Check out these local events that are happening in the surrounding areas!
Thursday, October 17th
Dine & Donate at Pete’s Hard Stop
Smithton, IL – Grab lunch or dinner at Pete’s Hard Stop on Thursday, October 17 between 11 am – 8 pm and a portion of your bill will be donated back to St. John’s. Please mention St. John’s when ordering
Time: 11 AM – 8 PM
Waterloo Witches Night Out
Waterloo, IL – Wear your witchy best (or worst) and shop, eat and drink at participating businesses in downtown Waterloo, IL. Our restaurants, bars and shops will have themed giveaways, photo opps, psychic readings, specials & more!
Time: 47 PM – 9 PM
Downtown Belleville Witches Brew Walk
Belleville, IL – 🧙♀️✨ Calling all witches!! FREE EVENT!
Our 3rd Annual Witches Brew Walk is brewing up to be a spellbinding time, and it’s going to be BIGGER and BETTER this year! 🕸️🎃
Time: 4 PM
Columbia, IL – Pumpkin pie latte Pumpkin cider lotus
Time: Oct 17 – 20, 7 AM – 5 PM
Friday, October 18th
🔥🐾 Four Hearts “Around the World” Bourbon Tasting at Copper Fire! 🔥 🐾
Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – Attention Four Hearts Friends! 🎉 Join us for an unforgettable evening at Copper Fire in Belleville on Friday, October 18th, for a Bourbon Tasting Extravaganza! 🥃✨
Time: 7 PM – 10 PM
Trunk or Treat
Belleville, IL – You have been summoned for a scary good time! Join us at The East Belleville YMCA on Friday, October 18th from 6-8pm! We will have snacks, crafts, and trunks galore! The event is free to the community and registration is not required.
Time: 6 PM – 8 PM
Live Music: Rock Bottom Band
Belleville, IL – Join us for a concert under the pavilion at our Cider Shed conveniently located between the Country Store and Restaurant at our Belleville Farm…
Time: 6 PM – 9 PM
Coffee Connect
Columbia, IL – Parents and guardians of young school age kids are meeting up at Columbia Library to connect with others!
Time: 9 AM – 10 AM
Haunted Trail
Waterloo, IL – Event by Waterloo Sportsman’s Club
Time: 7 PM – 11 PM
Saturday, October 19th
Spooktacular Trunk or Treat
Belleville, IL – Come join us at Four Fountains for an afternoon of food, music, treats and a bounce house. We are looking forward to seeing all the costumes!
Time: 3 PM – 7 PM
2024 Halloween Party
Belleville, IL – PUMPKIN PAINTING CONTEST (CASH PRIZE) COSTUME CONTEST (CASH PRIZE)
CANDY CORN GUESS (GIFT CERTIFICATE) GIVEAWAYS DRINK AND SHOT SPECIALS
KARAOKE
Time: 7 PM
8th Grade QP Vendor Fair
Belleville, IL – Come shop and get ready for holiday gifts while supporting our 8th graders . We will have lots of vendors , food , and fun!!
Time: 11 AM – 3 PM
Halloween Hoopla (18 mos – 5 years)
Columbia, IL – Enjoy a not-so-spooky stories, games, crafts, treats, and face painting! Don’t forget to wear your favorite costume.
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Kickback Unplugged @ Sunset Overlook
Columbia, IL – Come out on Saturday to Sunset Overlook! Enjoy a pitcher of sangria while you kickback to some music!
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Sunday, October 20th
Midcentury Modern House Tour
Belleville, IL – Join us for a tour of homes on the East and West ends of Belleville to view homes with midcentury modern architecture and interior design!
Time: 12 PM – 5 PM
“The Making of Corn Dollies? (Wheat Weavings)”
Waterloo, IL – Why are they called “Corn Dollies? Where did they originate? What are the customs/purposes surrounding the weavings? Find the answers to these questions and more as we explore the history of the Corn Dollie!
Time: 1:30 PM – 4 PM
Mini Metaphysical Fair
Waterloo, IL – 💫Ready to explore the mystical and awaken your spirit? Join us at Kodiak Hollow for a transformative day at our Mini Metaphysical Fair, where you’ll find everything you need to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.
Time: 11 AM – 3 PM
Leclaire Parkfest
Edwardsville, IL – Come join us for music, food and fun!! This year we have 63 total vendors featuring 11 food and beverage operators, 39 boutique craft purveyors, 11 local community not for profit exhibitors, and 2 games and activity centers. Sneaky’s, everyone’s favorite local burger joint, will once again be the exclusive alcohol concessioner providing craft beer and wine…
Time: 11 AM – 5 PM
Monday, October 21st
The Reader’s Outpost Book Club
Edwardsville, IL – Interested in taking a reading journey through time and space, spanning multiple decades, with award winning authors? EPL’s newest Sci-Fi book club might be the one for you!
Time: 6:30 PM
Tuesday, October 22nd
Babygarten (6-18 mos.)
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: 9:15 AM – 10 AM
Sons of the American Legion Member Meeting
Edwardsville, IL – Since 1988, SAL has raised more than $9 million for The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation. SAL members have volunteered over 500,000 hours at veterans hospitals and raised over $1,000,000 for VA hospitals and VA homes…
Time: 6:30 PM 7:30 PM
Wednesday, October 23rd
Healthy Seniors Day
Edwardsville, IL – The Edwardsville YMCA is happy to this community event for our active older adults! Healthy Seniors Day is a free community event held on Wednesday, October 23rd…
Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
