Local Events

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

 

Thursday, April 17th

Steak Night Specials EVERY Thursday & Sunday!

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

Time: 4 PM – 8 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 – 9 PM

Spring Trees Watercolor Class

Columbia, IL – Spring Trees Watercolor Class Spring has sprung and we are seeing it everywhere! Join us to celebrate by painting beautiful blooming trees adorned by a luscious walkway of flowers.

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

Main Street Music Pokémon League

Waterloo, IL – Come learn to play Pokémon and sign up for our League and receive a free prize pack

Time: 4 PM – 7 PM

 

Friday, April 18th

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

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Top Shooters FNL: Season Two

Columbia, IL – Event by Daddin & Baggin

Time: 11:45 PM

Good Friday Service @ Restoration Chapel

Waterloo, IL – Good Friday Service at Restoration Chapel

Time: 6 PM

 

Saturday, April 19th

Easter Bunny Skate!

Belleville, IL – This year, capture your Easter photos in a whole new way—on skates with the Easter Bunny!

Time: 10 AM – 12 PM

Live Music: Stompbox and Mixtapes

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

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Dazed n Acoustic @ Sunset Overlook

Columbia, IL – *On the front patio outside! *

Time: 5:30 PM

Smithton Easter Egg Hunt

Smithton, IL – Check in at 12:30 and the hunt begins at 1pm. The bunny will be hopping by for some photo opportunities!

Time: 1 PM

Annual Kids Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by CWV Auxiliary

Smithton, IL – Open to the public… Kids 0-10

Time: 11 AM

Ginger Snapped

Smithton, IL – Come jam out with us and Ginger Snapped! They will be playing all your favorite rock!

Time: 8 PM

 

Sunday, April 20th

Easter Brunch Buffet at Copper Fire

Belleville, IL – We’re bringing back our Eggstacular Brunch — and it’s going to be bigger, better, and more brunch-tastic than ever!

Time: 9 AM – 2 PM

Easter Potluck at the Dutch Hollow Barn

Belleville, IL – We’re having an Easter Potluck at the Barn! Please, bring a dish! The Sunday Night Jam starts at 7P-11P.

Time: 5 PM – 11 PM

Easter Sunday at The Way

Columbia, IL – Join us for our 9:00AM Easter Sunday service at The Way.

Time: 9 AM

Easter Services

Waterloo, IL – Easter Weekend at Waterloo First

Time: 10:15 AM

 

Monday, April 21st

ACO Regional- Belleville, IL (World Singles)

Belleville, IL – Event by American Cornhole Organization

Time: 5:45 PM

Queen of Hearts Drawing

Columbia, IL – Queen of Hearts Drawing

Time: 7 PM

 

Tuesday, April  22nd

FREE Open Play Tuesday Night Sand Volleyball

Belleville, IL – Come BUMP – SET – SPIKE in the finest Sand around the Metro East at Silver Creek Sports & Social!

Time: 8 PM – 11:45 PM

Camp Lakewood Visit at the Monroe County YMCA

Columbia, IL – Staff from YMCA Camp Lakewood are coming to the Monroe County YMCA – HTC Center on April 22, 4-8 pm to talk all things overnight camp at their beautiful property in Potosi, MO!

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

Name that Tune Trivia

Waterloo, IL – Event by Vintage Wine Bar

Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

 

Wednesday, April 23rd

Bathbomb Workshop

Belleville, IL – Enjoy a FUN and interactive hands-on DIY class where you’ll make and take home 8-13 large…

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Log Cabin Quilt Class

Collumbia, IL – A great beginner class! Sewers of all ages can make a Log Cabin quilt with this book’s easy step-by-step directions and clear illustrations

Time: 10 AM – 4 PM

Yellowstone Tasting Night at Stubborn German!

Waterloo, IL – Plan to be here on Wednesday, April 23 for a tasting of the finest Yellowstone products we could get our hands on!

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

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Thursday, April 10th

SSC Meet and Greet

Belleville, IL – Treat yourself to a happy hour with us. Meet new people, learn a little about SSC, and have a great time.

Time: 5 PM – 7 PM

Beginner’s Cookie Decorating with Erica

Belleville, IL – Event by KetaCakes and Toot’s Cake & Candy Supplies

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

DIY Hat Bar with Stencil Burning

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

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Ficklesticks Trunk Show

Swansea, IL – Join us for our Ficklesticks Trunk Show! Ficklesticks Fabric Jewels are handmade in Little Rock, Arkansas by Diana Taylor. Each stitched piece is one-of-a-kind, utilizing saturated… See more

Time: Apr 10 at 10 AM – Apr 14 at 6 PM

 

Friday, April 11th

FCAA Bingo night

 Belleville, IL – Bags and Bourbon Bingo fundraiser. Come out for a fun night at the Tribot Bingo Hall playing for Bags and Bourbon and support the FCAA

Time: 6 PM

The Dave Mendoza Band: Southern Rock Show

Belleville, IL – The Dave Mendoza Band performs the Southern Rock Show at Copperfire Friday April 11, 2025. Show starts at 8:00 pm

Time: 8 PM – 11 PM

Bad Influence @ Ace’s Wild

Columbia, IL – Come out and see the duo this Friday night!

Time: 7 PM – 11 PM

Friday Night POP UP Shrimp Boil

Columbia, IL – Ok you all ask for it so here we go!! Friday Night SHRIMP BOIL No reservations needed, just come on out, sit back and enjoy an amazing dinner.

Time: 5 PM – 8 PM

Ian Ferguson

Smithton, IL –Ian Ferguson is back! Come grab some food and drinks and listen to some great music!

Time: 8 PM

 

Saturday, April 12th

Garden Party

Belleville, IL – Dearest Gentle Drinkers….. We Cordially Invite you to the Event of the Season

Time: 11 AM

20 Year Anniversary Celebration

Belleville, IL – Event by Geo’s Wings & More

20 AMAZING Years we have been proudly serving Belleville!!

Time: 2 PM

Easter Egg Hunt

Belleville, IL – Join us for an egg-citing day on April 12th at Four Fountains!

Time: 1 PM

Ethan Carl: Chateau La Vin

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

Time: 7 PM – 10 PM

Mini poffertjes (pancakes) at Cafe on the Abbey

Columbia, IL – So many great things going on this Saturday. Join us for the hop to shop event with exclusive vendors on our patio.

Time: 8 AM

Children’s Easter Celebration

Swansea, IL – REJOICE- He is Risen! All families are invited to our Children’s Easter Celebration on Saturday, April 12 at 10:30 am in the Vine Cafe (door #9)

Time: 10:30 AM

Easter Egg Hunt

Smithton, IL – The First Baptist Church of Smithton in having their annual Easter Egg Hunt on 4/12/25 at 10 am. All are invited for a morning of faith, fun, Candy, and prizes. Please come and join us for a great time

Time: 10 AM

 

Sunday, April 13th

Dazed n Confused @Copper Fire

Belleville, IL – Event by Dazed n Confused STL, Copper Fire and Live Music Row – Belleville

Time: 2 PM

Palm Sunday

Belleville, IL – Palm Sunday commemorates Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the beginning of Holy Week..

Time: 9 AM – 10 AM

Nail Trim Day

Swansea, IL – Join us for our monthly Nail Trim Day with Happy Dog’s Grooming.
No appointment necessary and only $20 per pooch!

Time: 12 PM – 3 PM

TONY G. @ PETE’S HARD STOP SMITHTON IL.

Smithton, IL – S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y NIGHT BABY!! come join me for some KICKIN ACOUSTIC! Ya never know what I’m gonna play!! lol Get your requests on!! Good Peeps, Adult Beverages, No Cover, Gaming, Great Food.. LET’S GET IT AWN!! SEE YOU THERE!!!

Time: 2 PM – 5 PM

 

Monday, April 14th

A Big Band Evening feat. the SWIC 16 Piece Big Band!

Belleville, IL – Silver Creek Sports & Social presents A BIG BAND EVENING

Time: 7 PM

 

Tuesday, April  15th

Moye Skate Night!

Belleville, IL – Event by Moye Elementary PTO and Skate City Belleville

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

Pet Nutrition 101: The Raw Edition by OC Raw at Three Tails

Columbia, IL – Pet Nutrition 101: The Raw Edition by Three Tails

Time: 6 PM

 

Wednesday, April 16th

Stompin’ Boots Line Dancing at Silver Creek Sports & Social

Belleville, IL – Get ready for a boot-stompin’ blast at Stompin’ Boots Line Dancing night! Every First & Third Wednesday of the EVERY MONTH

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Welcome Wreath DIY

Columbia, IL – A collaboration of Mommy’s Design Farm & My Charming Door!

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

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Thursday, April 3rd

Pineapple Express & Raspberry Parade Release Party

Belleville, IL – Be among the first to taste our new Pineapple Express and the return of Raspberry Parade at Eckert’s Cider Shed.

Time: 5:30 PM – 9 PM

April Showers Watercolor Workshop with Christina Gilchrist

Columbia, IL – April Showers: Watercolor Magic Through Your Window” Picture this: A gentle spring rain kisses the glass as vibrant blooms peek through the misty drizzle

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

Live Music and Pizza

Waterloo, IL – Pizza & Live Music with Danny Kalaher

Time: 6:30 PM

Ladies Night Out

Smithton, IL – Grab the girls, sip, and shop all of the fresh as a daisy spring decor at Blush!!

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

Makeup & Mocktails

Smithton, IL – I am so excited to treat you to MAKEUP & MOCKTAILS! This is where I will introduce the newest Arbonne cosmetics, the foundation and skin tint (you are going to love them!) AND we will learn makeup tips, tricks and trends from professional makeup artis, Savahna Scheibe, while enjoying tasty mocktails and cocktails. Savahana will guide us through makeup application from start to finish.

Time: 6 PM

 

Friday, April 4th

Craig A. Johnson Book Discussion and Signing

Belleville, IL – Belleville Books is proud to host author Craig A. Johnson for discussion and book signing of his new nonfiction book, “How to Talk to Your Son about Fascism”

Time: 5 PM

Eric Lysaght from Superjam!

Columbia, IL – Eric Lysaght is coming back to Chateau La Vin! Stop in for a glass of wine, beer, whiskey or cocktail and listen to some great music!

Time: 7 PM

Celebrate Mellow Corn Day!

Waterloo, IL – It’s the corniest day ever! We’re celebrating Heaven Hill’s Mellow Corn Whiskey on Friday, April 4th.

Time: 3 PM – 10 PM

KevOnStage at Love Church – West Belleville

Swansea, IL – Join us for a night of laughter and entertainment with the incredibly talented KevOnStage! Get ready for a hilarious evening filled with comedy and good vibes

Time: 7:30 PM

Tom Norton at The Tailgate

Smithton, IL – Friday night‘s gonna be great at The Tailgate!

Time: 7 PM – 10 PM

 

Saturday, April 5th

Drop Dead Vintage $20 Fill A Bag Sale

Belleville, IL – Come shop sustainable this spring! Bags are provided. One bag per customer. Items on the lawn behind Drop Dead Vintage are included in the sale.

Time: 12 PM – 6 PM

1st Annual Foundation Putt Crawl

Belleville, IL – Come to downtown Belleville’s Main Street to try your luck or skill at a Putt Crawl at some of your favorite bars and restaurants

Time: 11 AM – 5 PM

Raelynn Alyse & Josh Boyer

Waterloo, IL – Event by Vintage Wine Bar

Time: 3 PM – 6 PM

Indoor Spring Rummage Sale

Swansea, IL – Huge indoor Rummage sale. If you would like to rent a space it is $25 618-233-7474 leave a message and someone will call you back

Time: 8 AM – 12 PM

 

Sunday, April 6th

Lakeside Farmer’s Market

Belleville, IL – We are still looking for Vendors!! This is FREE to the public!! Shop Local!

Time: 1 PM – 4 PM

Legacy Equestrian Mini Event, CT and Dressage Show

Columbia, IL – Event by Legacy Equestrian LLC

Time: 8 AM

Tipton Jr Golf Season kickoff

Waterloo, IL – First Practice of Tipton Jr. Golf 2025 . Get registered and join us for another great season on the course

Time: 4 PM

SWANSEA IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION with TONY G

Swansea, IL – Come Kick it with me … I’ll be layin’ down a multitude of tunes! I can’t wait. Should be a very pleasant afternoon

Time: 1 PM – 3 PM

Sunday Music with Boulderdash

Smithton, IL – Enjoy live music, great food, and good bartenders

Time: 3 PM – 7 PM

 

Monday, April 7th

First Monday’s at Benny’s!!!

Belleville, IL – JUST SHOW UP! No need to bring a flyer! Eat delicious pizza and a percentage will go towards Restoration Ranch. Make it a date! Family outing! Friends get together!

Time: 11 AM – 8 PM

Sprite dirty soda

Columbia, IL – Event by The Coffee Pot

Time: 5 PM

 

Tuesday, April  8th

St Clair County, IL: Coffee & Connections

Belleville, IL – Join the St Clair County, IL Chapter’s Coffee & Connections. Coffee & Connections is a casual empowerment and networking opportunity available to women who work

Time: 8:30 AM

Rope Basket Class

Columbia, IL – These lovely and useful rope baskets will warm up any home. They make great quick and easy gifts great for the holidays or housewarming

Time: 9 AM – 12 PM

Auditions

Waterloo, IL – Auditions for ‘Savannah Sipping Society’ directed by Mark Tullis. Auditions will consist of cold readings from character monologues as well as some ensemble scene readings

Time: 6:30 PM

 

Wednesday, April 9th

Easter Cookie Decorating Class

Belleville, IL – Get into the festive spirit with our Easter Cookie Decorating Class! Join us for a fun and creative evening where you’ll learn to decorate an assortment of festive cookies, from decorative eggs to the cutest bunnies.

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Midweek Lenten Dinner & Worship

Columbia, IL – Join us on Wednesdays as we journey through the season of Lent together. We begin at 6:15pm with a potluck meal sponsored by various groups in the congregation.

Time: 6:15 PM

Brian Charron

Waterloo, IL – Event by Vintage Wine Bar

Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

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Thursday, March 27th

Dave Matthews Band night

Belleville, IL – We are back again for the Thursday night philharmonic at the Abbey espresso bar and cafe. We are bringing you some new DMB tunes along with some classics that are everyone’s favorites!!!

Time: 7 PM – 10 PM

90’s Trivia Night!

Columbia, IL – Join us for a 90s themed trivia night! Doors open at 5:30pm, Trivia starts at 6:00pm

Time: 5:30 PM

Four Roses Tasting Night at Stubborn German!

Waterloo, IL – Join us for a guided whiskey tasting featuring Four Roses!

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Open Mic Night

Waterloo, IL – Event by Vintage Wine Bar

Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

 

Friday, March 28th

Men’s Club Fish Fry

Belleville, IL – 2 days till the first fish fry of the season! Weather is going to be great! Can’t wait to see you there and enjoy the #1 ranked fish fry in the Belleville area.

Time: 4 PM – 7:30 PM

Trixie Trio at Copper Fire

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

Time: 8 PM

Meet the National Sales Vice President of Karen Berger and Don Kiki Cigars

Columbia, IL – Come meet the National Sales Vice President of Karen Berger and Don Kiki Cigars on Friday, March 28th from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM.

Time: 10 AM – 1 PM

Donuts with Dads

Smithton, IL – On Friday, March 28, PTF will be hosting our Donuts with Dad to celebrate our dads, or special role models. We invite our dads/male role models to join us from 7:30 am – 8:30 am in your child’s classroom

Time: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Kara & Kirk!!! Karaoke & Line Dancing

Smithton, IL – Come enjoy some Karaoke and line dancing with the amazing Kara and Kirk behind the screen and on the dance floor!

Time: 7 PM – 11 PM

Maryville Caregiver Coffee Talk

Swansea, IL – Are you caring for a loved one with memory loss or another disability? Join us for support, information, and strategies. Free coffee!

Time: 10 AM – 1 PM

Glo Golf

Waterloo, IL – Introducing: Monroe County StartUP Glo Golf – A Glowing Twist on Your Favorite Game!

Time: 6 PM – 11 PM

 

Saturday, March 29th

Create & Celebrate! Client Appreciation at Sawdust & Glitter

Belleville, IL – Join us for a special Client Appreciation Event at Sawdust & Glitter on Saturday, March 29, where we’ll get creative together! As a thank you for your support, we’re hosting a Tumbler & Sign Making Party—a fun and relaxing way to craft something unique while spending time with great company.

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Eckert’s Belleville Farm Wine Run 5k

Belleville, IL – Get ready to dash into March with a splash of wine! Our Eckerts Belleville Farm Wine Run 5k is the perfect way to shake off winter and welcome spring—whether you’re racing to the finish or just here for the sips

Time: 9 AM

STL NAUTUALS 18U ’07 BOWLING FUNDRAISER

Columbia, IL – Unlimited bowling, shoes included – ONLY $20! Plus, we will have a sports raffle, a YETI cooler/alcohol raffle, a silent auction, a 50/50 drawing, and much more

Time: 6 PM

Cody Phillips

Smithton, IL – Better add this to your calendar!! Country singer Cody Phillips

Time: 7 PM

BarStrong Spring Vendor and Craft Fair

Swansea, IL – Join us for our Spring Vendor and Craft Fair!

Time: 10 AM – 3 PM

NEW MOON SPRING SOUNDBATH

Swansea, IL – NEW MOON SPRING SOUNDBATH: Healing Vibrations for Renewal

Time: 2 PM

Luke Hays

Waterloo, IL – Event by Vintage Wine Bar

Time: 3 PM – 6 PM

 

Sunday, March 30th

MAN CAVE EXTRAVAGANZA

Belleville, IL – The third annual MAN CAVE EXTRAVAGANZA is coming to the Belle Clair Fairgrounds on March 29th, 2025!

Time: 9 AM – 2 PM

Live Music: Duhart

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

Time: 1 PM – 4 PM

NY Cheesecake stuffed Pancakes

Columbia, IL – We do not own the rights to the image posted*Join us this Sunday March 30th to end the month with NY Cheesecake stuffed Pancakes.

Time: 8 AM

Tyrannosaurus Wreck at The Roost *DEBUT SHOW*

Smithton, IL – Come join us for our Roost debut! It’s a Sunday Fun Day you won’t want to miss! We’ll be on from 3-6

Time: 3 PM – 6 PM

Fuzzy Love is back at 1428 tap Haus

Swansea, IL – Come on out as we are back at the Tap Haus. make sure to mark your plans for Sunday funday!

Time: 2 PM – 6 PM

 

Monday, March 31st

Restoration Ranch March Skate Night

Belleville, IL – **🛼 Restoration Ranch Skate Night – Jesus Take the Wheels (…on My Skates!) **

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

5th Monday Ladies’ Night Out

Smithton, IL – It is 5th Monday Ladies’ Night Out time! We are checking out a new place this! I hope you can join us for a ladies’ night out of food and fellowship! Please let Janet know if you are attending!

Time: 6 PM

 

Tuesday, April 1st

Local 53 Blood Drive

Belleville, IL – Belleville Firefighters Local 53 will be hosting a spring Blood Drive on Tuesday April 1st at Engine House #4.

Time: 12 PM – 5:30 PM

FREE Open Play Tuesday Night Sand Volleyball

Belleville, IL – Come BUMP – SET – SPIKE in the finest Sand around the Metro East at Silver Creek Sports & Social!

Time: 8 PM – 11:45 PM

Novels at Night (Adults)

Columbia, IL – Join our book discussion on “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel. Request a copy from the catalog. Library will be covering the appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks.

Time: 7 PM – 8 PM

Rock n Roll Bingo | Facebook

Waterloo, IL – Event by Vintage Wine Bar

Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

 

Wednesday, April 2nd

All About Herbs Class

Belleville, IL – Join us for an immersive and educational experience in our All About Herbs workshop. This session is designed for anyone interested in learning about the diverse world of herbs, from culinary uses to medicinal properties

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Midweek Lenten Dinner & Worship

Columbia, IL – Join us on Wednesdays as we journey through the season of Lent together. We begin at 6:15pm with a potluck meal sponsored by various groups in the congregation.

Time: 6:15 PM

Spring Fling GNO!

Columbia, IL – Bring your girls and shop with us at our Spring Fling Girls Night Out!

Time: 4:30 PM – 7 PM

Marli Nauert

Waterloo, IL – Event by Vintage Wine Bar

Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

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Thursday, March 20th

Steak Night Specials

Belleville, IL – Event by Copper Fire

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

Live Blues Night

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

Time: 7:30 PM – 11 PM

Main Street Jazz!

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

Time: 7 PM

Rachel Marie Designs Trunk Show

Swansea, IL – Shop Rachel Marie Designs new spring jewelry at this Trunk Show! All pieces are HAND CRAFTED in Michigan with Swarovski crystals

Time: Mar 20 at 10 AM – Mar 24 at 6 PM

Swansea Reiniger’s Estate Trunk Show

Swansea, IL – Hey there! Join us for our first ever Estate Trunk Show! Come check out hundreds of estate items all at incredible prices just for you! All items will be in our location for three days ONLY! So hurry in to be the first to shop our selection of fabulous items

Time: 10 AM – 5 PM

 

Friday, March 21st

Spring Vintage Market 2025

Belleville, IL – Spring Vintage Market March 21st-23rd 2025! Held at The Belle-Clair Fairgrounds.

Time: 3 PM

Schmittys welcomes back The Saloonatics

Belleville, IL – Come party with us, don’t be a dick be a Saloonatic!

Time: 8 PM

Daddy Daughter Dance

Columbia, IL – You’re Invited to the Most Magical Night of the Year! A Daddy-Daughter Dance: Red Carpet Affair

Time: 5:30 PM – 8 PM

Maryville Caregiver Coffee Talk

Swansea, IL – Are you caring for a loved one with memory loss or another disability? Join us for support, information, and strategies. Free coffee!

Time: 10 AM – 1 PM

UNHINGED

Smithton, IL – Come join us for some great music by Unhinged, great food, and your favorite cocktail!

Time: 7 PM

 

Saturday, March 22nd

Klose Kuarters Live @ Copper Fire

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

Time: 2 PM – 5 PM

Front Porch Bunny DIY Class

Belleville, IL – Join us for an open-house-style DIY class on Saturday, March 22nd and create your adorable bunny! Such an adorable addition for that Spring decor

Time: 10 AM – 2 PM

March Birthday & Gotcha Day Party!

Columbia, IL – Join us in celebrating your pup’s Birthday/Gotcha Day at Three Tails the THIRD SATURDAY of each month at either location

Time: 10 AM – 2 PM

craft show

Swansea, IL – hi everyone this is Diane this is my second craft show that I’m organizing so please come and see what we have for sale and it’s free to get in hope to see you there

Time: 9 AM – 2 PM

Just 1 More

Smithton, IL – Pop/Rock cover band and one of our absolute favorites! Come check them out if you haven’t already.

Time: 8 PM

Brandy Lee -Live At The Tailgate

Smithton, IL – Come on out for a great night of live music! You’ll be hearing some fun country and rock covers along with some original songs! See ya there!

Time: 8 PM – 11 PM

 

Sunday, March 23rd

Youth Orchestra – Farewell to Seniors

Belleville, IL – Event by Belleville Philharmonic Society

Time: 2 PM

Sister Abbey’s Creations Cannoli’s

Columbia, IL – *We do not own the rights to the image posted* Join us for a taste of what our new endeavor Sister Abbey’s Creations has to offer…

Time: 8 AM

Freeburg Youth Trap Team–Meat Raffle

Smithton, IL – Event by Steph Kreher and Freeburg Youth Trap Club

Time: 11 AM

Blossom City at The Roost

Smithton, IL – Blossom City Debuts at The Roost! Come enjoy a Sunday Funday with us and enjoy some great music and hang with your friends

Time: 3 PM – 6 PM

 

Monday, March 24th

Free Tax Help from AARP

Columbia, IL – Event by Columbia Public Library, Columbia IL

Time: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

 

Tuesday, March 25th

WB Pack The Edge Night

Belleville, IL – Join us for a fun-filled evening at The Edge on March 25th from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM! It’s the perfect opportunity for the whole family to enjoy exciting activities while supporting Wolf Branch School

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

 

Wednesday, March 26th

49th Annual Chili Day

Belleville, IL – The Belle Clair Rotary Club’s annual chili day helps raise funds to be reinvested into the Belleville community!

Time: 11 AM – 7 PM

Babygarten (6-18 mos.)

Columbia, IL – Event by Columbia Public Library, Columbia IL

Time: 9:15 AM – 10 AM

Cafe on the Abbey Job Fair

Columbia, IL – Cafe on the Abbey will be hosting a job fair with open interviews

Time: 2 PM

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Thursday, March 13th

The Trifectta

Belleville, IL – Join us for an afternoon/evening of fun !!! This event we are bringing in the heat!

Time: 2 PM – 7 PM

Cozy Knit Blanket

Columbia, IL – In this event, we will guide you through the steps of the hand knitting process to create a super soft blanket

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

FREE Headshots!

Belleville, IL – Do you need a refreshed headshot for your business marketing? Stop by for a drink, a bite to eat and 2-3 new headshots!!

Time: 2 PM – 5 PM

 

Friday, March 14th

St Patrick’s Skate!

Belleville, IL – Bring the family in for some St Patty’s Day skating fun! 🛼 Snap a family pic in our festive Photo Booth.

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

Daddy Daughter Dance

Columbia, IL – You’re Invited to the Most Magical Night of the Year! A Daddy-Daughter Dance: Red Carpet Affair Get ready for a night full of sparkle, laughter, and memories that will last a lifetime.

Time: 5:30 PM – 8 PM

Pi Day at Pie Hard

Waterloo, IL – Join us for our first ever Pi Day at Pie Hard! What’s on the menu? Everything pie!! 🫐

Time: 11 AM

Chalan Pago Grill Pop-Up

Millstadt, IL – Event by Millpond Brewing

Time: 5 PM – 8 PM

Friday Fish Frys at the Millstadt VFW

Millstadt, IL – Join us on Friday’s for our weekly Fish Frys!

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

 

Saturday, March 15th

St. Patrick’s Day Block Party

Belleville, IL – Get your green on and celebrate all things Irish and the coming of spring with your friends in Downtown Belleville, IL!

Time: 11 AM – 6 PM

St. Patrick’s Day Bash

Belleville, IL – Join us for an unforgettable day filled with music, drinks, and celebration! Live Entertainment Lineup: DJ: 2 PM – 8 PM Riverside Bugle Band: 4 PM Irish Wake: 4:30 PM The back bar will be open, so grab your friends and come raise a glass with us! Don’t miss out — mark your calendars and see you there!

Time: 2 PM – 8 PM

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Belleville, IL – Join Camp Ondessonk’s float for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade!

Time: 11 AM

St. Paddy’s Day 5K Walk/Run

Waterloo, IL – Event by Waterloo Citizens for a Pool and Hopskeller Brewing Company

Time: 9 AM – 11 AM

Taste of the Region!

Waterloo, IL – Event by Gibault Catholic High School Women’s Club

Time: 5 PM – 9 PM

Wing and a Prayer Food Truck

Millstadt, IL – We are chicken wing truck/trailer with our own brand sauces from sweet and tangy to sting like a bee. We also have all white meat fried chicken henny sandwiches, Vegan Low carb bowls, loaded cheese tots, mozzarella cheese sticks, kids meals and more

Time: 5 PM – 8 PM

 

Sunday, March 16th

R&N @ Silver Creek Sports & Social

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

Time: 2 PM – 6 PM

Vinyl, Cigars and Sport’s Sunday….

Belleville, IL – Every Sunday…come relax with us and enjoy Vinyl, Cigars and Sport’s Sunday….enjoy the phonographic vinyl sounds of classic rock, R&B, soul and jazz

Time:  2 PM – 9 PM

Sunday Beignets

Columbia, IL – We’re doing it, again. For everyone that enjoyed the beignets or might have missed when we did it, this is for you!

Time: 8 AM

St Patricks Day Party with The Saloonatics

Smithton, IL – Lets Party like it is St Pattys Day!!! Come out enjoy some cold drinks, listen to some amazing music and be ready to Party!!!

Time: 3 PM – 7 PM

Lent Fish Fry

Smithton, IL – It’s Fish Fry Friday again . Hope you all can join us again Friday night ! Dine in or Carry out . Plenty of seating ! Prices are tax free

Time: 5:00 – 8:00pm

 

Monday, March 17th

ACO Regional- Belleville, IL (World Doubles)

Belleville, IL – Event by American Cornhole Organization

Time: 5:30 PM

Corned Beef and Cabbage at the Abbey

Columbia, IL – Join us Monday March 17th for corned beef and cabbage for St. Patrick’s day for lunch. See you there!

Time: 10 AM

Gardening 101: Winter Sowing

Millstadt, IL – Learn how to start growing vegetable and flower seeds in an recycled milk jug. Gardening 101: Winter Sowing is presented by Kim Atkins of Atkins’ Educational Farm.

Time: 6 PM

 

Tuesday, March 18th

Teen Class

Belleville, IL – Event by My Tutor Driving School

Time: 5 PM – 7 PM

Tot Time (19 mos. – 3 yrs.)

Columbia, IL – Toddlers and their caregivers join in on simple stories, rhymes, songs, and a fun activity or themed craft.

Time: 11 AM – 12 PM

St. John the Baptist Catholic School Queen of Hearts Raffle

Columbia, 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

Gibault Alumni Night: Soccer and Softball

Waterloo, IL – Join us for an exciting Alumni Night featuring the GCHS Soccer and Softball Teams!

Time: 4:30 PM

Reinhardt’s Hiring Event

Millstadt, IL – Tuesday March 18th from noon to 5pm. We are looking for Waitresses, Bartenders (21 or older), and a Cook.

Time: 12 PM – 5 PM

 

Wednesday, March 19th

Easter Door Hanger Class

Belleville, IL – Get ready to hop into spring with a fun and festive Easter Door Hanger Class in the Cider Shed!

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Mosaic Glass Lamp DIY workshop

Columbia, IL – Craft your own vibrant mosaic lamp at this Workshop. Enjoy a beginner-friendly, 2-hour session with guidance and several glass colors. You’re welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks.

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Cruising & Choosing Keywords

Waterloo, IL – Sail across different tools to find the best keywords with Commander-in-Chief Sherry Eskridge

Time: 10 AM – 11 AM

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

 

Thursday, March 6th 

Union United Methodist Church Fine Arts Series

Belleville, IL – The Eastern Illinois University Jazz Ensemble with the Belleville West H.S. Jazz Ensemble. A freewill offering will be taken. A reception to follow

Time: 7 PM

Seniors Club (55+ yrs.)

Columbia, IL – The American Legion and the Columbia public library are proud to announce that we are joining forces to host our weekly senior club!

Time: 11 AM – 1 PM

Millstadt Civic Club – Meet & Greet

Millstadt, IL – Event by Millstadt Civic Club

Time: 7 PM – 9 PM

 

Friday, March 7th

AmberFade @ Silver Creek Saloon & Social

Belleville, IL – We are back in Belleville for a rocking show at Silver Creek!! Grab your friends and come out early for dinner!

Time: 8 PM – 12 AM

Freezer Bag Friday at Three Tails

Columbia, IL – Freezer Bag Friday – The Freshest Day of the Month!

Time: 8 AM – 5:30 PM

Steve Ewing at The Roost Bar & Grill

Smithton, IL – Come out enjoy some delicious Fish, stick around and enjoy music by Steve

Time: 7 PM – 10 PM

Dustin Coleman

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

Time: 7 PM

Seoul Taco Food Truck

Millstadt, IL – Award winning Korean BBQ Food Truck and Store Top 101 Best Food Trucks in the Nation by Daily Meal

Time: 5 PM – 7 PM

Saturday, March 8th

Live Music: Duhart

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

Time: 1 PM – 4 PM

Everett Dean & the Lonesome Hearts Live

Columbia, IL – Event by Everett Dean

Time: 7 PM – 11 PM

Kara and Scott

Smithton, IL – Kara and Scott are back! Come listen to all your favorite songs and have some fun

Time: 8 PM

THE TAILGATE SPORTS BAR & GAMING with TGNY ACOUSTIC

Smithton, IL – KICKIN’ IT UP IN SMITHTON TOWN!! Come on out and let’s make some music. GREAT FOLKS • GREAT MUSIC • GAMING

Time: 8 PM – 11 PM

SPRING CRAFT FAIR – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Swansea, IL – Event by Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge #1221

Time: 8 AM – 1 PM

Jay & Nate at Spike’s in Millstadt

Millstadt, IL – Join us along the Leprechaun Crawl at Spike’s Public House in Millstadt on Sat Mar 8th! We’ll be providing the LIVE MUSIC from 1-5p

Time: 1 PM – 5 PM

 

Sunday, March 9th

The Saloonatics Sunday Funday at Silver Creek

Belleville, IL – Come party with us for another great and fun day.

Time: 3 PM – 7 PM

Dazed n Acoustic @ Sunset Overlook

Columbia, IL – Event by Dazed n Confused STL

Time: 3 PM

Beginner Sourdough Workshop

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

Time: 12 PM – 2 PM

Boulderdash is Back

Smithton, IL – What a way to end the weekend! Come out for some Amazing Music and enjoy some delicious food

Time: 3 PM – 6 PM

International Women’s Day

Swansea, IL – On Sunday, March 9, 2025, Holy Virgin Mary & Shoghagat Armenian Church will celebrate International Women’s Day and the incredible women in our church community.

Time: 12 PM

 

Monday, March 10th

Steak Night Specials EVERY Thursday & Sunday!

Belleville, IL – Event by Copper Fire

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

Meat Shoot at American Legion Post 1255

Belleville, IL – Join us for an exciting meat shoot at American Legion Post 1255 on March 9th! We’re thrilled to host this event and can’t wait to see you there

Time: 12 PM – 4:30 PM

 

Tuesday, March 11th

Grimm and Gorly Floral Arranging Party

Belleville, IL – Join us on March 11th for JSC’s Floral Arrangement Party with Grimm and Gorly.

Time: 6 PM

Babygarten (6-18 mos.)

Columbia, IL – Event by Columbia Public Library, Columbia IL

Time: 9:15 AM – 10 AM

St. John the Baptist Catholic School Queen of Hearts Raffle

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

Time: 8 PM – 8:15 PM

Coffee Cup Connections

Swansea, IL – Event by Challenge Unlimited, Inc. – An AbilityOne Provider

Time: 8 AM – 9:30 AM

 

Wednesday, March 12th

A Belleville LEGEND Turns 90!

Belleville, IL – A Belleville LEGEND Turns 90! Join Us to Celebrate Russ Erlinger!

Time: 3 PM – 7 PM

Cozy Knit Blanket Workshop

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

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

50 FREE speciality drinks (Columbia) Sponsored by Xpert Xteriors

Columbia, IL – As a trusted roofing and siding company in the St. Louis area, we bring years of experience to every project..

Time: 7 AM – 8 AM

Children’s Story Time

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

Time: 11 AM – 11:45 AM

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

 

Thursday, February 27th

Steal the Glass Night

Belleville, IL – Celebrate Steal the Glass Night at the Cider Shed! From 6 PM to 8 PM, purchase your first glass of hard cider and take home a commemorative Eckert’s Cider Shed glass as a keepsake

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

Bourbon/Scotch/Whiskey Tasting

Columbia, IL – a TASTING ~ an evening of good whiskey, good cigars, good bites, and good times.

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

I-Koach x Go Yoga Express

Swansea, IL – Event by Go Yoga Express, Colton Klenke and Kellie Mathes

Time: 6 PM

 

Friday, February 28th

Open House 484 Hayden Dr Waterloo IL

Waterloo, IL – Join us at 484 Hayden Dr Waterloo IL for an agent open house. We invite you to attend next Friday from 3-6pm and enjoy drinks, light refreshments, and attendance prizes

Time: 3 PM – 6 PM

Early Bird Drawing of the 11th Annual 52 Gun Raffle

Belleville, IL – Join us Friday February 28th, 2025 doors open at 6pm for the Early Bird Drawing of the 11th Annual 52 Gun Raffle at Silver Creek Saloon in the Cougar’s Den.

Time: 6 PM

Monroe County Dinner – Columbia

Columbia, IL – Mark your calendar! Our committee is excited to invite you to our 2025 annual banquet. A wonderful dinner with more prizes and higher end items than last year

Time: 6 PM – 10 PM

White Collar Recession

Smithton, IL – They are back to play all your favorite music!

Time: 7 PM

Band Together

Swansea, IL – Lets enjoy Band together on 28th February. 7.00 to 11.00 PM…We are waiting for you guys..

Time: 7 PM – 11 PM

 

Saturday, March 1st

The TSS “Neil Diamond meets Mardi Gras” Show!

Belleville, IL – America’s #1 NEIL DIAMOND tribute The Traveling Salvation Show returns to the historic Lincoln Theater for an incredible Mardi Gras inspired event

Time: 7 PM

Cookie Decorating Class (St. Patrick’s Day 2025)

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

Time: 11 AM – 1 PM

Choco Lotta Fun Crawl

Edwardsville, IL – Join us in the Shoppe on Saturday, March 1st for the 1st EVER Choco Lotta Fun Crawl hosted by the City of Edwardsville.

Time: 10 AM

Adam Harbison

Smithton, IL – Adam is returning! He will be here playing all your favorites!

Time: 7 PM

2025 Barnyard Open

Swansea, IL – Join us on March 1, 2025 for the annual Barnyard Open! Put around the nine hole golf course of farms and agribusinesses around the O’Fallon/Lebanon area of St. Clair County

Time: 12 PM

 

Sunday, March 2nd

St Augustine of Canterbury Building & Grounds

Belleville, IL – Event by St. Augustine of Canterbury Church

Time: 8 AM – 12 PM

Danny’s Irish Pub

Belleville, IL – Great food, cold drinks, and fun times!

Time: 4 PM

Beignet Sunday 🤌 (POP UP)

Columbia, IL – You all asked for it and we love to deliver. We’re bringing a little taste of New Orleans to Columbia. Join us for brunch and fresh made to order Cafe du Monde Beignets

Time: 8 AM

Mother-Son Date Night

Edwardsville, IL – We are excited to announce our Mother-Son Date Night Dinner happening on March 2! This is a wonderful chance to bond over some delicious food and create lasting memories

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

Jamie on the Keys @ The Roost

Smithton, IL – Join me for an afternoon of music from a bunch of different decades and genres! Grab some good eats and sing along to your favorite tunes

Time: 3 PM – 6 PM

 

Monday, March 3rd

First Monday’s at Benny’s!!!

Belleville, IL – JUST SHOW UP! No need to bring a flyer! Eat delicious pizza and a percentage will go towards Restoration Ranch

Time: 11 AM – 8 PM

Bundle of Grace Ministry @FBCC

Columbia, IL – Join a sisterhood of women who have experienced loss and longing in hopes of motherhood and find the sufficiency of God’s grace

Time: 6:30 PM

Paper Decluttering Workshop

Edwardsville, IL – Tired of paper piles taking over your home? Join Kalli Erwin and her Paper Declutter Workshop, where you will learn simple, effective strategies to manage daily paperwork and…

Time: 6 PM

55+ Pickleball

Swansea, IL – Starting March 3rd 10-1pm, Monday & Wednesday’s, come out and join us for 55+ Pickle. We will be teaming up with St. Clair Office on Aging.

Time: 10 AM – 1 PM

 

Tuesday, March 4th

John Pry @ Dutch Hollow Barn

Belleville, IL – I’m back down in the hollow on Mar 4th from 8-11 come out and have a great time with us all

Time: 8 PM

Offseason Football Camp at Charles Nichols Center

Belleville, IL – Are you ready to take your football skills to the next level? Join us for the Offseason Football Camp at Charles Nichols Center

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

Story Hour (3-5 yrs.)

Columbia, IL – Children build early literacy skills in a themed story time with songs, stories, a craft, and free play with new friends.

Time: 10 AM – 11 AM

Creating Business Connections

Edwardsville, IL – Event by Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce

Time: 11:30 AM – 1 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, March 5th

Homestead Pie Making Class

Belleville, IL – Join us for a delightful journey into the world of pie making where tradition meets creativity at our Homestead Pie Making Workshop

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Pick Your Project

Columbia, IL – Event by Makers On Main Street and Mommy’s Design Farm DIY Workshops

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Family Story Times

Edwardsville, IL – When weekday mornings don’t work for your schedule, try out our evening story times, built for the whole family! For all ages

Time: 6:30 PM – 7 PM

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

 

Thursday, February 20th

RESCHEDULED: Galentine’s Spa Day Workshop

Belleville, IL – RESCHEDULED TO 2/20 DUE TO WEATHER
Treat yourself and your favorite ladies to a night of pampering and creativity at our Galentine’s Spa Day Workshop!

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

National Love Your Pet Day

Belleville, IL – Celebrate National Love Your Pet Day in Cozy Cabin! Join us from 5-7pm for Caricatures With Your Pet by Kay’s Caricatures

Time: 5 PM – 7 PM

Karaoke with DJ Schwen

Smithton, IL – Come sing your favorite song!

Time: 7 PM – 10 PM

Trivia Night

Millstadt, IL – Tony Ramirez will host Trivia Night at Millpond with prizes each round, and a one for the overall winners

Time: 7 PM – 9 PM

Upcoming Event! Thursday!

Edwardsville, IL – This episode is called MUSEUM! Sponsored by Pride!!! Crafts, games, and lots of fun! Some friendly Australian dog sisters will be here! Wackadoo!

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

 

Friday, February 21th

Shotgun Creek Lazy – Danny’s Irish Pub

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

Time: 8 PM

Rob Boyle Live!

Columbia, IL – Join us this Friday at 7:00 PM for an unforgettable evening at Chateau La Vin Wine & Whiskey Bar, featuring the incredible Rob Boyle!

Time: 7 PM

Rockin’ Music Bingo

Millstadt, IL – Join us for a fantastic night of music, prizes, and community fun as we raise funds to support each team. High-energy music bingo with exciting items up for grabs!

Time: 5:30 PM – 11 PM

Sour Night 2025

Edwardsville, IL – If flavor-packed beers are your bag, then mark your calendar for Friday, February 21. Sour Night at Global Brew is a great time to enjoy some classic breweries, and maybe even …

Time: 11 AM

 

Saturday, February 22nd

Ladies Night @ The Weingarten

Belleville, IL – Event by THE WEINGARTEN, Custom Linx and Pink Lemon Studio

Time: 6 PM – 10 PM

Billy Peek – “Tribute To The Blues!”

Columbia, IL – Hope to see you at The Falls!

Time: 8 PM – 10 PM

Silver Creek Mafia 2nd annual Chicken and Beer Dance

Smithton, IL – Come dance the night away with SCM and Scattergun Jack. Smithon Turners will be frying up there famous chicken and serving ice cold beer. Click the ticket link below to get your tickets

Time: 5:30 PM

Tony G Acoustic

Smithton, IL – Join us for some great acoustic music!

Time: 8 PM

Rotary Round Up Annual Dinner Auction (SOLD OUT)

Smithton, IL – Event by Rotary Club of Swansea

Time: 5 PM

 

Sunday, February 23rd

Kent Ehrhardt and The Blue Moon Blues Band is BACK

Belleville, IL – FINALLY! We can’t wait! We all get to enjoy Kent and The Blue Moon Blues Band back on this Sunday Funday!

Time: 2 PM – 5 PM

Vision Bingo at The U

Belleville, IL – Kick off the year with an inspiring and fun event designed to help you set goals, grow, and connect.

Time: 3 PM – 5:30 PM

Julia Barrale

Smithton, IL – Come listen to Julia. She is one part of PDA! We love them and we love her! We are happy to have her back!

Time: 1 PM – 4 PM

Squat Workshop and Open Gym

Smithton, IL – Get tips on improving squat mechanics for best performance. Trainers will also be available to suggest best lower body exercises to benefit individual goals. During the workshop, open gym will also be available for anyone wanting to try out the gym.

Time: 10 AM – 1 PM

Worden PTO Y Family Skate Night

Edwardsville, IL – It’s Family Skate Night for Worden families. Come join us for some fun at the Y skate rink

Time: 6 PM – 7:45 PM

 

Monday, February 24th

ACO Regional

Belleville, IL – Event by American Cornhole Organization

Time: 5:30 PM

(Agents only) (Columbia) First 50 agents free drinks, Sponsored by Eversmeyer Team

Columbia, IL – (Agents only) 1st 50 agents will receive a free drinks, Sponsored by Eversmeyer Team

Time: 7 AM – 8 AM

 

Tuesday, February 25th

WEATHER DELAY to Feb 25 – Jazz at Geo’s

Belleville, IL – Event by The Philosophers

Time: 7 PM – 9:30 PM

Sips & Books Monthly Book Club Meeting

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

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

St. John the Baptist Catholic School Queen of Hearts Raffle

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

Time: 8 PM – 8:15 PM

 

Wednesday, February 26th

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

Aetherdrift Commander Party

Edwardsville, IL – Aetherdrift Commander Party, Wednesday February 26, 4:00 pm

Time: 4 PM

 

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

 

Thursday, February 13th

Galantine’s Day at the Venue

Belleville, IL – Come by the Venue starting at 6pm for a curated wine tasting starting off with some sparkling wine.

Time: 6 PM

🛼 Family Valentine’s Skate 🛼

Belleville, IL – Love is all you need, but a little roller skating doesn’t hurt! Bring the family in for some Valentine’s fun or treat that special someone to a Skate Date!

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

First 50 drinks FREE Sponsored by Hazel & Poppy Boutique

Columbia, IL – First 50 customers to show up during marketing event will receive a free speciality drink. 12 oz hot or 20 oz iced

Time: 7 AM – 10 AM

Be Mine Galentine’s: Girls Night Out

Edwardsville, IL – Grab your favorite babes and get ready to treat yourself to a night of all things Galentines!

Time: 6:30 PM

Dine to Donate @ Oaxaca

Edwardsville, IL – 15% of all sales donated to Tiger Hockey! Please come out to support our hockey club going to Nationals!

Time: 5 PM

Galentine’s @ SKB

O’Fallon, IL – Join us for a Galentine’s event with a special menu for food & drinks (coming soon!!), and permanent jewelry!

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

 

Friday, February 14th

Dave Mendoza Band Live at Copperfire!

Belleville, IL – The Dave Mendoza Band is doing another afternoon show at Copperfire! We’ll do a mix of Classic Rock/Southern Rock

Time: 2 PM – 5 PM

V A L E N T I N E (flower/pastry/drink)

Columbia, IL – Event by The Coffee Pot

Time: 7 AM – 11 AM

Strangers at Sunset Overlook

Columbia, IL – Event by Strangers, Marty Acoustic and Sunset Overlook

Time:  6:30 PM

Valentine’s 5 Course Tasting w/ Wine Pairing

Edwardsville, IL – Join us for a 5 Course Valentine’s Day Tasting with optional Wine Pairing. We will have one seating at 6pm

Time: 6 PM

valentines bowl

O’Fallon, IL – Looking for somewhere to go to celebrate Valentines? We offer all that you will need. Whether it’s date night or time out with family it will be a lovely night.

Time: 10 PM

 

Saturday, February 15th

Single Barrel Party

Belleville, IL – Come enjoy our free tasting of our select single barrels. Only available at Cured and Cultured! Great deals to be had on bottle buys!!!

Time: 2 PM – 4 PM

February Dinner. Chicken and Dumplings

Columbia, IL – Chicken and dumplings dinner $12.00. Serving from 11 – 4 or until we run out. You probably want to get there early as we have run out every other time!

Time: 11 AM – 4 PM

Father Daughter Dance

Edwardsville, IL – Calling all fathers and daughters! Come out for a magic evening February 15th at Sunset Hills Country Club!

Time: 6 PM

Ride Into 2025

O’Fallon, IL – Start the 2025 riding season with us and check out the all-new models!

Time: 10 AM

 

Sunday, February 16th

R&N @ Silver Creek Sports & Social

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

Time: 3 PM – 7 PM

Cookie Decorating Class (Paris Love)

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

Time: 2 PM – 4 PM

Daddy-Daughter Date Night

Edwardsville, IL – We are excited to announce our Daddy-Daughter Date Night Dinner happening on February 16!

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

O’Fallon IL – Line Dance

O’Fallon, IL – Every week we have lessons at the KC Hall in O’Fallon, IL on Sundays from 5-8pm

Time: 5 PM – 8 PM

 

Monday, February 17th

President’s Day All Day Skate

Belleville, IL – School’s out for President’s Day, but the fun doesn’t have to be! Skate City is open all day. 8 hours of skating, games, prizes and tons of fun for just $6.00? Yes please!

Time: 10 AM – 6 PM

Life Line Screening

Columbia, IL – Since 1993, Life Line Screening has been the premier provider of annual preventive health screenings for stroke and cardiovascular disease risk as well as other chronic illnesses

Time: 9 AM

School’s Out Movie Matinee

Edwardsville, IL – Spend your day off at the library, and enjoy a feature film with free popcorn! Check our website or give us a call for the movie title

Time: 1 PM

Certified Food Protection Manager Class

O’Fallon, IL – Event by Safe Food 101

Time: 8 AM – 6 PM

 

Tuesday, February 18th

Belleville Area 4 Person Traveling League

Belleville, IL – Grab some friends and join one of the new leagues in the Belleville area! Monday league starts 3/3/25. Tuesday League starts 3/4/25.

Time: 7 PM

Sips & Books Monthly Book Club Meeting

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

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Pasta and Wine Dinner

Edwardsville, IL – Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a truly exceptional dining experience

Time: 7 PM

Pet Portrait Workshop

O’Fallon, IL – Join us Tuesday, February 18th at 6:30pm, for this ALL-AGES custom workshop, where you can paint your own pet!

Time: 6:30 PM – 9 PM

 

Wednesday, February 19th

Barbells, Boxing + Beers!

Belleville, IL – It’s back!!! So much fun, we are back for round 2!

Time: 5:30 PM

Anime Club

Edwardsville, IL – Are you a fan of Japanese animation and want to hang out with other adults who share your love of Manga & Anime?

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Sit & Stitch

O’Fallon, IL – We’ll be in the conference room upstairs. Don’t forget to bring a sweater

Time: 5:45 PM – 7:45 PM