Check out these local events that are happening in the surrounding areas!
Thursday, January 30th
🍽️🥩 Steak Night Specials
Belleville, IL – Steak Night Specials Every Thursday & Sunday! Event by Copper Fire
Time: 4 PM – 8 PM
EmsculptNEO and Emsella Launch Party
Columbia, IL – Event by Total Body Renewal
Time: 11 AM – 7 PM
Digital Resources for Homeschoolers
Edwardsville, IL – Parents are invited to learn how to use Novelist to help choose interesting and appropriate reading material for students. We will also explore databases dedicated to culture, geography, travel, maps, and much more. There will be an activity available for kids in attendance
Time: 1 PM
Seasonal Job Fair0
O’Fallon, IL – Parents, do you have a teenager or young adult in need of a summer job? Look no further than your local parks and recreation department—we are hiring!
Time: 3 PM
Friday, January 31st
Adoption Event
Belleville, IL – Join Partners for Pets for an in-store adoption event, Friday 1/31 from 3PM to 7PM as we continue our visits at the Belleville IL Petsmart!
Time: 3 PM – 7 PM
Silver Creek presents Champagne Fixx
Belleville, IL – We’re back in Belleville!! It’s a Friday night so let’s start the weekend right!
Always a great time!
Time: 8:30 PM
AMF live at The Barn
Columbia, IL – Join us Friday night as we rock out to your favorite tunes!
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Dog Man Day
Edwardsville, IL – Celebrate the release of the new movie, Dog Man with Supa Cool activities at the library that will have you howling with laughter and finding your own inner hero!..
Time: 3 PM – 5:30 PM
Chalan Pago Grill Pop-Up
Millstadt, IL – Event by Millpond Brewing
Time: 5 PM – 8 PM
Adam Harbison
Smithton, IL – Adam is back for a couple dates in 2025.
Time: 7 PM
Saturday, February 1st
Bierstacheln Winter Fest
Belleville, IL – Join us for some winter fun as we celebrate our 2nd Bierstacheln (beer stabbing) Winter Festival! Buy a custom half or full liter mug (or bring your own) and enjoy the old German tradition of warming beer with a campfire heated stainless rod
Time: 12 PM – 10 PM
Crazy Bowl & Scotch Doubles
Belleville, IL – Crazy Bowl & Scotch Doubles 2 games of scotch doubles, following by 1 game of crazy bowl…
Time: 6 PM
Fill a Bag Sale
Columbia, IL – Details in store just show up. Event by Fashion Attic
Time: 10 AM – 4 PM
Keepsake Candle | Curated Grand Opening
Edwardsville, IL – We’re so excited to officially open our Candle Bar and Retail Store and we can’t wait to see you for an unforgettable day of creativity, community, and of course, candles!
Time: 10 AM
Volunteers Needed At Millstadt Nature Park
Millstadt, IL – Looking for volunteers on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the Millstadt Nature Park.
All are welcome, meet at 10:00 AM in the parking lot off E. Laurel Street (by the treatment plant). This is weather permitting
Time: 10 AM
DSIO – Murder Mystery 2025!
Smithton, IL – Murder Mystery is BACK!! Join us for our 3rd round of Murder Mystery Dinner, Raffles, Silent Auction and MORE! The theme of the evening is: Mr. and Mrs. Murder! ..
Time: 5 PM
Sunday, February 2nd
Risqué Valentine’s Cookie Decorating Class
Belleville, IL – Get Naughty & Nice This Valentine’s Day! 💋 This Valentine’s, why settle for the usual when you can bake up something extra special? Join our Risqué Valentine’s Cookie Decorating Class…
Time: 2 PM
Clay Date – an earring making workshop
Edwardsville, IL – Join us for a build-your-own clay earring workshop to create two unique earring pairs! Using pre-made polymer clay pieces, as well as brass and gem attachments, you will design you…
Time: 2 PM – 3 PM
Pokemon League Cup
Edwardsville, IL – Pokémon TCG League Cup tournaments give players an opportunity to earn Championship Points and practice their skills for larger competitions. …
Time: 11 AM
Millpine Derby 2025
Millstadt, IL – Last year the Millpine Derby raised $4,800 for school food distribution programs in the Millstadt community, a little over 50% of their yearly budget, and in 2025 we hope to make an even bigger impact!
Time: 1 PM – 4 PM
SVM and the 2 Joes
Smithton, IL – Join us for a new band on Sunday funday!
Time: 2 PM – 5 PM
Monday, February 3rd
Blood Drive
Belleville, IL – Event by Althoff Catholic High School
Time: 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Longarm Rental Certification
Columbia, IL – Take this class to get certified to rent our longarms. Learn about neeldes, tension, thread, how to load a machine, how to use the bobbin winder, and all the basics to finish a…
Time: 9 AM – 1 PM
Free Tax Help from AARP
Columbia, IL – Need help with your income tax returns? Columbia Public Library is hosting the AARP Foundation Tax Aide program that offers free tax preparation for low– to moderate– income taxpayers.
Time: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Trivia Night
Edwardsville, IL – Get ready for a night of fun, friendly competition! Join us for Trivia Night every Monday night at Barrel & Brü Tap House, where you can test your knowledge, enjoy delicious brews…
Time: 7 PM – 8:30 PM
2/3 Doormat Workshop
O’Fallon, IL – Make sure that porch looks fresh for Valentine’s Day and paint your own coir doormat! With your choice of over 100 designs and 60 colors of paint, your guests will be wowed that you made it! As always BYOB and BYOF(ood) and have some fun!
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday, February 4th
PTO Skate Night
Belleville, IL – Join us for a fun family night!
Time: 6 PM – 8 PM
Novels at Night (Adult)
Columbia, IL – Join our book discussion on “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus. Request a copy from the catalog. Library will be covering the appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks
Time: 7 PM – 8 PM
February Bingo Night
Edwardsville, IL – Mark your calendar for February 4th and get ready for a night of good old bingo fun during our Happy Hour! We’re excited to serve up our February Cocktail Menu, featuring amazing…
Time: 5 PM – 8 PM
Knitting and Crochet Night
Millstadt, IL – Event by Millstadt Library
Time: 5:30 AM – 9 PM
St. John the Baptist Catholic School Queen of Hearts Raffle
Smithton, IL – St. John the Baptist Catholic School is excited to announce our Queen of Hearts Raffle at Pete’s Hard Stop in Smithton, Illinois
Time: 8 PM – 8:15 PM
Wednesday, February 5th
Jazz, Cigars & Scotch Night
Belleville, IL – Come get cozy and enjoy Jazz, Cigars & Scotch Night…our pairing will be spicy! Hamilton’s Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky Bourbon and Oliva Serie O (robusto)!
Time: 7:30 PM – 11 PM
Time for Twos Story Time
Edwardsville, IL – Explore a new theme each week with vibrant picture books, toe-tapping songs, and giggle-worthy moves alongside your story time pals! For 2-year-olds..
Time: 10 AM – 10:30 AM
Children’s Story Time
Millstadt, IL – Children’s Story time every Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Time: 11 AM – 11:45 AM
