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

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

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

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

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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

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

Thursday, November 7th

5th Annual Festival of Christmas presented by Monroe County…

Columbia, IL – 🎄 Festival of Christmas Fundraiser 🎄 Join us at Turner Hall on Thursday, November 7th for a fun-filled evening of holiday cheer! Enjoy: ✨ Cash & carry shopping with select vendors…

Time: 5:30 PM

Beginner Sourdough Mini Workshop

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

Time: 6 PM – 7 PM

The Simpletons Return to the Venue

Belleville, IL – ATTENTION boomers, ex-hippies and Americana Music aficionados of all stripes: 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…

Time: 7 PM

Weller Bourbon Dinner 2024

Edwardsville, IL – The Executive Chef from our sister company Brick + Bramble has prepared a three-course menu to complement six offerings from Weller’s Complete Lineup…

Time: 6 PM

Dental Day and Candy Give Back!

Edwardsville, IL – Our Exhibit Sponsor Edwardsville Family Dentist will be giving away free toothbrushes! Bring a pound of candy and receive $1 discount ($1 off per person). We will also have a dental craft!

Time: 10 AM – 12 PM

Friday, November 8th

Busy Bins Pop Up

Columbia, IL – Busy Bins Pop Up @ Columbia Coffee Pot

Time: 7 AM – 11 AM

Large Item Pick-Up

Columbia, IL – Event by City of Columbia, IL – Government

Time: 6 AM – 3 PM

Live Music: Dade Farrar

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

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Social Lite Acoustic

Smithton, IL – Event by Pete’s Hard Stop. Great acoustic duo. Come check them out!

Time: 8 PM

Holiday Open House

Swansea, IL – Join us for our Holiday Open House! Get all your holiday shopping done early at both Peace by Piece AND Muttley & Me’s annual Holiday Open House!

Time: 10 AM – 4 PM

Saturday, November 9th

Edwardsville High School Art & Craft Fair

Edwardsville, IL – Get ready to stuff those stockings at the Edwardsville High School Art & Craft Fair. Shop from local crafters and artists at this 2 day event…

Time: 9 AM – 4 PM

ZIENA’S MISTLETOE MARKET

Edwardsville, IL – We are SO EXCITED to be bringing you the 2nd annual MISTLETOE MARKET at City Park in Edwardsville!…

Time: 11 AM – 3 PM

Make & Take Charcuterie Holiday Wreaths

Waterloo, IL – Want to learn how to make your own charcuterie wreaths just in time for the holidays? Becky’s Boards will be teaching a class at Farm Girl Finds. Cost is $45/pp

Time: 12 PM – 2 PM

Jarrod Lutz & Matt Gadeken play Vintage Wine Bar

Waterloo, IL – Always love to scoot on down to Waterloo, Illinois to play at Vintage Wine Bar and this time I’ll be joined by the talented Matt Gadeken!

Time: 3 PM – 6 PM

November 9 Craft Fair & Vendor Event

Swansea, IL – Gypsy Dreams & Hippie Things, LLC is hosting and coordinating craft fairs again this year!! They will be held every 2nd Saturday of every month

Time: 5 PM – 8 PM

QP November Fish Fry

Belleville, IL – And just like that, they’re back! We will have 5 Fish Frys this year with 2 in the Fall and 3 in Lent. Mark your calendars and plan to attend.

Time: 9 AM – 2 PM

Sunday, November 10th

Ryan Notling

Smithton, IL – Event by The Roost Bar & Grill. 

Time: 3 PM – 7 PM

Celebration of life for Harv Ries

Waterloo, IL – Event by Dazed n Confused STL. Join us to celebrate the life of Harv Ries

Time: 1 PM

Live Music: Jack Twesten

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

Time: 1 PM – 4 PM

BMTA Wurstmarkt

Belleville, IL – Sausage dinner and meat market

Time: 11 AM – 3 PM

Inaugural Sisters Empowerment Exchange Brunch

Belleville, IL – An afternoon of powerful conversations, inspiration, and sisterhood featuring dynamic women who are breaking barriers and sharing their stories.

Time: 3 PM – 7 PM

Monday, November 11th

Make & Take Monday – Lil’ Country Church

Waterloo, IL – Event by Farm Girl Finds. Make & Take Monday – Lil’ Country Church
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create a rustic wooden church. Using Dixie Belle chalk paint, we’ll guide you through the process of painting, texturing and distressing the wood to give it a charming…

Time: 2 PM – 4 PM

Sips & Books in the Garden

Belleville, IL – Join us for a delightful evening of literary exploration at our ‘Blind Date with a Book’ event hosted in our beautiful beer garden at Sullivan’s.

Time: 7 PM – 10 PM

Veterans Day Special

Belleville, IL – Unlimited Laser Tag, Go Karts and Bumper Cars + $10 Arcade Game Card. All for Only $30 per person.

Time: 12 PM – 10 PM

GriefShare Group

Fairview Heights, IL – A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Throughout this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect and what is “normal” in grief and gain solid support every step of the way.

Time: 6:30 PM – 8 PM

Universus Constructed ••• Learn to Play @ IGC

Fairview Heights, IL – Are you a My Hero fan? How about Godzilla…or Tekken…or Attack on Titan? Have you played the new TCG that combines all of these franchises into one?…

Time: 6 PM

Tuesday, November 12th

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

November Meeting

Belleville, IL – This monthly meeting we will be electing the upcoming years’ officials and confirming their job duties. Discussing upcoming events and recommendations

Time: 6:30 PM

Sing and Stomp

Fairview Heights, IL – Get your wiggles out with music, movement, and games! We’ll develop important skills and literacy through dance and song.

Time: 10:30 AM

Wednesday, November 13th

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

Dine Out For Helping Strays and On-Site Adoption Event

Columbia, IL – A portion of the sales will be donated to Helping Strays. BUT – WAIT — There’s more —– ON SITE ADOPTION EVENT!

Time: 5 PM

Artist Lecture Series

Fairview Heights, IL – The Artist Lecture Series is presented by Catharine Magel and ArtVillage. Learn more at artvillagefoundation.org/about/

Time: 5:30 PM – 7 PM

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

Thursday, October 31st

Costume Contest & Halloween Party

Columbia, IL – Dress up in your favorite costume and come have a grand ole time with us! We will have FREE FOOD, Queen of Hearts, drink specials and more! Tarot card readings will be FREE starting at 6:00 as well!

Time: 6 PM

SPOOKY DRINK- today only! 

Columbia, IL – Spooky kids drink, & lotus drink pop up!

Time: 7 AM – 5 PM

Drop Dead Vintage Grand Opening

Belleville, IL – Come shop at Drop Dead Vintage’s new brick and mortar in the heart of downtown Belleville, Illinois! From 6-10 pm full racks..

Time: 6 PM – 10 PM

Friday, November 1st

New Merch Drop!

Columbia, IL – Event by The Coffee Pot

Time: 7 AM – 5 PM

Seals and Crofts 2 – Added Night!!

Belleville, IL – Seals and Crofts 2 Debuts at the Venue!

Time: 7 PM

C. Thomas Howell with screening of The Outsiders…

Belleville, IL – Screening of the movie, The Outsiders, as you spend an evening with actor C Thomas Howell (Ponyboy) and he tells stories from his experiences on the set of the movie along with a…

Time: 8 PM

Dustin Coleman

Smithton, IL – Dustin Coleman performing at Pete’s Hard Stop 12/1

Time: 8 PM

Autumn Appliance Yard Sale

Edwardsville, IL – Stop by our Autumn Appliance Yard Sale this weekend! We’ve got tons of open-box, clearance, used, and new appliances for sale that need a new home! Laundry units, ranges, …

Time: 9 AM – 4 PM

Saturday, November 2nd

Poultry & Pilsner Dinner Dance

Columbia, IL – Join us for a delicious chicken dinner, silent auction, and dancing!

Time: 6 PM

Blue Jay Football Annual Meat Shoot & Inside Meat Raffle

Columbia, IL – Join us for a day filled with meaty excitement and friendly competition at the Blue Jay Football Annual Outside Meat Shoot & Inside Meat Raffle! Whether you’re a sharpshooter ready…

Time: 11 AM

The Outsiders Book Discussion

Belleville, IL – Join us the day after the screening and conversation of The Outsiders at The Lincoln Theater (featuring C. Thomas Howell) for a group conversation about the classic book and movie.

Time: 4 PM

Vegan Vibes Belleville Fest

Belleville, IL – Come join us Downtown Belleville for a Vegan/Veggie Day! We will be celebrating National Vegan Month by offering our customers a wide variety of places to try plant-based foods &…

Time: 1 PM – 6 PM

SABBATH The Complete Black Sabbath Experience

Edwardsville, IL – THE AMAZING TRIBUTE TO BLACK SABBATH AND OZZY RETURNS TO THE WILDEY THEATRE! Sabbath “The Complete Black Sabbath Experience” performing The 50 plus Years of Black Sabbath show …

Time: 8 PM

Sunday, November 3rd

Sola Wood Flower Dyeing Class: Create Your Own Cornucopia!

Columbia, IL – Join us for a fun, hands-on class where you’ll learn how to dye sola wood flowers and arrange them into a beautiful fall cornucopia! Perfect for your Thanksgiving table or autumn decor…

Time: 1 PM – 3 PM

Elite Equine & Rider Performance Biomechanical Corrective Clinic

Millstadt, IL – Join Dr. Tyler Stahlman and his partner Lindsey Cross for a biomechanics clinic for riders and equine. Their work focuses on helping the equine and human athlete perform to their optimal ability…

Time: 9 AM – 5 PM

Wurstmarkt Pork Sausage Dinner and Polka Mass

Belleville, IL – Click on the flyer pictured above for all the details–serving time, prices, music performance times, location. Music by Polka Connection at the 10:30 AM Mass on November 3, 2024 …

Time: 10:30 AM

“The Dude Abides” Back @ Copper Fire w/Some New Songs! NO COVER

Belleville, IL – We’re back in Belleville with some NEW SONGS for your listening pleasure! It’s a Sunday Funday Event!..

Time: 2 PM – 5 PM

Dining in History

Edwardsville, IL – Every year, the Madison County Historical Society (MCHS) chooses a historic location for their Dining in History event. For this year’s dinner on November 3, the location is where …

Time: 12 PM

Monday, November 4th

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. Get all your tasty favorites for only $16 per person plus tax and enjoy…

Time: 7 PM – 9 PM

Football Frenzy

Edwardsville, IL – Event by The Clubhouse Sports Lounge + Kitchen

Time: 5 PM – 7 PM

Tuesday, November 5th

Cozy Knit Blanket DIY

Columbia, IL – Join us for a DIY workshop featuring COZY Knit Blankets!

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Large Item Pick-Up

Columbia, IL –  Event by City of Columbia, IL – Government

Time: 6 AM – 3 PM

St. John the Baptist Catholic School Queen of Hearts Raffle

Smithton, IL – St. John the Baptist Catholic School is excited to announce our Queen of Hearts Raffle at Pete’s Hard Stop in Smithton, Illinois.

Time: 8 PM – 8:15 PM

Wednesday, November 6th

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

Jazz, Cigars & Scotch Night

Belleville, IL – Wednesday…get cozy and enjoy Jazz, Cigars & Scotch Night…our pairing will be succulent! Templeton Rye 4yr Whiskey and Cuba Libre One The Brute (4×60)! All for just $20!

Time: 7:30 PM – 11 PM