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

 

Thursday, August 3rd

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.
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM 

Craft and Food Truck Night Market – Rural King 

Swansea, IL – This new food truck and crafters event was created for the community of Swansea and the surrounding townships. This event allows the community to come out and enjoy a night with the family while grabbing a bite to eat and some significant findings. Enjoy these summer fun nights in Swansea before the kiddos head back to school. This event will also be partnering with the SWIL Foundation to help with a school supply drive. They are excited to be able to help some of the local school districts. The give back will help to support the children in the school districts in Cahokia, Dupo, and East Carondelet in Ilinois. If you would like to help with this cause bring out some school supplies to donate when you come out to support the local community events.
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

Pamela & a Piano – Seven Belleville 

Belleville, IL – Pamela & a Piano back on the keys and singing for you all! Come have some great food and listen to the tunes!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

The Simpletons – Venue on Main

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 60s – 80s, 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, August 4th

End of Summer Bash – Moody Park 

Fairview Heights, IL – Summer might be coming to an end, but there is still fun to be had! Join us at Moody Park for live music, fun, and food! We will have food vendors, inflatables, and more. We hope to see you there!
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Cody Phillips – Sunset Overlook

Columbia, IL – Join us for Cody Phillips debut at Sunset Overlook
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM 

Skylark Brothers – Chateau La Vin 

Columbia, IL – Come on down for some wine, pizza, pasta, and live music!
Start Time: 7:00 PM

P- Nut and The Shells – Lexi’s BFF

Belleville, IL – Join us for a great night of music on Main Street at Lexi’s BFF in downtown Belleville!
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

 

Saturday, August 5th

Taste of Columbia – Historic Main Street Columbia 

Columbia, IL – Purchase a Taste Ticket Book for $15 to the Annual HMSCA Taste Taste of Columbia and sample the best food and drinks Columbia has to offer. Taste Ticket Books can be purchased in advance online or in person beginning at 10:30 am at the Taste seating area at 100 N Main. For tickets, click here.
Start Time: 11:00 AM 

Bloodshot Red – Copper Fire

Belleville, IL – We can’t wait to be back in Belleville after several months for an afternoon show!! Grab your friends and we’ll see you there!!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM 

10 – String Dream – Bennie’s Pizza Pub 

Belleville, IL – It’s always a great time and still the best-smelling venue we play. Come out for a hot slice, cold beer, and some cool tunes!
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM 

Mascoutah Homecoming Parade – Sheve Park 

Mascoutah, IL – The Ainad Drum Corps will parade at 5 pm on both Saturday and Sunday with a ballyhoo following the conclusion of the parade in the park.
Start Time 5:00 PM 

 

Sunday, August 6th

Family Hours – Up Down STL 

St. Louis, MO –  We’re opening our doors to those under 21 to give families a place to hang out for an afternoon. This means we will be opening an hour early! 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.
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Array Band – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – Array Band is excited to be returning to Copper Fire. Spend your Sunday with us!! Great atmosphere, food, drinks, and service! You will love it!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM 

Tom Norton – Triple Lakes Tavern

Dupo, IL – Join us at this great place for food, drinks, and live music!
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM 

Mascoutah Homecoming Parade – Sheve Park 

Mascoutah, IL – The Ainad Drum Corps will parade at 5 pm on both Saturday and Sunday with a ballyhoo following the conclusion of the parade in the park.
Start Time 5:00 PM 

Ahna – Seven Belleville

Belleville, IL – Join us for a fun night of live music by Ahna!
Start Time: 7:00 PM

 

Monday, August 7th

Free Pool Night – Freeburg Recreation Park 

Freeburg, IL – Bring a canned good (or 2) and invite a friend to have an evening swim. Cool off and be the good. We are donating the items to the Freeburg Food Pantry. Hope to see you there
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

 

Tuesday, August 8th

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

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, August 9th

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

Cody Galloway – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – Large variety of classic rock and acoustic country covers! Make plans to be at Copper Fire for a fun night!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

 

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

Thursday, July 27th

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 

Craft and Food Truck Night Market – Rural King 

Swansea, IL – This new food truck and crafters event was created for the community of Swansea and the surrounding townships. This event allows the community to come out and enjoy a night with the family while grabbing a bite to eat and some significant findings. Enjoy these summer fun nights in Swansea before the kiddos head back to school. This event will also be partnering with the SWIL Foundation to help with a school supply drive. They are excited to be able to help some of the local school district. The give back will help to support the children in the school districts in Cahokia, Dupo, and East Carondelet in Ilinois. If you would like to help with this cause bring out some school supplies to donate when you come out to support the local community events.
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

Pamela & a Piano – Seven Belleville 

Belleville, IL – Pamela & a Piano back on the keys and singing for you all! Come have some great food and listen to the tunes!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM  

Shannon Arview – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – Shannon is another one of our favorites! He’s fantastic! Try to catch him this thirsty Thursday! Enjoy Shannon playing some country tunes!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

 

Friday, July 28th

Steve Ewing – Bennie’s Pizza Pub 

Belleville, IL – You heard it right! Steve Ewing from The Urge, will be returning to Bennie’s! We had so much fun last month, we decided to do it again.
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM 

The Eric Prewitt Band – Chateau La Vin 

Columbia, IL – Join us for another great night of music with The Eric Prewitt Band!
Start Time: 7:00 PM 

Steel Creek – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – We will be pumping out the Classic Hits at Copper Fire. See you there!
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM 

 

Saturday, July 29th

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 

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

The John and Dave Duo – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – Saturday Afternoon Funday!! We just love John and Dave and know you do too! They are FANTASTIC and so talented! If you like old and new Country Rock, you will love them! Come and listen to some amazing music, grab a cold beer or specialty cocktail or slushee and eat some great food! They are amazing and if you’ve missed them on the past, they are worth checking out!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM 

Root Down Band – Soulcial Kitchen 

Belleville, IL – Join us for a concert at the Soulcial Kitchen campus. This concert is FREE and family-friendly. Delicious food & tasty drinks will be available for purchase from our amazing food trucks and friends at Marco’s Express and Oh! Holy Crepes. Dogs are permitted in outdoor areas, as long as they are on a leash. Play area for the kids!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

Truck and Tractor Pull – Monroe County Fair 

Waterloo, IL – Come out and enjoy the Monroe County Fair!
Start Time: 6:00 PM 

 

Sunday, July 30th

Killer Wails – Spaces 

Belleville, IL – Killer Wails will be rockin’ the Spaces garden in Downtown Belleville.
Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 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 31st

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, August 1st

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

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, August 2nd

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

 

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

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

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