project of your choosing
Soft drinks, lemonade, tea & bottled water
ADD a personal size grazing/charcuterie board prepared by the chefs at Marco’s express for $12.
There will be an cash bar available to purchase alcoholic beverages for our guests 21+ Years old provided by Marcos Express! You may bring your own snacks and food OR pre order a personal size grazing/charcuterie board prepared by the chefs at Marco’s express for $12.
**(there will be no exclusive menu to order from for this event so please pre order your charcuterie board or be sure to bring your own snacks to enjoy!)**
**to ensure your project is ready to create when you arrive you MUST PRE-REGISTER to this event**
*while outside food is welcome our venue does NOT allow outside alcoholic beverages*
Limited seating available, registration ends Tuesday March 5th.
Starts: 4:30 PM
PBS-STL Collaboration Brew Day at Shoehorn Brewing
Belleville, IL – Current PBS-STL Members and future Members: If you can’t make it to Blue Jay Brewing in the AM, join us in the PM at Shoehorn Brewing for more PBS-STL learning and brewing fun!
Starts: 4:30 PM
Tuesday, March 12th
Pick Your Project
Columbia, IL – Project Choices
-Signs click here: https://bit.ly/36xZnWf
-DOOR HANGERS click here: https://bit.ly/2TCpAxK
-3D GALLERY click here: https://bit.ly/2Yp5REt
Once you find the project select Columbia Pick Your Project with the corresponding date you wish to attend.
Order 10 days prior to the event.
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Babygarten
Columbia, IL – Bring your baby for rhymes, songs, play, and choral reading to build their language and early literacy skills. We get busy so remember to wear comfy clothes.
Time: 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Wednesday, March 13th
Craft Night at the Library (Adults)
Columbia, IL – Make a Bunny Wall Hanger for your Spring decor at home!
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
