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Thursday, January 23rd

Colt Ball Stars In: Pizza Party Jam-Ception… 

Belleville, IL – From St. Louis MO comes the musical stylings of Colt Ball. Bringing you Folk, Funk, Reggae, Jam, Blues, Hip Hop, and MORE!!!

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Live Blues Night

Belleville, IL – Enjoy Live Blues Night – Come relax with us for a night of Live Blues! Seat back and enjoy the blues sounds of solo guitarist Vernon Williams!

Time: 6 PM – 11 PM

 

Friday, January 24th

Adoption Event

Belleville, IL – Join Partners for Pets for an in-store adoption event, Friday 1/24 from 3PM to 7PM as we continue our visits at the Belleville IL Petsmart!

Time: 3 PM – 7 PM

Trixie Trio at Copper Fire

Belleville, IL – Join us for our next performance at Copper Fire! No cover charge! A fantastic place to take in some music, food, and drinks

Time: 8 PM

Leather & Lace @sunsetoverlook

Columbia, IL – Help us welcome Leather & Lace back to Sunset Overlook on January 24.

Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Fresh Burn

Smithton, IL – If you haven’t checked out this band yet, you should!!

Time: 7 PM

 

Saturday, January 25th

Live Music: James Jones

Belleville, IL – Join us for a FREE concert inside our Cider Shed conveniently located between the Country Store and Restaurant at our Belleville Farm

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Beginner’s Cookie Decorating with Erica

Belleville, IL – Beginner’s Cookie Decorating!
$55/ per person

Time: 10 AM – 12 PM

D O N U T S ✨

Columbia, IL – $2 each

Time: Jan 25 at 8 AM – Jan 26 at 5 PM

Ship of Fools to Dock at Pete’s Hard Stop

Smithton, IL – These young recidivists grew up to be exactly what you’d think they’d be: musicians. The band still smokes – but can they play? Join us at Pete’s Hard Stop in Smithton, IL …

Time: 7 PM – 11 PM

 

Sunday, January 26th

R&N @ Cutters Bar & Grill

Belleville, IL – Benefit and Celebration of Life for Jim Viviano!!! 5 bands & great food buffet!! $20 per person On sale @ Cutters, MoJacs, Sullivan’s, Schmitty’s

Time: 2 PM – 8 PM

Fried Chicken Sunday Funday

Belleville, IL – Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to Silver Creek’s Sunday Funday!

Time: 11 AM – 7 PM

Cookie Decorating Class (Rustic Winter)

Columbia, IL – Learn to beautifully decorate sugar cookies with royal icing. No experience necessary.

Time: 11 AM – 2 PM

Catholic Schools Week Kick-off at SJTB

Smithton, IL – We are preparing for Catholic Schools Week which starts with a kick off 9:00 a.m. complimentary “Flipping Pancakes and sausage” breakfast on Sunday, January 26 in the Munier …

Time: 9 AM – 12 PM

Pick N An A Grinnin

Smithton, IL – Event by The Roost Bar & Grill

Time: 3 PM – 7 PM

 

Monday, January 27th

Monday Night Football Buffet at Silver Creek

Belleville, IL – Hey Hey Metro East Football Fanatics! Silver Creek has a great Monday Night Football Buffet from 7pm til 9pm

Time: 7 PM – 9 PM

Friends of the Library Meetings

Columbia, IL – Our Friends group are volunteers who share a common belief that the library is important to the intellectual and cultural growth of the community.

Time: 7 PM – 8 PM

 

Tuesday, January 28th

Speed & Agility Camp @ SWIC

Belleville, IL – MAXIMIZE Your Athletic Potential at Our Speed & Agility Winter Camp!

Time: 5:30 PM

WB Skate City Family Night

Belleville, IL – Event by Maribeth Bendick and Wolf Branch District 113 PTC

Time: 5 PM – 7 PM

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

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, January 29th

Cast Iron Care & Cooking

Belleville, IL – Unlock the timeless charm of cast iron cooking in our hands-on workshop, perfect for beginners and seasoned cooks alike. Master the art of cast iron care, from seasoning and maintenance to…

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Meditative Sound Journey

Belleville, IL – Meditative Sound Journey Event by Happiness Exploration

Time: 5:30 PM

DIY Hat Bar

Columbia, IL – Join us for a DIY Hat Bar Class! Choose from numerous colors and styles of hats for your perfect fit and then DECORATE!

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

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Thursday, January 16th

🍽️🥩 Steak Night Specials EVERY Thursday & Sunday! 🍽️🥩

Belleville, IL – 🍽️ Steak Night Specials Every Thursday & Sunday! 🍽️

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

Main Street Jazz!

Columbia, IL – Main Street Jazz is back for another great night of music!

Time: 7 PM

Monthly Messy Day!

Edwardsville, IL – Who’s ready to make a mess? Come ready to play and explore the sensory experience. Free for members or with paid admission for non-members!

Time: 10 AM – 12 PM

Dine to donate for Smithton PTO

Smithton, IL – Come dine here at Pete’s and a portion of your food bill will be donated to the PTO.

Time: 11 AM – 8 PM

Teen Game Night

O’Fallon, IL – Do you like action? Adventure? Suspense? Hilarity? Weird stuff? Then bring a friend and join us for Teen Game Night

Time: 6 PM

 

Friday, January 17th

Chiefties Trivia

Belleville, IL – Grab your friends and come play TRIVIA. Test your knowledge on Taylor & Travis!! Who will be the biggest fan?

Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Shotgun Creek Lazy – Danny’s Irish Pub

Belleville, IL – Come join us for some Country Music!

Time: 8 PM

Miranda Bury at Sunset Overlook!

Columbia, IL – Help us welcome one of our most favs back to Sunset for our first music night of the new year!

Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

The Encore Show @ The Wildey

Edwardsville, IL – The iron is hot so I guess we are striking…..again! The Wildey has graciously invited us back for an encore after our two sold out shows.

Time: 8 PM

First Fish Fry of the Year

Millstadt, IL – Event by Millstadt Sportsmen Club

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

Chalan Pago Grill Pop-Up

Millstadt, IL – Event by Millpond Brewing

Time: 5 PM – 8 PM

 

Saturday, January 18th

Dave Mendoza Band @ Copperfire! Country Rock Show

Belleville, IL – Doing some Old School Country Rock/Southern Rock @ Copperfire January 18, 2025 Starting at 2:00 pm

Time: 2 PM

Cookie Decorating Class (Winter Wonderland)

Columbia, IL – Learn to beautifully decorate sugar cookies with royal icing. No experience necessary. Each student takes home 6 cookies that they decorate along with all of the supplies needed…

Time: 11 AM – 1 PM

Goshen Market

Edwardsville, IL – The Goshen Market is excited to see you this Saturday! We’ll have many of your favorite vendors, hot drinks, Goshen merch, and delicious meats, treats, sauces, honey, and more!

Time: 10 AM – 12 PM

Just One More

Smithton, IL – The Roost Bar & Grill

Time: 8 PM – 12 AM

Electronics Recycling Drive

O’Fallon, IL – O’Fallon Sunrise Rotary is working with PCs for People to collect desktop or laptop computers, phones, TVs and monitors, computer accessories, printers, hard drives, power cords…

Time: 8 AM – 1 PM

 

Sunday, January 19th

Klose Kuarters Live @ Copper Fire

Belleville, IL – Klose Kuarters is playing live music on Sunday January 19th at Copper Fire from 2pm-5pm in Belleville, IL

Time: 2 PM – 5 PM

Chicken Dinner Fundraiser

Edwardsville, IL – Enjoy a healthy portion of fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and a vegetable side, while supporting Rae’s Cafe! Live music with Tyler Mackey will be from 1pm-3pm

Time: 11 AM – 3 PM

AINAD Krazy Klown Steak & Bacon Raffle

Millstadt, IL – Join us at Ott’s Tavern in Millstadt for a “Freezer Filling” kind of afternoon. Try your luck and have a great time!

Time: 1 PM – 6 PM

Happy Bakery Rummage Sale!!

O’Fallon, IL – Running a multi-branch business means I have a LOT of stuff!! Help me clear out the shop!

Time: 9 AM – 4 PM

Pokemon CHALLENGE!

O’Fallon, IL – A League Challenge is a small, entry-level event that is held monthly by most Play! Pokémon Stores.

Time: 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM

 

Monday, January 20th

30th Anniversary Unlimited Attractions Special

Belleville, IL – Celebrate our 30th year in business kick off. Unlimited Laser Tag, Go Karts, Bumper Cars +$5 Arcade Game Card for only $30 per person…

Time: 12 PM – 10 PM

Happy Hour (2-5 pm) Non Caffeinated Iced Vanilla Chai + Protein 

Columbia, IL – Event by The Coffee Pot

Time: Jan 20 at 2 PM – Jan 23 at 5 PM

Wild Game Dinner @ 1818 Chophouse

Edwardsville, IL – Join us for our Wild Game Dinner on January 20th! The evening will start with a cocktail hour at 5:30 PM, followed by dinner at 6:00 PM. Our decadent menu includes…

Time: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Certified Food Protection Manager Class

O’Fallon, IL – ServSafe® Certified Food Protection Manager Class
Register Today – Limited Seating

Time: 8 AM – 6 PM

Tuesday, January 21st

Sips & Books Monthly Book Club Meeting

Columbia, IL – Grab some food and a drink and join us to discuss our Monthly Book Club pick
**make sure to RSVP so I know how many goodies to bring!**

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

January Happy Hours

Edwardsville, IL – January Happy Hours at Off the Record! Kick off your week with style and relaxation at Off the Record at The Ink House! Join us every Tuesday evening in January from 5-8 pm for our signature Happy Hour experience..

Time: 5 PM – 8 PM

Knitting and Crochet Night

Millstadt, IL – Want to learn how to knit or crochet? Come to the 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

Craft Club: Friendship Bracelets

O’Fallon, IL – Do you like crafting? Matching with your friends? Wearing colorful, sparkly jewelry?

Time: 4:30 PM

 

Wednesday, January 22nd

Bubbly and Besties

Belleville, IL – Join us for a fun night of shopping, snag a mocktail from Sugar High and hang with us!

Time: 4 PM – 7 PM

Digitizing Family Memories

Edwardsville, IL – Learn about EPL’s newest program, Edwardsville Memory.

Time: 6 PM

Four Roses Bourbon Tasting Event

Millstadt, IL – The Four Roses brand was trademarked in 1888, and while they’ve had an interesting history, their last 20 years have nothing short of spectacular!

Time: 6 PM

Makerspace

O’Fallon, IL – Come and use our materials to make something that no one has thought of before!
This is a FREE family friendly event!

Time: 3:30 PM

Moonbird Yoga at OFPL

O’Fallon, IL – 🧘‍♀️ Join us at OFPL for all-level yoga! Stretch, align breath with movement, and grow your yoga practice in a fun, welcoming environment.

Time: 6:30 PM

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Thursday, January 9th

🍽️🥩 Steak Night Specials EVERY Thursday & Sunday! 🍽️🥩

Belleville, IL – Event by Copper Fire

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

Live Blues Night

Belleville, IL – Thursday, Enjoy Live Blues Night – Come relax with us for a night of Live Blues! Seat back and enjoy the blues sounds of solo guitarist Vernon Williams! We’ll have the NHL/NBA game…

Time: 6 PM – 11 PM

Bennies Dine to Donate

Belleville, IL – Support Expressions Booster Club by dining in or carry out amazing pizza from Bennies Pizza. 10% of all food sales for the day is donated to out Booster club

Time: 11 AM

 

Friday, January 10th

Beach Party with SpongeBob & Patrick!

Belleville, IL – 🎉🏖️ Get Ready for the Ultimate Undersea Adventure at Skate City! 🛼✨
SpongeBob and Patrick are rolling into Skate City for an EPIC Beach Party Extravaganza that you can’t miss! 🌊🐠

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

New Year, Healthier Treats: Order by Friday for Monday pickup

Columbia, IL – Launching New Year ‘Healthier You’ Resolution Menu and weekly order and pick up in January!…

Time: 9 PM – 9:15 PM

Clothing Swap – Active Wear & Lounge Wear

Edwardsville, IL – Have those adorable (and maybe pricey or not) leggings in the drawer that you just don’t love but haven’t gotten rid of? Clean out that closet and come hang out!

Time: 5:30 PM – 8 PM

Polar Bear Craft

Edwardsville, IL – Join us for a polar bear craft and sensory bin! *Free for members or with paid admission for non-members*

Time: 10 AM – 12 PM

SIUE Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Ceremony

Edwardsville, IL – The SIUE Alumni Association and SIUE Athletics invite you to a joint celebration as we recognize distinguished SIUE honorees with inductions into the SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame and the SIUE Athletics Hall of Fame!..

Time: 5:30 PM

Private paint party – Westview women’s group

Swansea, IL – We will be painting Hillside Swing. We will also be laughing, relaxing and fellowshipping! Contact The church office if you have questions

Time: 5:30 PM

 

Saturday, January 11th

Riley & Keegan

Waterloo, IL – Event by Vintage Wine Bar

Time: 8 PM – 11 PM

MISS NYE PAGEANT BELLEVILLE IL

Belleville, IL – Event by America’s Best Pageant with Jessi

Time: 9 AM

HB Acoustic debut at Copper Fire!!

Belleville, IL – It’s time. IT’S TIME!!! FINALLY…

Time: 2 PM – 5 PM

Karaoke Night at the INN

Belleville, IL – Event by Cigar Inn Jazz Club

Time: 8 PM – 12 AM

Donuts 🍩

Columbia, IL – Event by The Coffee Pot

Time: 8 AM – 5 PM

 

Sunday, January 12th

Josh Boyer

Waterloo, IL – Event by Vintage Wine Bar

Time: 3 PM – 6 PM

Nail Trim Day

Swansea, IL – Event by Muttley & Me

Time: 12 PM – 3 PM

Winter Blows Motorcycle Swap Meet

Belleville, IL – General Admission 10am $7 Early Bird 7am $10

Time: 10 AM

Beginner Sourdough Workshop

Columbia, IL – Event by Makers On Main Street and Shawn Scheidt

Time: 12 PM – 2 PM

 

Monday, January 13th

Monday Night Football Buffet

Belleville, IL – Hey Hey Metro East Football Fanatics! Silver Creek has a great Monday Night Football Buffet from 7pm til 9pm…

Time: 7 PM – 9 PM

Daytime Happy Hour! 

Columbia, IL – Event by The Coffee Pot

Time: Jan 13 at 10 AM – Jan 14 at 1 PM

Clear the Clutter, Clear Your Mind

Edwardsville, IL – Event by Edwardsville Public Library

Time: 6 PM

Trivia Night

Edwardsville, IL – Event by Barrel & Bru Tap House

Time: 7 PM

 

Tuesday, January 14th

Snowman Porch Leaner Painting Class…

Waterloo, IL – Snowmen Porch Leaners Painting Class

Time: 3 PM – 5:30 PM

Takozz Tuesday

Swansea, IL – Takozz will be serving up lunch and you do not want to miss out on this authentic Mexican street food!

Time: 11 AM – 1 PM

Conformation classes

Belleville, IL – Event by Belle-City Kennel Club—BCKC

Time: 7 PM

Trivia Night

Edwardsville, IL – Event by Barrel & Bru Tap House

Time: 7 PM

 

Wednesday, January 15th

Furniture Painting 101

Waterloo, IL – Do you want to learn how to paint furniture like a pro? This will be a hands on class where you learn how to paint a piece of furniture from start to finish using Dixie Belle products…

Time: 3 PM – 5:30 PM

2025 Passport to Wellness

Columbia, IL – Join us for Passport to Wellness, a fun and FREE event designed to help you explore, indulge, and thrive! 💆‍♀️💪

Time: 8 AM

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Thursday, December 12th

Monthly Meeting and ADDGM official visit

Columbia, IL – All Masons are welcome to join us for our official visit from the Assistant District Deputy Grand Master and monthly meeting. Dinner will be served for all attending.

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Holidaze at The Abbey

Belleville, IL – Free Event- Holidaze at The Abbey: Vitamen A Live!🎸 All Ages

Time: 7 PM – 10 PM

Tour of Italy Pasta Extravaganza

Edwardsville, IL -Event by Sunset Hills Country Club Call the office to make your Reservations today 618-656-9380

Time: 5 PM

 

Friday, December 13th

Coffee & Christmas Market ✝️🎅🏻🌲

Columbia, IL – Event by The Coffee Pot The event will be outdoors at our Columbia location

Time: 2 PM – 5 PM

A Forever Vintage Christmas Market 2024 🎅🎄

Belleville, IL – 🎅🎄 Join Us! Same Place, Packed Full of New & Returning Vendors!

Time: Dec 13 at 4 AM – Dec 15 at 12 PM

KASHMIR – The Led Zeppelin Show

Edwardsville, IL – KASHMIR is a very entertaining show bringing only the best of LED ZEPPELIN to their fans…

Time: 8 PM

Happy Birth-Tay SALE at Local Lucy’s

Belleville, IL – It’s Taylor Swift’s birthday! So let’s celebrate! We will offer a SALE on Swiftie items in the shop AND a FREE gift with purchase! (in-stock only items will be on sale)
Come stock up on all your swiftie items on Friday, December 13th!

Time: 10 AM – 5 PM

Families Skate Free Christmas Party!

Belleville, IL – 🎄🎅 Holiday Cheer on Wheels! ❄️✨

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

 

Saturday, December 14th

Visit with Santa at the Library (Family)

Columbia, IL – Come join the Columbia Public Library as we hosting visits with Santa at the library this year!

Time: 10 AM – 1 PM

The 10th Annual Old Belleville Historical Luminary Walk

Belleville, IL – The event has three different starting points. Corner of Abend and Mascoutah Ave, Corner of Garfield and Mascoutah Ave. or the corner of Abend and Garfield Streets…

Time: 5 PM

Edwardsville Downtown Cookie Walk

Edwardsville, IL – Tickets are live! We’re so excited for another year of festive fun!
Restore Decor is open for everyone to stop by for this year’s cookie walk…

Time: 11 AM – 5 PM

The Stadt’s Onesie Pub Crawl

Millstadt, IL – Grab your buddies for a Sunday Funday you won’t want to miss. Lots of Holiday Cheer and festivities. 🥳 Come early or stay late it’s up to you.

Time: 12 PM

 

Sunday, December 15th

Cookie Decorating Class (Classic Christmas)

Columbia, IL – Event by Makers On Main Street

Time: 2 PM – 4 PM

Santa Paws

Belleville, IL – Bring your fur babies and join us in all the festivities! Free to the public!

Time: 11 AM – 4 PM

Brunch with Santa at 1818 Chophouse

Edwardsville, IL – Bring your holiday spirit and join us for a magical morning at this year’s Santa Brunch! Enjoy a buffet with Father Christmas and our cheerful 1818 elves. Secure your spot now to ensure a memorable brunch experience with Santa! 🎅🍽️✨

Time: 9 AM – 2 PM

Santa Visits Millpond

Millstadt, IL – Come visit and get your picture with Santa at Millpond. You can take your own pictures with Santa, and there will be hot chocolate provided. Free of Charge!

Time: 3 PM – 5 PM

Christmas Ukulele Fun🎄

Millstadt, IL – Event by Music At The Barn and Denise Voegele

Time: 1 PM – 2:30 PM

 

Monday, December 16th

Happy Hour 4 pm (first 6 customers)

Columbia, IL – The first 6 customers starting at 4 pm each day will receive a free 24 oz Christmas tumbler. You will receive $1 off any drink of choice in tumbler.

Time: 4 PM

Monday Night Football Buffet at Silver Creek w/ $15 Domestic Buckets

Belleville, IL – Hey Hey Metro East Football Fanatics! Silver Creek has a great Monday Night Football Buffet from 7pm til 9pm…

Time: 7 PM – 9 PM

Alton Symphony Orchestra’s Burger Benefit

Edwardsville, IL – If you’ve ever wished Sneaky’s was open on Mondays, here’s your chance!

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

 

Tuesday, December 17th

Lego Club (4-12 yrs.)

Columbia, IL – Free build with Legos, try out our LEGO challenge cards, or take on our monthly challenge! Recommended for ages 4-12 yrs.

Time: 4 PM – 5 PM

Holiday Ceramics at Eckerts

Belleville, IL – Here is a chance for you to paint a LIGHTED tree or truck or wagon like your family had when you were growing up.

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Winter Craft

Edwardsville, IL – Event by Edwardsville Children’s Museum

Time: 10 AM – 12 PM

 

Wednesday, December 18th

Duals vs Alton,GraniteCity&BellevilleWest @BW

Belleville, IL – Duals against Alton,GC & BW Girls & JV exhibition matches too

Time: 5 PM

Wine & Wing Wednesdays at Copper Fire! 🔥

Belleville, IL – 🍷🍗 Wednesdays just got a whole lot tastier! Join us for Wine and Wing Wednesdays at our fabulous establishment! 🍷🍗

Time: 11 AM – 10 PM

 

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Thursday, December 5th

Santa & Snowman Open Night

Belleville, IL – Don’t miss this one!! Join us at Sawdust & Glitter on Dec 5 at 6pm for a fun craft night!!! come paint a Santa or a snowman with us!..

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

Tequila & Taco Thursdays at Copper Fire! 🔥🌮

Belleville, IL –  Hey everyone, Tequila & Taco Thursdays continue! 

Time: 11 AM – 9 PM

Free lotus tasting

Edwardsville, IL – Join us for a free sampling event featuring our lotus energy drinks! Take advantage of this opportunity to try something new!

Time: 11 AM – 8 PM

 

Friday, December 6th

Mustache Bash Pub Crawl

Belleville, IL – Join us for the 2024 Mustache Bash Pub Crawl Friday December 6th from 5-10p! A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the Belleville Fire Fighters Local 53….

Time: 5 PM – 10 PM

Candlelight Memorial- Angel of Hope Belleville, IL

Belleville, IL – Join us for the annual Candlelight Vigil as we remember our children.

Time: 7 PM

Ethan Carl: Top Shooters

Columbia, IL – Ethan Carl LIVE! Come experience rising country artist Ethan Carl’s hit show jam packed with his hottest original and unreleased music…

Time: 8 PM – 12 AM

All The Jingle Ladies – sip & shop social

Edwardsville, IL – Join us for a night of holiday fun! Sip, snack, shop & socialize amidst all of the festive decor in our cozy shop! Support over a dozen local makers while checking off your list and having fun!

Time: 5 PM – 9 PM

 

Saturday, December 7th

Movie Night with Santa at Skyview Drive-In

Belleville, IL – Come snuggle up under the stars with your family! Join the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce during our fun holiday tradition drive-in movie experience and an opportunity to see Santa!..

Time: 4 PM

Annette A. Eckert & William L Enyart Booksigning

Belleville, IL – Author Annette A. Eckert will read and sign her new children’s book, Daddy is Back, followed by a duo booksiging with Eckert and William L. Enyart, author of Leadership in Challenging Times. More information on our website!

Time: 11 AM

ICS Annual Craft & Vendor Fair

Columbia, IL – Find what you need for your holiday shopping! Shop a wide-variety of hand-crafted items, home decor, food, cookies & treats, clothing, accessories, toys, books, & so much more!

Time: 9 AM – 2 PM

Christmas Gift Wrapping Fundraiser

Millstadt, IL – Please bring items ready to wrap Friday Drop Off Times: 11 a.m.- 1p.m. & 4 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Saturday Drop Off Time: 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Time: 10 AM

 

Sunday, December 8th

Post 1739 Holiday Party

Belleville, IL – Join us for great food, ugly sweaters and the best friends you could ask for celebrating the holidays. Please sign up to bring something…

Time: 2 PM

LSB @ Schmitty’s

Belleville, IL – It’s your favorite Sunday Funday event … enjoy the full band as they rock Schmitty’s in Belleville! Come on out for a great Sunday Funday with music & friends!

Time: 3 PM – 7 PM

FBCC Christmas Night of Worship

Columbia, IL – Join us for FBCC Christmas Night of Worship. This will be a night of worship for the whole family! Come and join us as we will have Christmas music performed by the FBCC Worship Team, FBCC Choir, and even the kids. You don’t want to miss this amazing night of worship to help spread the joy of the Christmas season!

Time: 6 PM

Winter Market Festival

Edwardsville, IL – Who is ready to get in the holiday spirit? Edwardsville Parks and Recreation sure is!
On Saturday, December 7th Edwardsville’s City Park will be filled with local artisan vendors for you to shop till you drop…

Time: 12 PM

Millstadt Sister Cities 30th Annual Weihnachtsfest

Millstadt, IL – Craft Fair, German Food, Cookie Walk, Santa Claus, Millstadt Library Children’s Area, Attendance Prizes, St. Nikolaus Parade at Noon…

Time: 10 AM – 3:30 PM

 

Monday, December 9th

Cookie Decorating Class (Gingy Christmas)

Columbia, IL – Cost is $50 Your host: Jessica from Josie’s Cookie Jar Learn to beautifully decorate sugar cookies with royal icing. No experience necessary…

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

Spencer Homes Ribbon Cutting and Construction Activity!

Edwardsville, IL – Come celebrate the ribbon cutting of our Spencer Homes lobby! We will have a construction activity and construction hat giveaway from 10-12. The ribbon cutting is at 11am! 🚜 *Free for members or with paid admission for non-members.

Time: 10 AM – 12 PM

 

Tuesday, December 10th

Santa’s Annual Visit

Belleville, IL – Bring the kiddos to get their picture taken with Santa (at no charge). We will have cookies and candy for the kiddos too…

Time: 5 PM

Dungeons and Dragons (11-17 yrs.)

Columbia, IL – Curious about Dungeons and Dragons? Develop your problem solving and improve skills in this role-playing game with dragons, orcs, and other monstrous creatures! Game materials are provided along with snacks and drinks.

Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

 

Wednesday, December 11th

Advent Midweek Service – A moment to pause during the season

Columbia, IL – Join us Wednesday for an evening of dinner, fellowship, music, singing, prayer and pause.

Time: 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM

Wine & Wing Wednesdays at Copper Fire! 🔥

Belleville, IL – 🍷🍗 Wednesdays just got a whole lot tastier! Join us for Wine and Wing Wednesdays at our fabulous establishment! 🍷🍗

Time: 11 AM – 10 PM

Holiday Themed Run! – Christmas Pajama Run & Hot Cocoa Social

Edwardsville, IL – Join us for a Holiday themed group run! Wear your Christmas pajamas down the sidewalks of town and show your Holiday spirit! Everyone adventurous enough to wear Holiday pj’s will be entered into the raffle to WIN a great prize from RunWell!!

Time: 6:30 PM

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Thursday, November 28th

Turkey Burn @Monroe County YMCA

Columbia, IL – Join us on Thanksgiving morning for a circuit training at the local YMCA in the morning before that big meal. If you don’t have membership, get your FREE pass. I’m working on a special workout for us.

Time: 8 AM – 9 AM

Thanksgiving Buffet

Edwardsville, IL – …Salad bar, fruit display, carving station: prime rib, turducken, buffet: cornbread Dressing, mac and cheese, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and gravy, salmon (pecan crusted and maple glaze), roasted root vegetables, house-made cranberry sauce, dinner rolls, assorted desserts…

Time: 12 PM

Open Mic Night

Waterloo, IL – Event by Vintage Wine Bar

Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

 

Friday, November 29th

Bella Friday🖤

Columbia, IL – 🖤Bella Friday at LBR🖤 Bring your best girls to shop with us for the best deals and holiday finds👀 With this event the early bird gets the best deal!..

Time: 6 AM – 9 AM

Belleville Christkindlmarkt

Belleville, IL – Get your Christmas shopping done and stop by to say hi!

Time: 11 AM

Black Friday Bourbon County Release

Edwardsville, IL – Friday, November 29, the Gooses arrive at Global Brew! Every year, Black Friday is all about the stouts at Global Brew. Specifically, Goose Island Bourbon County Stouts…

Time: 11 AM

All 4 Nothin

Smithton, IL – Some great music to add to your Thanksgiving weekend. Join us!

Time: 7 PM

Black Beer Friday at Stubborn German Brewing, Waterloo, IL

Waterloo, IL – Join us for our 9th annual Black Beer Friday with Black Beer and Doorbusters at Stubborn German Brewing Company in Waterloo, IL! We’re opening at 6am and will be pouring 18 of our blackest beers all day and night!

Time: 6 AM – 10 PM

Turkey Aftermath Weekend

Swansea, IL – The Biggest Sale of the Year is Coming to Twilight Comics!
Turkey Aftermath Weekend kicks off Friday, Nov. 29! 🎉

Time: Nov 29 at 9:30 AM – Dec 2 at 5 PM

 

Saturday, November 30th

Small Business Saturday

Columbia, IL – Event by Makers On Main Street

Time: 8 AM – 4 PM

43rd Annual Belleville Fall Arts & Craft Fair

Belleville, IL – Get ready for the Holiday season at the famous 43rd Annual Belleville Fall Arts & Craft Fair, one of the largest in the area! We will be there with our delectable Coffee, Tea and Hot Cocoa Bombs along a line up of treats. We will have a wide range of Holiday themed offerings.

Time: 10 AM – 4 PM

Shop Small, Shop Local!

Edwardsville, IL – Celebrate Small Business Saturday by visiting the wonderful, small, indie businesses in our community…

Time: 10 AM – 5 PM

GLOW in the Dark Lighted Holiday Parade

Waterloo, IL – The GLOW in the Dark Lighted Holiday Parade has become a beloved holiday tradition in our community, and we welcome everyone to join us on Thanksgiving weekend as we usher in Christmas!

Time: 5 PM – 7 PM

Tree Donation Pick-Up Days

Waterloo, IL – Event by Light Up the Holidays

Time: 6 PM

 

Sunday, December 1st

Seni’s Sweet Cakes at the MAEYSTOWN CHRISTKINDLMARKT

Columbia, IL – MAEYSTOWN CHRISTKINDLMARKT at ST. JOHN UCC, MAEYSTOWN

Time: 11 AM – 4 PM

Live Music: Live at 5-Christmas Music

Belleville, IL – Join us for a FREE concert inside our Cider Shed conveniently located between the Country Store and Restaurant at our Belleville Farm. This concert is family-friendly…

Time: 1 PM – 4 PM

Doc’s Smokehouse’s 6lb BBQ Sandwich Challenge

Edwardsville, IL – Friends around St Louis, Missouri and especially the Edwardsville, Illinois area of the United States!! At 3:00pm CST on Sunday, December 1, 2024, American professional eaters Randy Santel and Katina Eats Kilos will both be at Doc’s Smokehouse…

Time: 3 PM – 5 PM

10th Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting

Waterloo, IL – Join us in celebrating the lighting of the Community Christmas Tree on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. 

Time: 6:30 PM

Nutcracker Workshop

O’Fallon, IL – Tis the season to be MERRY, JOLLY and for all things Nutcracker.
Please join us to custom create your XXL masterpiece

Time: 1 PM – 4 PM

 

Monday, December 2nd

Make A Difference Monday

Belleville, IL – Make plans for our last 2024 Make A Difference Monday at Cured and Cultured! Visit them on Monday, December 2!..

Time: 11 AM – 9 PM

Christmas With The Celts

Edwardsville, IL – The hit PBS special comes live to the intimate Wildey Theatre for a very special engagement.

Time: 7:30 PM

 

Tuesday, December 3rd

Novels at Night (Adult)

Columbia, IL – Join our book discussion on “Small Things Like These” by Claire Keegan. Request a copy from the catalog. Library will be providing appetizers from China Star in Columbia and beverages..

Time: 7 PM – 8 PM

Lighting Our Community

Belleville, IL – Join us for the 1st Annual Lighting Our Community, hosted by Hospice of Southern Illinois. As we enter the holiday season, this event serves as a time to come together, reflect, and honor those we’ve loved and lost…

Time: 5 PM – 5:30 PM

Holiday Happy Hours at Off The Record – We’re Back!

Edwardsville, IL – 🎄✨ We’re back and better than ever for the holidays! After last year’s incredible Holiday Happy Hours, we’re thrilled to announce we’re expanding the fun in 2024! Join us Tuesdays AND Wednesdays in December for festive nights filled with holiday cheer…

Time: 5 PM – 9 PM

Pictures with Santa

Waterloo, IL – Pictures with Santa are being hosted by The Amy Hank Team-KW Pinnacle and the Jason Chandler Team!

Time: 5 PM – 7 PM

 

Wednesday, December 4th

Holiday Wreath Decorating Class

Belleville, IL – Experience the joys of the holiday spirit as you create a gorgeous evergreen wreath. This workshop, held in our Cider Shed, will offer you the opportunity to craft a beautiful seasonal decoration…

Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Christmas Bingo At The Ink House

Edwardsville, IL – Get ready to make your December extra festive at The Ink House! We’re bringing holiday cheer to happy hour with special Christmas-themed Bingo nights on December 4th and December 18th…

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

WILD WEDNESDAY!!🤠 CHRISTMAS EDITION🎄

Waterloo, IL – ‼️WILD WEDNESDAY CHRISTMAS EDITION‼️
Bring your boots, Santa hats & ugly Christmas Sweaters!!🤪 BOOT SCOOT & BOOGIE to Sugar Spring South on 12/4!!!🤠👢

Time: 6 PM

Check out these local events that are happening in the surrounding areas! 

 

Thursday, November 21st

Thanksgiving Picture Day

Belleville, IL – Bring your pups to All Paws Inn on Thursday, November 21st, for a fun-filled day at daycare and a special Thanksgiving photo shoot! Your fur babies will get to enjoy their day with friends and take home a festive photo to capture the holiday spirit..

Time: 12 PM

Death Cafe Offering Coffee, Hot Tea & Cake. And Conversation

Belleville, IL – Pour Coffeehouse 322 east Main Street Belleville, Proudly Presents A traditional Death Cafe Offering Coffee, Hot Tea & Cake. And Conversation…

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

C.R.O.W.N. Sparklefest 2024

Columbia, IL – You are invited to our special fundraising event for our local High School Seniors Ladies. Indulge in some Retail Therapy, Appetizer’s and Drinks. Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable shopping experience that makes a difference!…

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Snowflake Bottle Painting event

Smithton, IL – Come make yourself a lighted Christmas bottle during Turkeys on the Loose! Only $10!!!!

Time:  6 PM – 8 PM

Pasta Extravaganza

Edwardsville, IL -Take a tour of Italy with our Pasta Extravaganza on November 21st!

Time: 5 PM

 

Friday, November 22nd

2nd Annual “Friends”giving Trivia Night at The Weingarten

Belleville, IL – Grab your friends and join us for our 2nd Annual “Friends”giving Trivia Night on Fri, Nov 22nd! Our bartenders will be there for you to meet all of your beverage needs…

Time: 4 PM – 8:30 PM

The Beach Boys Tribute at the Sand Bank School Historical…

Columbia, IL – Come listen to The Beach Boys Tribute at the Sand Bank School Historical Society’s 2024 Fall Fundraiser. At this time of Thanksgiving, the Society thanks the numerous individual volunteers and businesses that contributed to the restoration of the 122-year-old schoolhouse and…

Time: 5 PM

The Core

Smithton, IL – The Core is making its Pete’s debut. Come check them out!!

Time: 7 PM

Deer Widow Weekend

Swansea, IL – Join us for our annual Deer Widow Weekend, November 22th-24th. While the husbands are away, the wives will play! It’s all about the “thrill of the hunt”— but hunting for great pieces to add to your Fall wardrobe!

Time: Nov 22 at 10 AM – Nov 24 at 4 PM

Journeyman – A Tribute to Eric Clapton

Edwardsville, IL – This band is fronted by award winning guitarist and vocalist, Shaun Hague (touring/ recording credits include Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Amos Lee, John Waite)

Time: 8 PM

 

Saturday, November 23rd

Swiftie Saturday @ Sawdust & Glitter

Belleville, IL – Calling all Swifties! come join us to paint a Swiftie board, make friendship bracelets, & meet Courtney from Taylor Made. Take photos, trade bracelets, and get crafty!! ***you only need to purchase a ticket for those who are participating in the activities (painting, bracelet making..) You do not need a ticket to shop

Time: 12 PM

Live Music: Boulderdash Lite: A Country Setting

Belleville, IL – Join us for a FREE concert inside our Cider Shed conveniently located between the Country Store and Restaurant at our Belleville Farm. This concert is family-friendly…

Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Cookie Decorating Class (Fall Vibes)

Columbia, IL – Cost is $50 Your host: Jessica from Josie’s Cookie Jar Learn to beautifully decorate sugar cookies with royal icing. No experience necessary. Each student takes home 6 cookies that they decorate along with all of the supplies needed…

Time: 11 AM – 1 PM

Columbia bowling alley Here we come

Columbia, IL – Come join DARK HORSE at the Columbia City Saloon November 23rd for rocking good time

Time: 8 PM – 12 PM

The Turn Abouts Band

Smithton, IL – Come enjoy the music from The Turn Abouts !

Time: 7 PM

Lip balm at holiday market

Swansea, IL – Addisons smelly’s will be selling different types of lip balm! Come one, come all! Have fun!

Time: 10 AM – 3 PM

 

Sunday, November 24th

Live Music: Dustin Coleman

Belleville, IL – Join us for a FREE concert inside our Cider Shed conveniently located between the Country Store and Restaurant at our Belleville Farm. This concert is family-friendly…

Time: 1 PM-  4 PM

R&N @ Silver Creek Sports & Social

Belleville, IL – Great food, staff & owners!!

Time: 3 PM – 7 PM

Dressage Fix-a-Test Show

Columbia, IL – Dressage Fix-a-Test is a great opportunity to ride your test of choice (English or Western) before our amazing judge Jackie Jackson…

Time: 8 AM – 5 PM

WISHBONE ASH “The Wish List Tour” + Argus Live (Sunday)

Edwardsville, IL – WISHBONE ASH “The Wish List Tour” (Sunday). WISHBONE ASH “The Wish List Tour” + ARGUS Live. This is the Wishbone Ash show that ticket buyers will help determine the set-list…

Time: 7 PM

 

Monday, November 25th

Smithton PTO Thanksgiving Produce Box

Smithton, IL – ON SALE NOW!!! Cusumano & Sons Thanksgiving Produce Boxes Support the Smithton PTO by purchasing a fresh produce box full of items you can use at your Thanksgiving table…

Time: 3 PM – 5 PM

Nothing but Vinyl Club

Edwardsville, IL – Vinyl is back, and EPL is where to get it. In addition to the new vinyl collection gracing our library shelves, you finally get a chance to listen to and share your favorite vinyl in the library with other enthusiasts and no one is going to shush you!

Time: 6 PM – 7:30 PM

 

Tuesday, November 26th

Regular Meeting

Belleville, IL – Event by Veterans Assistance Commission of St. Clair County

Time: 7 PM

DIY Dish Flower Class

Columbia, IL – Event by Makers On Main Street and My Crafting Attic

Time: 6 PM –  8:30 PM

Planes, Trains and Automobiles ($3 Movie Tuesday)

Edwardsville, IL – Wildey $3 Movie Tuesday 7pm (doors open 6pm) Tuesday • November 26

Time: 7 PM

Knitting and Crochet Night

Millstadt, IL – Event by Millstadt Library

Time: 5:30 PM – 7 PM

Name That Tune Trivia

Waterloo, IL – Event by Vintage Wine Bar

Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

 

Wednesday, November 27th

Community Yoga

Belleville, IL – Join us every Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. for gentle yoga in the bookstore’s book-filled, neoclassical space. We have partnered with Yoga on Main to offer this wonderful way to start the day!..

Time: 7 AM – 10 AM

Turkey Shootout

Edwardsville, IL – Pick your team and let the fun begin during our Turkey Shootout November 27th!
Make your reservation today (618) 656-9380

Time: 8:30 AM

Children’s Story Time

Millstadt, IL – Children’s Story time every Wednesday at 11 a.m.

Time: 11 AM – 12 PM

2nd Annual Thanksgiving Eve Party

Waterloo, IL – Event by The Silo at Route 3. Join us for our 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Eve Party!

Time: 5 PM – 1 AM

Check out these local events that are happening in the surrounding areas! 

 

Thursday, November 14th

1933 Bourbon Club

Edwardsville, IL – You are invited to join us for a brand new exclusive monthly dinner experience that we’re calling the 1933 Bourbon Club…

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Christmas in November — Cookies for Santa

Edwardsville, IL – Join us for a fun filled night!!! This year’s theme is Cookies for Santa! This night will be all about fun and socializing…

Time: 6 PM

Thanksgiving Enrichment Workshop

Waterloo, IL – Join us at Three Tails for a special Thanksgiving Enrichment Workshop designed just for your furry friends!..

Time: 6 PM

KARAOKE THURSDAY @ VICES BAR – 8PM

Red Bud, IL – Event by Vices Bar

Time: 8 PM – 11 PM

 

Friday, November 15th

Coffee Connect

Columbia, IL – Parents and guardians of young school age kids are meeting up at Columbia Library to connect with others! All are welcome, including littles that have not yet started school!

Time: 9 AM – 10 AM

Adoption Event

Belleville, IL – Join Partners for Pets for an in-store adoption event, Friday 11/16 from 3PM to 7PM as we continue our visits at the Belleville IL Petsmart!

Time: 3 PM – 7 PM

Inaugural Charity Bourbon Raffle Fundraiser

Edwardsville, IL – The Edwardsville Knights of Columbus is holding their inagural charity boubon raffle. All proceeds from this event will go towards scholarships for children attending St. Bonface and St. Mary’s Parish Grade Schools…

Time: 7:30 PM

The Great Roll Toss: Southern Style Event

Smithton, IL – Join us for an absolutely unique and fun filled event here at No-Jacks. We will be THROWING rolls across the dining room for customers to catch and snack on while they wait for their food…

Time: 11 AM – 9 PM

Wok-O Taco Food Truck

Millstadt, IL – Mexican Style Street Tacos with Asian Flair

Time: 5 PM – 8 PM

Workforce Fundamentals

Red Bud, IL – Event by Southwestern Illinois College Red Bud Campus

Time: 9 AM – 1 PM

 

Saturday, November 16th

Chicken and Dumplings Dinner!

Columbia, IL – It’s chicken and dumplings time! *NEW TASTIER RECIPE* Only $12 a meal, all proceeds go to charity

Time: 11 AM – 4 PM

Glo Bingo — Jozie Strong

Belleville, IL – Come support The Kraemer Family & wear pink for Jozie! Snacks are welcome. Cash bar. Silent auction items & lots of fun games in between. We hope to see you there…

Time: 6 PM

Eise Online Treasures at Belleville Flea Market

Belleville, IL – ONE OF THE BIGGEST PREMIER INDOOR AND OUTDOOR FLEA MARKETS!

Time: 8 AM – 4 PM

Land of Goshen Community Market- Winter Market | 

Edwardsville, IL – Shop local from many of your favorite vendors…

Time: 10 AM – 12 PM

Pet Portrait Ornament Event

Swansea, IL – Join us this Saturday from 10 to 4 for our Pet Portrait Ornament Event

Time: 10 AM – 4 PM

Jukebox Bingo

Red Bud, IL – Jukebox Bingo presented by UltraPlay – All proceeds will fund the new Red Bud dog park..

Time: 6 PM

 

Sunday, November 17th

Grand Opening

Columbia, IL – Event by Phoenix House Salon Suites

Time: 2 PM

The Weingarten Holiday Market

Belleville, IL – ***VENDOR SPOTS ARE FULL*** Join us on November 17th for our annual Holiday Market featuring local vendors and live music from Jonathan Baker!..

Time: 1 PM – 4 PM

Santa Minis w/ Suzy DeVries Photography!

Edwardsville, IL – Santa Mini Session 2024 Your little ones will get special one-on-one time with Santa while I capture these magical holiday moments for your family to cherish for years to come…

Time: 3 PM – 6:40 PM

R&N @ The Roost Bar & Grill

Smithton, IL – Formerly CJ’s Bar & Grill in Smithton, IL

Time: 3 PM – 6 PM

Mini Metaphysical Fair

Waterloo, IL – 💫Ready to explore the mystical and awaken your spirit? Join us at Kodiak Hollow…

Time: 11 AM – 3 PM

Annual Turkey Day – Meat Raffle & Dinner

Millstadt, IL – Event by Millstadt VFW Post 7980

Time: 11 AM

 

Monday, November 18th

Monday Night Football Buffet at Silver Creek w/ $15 Domestic Buckets

Belleville, IL – Hey Hey Metro East Football Fanatics! Silver Creek has a great Monday Night Football Buffet from 7pm til 9pm…

Time: 7 PM – 9 PM

Staying Healthy for the Holidays: A Q&A Session with a Pharmacist

Edwardsville, IL – Bring all your questions and concerns for staying healthy this season as you join registered pharmacist, Christina Schulze, for a Q&A session about staying healthy through the holidays…

Time: 11 AM

Make & Take Monday – Snowman

Waterloo, IL – Join us for *Make and Take Monday* at Farm Girl Finds…

Time: 2 PM

 

Tuesday, November 19th

Lego Club (4-12 yrs)

Columbia, IL – Free build with Legos, try out our LEGO challenge cards, or take on our monthly challenge! Recommended for ages 4-12 yrs.

Time: 4 PM – 5 PM

November Art Club: Christmas Gift-Making

Belleville, IL – Event by 1020 Artworks Studio

Time: 5 PM – 7 PM

November Happy Hours in Off the Record

Edwardsville, IL – Event by The Ink House. Fall is in full swing, and we can’t wait to welcome you to Off the Record at The Ink House for another month of amazing cocktails, great vibes, and fun-filled nights…

Time: 5 PM – 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

Rock n Roll Bingo

Waterloo, IL – Event by Vintage Wine Bar

Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

 

Wednesday, November 20th

Community Yoga

Belleville, IL – Join us every Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. for gentle yoga in the bookstore’s book-filled, neoclassical space…

Time: 7 AM – 10 AM

Making the Most of Time with Loved Ones with Dementia

Belleville, IL – Nurse Practitioner, Matt Huelsmann, will teach us how to make the most out of our time spent with loved ones living with dementia…

Time: 5:30 PM – 7 PM

Adult Crochet Club

Edwardsville, IL – ether you’re new to crochet or a seasoned stitcher, come join us to learn new techniques, share tips, and connect with other adult crocheters…

Time: 3 PM – 5 PM