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The Ultimate Guide To Upcoming Events For July 20th – July 26th, 2023

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

Thursday, July 20th

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 all of our most popular items and showcase something new every week. AND starting July 13th we will have our laser on site offering custom engraved gifts!
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM 

Summer Jeep Jam ‘23 – Ott’s Tavern 

Millstadt, IL – Trick out your JEEP this summer and have a little fun! David Taylor Jeep and Monaco Canned Cocktails are again sponsoring a weekly JEEP JAM – but 2023 will be better than EVER!! There’s no cost to participate. Start and finish at any location each week. Simply pick up a JEEP JAM card after 5 pm at your starting location. Get a punch at all 4 locations, and turn the card in by 9 pm at your final destination. Fill out 1 card each week to enter for a chance to win a FANTASTIC GRAND PRIZE donated by David Taylor Jeep. The more weeks you participate – the more entries you’ll have! (Must have Name, Phone, email, and 4 punches on each entry to qualify.)
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Sunflowers at Sunset – Eckert’s Cider Shed 

Belleville, IL – Summer is the perfect time to experience the farm! Join us for an extra-special, evening-farm session where you will be able to explore our 2-acre sunflower field, cut a beautiful sunflower bloom to take home, and then sip on a flight of our hard ciders. Start your night off with our signature cocktail from the Cider Shed before enjoying a tractor ride out to our Sunflower fields. After experiencing the farm at night, we’ll meet back at the Cider Shed to enjoy a flight of our signature hard ciders and a jarcuterie (think charcuterie, but in a cup) while listening to live music. For tickets, click here.
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

Danny Kalaher Acoustic – Bennie’s Pizza Pub 

Belleville, IL – Join us for a fun night of acoustic songs performed by Danny Kalaher!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

 

Friday, July 21st

The Glen Foster Magic Show – Columbia Public Library 

Columbia, IL – Come for great laughs, illusions, and magical fun! Meet Glen Foster an Illusionist and Comedy Magician based out of Orlando, Florida. He entertains on the Disney Cruise Line and nationwide.
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM & 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM 

Millstadt Farmers Market  – Millstadt VFW Post 7980

Millstadt, IL – Stop by the VFW in Millstadt for fresh produce!
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM 

City Night: Alice in Wonderland – City Museum 

St. Louis, MO – Follow us down the rabbit hole on Friday, July 21 from 7-11 pm as we set the rooftop aglow with neon mushrooms and different levels of dizzying adventures that only the City Museum can provide. For tickets, click here.
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM 

MoJo Risin’ – Bennie’s Pizza Pub 

Belleville, IL – This fun funk, blues, and rock band will have you snapping your fingers all night! join us for some great music and even better pizza this Friday!
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM 

The Saloonatics – Venue on Main 

Belleville, IL – Join the Saloonatics for a fun night at the Venue!
Start Time: 7:00 PM 

Chris Turner Band – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – Chris Turner, Marine Corps Veteran turned Nashville Recording Artist will be at Copper Fire. Please give him a big welcome by showing up and enjoying some awesome live music, great food, and great people!
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

 

Saturday, July 22nd

Vine Street Market – O’Fallon Station 

O’Fallon, IL – Welcome to our farmers market in the O’Fallon, Illinois Downtown District. Each week you can expect over 50 vendors bringing the freshest, in season produce, local meats, homemade breads, cheeses, bakery treats, wine, craft brews and coffee. We also have a wonderful lineup of local artisans if you are looking for a unique gift. In addition to amazing food, a class with Moonbird Yoga begins at 8am under the trees. Live music sponsored by the Kailee Conner Country Financial Agency and J.C.’s Jewelry & Repair begins in two locations at 9am and there will be a food truck on site. We look forward to seeing you!!
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM 

Monroe County Music Festival 2023 – Hank & Lilly’s Fountain Inn 

Valmeyer, IL – Come on out to the 1st annual Monroe County Music Festival! A charitable festival to benefit the House of Neighborly Service. Get a wristband with a $10 suggested donation. You can get a wristband from any of the bands playing the festival or at any First National Bank location in Monroe County. We have a fantastic line-up of 8 local bands from across Monroe County, IL to provide all day entertainment, 11:30am-10:45pm. Seating at the Fountain Inn is limited, so grab your lawn chairs and enjoy a drink while listening to some amazing local musicians.
Time: 11:30 AM – 10:45 PM 

RHB Acoustic – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – Join us for a fun Saturday at Copper Fire with RHB Acoustic!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM 

The Trophy Mules – Bennie’s Pizza Pub 

Belleville, IL – Corey Saathoff and Josh Kean of The Trophy Mules perform acoustic originals and cover songs at Bennie’s Pizza Pub in downtown Belleville, Illinois.
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM 

Jace and Mace – The Tailgate 

Smithton, IL – Our own Macy will be singing live. Cmon out and check her awesome talent.
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM 

Kyle Elliott – Venue on Main 

Belleville, IL – Stop by for a night full of live music by Kyle Elliott at the Venue!
Start Time: 7:00 PM 

 

Sunday, July 23rd

Mimosas at MOMS – Makers on Main Street 

Columbia, IL – Mimosas at MOMS with Lotte Brookes Boutique! Come shop new items from 12-4pm and enjoy a Mimosa!
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM 

Kent Ehrhardt and The Blue Moon Blues Band – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – We can’t wait! We all get to enjoy Kent and The Blue Moon Blues Band on this Sunday Funday! It’s sure to be fantastic!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

RHB Acoustic – The Weingarten 

Belleville, IL – Another FUN afternoon of music, Wine/Sangia/Beer & delicious eats at The Weingarten!
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

 

Monday, July 24th

Xtreme Bar Bingo – Silver Creek Saloon 

Belleville, IL – Join us for a fun night of FREE bingo consisting of 9 games! Winners could win fantastic prizes such as cash prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! Xtreme Bar Bingo has a progressive cash Jackpot that increases a ball every week until it’s hit!
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

 

Tuesday, July 25th

Knitting and Crochet Night – Millstadt Library

Millstadt, IL – Knitting and Crochet, every Tuesday from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Want to learn how to knit or crochet? Come to the library! Already know how but want to knit or crochet with others? Come to the library! Do other kinds of handicrafts, like cross stitch or embroidery? Come to the library! If you can’t make it in person, a knitting Zoom meeting can be set up upon request. Contact the library for more details.
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Xtreme Bar Bingo – 1428 Tap Haus

Belleville, IL – Xtreme Bar Bingo is a FREE to play bingo consisting of 9 games! Winners could win awesome prizes such as cash prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! Xtreme Bar Bingo has a progressive cash Jackpot that increases a ball every week until it’s hit!
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

Pop Culture Trivia – Silver Creek Saloon

Belleville, IL – Join us 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 Silver Creek while answering fun questions for gift cards and prizes.
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

 

Wednesday, July 26th

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 7 pm 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

The Ultimate Guide To Upcoming Events For July 13th – July 19th, 2023

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

Thursday, July 13th

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.
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM 

Summer Jeep Jam ‘23 – Ott’s Tavern 

Millstadt, IL – Trick out your JEEP this summer and have a little fun! David Taylor Jeep and Monaco Canned Cocktails are again sponsoring a weekly JEEP JAM – but 2023 will be better than EVER!! There’s no cost to participate. Start and finish at any location each week. Simply pick up a JEEP JAM card after 5 pm at your starting location. Get a punch at all 4 locations, and turn the card in by 9 pm at your final destination. Fill out 1 card each week to enter for a chance to win a FANTASTIC GRAND PRIZE donated by David Taylor Jeep. The more weeks you participate – the more entries you’ll have! (Must have Name, Phone, email, and 4 punches on each entry to qualify.)
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Kris Angelis – Sunset Overlook 

Columbia, IL – Stop by for live music by Kris Angelis while enjoying the sunset. Kris Angelis delivers folk/pop music with a hint of southern charm, from sexy, to inspiring, to painful, to playful, she touches on every aspect of human nature in a unique and engaging way.
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

John Spicer – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – We can’t say enough good things about John Spicer! He is absolutely one of the most talented musicians we’ve ever heard. Happy Hour is 4-7 too!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

 

Friday, July 14th

Millstadt Farmers Market  – Millstadt VFW Post 7980

Millstadt, IL – Stop by the VFW in Millstadt for fresh produce!
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM 

Smithton Turner Picnic – Smithton Turner Hall 

Smithton, IL – Come see us for food, drinks, children’s play area, games, live music, and more. Only picnic Smithton will have this year! Thank you to our business sponsors!
Time: 5:00 PM – 11:59 PM 

Steve Ewing Concert – Edwardsville City Park 

Edwardsville, IL – Join us for another fun night of music in City Park! On Friday, July 14, Steve Ewing be taking the bandstand stage once again. The former ‘The Urge’ singer will perform some of the band’s fan-favorite tracks and other original material. Bring your chair, picnic blankets, cooler, and friends/family. Hope to see you there!
Start Time: 8:15 PM

 

Saturday, July 15th

Vine Street Farmers Market – O’Fallon Station

O’Fallon, IL – Welcome to our farmers market in the O’Fallon, Illinois Downtown District. Join us every Saturday morning from 8am until noon to celebrate our FIFTH year! Each week you can expect over 50 vendors bringing the freshest, in season produce, local meats, homemade breads, cheeses, bakery treats, wine, craft brews and coffee. We also have a wonderful lineup of local artisans if you are looking for a unique gift. In addition to amazing food, a class with Moonbird Yoga begins at 8am under the trees. Live music sponsored by the Kailee Conner Country Financial Agency and J.C.’s Jewelry & Repair begins in two locations at 9am and there will be a food truck on site. We look forward to seeing you!!

Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

July Flea Market – Belle Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center 

Belleville, IL – Southern Illinois’ Premier Indoor/Outdoor Market – Over 600 tables and 300-400 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, and merchandise – old and new. Indoor/ Outdoor Year Round.
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Car and Bike Show – Gateway Classic Cars 

O’Fallon, IL – All makes, models, and bikes are welcome to join us at Gateway Classic Cars for the Car & Bike show.
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Andrew Dahle – Bennie’s Pizza Pub 

Belleville, IL – Andrew Dahle will be here with his new releases, as well as some amazing covers of all your favorite songs!!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM 

Fresh Burn – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – Join us once again for an afternoon of good eats, good music and good vibes!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM 

Smithton Turner Hall Picnic – Smithton Turner Hall 

Smithton, IL – Come see us for food, drinks, children’s play area, games, live music and more. Only picnic Smithton will have this year! Thank you to our business sponsors!
Time: 5:00 PM – 11:59 PM 

Eric Prewitt Band – Sunset Overlook 

Columbia, IL – Come join us for live music. You’ll love this place! We’re “kind of a big deal” here
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

 

Sunday, July 16th

July Flea Market – Belle Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center 

Belleville, IL – Southern Illinois’ Premier Indoor/Outdoor Market – Over 600 tables and 300-400 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, and merchandise – old and new. Indoor/ Outdoor Year Round.
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

CrossFireSTL – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – CrossFire started in IL and now they are playing in IL again this Sunday Funday! Welcome them back while enjoying some good food, drinks, and people!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM 

Lil Sister Band – Spaces

Belleville, IL – Join us for Sunday Funday! Lil Sister Band will be playing outside!
Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM 

Sunday Funday – Sullivans 

Belleville, IL – Fuzzy Love is bringing the Sunday Funday party to Sullivans!
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Xtreme Bar Bingo – Eckert’s Cider Shed 

Belleville, IL – Join us every Sunday for Xtreme Bar Bingo. Free to play. Join us in our NEW! Cider Shed for your chance to win Cash, Prizes, or even the Jackpot. Delicious food & drinks available for purchase from the Cider Shed. May not bring in any outside food or drink.
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 

 

Monday, July 17th

Xtreme Bar Bingo – Silver Creek Saloon 

Belleville, IL – Join us for a fun night of FREE bingo consisting of 9 games! Winners could win fantastic prizes such as cash prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! Xtreme Bar Bingo has a progressive cash Jackpot that increases a ball every week until it’s hit!
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

 

Tuesday, July 18th

Sunflower Farm Experience – Eckert’s Country Store & Farms 

Belleville, IL – Head out to our Belleville Farm to enjoy our two-acre Sunflower Trail. Sunflowers range between 4ft – 5ft tall. Each paid admission includes one cut-your-own sunflower to take home. Sunflowers don’t hang around long, so get here this week to enjoy these beautiful blooms. Please note that during your visit, this experience includes field access for all other pick-your-own crops. Please do not purchase an additional field access pass if you plan to pick veggies, peaches, or blackberries – crops could vary by day, check our crop update page before coming out. For tickets, click here.
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
This event is July 18th – July 23rd 

Knitting and Crochet Night – Millstadt Library

Millstadt, IL – Knitting and Crochet, every Tuesday from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Want to learn how to knit or crochet? Come to the library! Already know how but want to knit or crochet with others? Come to the library! Do other kinds of handicrafts, like cross stitch or embroidery? Come to the library! If you can’t make it in person, a knitting Zoom meeting can be set up upon request. Contact the library for more details.
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Xtreme Bar Bingo – 1428 Tap Haus

Belleville, IL – Xtreme Bar Bingo is a FREE to play bingo consisting of 9 games! Winners could win awesome prizes such as cash prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! Xtreme Bar Bingo has a progressive cash Jackpot that increases a ball every week until it’s hit!
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

Pop Culture Trivia – Silver Creek Saloon

Belleville, IL – Join us 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 Silver Creek while answering fun questions for gift cards and prizes.
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

 

Wednesday, July 19th

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

Paint Your Pet – Sunset Overlook 

Columbia, IL – Join us to paint a picture of your pet! You must register to have a seat. Space is limited. Once you register, you can submit a picture of your pet for the artist to sketch prior to the class. For tickets, click here.
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Pop Culture Trivia – 1428 Tap Haus 

Belleville, IL – Join us every Tuesday at 7 pm 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

The Ultimate Guide To Upcoming Events For June 29th – July 5th, 2023

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

 

Thursday, June 29th

Summer Jeep Jam ‘23 – Ott’s Tavern 

Millstadt, IL – Trick out your JEEP this summer and have a little fun! David Taylor Jeep and Monaco Canned Cocktails are again sponsoring a weekly JEEP JAM – but 2023 will be better than EVER!! There’s no cost to participate. Start and finish at any location each week. Simply pick up a JEEP JAM card after 5 pm at your starting location. Get a punch at all 4 locations, and turn the card in by 9 pm at your final destination. Fill out 1 card each week to enter for a chance to win a FANTASTIC GRAND PRIZE donated by David Taylor Jeep. The more weeks you participate – the more entries you’ll have! (Must have Name, Phone, email, and 4 punches on each entry to qualify.)
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Orchard Date Night – Eckert’s Cider Shed

Belleville, IL – Summer is the perfect time to experience the farm! Join us for an extra-special, evening-picking session paired with a flight of our hard ciders. Start your night off with our signature cocktail from the Cider Shed before enjoying a tractor ride out to our blackberry fields. After blackberry picking, we’ll meet back at the Cider Shed to enjoy a flight of our signature hard cider and a jarcuterie (think charcuterie, but in a cup) to enjoy while listening to live music. Reservation Includes Tractor ride & field access, Pint of Pick-Your-Own Blackberries, a pour of our signature summer cocktail, flight of our hard ciders, and a jarcuterie for you to enjoy. Must be 21 years of age or older to attend. Each person in attendance needs a ticket. For tickets, click here.
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Thursday Night Car Meet – St. Andrews Cinema 

St. Charles, MO – Amazing grand Reopening we had last week! Let’s do it again this coming Thursday at 7 at St. Andrews Cinema! Same amazing vibes, good food, and music! Still looking for people to help me out with directing traffic and helping out with these meets!! Per usual, there is no tolerance to excessive revving, blasting music, or doing stupid things. Be civil, let’s KEEP enjoying these spectacular meets. See you guys there
Start Time: 7:00 PM

Friday, June 30th

Food Truck Friday – The Weingarten 

Belleville, IL – Come join us for our 3rd Food Truck Friday Event on Friday! Takozz Mexican Streetfood, Picture Perfect Panini’s, Hangover Social, and Jaaise Grubb on-site! Enjoy live music performed by Mick Byrd from 6pm-9pm and make sure to visit Kay’s Caricatures to take home a memorable picture! We encourage guests to bring their own outdoor chairs as indoor & patio seating may be limited. Lounges are available to rent that day for the event! Please email: [email protected], if you are interested in renting an outdoor lounge. We hope to see you there!
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Guilty Pleasure – Silver Creek Saloon 

Belleville, IL – GP Rocks Silvercreek on the Patio!!!
Start Time: 7:00 PM 

Raquel Rae – Venue on Main 

Belleville, IL – Come on out and bring your friends for a night of live music! I’ll be playing a mix of female older & new country with some rocks & blues! A night you don’t want to miss!
Time: 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM 

Dazed n Confused STL – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – You don’t want to miss the full electric show inside copper fire!
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Saturday, July 1st

Adam Gaffney – Bennie’s Pizza Pub 

Belleville, IL – Come spend the afternoon with us! Adam Gaffney is a prolific songwriter based out of St. Louis’s South City and tours heavily in the midwestern region. Recently, Gaffney released a nine-track solo album, “Real & Raw,” that has been compared to Dylan’s “Basement Tapes” and Springsteen’s “Nebraska.” Gaffney’s original songs have a very Neil Young-esque sound with deep roots in Rock & Roll, Blues, Americana, and Country music.
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM 

Strangers – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – Join us for a fun afternoon of live music by the Strangers!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM 

Adam Harbison – Venue on Main 

Belleville, IL – Adam Harbison returns to the Venue. Come join us and have some fun!
Start Time: 7:00 PM

The Mother Lovers – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – Come enjoy live music by the Mother Lovers!
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Sunday, July 2nd

Darian Poe – Seven Belleville 

Belleville, IL – Come on out to Seven in Belleville, IL for live music by Darian Poe.
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

RHB Acoustic – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – RHB Acoustic back at Copper Fire, for a Sunday Funday!!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Monday, July 3rd

Fireworks Display – Twin Oaks Park 

Twin Oaks, MO – The City will stage its 2023 fireworks spectacular on Monday, July 3, at 9:15 p.m. Join us before the show at 6:30 p.m. for musical entertainment from Laytham and Holmes.
Start Time: 6:30 PM
Fireworks Display Start Time: 9:15 PM

Xtreme Bar Bingo – Silver Creek Saloon 

Belleville, IL – Join us for a fun night of FREE bingo consisting of 9 games! Winners could win fantastic prizes such as cash prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! Xtreme Bar Bingo has a progressive cash Jackpot that increases a ball every week until it’s hit!
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

Tuesday, July 4th

Knitting and Crochet Night – Millstadt Library

Millstadt, IL – Knitting and Crochet, every Tuesday from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Want to learn how to knit or crochet? Come to the library! Already know how but want to knit or crochet with others? Come to the library! Do other kinds of handicrafts, like cross stitch or embroidery? Come to the library! If you can’t make it in person, a knitting Zoom meeting can be set up upon request. Contact the library for more details.
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Troy Rotary 4th of July Fireworks Celebration – Lincoln County Fairground 

Troy, IL – Join us for the Troy Rotary 4th of July Fireworks Celebration on Tuesday! The gates open at 6:00pm and the show starts at dark. Tune in to KYRO 1280AM/105.3FM for full coverage of the fireworks display and coordinating music during the show. Food will be for sale again this year, stay tuned for a complete list of vendors. We are very proud of this event and the joy it brings to both the local residents as well as those that drive to Troy for the occasion. However, the fireworks are only possible because of the generosity of business owners, organizations and community members like you.
Start Time: 6:00 PM

Xtreme Bar Bingo – 1428 Tap Haus

Belleville, IL – Xtreme Bar Bingo is a FREE to play bingo consisting of 9 games! Winners could win awesome prizes such as cash prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! Xtreme Bar Bingo has a progressive cash Jackpot that increases a ball every week until it’s hit!
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

Pop Culture Trivia – Silver Creek Saloon

Belleville, IL – Join us 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 Silver Creek while answering fun questions for gift cards and prizes.
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

4th of July Celebration – Korte Rec Center 

Highland, IL – Join us at the Korte Rec Center for a 4th of July Celebration!! The amazing fireworks display will shoot off at dusk!! We will have bathrooms available to use on the grounds of the Korte Rec Center. The Korte Rec Center will not be open.
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM 

Wednesday, July 5th 

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 7 pm 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

The Ultimate Guide To Upcoming Events For April 13th – April 19th, 2023

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

 

Thursday, April 13th

Story Hour – Creation Clubhouse 

Fairview Heights, IL – Join us for a story, crafts, fun activities, and worship time!
For tickets, click here.
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM 

Collage Quilting – Warm N Cozy Quilting 

Columbia, IL – Learn a new skill! Make a collage quilt with scraps. Bring your scraps to class and swap with your classmates! This makes a great wall hanging. Collage Pattern by Laura Heine features Pincushion, Dress Form and Sewing Machine. Pattern features complete step by step color instructions and patterns each finish at 16×20. For tickets, click here.
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Wicked – The Fabulous Fox 

St. Louis, MO – From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, WICKED—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story that USA Today cheers is “a complete triumph! An original musical that will make you laugh, cry, and think.” For tickets, click here.
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:15 PM

 

Friday, April 14th

Clayton Jones – Venue on Main 

Belleville, IL – Come join us for a fun night full of live music by Clayton Jones. He is the featured voice on over 9 million Spotify streams and the recent winner of the 2019 St. Louis Sound Competition.
Start Time: 7:00 PM 

Cree Rider – Seven Belleville

Belleville, IL – Come enjoy your Friday night with live music by Cree Rider!
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM 

Miranda Bury – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL -Miranda a phenomenal musician! Please give her a warm welcome back! We want to see another standing ovation! We can’t get her often so catch her at Copper Fire while you can! You won’t be disappointed.
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

 

Saturday, April 15th

April Flea Market – Belle Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center 

Belleville, IL – Join us for the Belleville Flea Market! There will be the Southern Illinois’ Premier Indoor/Outdoor Market – Over 600 tables and 300-400 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, and merchandise – old and new. Indoor/ Outdoor Year Round.
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
This event is from April 15th – 16th

RHB Acoustic – The Weingarten 

Belleville, IL – Come enjoy some fab tunes, delicious wines, beers, select ciders, and delicious food, all in the beautiful atmosphere, that is The Weingarten!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM 

Denver Wade Trent – Copper Fire

Belleville, IL – Denver Wade Trent is back! And you don’t want to miss him!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

Joe Metzka – Venue on Main 

Belleville, IL – Joe Metzka is one of the most talented local Blues singers. He plays a wide variety of blues and classic rock such as Eric Clapton.
Start Time: 7:30 PM 

 

Sunday, April 16th

Trixie Duo – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – Join us for our next performance at Copper Fire! A fantastic place to take in some music, food, and drinks!
Start Time: 2:00 PM

Jonathan Baker – The Weingarten 

Belleville, IL – A solo performance featuring some of the greatest Classic Rock hits and more!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

 

Monday, April 17th

Story Hour – Columbia Public Library 

Columbia, IL – Come join us where children build early literacy skills in a themed story time with songs, stories, craft, and free play with new friends. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. To register, click here.
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Althoff Bingo – Althoff Catholic High School

Belleville, IL – Monday Night BINGO benefiting Althoff Catholic is back! Join our dedicated volunteer BINGO workers for a fun evening at Tribout’s Belle Vegas Bingo Hall. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and BINGO starts at 7:00 p.m. Bring a friend!
Time: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM 

Xtreme Bar Bingo – Silver Creek Saloon 

Belleville, IL – Join us for a fun night of FREE bingo consisting of 9 games! Winners could win fantastic prizes such as cash prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! Xtreme Bar Bingo has a progressive cash Jackpot that increases a ball every week until it’s hit!
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

 

Tuesday, April 18th

Horse Hooky – Fairmount Park Race Track 

Collinsville, IL – The 20+ year tradition continues! Let’s welcome in the 2023 meet!
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM 

Crafternoon – Millstadt Library 

Millstadt, IL – Come craft and learn with us every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. at the Library with Miss Penny! Children of ALL AGES are welcome!
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Knitting and Crochet Night – Millstadt Library

Millstadt, IL – Knitting and Crochet, every Tuesday from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Want to learn how to knit or crochet? Come to the library! Already know how but want to knit or crochet with others? Come to the library! Do other kinds of handicrafts, like cross stitch or embroidery? Come to the library! If you can’t make it in person, a knitting Zoom meeting can be set up upon request. Contact the library for more details.
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Xtreme Bar Bingo – 1428 Tap Haus

Belleville, IL – Xtreme Bar Bingo is a FREE to play bingo consisting of 9 games! Winners could win awesome prizes such as cash prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! Xtreme Bar Bingo has a progressive cash Jackpot that increases a ball every week until it’s hit!
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

Pop Culture Trivia – Silver Creek Saloon

Belleville, IL – Join us for Free Bar Trivia courtesy of Chill Trivia Company! Five rounds of trivia covering all things movies, music, television, sports, and much, 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 Silver Creek while answering fun questions for gift cards and prizes.
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

 

Wednesday, April 19th

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

The Ultimate Guide To Upcoming Events For April 6th – April 12th, 2023

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Thursday, April 13th

Story Hour – Creation Clubhouse 

Fairview Heights, IL – Join us for a story, crafts, fun activities, and worship time!
For tickets, click here.
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM 

Collage Quilting – Warm N Cozy Quilting 

Columbia, IL – Learn a new skill! Make a collage quilt with scraps. Bring your scraps to class and swap with your classmates! This makes a great wall hanging. Collage Pattern by Laura Heine features Pincushion, Dress Form and Sewing Machine. Pattern features complete step by step color instructions and patterns each finish at 16×20. For tickets, click here.
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Wicked – The Fabulous Fox 

St. Louis, MO – From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, WICKED—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story that USA Today cheers is “a complete triumph! An original musical that will make you laugh, cry, and think.” For tickets, click here.
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:15 PM

 

Friday, April 14th

Clayton Jones – Venue on Main 

Belleville, IL – Come join us for a fun night full of live music by Clayton Jones. He is the featured voice on over 9 million Spotify streams and the recent winner of the 2019 St. Louis Sound Competition.
Start Time: 7:00 PM 

Cree Rider – Seven Belleville

Belleville, IL – Come enjoy your Friday night with live music by Cree Rider!
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM 

Miranda Bury – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL -Miranda a phenomenal musician! Please give her a warm welcome back! We want to see another standing ovation! We can’t get her often so catch her at Copper Fire while you can! You won’t be disappointed.
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

 

Saturday, April 15th

April Flea Market – Belle Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center 

Belleville, IL – Join us for the Belleville Flea Market! There will be the Southern Illinois’ Premier Indoor/Outdoor Market – Over 600 tables and 300-400 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, and merchandise – old and new. Indoor/ Outdoor Year Round.
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
This event is from April 15th – 16th

RHB Acoustic – The Weingarten 

Belleville, IL – Come enjoy some fab tunes, delicious wines, beers, select ciders, and delicious food, all in the beautiful atmosphere, that is The Weingarten!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM 

Denver Wade Trent – Copper Fire

Belleville, IL – Denver Wade Trent is back! And you don’t want to miss him!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

Joe Metzka – Venue on Main 

Belleville, IL – Joe Metzka is one of the most talented local Blues singers. He plays a wide variety of blues and classic rock such as Eric Clapton.
Start Time: 7:30 PM 

 

Sunday, April 16th

Trixie Duo – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – Join us for our next performance at Copper Fire! A fantastic place to take in some music, food, and drinks!
Start Time: 2:00 PM

Jonathan Baker – The Weingarten 

Belleville, IL – A solo performance featuring some of the greatest Classic Rock hits and more!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

 

Monday, April 17th

Story Hour – Columbia Public Library 

Columbia, IL – Come join us where children build early literacy skills in a themed story time with songs, stories, craft, and free play with new friends. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. To register, click here.
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Althoff Bingo – Althoff Catholic High School

Belleville, IL – Monday Night BINGO benefiting Althoff Catholic is back! Join our dedicated volunteer BINGO workers for a fun evening at Tribout’s Belle Vegas Bingo Hall. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and BINGO starts at 7:00 p.m. Bring a friend!
Time: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM 

Xtreme Bar Bingo – Silver Creek Saloon 

Belleville, IL – Join us for a fun night of FREE bingo consisting of 9 games! Winners could win fantastic prizes such as cash prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! Xtreme Bar Bingo has a progressive cash Jackpot that increases a ball every week until it’s hit!
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

 

Tuesday, April 18th

Horse Hooky – Fairmount Park Race Track 

Collinsville, IL – The 20+ year tradition continues! Let’s welcome in the 2023 meet!
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM 

Crafternoon – Millstadt Library 

Millstadt, IL – Come craft and learn with us every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. at the Library with Miss Penny! Children of ALL AGES are welcome!
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Knitting and Crochet Night – Millstadt Library

Millstadt, IL – Knitting and Crochet, every Tuesday from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Want to learn how to knit or crochet? Come to the library! Already know how but want to knit or crochet with others? Come to the library! Do other kinds of handicrafts, like cross stitch or embroidery? Come to the library! If you can’t make it in person, a knitting Zoom meeting can be set up upon request. Contact the library for more details.
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Xtreme Bar Bingo – 1428 Tap Haus

Belleville, IL – Xtreme Bar Bingo is a FREE to play bingo consisting of 9 games! Winners could win awesome prizes such as cash prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! Xtreme Bar Bingo has a progressive cash Jackpot that increases a ball every week until it’s hit!
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

Pop Culture Trivia – Silver Creek Saloon

Belleville, IL – Join us for Free Bar Trivia courtesy of Chill Trivia Company! Five rounds of trivia covering all things movies, music, television, sports, and much, 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 Silver Creek while answering fun questions for gift cards and prizes.
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

 

Wednesday, April 19th

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

The Ultimate Guide To Upcoming Events For April 6th – April 12th, 2023

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Thursday, April 6th

Story Hour – Creation Clubhouse 

Fairview Heights, IL – Join us for a story, crafts, fun activities, and worship time!
For tickets, click here.
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM 

The Simpletons – Venue on Main 

Belleville, IL – The Simpletons are back for another First Thursday show. This feisty vocal trio of background singers gone rogue aim to please with their versions of the best rock, blues and country from the 60’s – 80’s, with some self-made music thrown in for good measure. Let yourself go and remember the hard part is gettin’ out the door.
Start Time: 7:00 PM

 

Friday, April 7th

Kevin Babb – Shoehorn Brewing 

Belleville, IL – Come join us for some fun with Kevin Babb!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Adult Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt – Eckert’s Country Store & Farms

Belleville, IL – Hop to it, let’s have some fun like the kids do! Join us for our first-ever Adults ONLY Glow-in-the-Dark Easter Egg Hunt. Head to our Cider Shed to kick off the night with a signature cocktail. Once everyone is checked in, we’ll take a wagon ride to hunt over 3000 glow-in-the-dark eggs which will be scattered throughout the farm. Bring a flashlight and basket to gather as many eggs as possible. Each egg will contain a special prize such as coupons, treats, adult beverages, and gift certificates. **Please note, we will depart the Cider Shed at 7 pm to hunt eggs, please arrive prior to 7 pm to get checked in.
For tickets, click here.
Time: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM 

Stroud – Venue on Main 

Belleville, IL – Sara Jane brings her guitar and ukulele back to the venue!
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM 

Saloonatics – Sullivans 

Belleville, IL – Bring a friend and join us for a fun night with food, drinks, dancing, and live music!
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM 

 

Saturday, April 8th

Gateway Grizzlies Annual Easter Egg Hunt – GCS Ballpark

Sauget, IL – Stop by for a fun Easter Event with the whole family!
For more information and tickets, click here.
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM 

Main Street Kids Day – Downtown Belleville

Belleville, IL – Join us Saturday for the first annual Belleville Main Street Kid’s Day as we celebrate our community’s youngest residents. Face painting, DIYs, youth fitness, games, martial arts, and touch-a-truck with the BPD are just a few of the fun things on the agenda.
Please note: while Grown-Ups aren’t the stars of the show at Main Street Kids’ Day, their supervision is required.
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 

Smithton Easter Egg Hunt – Smithton Park 

Smithton, IL – Join us for an afternoon full of Easter fun! The egg hunt begins at 1:00 pm and Check-in is at 12:30 pm Ages: Toddler-4th grade
Start Time: 1:00 PM 

Twisted Road – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – Come out for a fun Saturday night with this trio!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

 

Sunday, April 9th

Sunday Brunch Cruise – Riverboats at the Gateway Arch 

St. Louis, MO – The perfect Sunday starts here. Join us aboard the Becky Thatcher for the ultimate brunch experience. With live entertainment, chef-inspired cuisine and great views, your Sunday will not disappoint! Reservations are required.
For tickets, click here.
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM 

Nick Stergos – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL -Nick will be singing for us Easter Sunday! Come before for a wonderful brunch or lunch and listen to some awesome tunes!

Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

 

Monday, April 10th

Story Hour – Columbia Public Library

Columbia, IL – Come join us where children build early literacy skills in a themed story time with songs, stories, craft, and free play with new friends. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. To register, click here.
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Xtreme Bar Bingo – Silver Creek Saloon 

Belleville, IL – Join us for a fun night of FREE bingo consisting of 9 games! Winners could win fantastic prizes such as cash prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! Xtreme Bar Bingo has a progressive cash Jackpot that increases a ball every week until it’s hit!
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

 

Tuesday, April 11th

Crafternoon – Millstadt Library 

Millstadt, IL – Come craft and learn with us every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. at the Library with Miss Penny! Children of ALL AGES are welcome!
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Knitting and Crochet Night – Millstadt Library

Millstadt, IL – Knitting and Crochet, every Tuesday from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Want to learn how to knit or crochet? Come to the library! Already know how but want to knit or crochet with others? Come to the library! Do other kinds of handicrafts, like cross stitch or embroidery? Come to the library! If you can’t make it in person, a knitting Zoom meeting can be set up upon request. Contact the library for more details.
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Xtreme Bar Bingo – 1428 Tap Haus

Belleville, IL – Xtreme Bar Bingo is a FREE to play bingo consisting of 9 games! Winners could win awesome prizes such as cash prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! Xtreme Bar Bingo has a progressive cash Jackpot that increases a ball every week until it’s hit!
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

Pop Culture Trivia – Silver Creek Saloon

Belleville, IL – Join us for Free Bar Trivia courtesy of Chill Trivia Company! Five rounds of trivia covering all things movies, music, television, sports, and much, 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 Silver Creek while answering fun questions for gift cards and prizes.
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

 

Wednesday. April 12th

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

The Ultimate Guide To Upcoming Events For March 30th – April 5th, 2023

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Thursday, March 30th

Story Hour – Creation Clubhouse 

Fairview Heights, IL – Join us for a story, crafts, fun activities, and worship time!

For tickets, click here.

Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM 

Cardinals Opening Day Pep Rally – Ballpark Village St. Louis

St. Louis, MO – This event is FREE and open to everyone! Plaza seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis food & beverage will be available at portable bars & game day grill locations inside Sports & Social and Cardinals Nation.

Hop around the plaza to enjoy access to vendors, local radio stations, & more. Cheer on the Cardinals and watch the game on the outdoor big screen. Join us after the game for more entertainment and live music with The Red Jackets!

Start Time: 10:00 AM

Blooms in the Storm Paint Class – The Weingarten

Belleville, IL – Grab a friend, co-worker, neighbor or family member and join us for an evening of paint fun! All supplies needed will be provided, along with 2 hours of step by step instruction as the artist paints along with the group. This is an acrylic painting class. You are welcome to customize this however you choose. Additional color options will be available!

Food/beverages available for additional purchase & welcome during paint time! NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES PLEASE. A glass of Sangria/beer/soda is included in your ticket!!!

For tickets, click here.

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM 

 

Friday, March 31st

2023 Adult Egg Hunt – Willoughby Heritage Farm and Conservation Reserve 

Collinsville, IL – Bring a basket and a flashlight to our first ever Adult Easter Egg Hunt at beautiful Willoughby Farm in Collinsville, IL. Starting at 7pm, participants will search for eggs in designated areas, then bring them back to the Bank Barn to see if they’ve won a prize! Some eggs will be winners; others will be duds.

PLEASE NOTE: In the event of inclement weather, the Adult Egg Hunt will be moved to Saturday, April 1st at Woodland Park in Collinsville. Any change regarding inclement weather will be determined by 2:00pm on Friday, March 31st. There’s a $10 registration fee per participant (ages 18+). To register, call 618-346-7529 or click here.  Registration is limited to the first 300 participants.

Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Beth Bombara – Venue on Main

Belleville, IL – Join us for a fun night full of live music by Beth Bombara!

Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Stall 3 – Columbia City Saloon 

Columbia, IL – Stall 3 brings their brand of Roadhouse Rock from the heartland to the Columbia City Saloon! Come join us!

Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Billy Peek – The Falls Reception and Conference Center 

Columbia, IL – Come and join us for a fun night with Billy Peek! 

Doors open 6:00p • Dinner 7:00p • Show 8:00p (includes: soft drinks, dinner buffet, dessert and show)

Advance Tickets Only! For tickets, click here. 

Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

 

Saturday, April 1st

Lake St. Louis Farmers and Artists Market Opening Day – The Meadows

Lake St. Louis, MO – The Lake St. Louis Farmers & Artists Market welcomes you to another open-air market season! We will have live music, many food & beverage vendors, seasonal veggies, farm fresh eggs, pasture-raised meat, and amazing local artists!

We are proud to have a high-quality PRODUCER ONLY market. Our diverse showcase of farmers and artists are all from within 100 miles of Lake St. Louis, making shopping local easier than ever! We accept SNAP Tokens!

Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Family Fun Fest – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Edwardsville, IL – Join us on Saturday for Family Fun Fest located at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the Morrison Center. The event is free and welcome to all families!

To register, click here.

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Columbia Easter Egg Hunt – Bolm Schkraft Park 

Columbia, IL – Bring the kids for an Easter Egg Hunt! Meet at the main pavilion. We will start promptly at 10am. Separate sections for infants and toddlers!

Rain date is Sunday, April 2.

Start Time: 10:00 AM

Oliver Mars Duo – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – Catch Oliver Mars Duo while enjoying some great live music, food, drinks & people!

Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Array Band – Venue on Main 

Belleville, IL – Come and rock out to one of our favorite 80’s and 90’s bands!

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Lil Sister Band – 1428 Tap Haus

Swansea, IL – Come out and party with Lil Sister Band at 1428 Tap Haus this Saturday night!!

Time: 8:00 PM – 11:45 PM

 

Sunday, April 2nd

Family Hours – Up Down STL 

St. Louis, MO – Bring the family to enjoy some memories of classic arcade games with a new generation! 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. This event is free to attend and is open to all ages. All minors MUST be accompanied by someone who is 21 or older.

Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Delicious Fishes – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – Please welcome back Delicious Fishes! These guys are “Margaritaville Style” and come all the way from mid-Missouri and are so much fun! Come in, dance a little, drink a little and eat a little while listening to this fantastic band on for Sunday Funday!

Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Kevin Hoffmann – Columbia City Saloon 

Columbia, IL – Join us for a fun afternoon of live music by Kevin Hoffmann!

Start Time: 3:00 PM

 

Monday, April 3rd

Story Hour – Columbia Public Library 

Columbia, IL – Come join us where children build early literacy skills in a themed story time with songs, stories, craft, and free play with new friends. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. To register, click here.

Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Xtreme Bar Bingo – Silver Creek Saloon 

Belleville, IL – Join us for a fun night of FREE bingo consisting of 9 games! Winners could win fantastic prizes such as cash prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! Xtreme Bar Bingo has a progressive cash Jackpot that increases a ball every week until it’s hit!

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

 

Tuesday, April 4th

Crafternoon – Millstadt Library 

Millstadt, IL – Come craft and learn with us every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. at the Library with Miss Penny!

Children of ALL AGES are welcome!

Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Knitting and Crochet Night – Millstadt Library

Millstadt, IL – Knitting and Crochet, every Tuesday from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Want to learn how to knit or crochet? Come to the library! Already know how but want to knit or crochet with others? Come to the library! Do other kinds of handicrafts, like cross stitch or embroidery? Come to the library! If you can’t make it in person, a knitting Zoom meeting can be set up upon request. Contact the library for more details.

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Xtreme Bar Bingo – 1428 Tap Haus

Belleville, IL – Xtreme Bar Bingo is a FREE to play bingo consisting of 9 games! Winners could win awesome prizes such as cash prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! Xtreme Bar Bingo has a progressive cash Jackpot that increases a ball every week until it’s hit!

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

Pop Culture Trivia – Silver Creek Saloon

Belleville, IL – Join us for Free Bar Trivia courtesy of Chill Trivia Company! Five rounds of trivia covering all things movies, music, television, sports, and much, 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 Silver Creek while answering fun questions for gift cards and prizes.

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

 

Wednesday. April 5th

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

The Ultimate Guide To Upcoming Events For March 23rd – 29th, 2023

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

 

Thursday, March 23rd

Story Hour – Creation Clubhouse 

Fairview Heights, IL – Join us for a story, crafts, fun activities, and worship time! For tickets, click here.

Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM 

Friday, March 24th

Spring Vintage Market – Belle Clair Fairground & Expo Center 

Belleville, IL – Join us for an event with the whole family. Enjoy a weekend of shopping for vintage finds, industrial, garden, repurposed, boutique, jewelry, gourmet foods, and more! Live music all weekend. Tickets can be purchased at the door!

Time: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

This event is from March 24th – March 26th

Midnight Madness – World Wide Technology Raceway

Madison, IL – Come join us for the first Midnight Madness of the 2023 season! Midnight Madness offers a safer alternative to illegal street racing. For more information, click here. 

Start Time: 6:00 PM

Spring Easter Porch Planks Workshop – Hammer & Stain Fairview

Fairview Heights, IL – Customize your project in studio with your choice of stain & paint colors. Come ready to create, laugh and have fun! We have several Spring and Easter designs to choose from.

BYOB wine or beer to sip and snacks to enjoy during the workshop. For tickets, click here.

Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Kevin Babb – Shoehorn Brewing 

Belleville, IL – Come join us for some fun with Kevin Babb!

Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Saturday, March 25th 

Easter Mini Sessions – Larissa Photography 

Belleville, IL – Only $10 per person and $60 for the full set of digitals. Animals at the studio on March 25th. Sessions last about 10 min long and include about 15-20 photos on one of our Easter sets. This year we’re doing 2 sets! One will be a vintage look with pastel florals in mainly mint and dusty pink. The other is a mid-century modern look with arches in blue, coral, and purple. For tickets, click here. 

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Caffeine and Chrome – Gateway Classic Cars

O’Fallon, IL – Calling all car enthusiasts! Join us for the best day of the month. Every last 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

Queeny Egg Hunt – Queeny Park 

St. Louis, MO – Come join us for our Queeny Egg Hunt! There will be crafts, games, and different-age egg hunts in the park. Advanced registration is required.  Click here to register. 

Start Time: 10:30 AM

Easter Eggstravanganza – Christ Church

Fairview Heights, IL – Christ Church Easter Eggstravaganza is a FREE outdoor event for families! Join us for our Easter egg hunt, food trucks, DJ, balloon animals, bag decorating, face painting, games, storytelling and more. Don’t miss this egg-citing afternoon of family fun!

Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

South Side Johnny Band – Copper Fire

Belleville, IL – This band is AWESOME! And if you like to dance, you will love them! Come enjoy some great music while eating some yummy food, drinks, and some great fun!

Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Sunday, March 26th

Easter Bunny – Makers On Main Street

Columbia, IL – Come on in and get your photo taken with the Easter Bunny! Photos are taken by Kling Kamera Photography. You will receive a printout and a digital copy will be released later the same day. In addition, we will be giving out a Kids Easter DIY project (paint included) cost is $25 while supplies last! No reservation needed

Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Moolah Shrine Circus – Family Arena 

St. Charles, MO –  Come run away and join the shrine circus. This is your chance to experience all the sights and sounds that the circus has to offer. Be amazed at the gravity-defying trapeze artists as they fly through the air in their aerial ballet. Enjoy the crazy antics of the hilarious clowns as they jump and tumble under the “big top”. Watch the elephants as they trumpet around the “three rings”. Taste the WONDERFUL carnival food such as cotton candy, snow cones, popcorn, and soda. There are numerous different acts that everyone can enjoy.  For tickets, click here. 

Start Time: 1:00 PM

Lanny and Julie Sunday Funday – Columbia City Saloon

Columbia, IL – Join us for a fun afternoon of live music with Lanny and Julie.

Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Ticket To The Beatles – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL –  Come enjoy some great music while eating some yummy food, drinks, and some great fun!

Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Monday, March 27th

Xtreme Bar Bingo – Silver Creek Saloon 

Belleville, IL – Join us for a fun night of FREE bingo consisting of 9 games! Winners could win fantastic prizes such as cash prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! Xtreme Bar Bingo has a progressive cash Jackpot that increases a ball every week until it’s hit!

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Tuesday, March 28th

Crafternoon – Millstadt Library 

Millstadt, IL – Come craft and learn with us every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. at the Library with Miss Penny! Children of ALL AGES are welcome!

Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Knitting and Crochet Night – Millstadt Library

Millstadt, IL – Knitting and Crochet, every Tuesday from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Want to learn how to knit or crochet? Come to the library! Already know how but want to knit or crochet with others? Come to the library! Do other kinds of handicrafts, like cross stitch or embroidery? Come to the library! If you can’t make it in person, a knitting Zoom meeting can be set up upon request. Contact the library for more details.

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Xtreme Bar Bingo – 1428 Tap Haus

Belleville, IL – Xtreme Bar Bingo is a FREE to play bingo consisting of 9 games! Winners could win awesome prizes such as cash prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! Xtreme Bar Bingo has a progressive cash Jackpot that increases a ball every week until it’s hit!

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

Pop Culture Trivia – Silver Creek Saloon

Belleville, IL – Join us for Free Bar Trivia courtesy of Chill Trivia Company! Five rounds of trivia covering all things movies, music, television, sports, and much, 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 Silver Creek while answering fun questions for gift cards and prizes.

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Wednesday. March 29th

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

Spring Crafts – Columbia Public Library

Columbia, IL – Children ages 7-10 can make spring-inspired crafts such as bird feeders and paper eggs. Registration is required. To register, click here.

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Upcoming Local Events: December 8-14, 2022

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

 

Thursday, December 8th

Gingerbread House Making & Cocktail Sipping Date Night – Eckert’s Country Store & Farms

Belleville, IL – Get in the holiday spirit with us as we decorate our own Gingerbread House while sipping on a flight of hard cider and munching on a holiday snack pack. Building a gingerbread house isn’t just for kids, this is your chance to create a beautiful display for the holidays. We provide all of the supplies and guidance. You provide the creativity! $33/person. Must be 21 or older.
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Christmas Doormats DIY Workshop – Hammer & Stain Fairview

Fairview Heights, IL – Customize your project in studio or at home with your choice of paints. YOB wine or drink of choice to sip and snacks to enjoy during the workshop. Several designs to choose from. The mat measures 23″ x 35″.
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Luke Hays- Sunset Overlook 

Columbia, IL – Come out this Thursday with your friends and enjoy live music by Luke Hays as you watch the sunset.
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Alexander Ruwe- VENUE on Main 

Belleville, IL – We finally have Alex Ruwe, an amazing musician, back in the Venue. Don’t miss this chance to hear him play!
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Friday, December 9th

Candy Cane Lane Holiday Lights Ride- Holiday Lights Trolley 

St. Louis, MO –  Enjoy the holiday lights of the Candy Cane Lane neighborhood, Angel Way, and Snowflake Lane while riding aboard an authentic old-fashioned trolley. The trolley will be decorated, heated, and playing holiday music.Bring a lap blanket on those chilly nights and a warm cup of hot chocolate. Don’t forget your singing voices, we will have the carols playing and love to hear you sing along. Pickup will be from the Shrewsbury pool parking lot at 7407 Sutherland Ave, St. Louis Mo 63119. For tickets, click here.
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM

3rd Annual Frosted Flick Fest- Columbia Turner Hall 

Columbia, IL – A fun, family event, for all ages and groups. Reserve a fire pit and get your own warm fire, a s’mores kit, a hot dog grilling kit, roasting sticks, complimentary hot chocolate, AND a photo w/ Santa himself!! Chair, blanket, and wagon drop off points also make it easier than ever to get to your fire pit easily.
This years viewings are: The Elf (Fri 12/9 7p), Christmas Vacation (Sat 12/10 7p), Home Alone (Sun 12/11 5p)
For tickets, click here

This event is from December 9th – December 11th
Start Time: 7:00 PM

Forever Vintage Christmas Market – Belle Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center

Belleville, IL – A Forever Vintage Christmas Market Powered By Forever Vintage Market is A Family Tradition! Held at The BELLE-CLAIR FAIRGROUNDS in Belleville, IL. A buying weekend to Find the most perfect CHRISTMAS gifts! Vendors from all around the Country vending Repurposed, Industrial, Vintage, Architectural Salvage, Antiques, Primitives, Handmade, Furniture, Boutique & More!
Friday, December 9th, 3 pm-8 pm
Saturday December 10th 10 am-5 pm
Sunday, December 11th, 10 am-4 pm

Journey to Bethlehem- First Baptist Church of Columbia 

Columbia, IL – What better way to begin the Christmas season, than a journey back to the night that changed the world. First Baptist Church of Columbia Illinois invites you to our 5th season of bringing Journey to Bethlehem to the community. This FREE event is a live, interactive outdoor telling of the Christmas story complete with the sights and sounds of the first century. You’ll be immersed in the story and celebrate the birth of Jesus as you encounter live animals, shepherds, angels, Roman soldiers, and Magi on your way to Bethlehem.
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Saturday, December 10th 

Breakfast With Santa- Sip and Chew Express 

Belleville, IL – Bring the kids and the whole family out, for breakfast with Santa! It includes breakfast, a photo with Santa with your own camera or phone and goodies for the kids.
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Holiday Markets 2022- Tower Grove Farmers’ Market 

St. Louis, MO – Join us for the best collection of farmers & artisans in St. Louis at our outdoor market. The very best of local!
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Holiday Market Craft and Vendor Fair – Sts. Peter and Paul PTO

Waterloo, IL – The Annual SPPCS PTO Holiday Market Vendor and Craft Fair is a great event to wrap up all of your holiday shopping. Hosted on the same day as the Mary & Martha Cookie Walk in downtown Waterloo IL.
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Adult Holiday Cookie Decorating Class- Makers On Main Street 

Columbia, IL – Josie from Josie’s Cookie Jar will be teaching you how to decorate sugar cookies with royal icing. No experience is needed. Each student will take home 6 cookies that they decorated. Students will learn to outline and flood their cookies. All supplies are included.
Intended for adults ages 13 and up. Class is $50. Stop by MOMS or give us a call to reserve your spot (618) 281-241
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Winter Celebrations 2022- St. Louis Art Museum 

St. Louis, MO – Inspired by holiday traditions from around the world, Winter Celebrations is a free, family-friendly festival that features different performances and family art activities each day. Drop in for performances by community groups and art activities with your little one. No tickets or reservations are required to attend Winter Celebrations
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday, December 11th

Breakfast with Santa Claus – Cafe on the Abbey

Columbia, IL – Bring the kids and the whole family out for a fabulous breakfast with Santa. We heard that Clarice will be here too (Rudolph the red nose reindeer’s girlfriend) ❤️
Time: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM

P-Nut and The Shells- Columbia City Saloon

Columbia, IL – P-Nut and The Shells return to Columbia City Saloon. Stop by with friends and enjoy their live music.
Start Time: 3:00 PM

Holiday Ice Skating Show- Kennedy Recreation Complex

St. Louis, MO – Kennedy Recreation Center presents their annual Holiday Ice Skating Show! Featuring: Blade Brigade Synchronized Skating teams and local Kennedy solo skaters. Come and delight in the fun of the season while enjoying the hard work of our skaters. After the Holiday Show we invite you to stay for Skating With Santa. (3:30 PM – 5:30 PM)  This is a free event and open to the community.
Show Time: 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM

Monday, December 12th

Beginner Buttercream Cake- Toot’s Cake & Candy Supplies

Belleville, IL -Dress up your Christmas table with this darling 6” cake . Holly leaves and braided buttercream are the stars of this cutie . Don’t wait to grab your spot for this class . $48.00 includes all supplies necessary to complete this project. All the basic techniques will be taught, stacking, filling, icing & smoothing.
Call Toots 618-277-7373 to reserve your spot.
Start Time: 6:00 PM

Photos With Santa- St. Clair Square

Fairview Heights, IL – Visit Santa for a special holiday memory, Nov. 23 through Christmas Eve! Santa’s Workshop is located in Center Court. Visits are always free, and photo packages & frames are available for purchase. For full details on photo pricing and Santa break times, click here
Time: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday. December 14th

U.S Bank Wild Lights- St. Louis Zoo 

St. Louis, MO – ‘Tis the season for holiday lights and sweaters! Escape to a wonderland unlike any other at U.S. Bank Wild Lights.Our dazzling holiday event features brand-new light displays and themed areas such as Meet Me in St. Louie, Holly Jolly Hangout, Cozy Cove and more! Warm up with winter-themed treats, and say hello to the animals at Penguin & Puffin Coast and the Insectarium. The 4D Theater featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is open nightly and included with WildLights admission.
For more event and ticket information, visit stlzoo.org/wildlights.
Time 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Bobby Rolens Acoustic with Jimmy Rolens- Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL- Come out this Wednesday with friends to enjoy live music by Bobby Rolens and an awesome menu!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Xtreme Bingo- Xtreme Bar Bingo 

Fairview Heights, IL- Come out and join us for a fun night of FREE Bingo. Lots of prizes to be won!
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM 

Upcoming Local Events: December 1-7, 2022

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

 

Thursday, December 1st

Photos with Santa – Century 21 Advantage

Columbia, IL – Join us Thursday, December 1st, from 4:30-7:00pm. The kiddos can take pictures with the “Big Guy” and enjoy snacks, cookies, and hot cocoa! Sign up on Eventbrite today!
Time: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Candy Cane Lane Holiday Lights Ride- Holiday Lights Trolley 

St. Louis, MO – Belleville, IL- Enjoy the holiday lights of the Candy Cane Lane neighborhood, Angel Way, and Snowflake Lane while riding aboard an authentic old-fashioned trolley. The trolley will be decorated, heated, and playing holiday music. Bring a lap blanket on those chilly nights and a warm cup of hot chocolate. Don’t forget your singing voices, we will have the carols playing and love to hear you sing along. Pickup will be from the Shrewsbury pool parking lot at 7407 Sutherland Ave, St. Louis Mo 63119. For tickets, click here.
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM

The Simpletons- Venue on Main

Belleville, IL – The Simpletons are back for another First Thursday show. Stop by and listen to live music by this feisty vocal trio of background singers.
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Friday, December 2nd

 First Friday: Harry Potter- St. Louis Science Center

St. Louis, MO – Return to Hogwarts once more and explore the science of our favorite wizarding world. Shop from local artists and crafters, test your knowledge at trivia, journey through the building on a special mission, and attend a feature presentation all about how the fans have shaped the series. Wrap up the evening with screenings of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in the OMNIMAX theater. $5 preferred parking is available at the Oakland Lot. Science Center members get free parking at the Oakland Lot.
Full schedule: https://www.slsc.org/event/first-friday-harry-potter/
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Designer Bag Bingo- Columbia Turner Hall 

Columbia, IL – Come on by with friends and have a good night playing bingo. Proceeds fund the Historic Main Street Columbia Association for all your favorite annual events! For tickets, click here. $35 for Individual Tickets and $320 Reserved Table of 8
Start Time: 6PM

Saturday, December 3rd

Holiday House Tour & Weekend Festivities – Lafayette Square Historic District

Belleville, IL – House Tour Tickets now available – click here for tickets. Mark your calendars for a weekend of holiday festivities including:
– Holiday Market (Sat & Sun – 10:00AM – 6:00PM)
– Pet Parade (Sat)
– Light Up the Square (Sat)
– Holiday House Tour (Sun 10:00AM-5:00PM)

Holiday Markets 2022- Tower Grove Farmers’ Market 

St. Louis, MO – Join us for the best collection of farmers & artisans in St. Louis at our outdoor market. The very best of local!
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Grinchmas and Cocoa Crawl- Apotheosis Cosmics and Lounge 

St. Louis, MO – The Grinch will be arriving in the South Grand neighborhood in the city of St. Louis with an unusual motive: to spread holiday cheer and joy and to raise funds for Shriners Hospitals for Children. For a $7 donation to the hospital, participants can get their photo taken with the Grinch. Those who bring a toy donation for the children at Shriners Hospitals for Children can get a photo taken for only $5. Street parking is available, as well as a free parking lot located at 3500 Hartford provided by the business district.
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Stompbox and The Mixtapes- Columbia City Saloon

Columbia, IL – Stop by this Saturday with your friends and enjoy the live music performed by Stompbox and The Mixtapes as they debut!!
Start Time: 3:00 PM

Winterfest and Lighted Parade- Smithton Turner Hall 

Smithton, IL –  Join us with friends and family to enjoy activities for the kids, Santa will make his appearance, music and more! There will also be the pageant this year. Little Miss/Mr/Queen Christmas contestants will have the opportunity to participate in the lighted parade and be crowned after the parade.
Time: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Turner Hall Social- Columbia Turner Hall 

Columbia, IL –  After the Bright Light Christmas Parade, visit with Santa and enjoy food, signature beverages, and many activities including children’s choir, balloon animals, face painting, and games!
Start Time: 4:00 PM 

Sunday, December 4th

Visit With Santa- Selfie Studio A

Columbia, IL –  The City of Columbia invites you to the Selfie Studio to visit with Santa. He will visit with children and pose for pictures. Bring your camera to capture the joy!
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Sip, Shop, and Santa- Rcasa Tex Mex 

Columbia, IL –  Come see Santa and get a picture with him. Then sip and shop with our local vendors in the back! We will have food specials, drink specials and plenty of cheer!!
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Winterfest- Lindenwood University

St. Charles, MO – Come out to Lindenwood University’s annual winter celebration. Stroll through the historic campus past more than 3,000 luminaries while you enjoy hot chocolate, cookie decorating, and crafts to keep the holiday spirit alive. Santa will be there taking holiday wishes. Guests will have a chance to carol with Lindenwood’s acapella group, Voices Only, decorate holiday cookies, create holiday crafts, listen to holiday stories read by Mrs. Claus, take family photos in a real sleigh, and tell Santa their Christmas wishes. Guests are invited to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to the Salvation Army, and will receive an event t-shirt while supplies last. Admission is free.
Time: 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Garden Glow- Missouri Botanical Garden

St. Louis, MO – Bring friends and family and enjoy the exciting new displays, treasured family traditions, and nearly two million dazzling lights. The 10th anniversary of Garden Glow is the most spectacular way to experience the holiday season! For tickets, click here.
Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Weirldy Wonderful Holidays – City Museum

St. Louis, MO – A whole month of Winter Holiday fun including larger-than-life light displays on MonstroCity and Architecture Hall, appearances by Steampunk Santa, Tacky Christmas in Beatniks, and more. All Free for Members and Free with General Admission.
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Monday, December 5th

Story Hour- Columbia Public Library 

Columbia, IL – Children build early literacy skills in a themed story time with songs, stories, craft, and free play with new friends. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up at https://columbialibrary.evanced.info/signup
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Tuesday, December 6th

Children’s Holiday Party- Scott AFB Library 

Belleville, IL – Celebrate the holidays at the Scott AFB Library! This open house will include crafts, cookie decorating, story time and snacks! There will also be a winter scene photo op with Santa and Mrs. Claus!
Start Time: 5:00 PM

Wednesday, December 7th

Open Sew- Warm N Cozy Quilting 

Columbia, IL – Looking to finish some project or just a day of sewing with a few friends? Come join us for a day and sew on your current project or start a new project. We’ll be here to help if you need it. You can also use all of our tools, including our steam press if you’re working on a t-shirt quilt. We have some shared resources available like a rotary cutter and cutting mat, ironing surface and iron, and individual desks for each sewist. For tickets, click here. Tickets are $10 a piece.
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Hot Cocoa Bombs – Toot’s Cake & Candy Supplies

Belleville, IL – Take home finished bombs and your mold to make your own at home! Call 618-277-7373 to reserve your spot. Cost is $45.
Start Time: 6:00 PM

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