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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

 

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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

 

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Thursday, February 6th

Wii Mario Kart Competition

Belleville, IL – Event by Shoehorn Brewing

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

Valentine’s Pop Up

Columbia, IL – 💕 Valentine’s Day Pop-Up at the Historic Schoolhouse 💕

Time: 4 PM

Adult Sips & Paints

Red Bud, IL – Join us for Adult Sips and Paints Event on Feb. 6 from 5:30-7:30. 3 Designs to choose from, all supplies are provided. We are asking for a $10 donation per person

Time: 5:30 PM

 

Friday, February 7th

AmberFade @ Copper Fire

Belleville, IL – We are excited to be back at Copper Fire!! Come early for great food and stay for cold drinks!! See you all there!!

Time: 8 PM – 11 PM

Cher Tribute

Belleville, IL – Experience Cher through Decades of music.
Coming from the St. Louis Metro area, these talented musicians capture the essence of Cher’s through music …

Time: 8 PM – 10 PM

Full Throttle Magazine Cover Model Sophia Renee magazine signing event

Columbia, IL – Our Cover Model Sophia Renee will be signing her magazine and tacking pictures @ the Barn in Columbia IL. from 6-8:30

Time: 6 PM

Friday Fish Frys at the Millstadt VFW

Millstadt, IL – Event by Millstadt VFW Post 7980

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

Saturday, February 8th

Sweet Tart Market

Bellleville, IL – Grab your Gal Pals and join us for a day of shopping! Whether you are shopping for a friend or that special someone our Vendors will have it all!

Time: 1 PM – 4 PM

Fantastically Sweet Candy Tasting

Belleville, IL – Join us at The Candy Bar as we host a candy tasting with Fantastically Unbelievable Candies from Collinsville, IL.

Time: 1 PM – 5 PM

The Columbia Chocolate Walk Event

Columbia, IL – 🍫❤️🍬 The Sweetest Event of the Year is Here! 🍬❤️🍫

Time: 10 AM – 2 PM

Beerfest For Corina

Millstadt, IL – As many of you may know, the St. Louis area lost a key member to the homebrew world this past September. Corina Mager knew no stranger and made everyone feel like family.

Time: 1 PM – 5 PM

Be a Butter Valentine Event

Swansea, IL – Join us for our 3rd Annual “Be a Butter Valentine” event on Saturday, February 8 from 10am-4pm! Marge from Savvy Nature will be featuring new and classic body butters that are perfect Valentine’s Day gifts

Time: 10 AM – 4 PM

 

Sunday, February 9th

First Super Bowl at Charlie’s Place!

Belleville, IL – Join us for our very first Super Bowl celebration!

Time: 4 PM – 10 PM

Super Bowl Party

Belleville, IL – Join us for a Super Bowl party at Chaos Sushi Bar & Grill! Special Event Menu with drink specials and bucket specials.

Time: 3 PM

2nd Annual Superbowl Chili Cookoff

Columbia, IL – Join us for our 2nd annual Superbowl Chili Cookoff! Reserve your seat now on Eventbrite. $35 per person. Includes: Chili with fixins, soft drinks, no fee BYOB, and a reserved seat.

Time: 5 PM

Chicken & Dumpling Dinner

Red Bud, IL – Its time of our annual “Chicken & Dumpling Dinner” come by the Lodge and get a hot meal for you and the family!

Time: 10:30 AM

Annual Wing Ding

Smithton, IL – Join us at St. John’s UCC for our Annual Wing Ding on Super Bowl Sunday!! Reserve your delicious wings at $16/dozen, available for pick up from 11:00am – 3:30pm.

Time: 11 AM – 3:30 PM

Super Bowl Sunday Sale

Swansea, IL – Stop in to check out our YEARLY Super Bowl Sunday SALE!

Time: 12 PM – 4 PM

 

Monday, February 10th

50 free drinks Sponsored by Agent Monica Schmidt with EXP Realty

Columbia, IL – First 50 drinks, 12 oz hot & 20 oz iced. Sponsored by Realtor Monica Schmidt with EXP Realty. Give her a follow, & shout out your free drink!

Time: 7 AM – 8 AM

 

Tuesday, February 11th

Beginner’s Cookie Decorating w/ Erica

Belleville, IL – ❤️💕💖 Love is in the air! Join us for an evening of making sweets for your sweet! 💖💕❤️

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

Beginner Sourdough Mini Workshop

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

Time: 6 PM – 7 PM

 

Wednesday, February 12th

Galentine’s Spa Day Workshop

Belleville, IL – 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

Galentine’s Shopping & Shimmering 💗

Columbia, IL – Join us for a Galentine’s Night Out you don’t want to miss!

Time: 5 PM – 7 PM

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Thursday, January 30th

🍽️🥩 Steak Night Specials

Belleville, IL – Steak Night Specials Every Thursday & Sunday! Event by Copper Fire

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

EmsculptNEO and Emsella Launch Party

Columbia, IL – Event by Total Body Renewal

Time: 11 AM – 7 PM

Digital Resources for Homeschoolers

Edwardsville, IL – Parents are invited to learn how to use Novelist to help choose interesting and appropriate reading material for students. We will also explore databases dedicated to culture, geography, travel, maps, and much more. There will be an activity available for kids in attendance

Time: 1 PM

Seasonal Job Fair0

O’Fallon, IL – Parents, do you have a teenager or young adult in need of a summer job? Look no further than your local parks and recreation department—we are hiring!

Time: 3 PM

 

Friday, January 31st

Adoption Event

Belleville, IL – Join Partners for Pets for an in-store adoption event, Friday 1/31 from 3PM to 7PM as we continue our visits at the Belleville IL Petsmart!

Time: 3 PM – 7 PM

Silver Creek presents Champagne Fixx

Belleville, IL – We’re back in Belleville!! It’s a Friday night so let’s start the weekend right!
Always a great time!

Time: 8:30 PM

AMF live at The Barn

Columbia, IL – Join us Friday night as we rock out to your favorite tunes!

Time: 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Dog Man Day

Edwardsville, IL – Celebrate the release of the new movie, Dog Man with Supa Cool activities at the library that will have you howling with laughter and finding your own inner hero!..

Time: 3 PM – 5:30 PM

Chalan Pago Grill Pop-Up

Millstadt, IL – Event by Millpond Brewing

Time: 5 PM – 8 PM

Adam Harbison

Smithton, IL – Adam is back for a couple dates in 2025.

Time: 7 PM

 

Saturday, February 1st

Bierstacheln Winter Fest

Belleville, IL – Join us for some winter fun as we celebrate our 2nd Bierstacheln (beer stabbing) Winter Festival! Buy a custom half or full liter mug (or bring your own) and enjoy the old German tradition of warming beer with a campfire heated stainless rod

Time: 12 PM – 10 PM

Crazy Bowl & Scotch Doubles

Belleville, IL – Crazy Bowl & Scotch Doubles 2 games of scotch doubles, following by 1 game of crazy bowl…

Time: 6 PM

Fill a Bag Sale

Columbia, IL – Details in store just show up. Event by Fashion Attic

Time: 10 AM – 4 PM

Keepsake Candle | Curated Grand Opening

Edwardsville, IL – We’re so excited to officially open our Candle Bar and Retail Store and we can’t wait to see you for an unforgettable day of creativity, community, and of course, candles!

Time: 10 AM

Volunteers Needed At Millstadt Nature Park

Millstadt, IL – Looking for volunteers on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the Millstadt Nature Park.
All are welcome, meet at 10:00 AM in the parking lot off E. Laurel Street (by the treatment plant). This is weather permitting

Time: 10 AM

DSIO – Murder Mystery 2025!

Smithton, IL – Murder Mystery is BACK!! Join us for our 3rd round of Murder Mystery Dinner, Raffles, Silent Auction and MORE! The theme of the evening is: Mr. and Mrs. Murder! ..

Time: 5 PM

 

Sunday, February 2nd

Risqué Valentine’s Cookie Decorating Class

Belleville, IL – Get Naughty & Nice This Valentine’s Day! 💋 This Valentine’s, why settle for the usual when you can bake up something extra special? Join our Risqué Valentine’s Cookie Decorating Class…

Time: 2 PM

Clay Date – an earring making workshop

Edwardsville, IL – Join us for a build-your-own clay earring workshop to create two unique earring pairs! Using pre-made polymer clay pieces, as well as brass and gem attachments, you will design you…

Time: 2 PM – 3 PM

Pokemon League Cup

Edwardsville, IL – Pokémon TCG League Cup tournaments give players an opportunity to earn Championship Points and practice their skills for larger competitions. …

Time: 11 AM

Millpine Derby 2025

Millstadt, IL – Last year the Millpine Derby raised $4,800 for school food distribution programs in the Millstadt community, a little over 50% of their yearly budget, and in 2025 we hope to make an even bigger impact!

Time: 1 PM – 4 PM

SVM and the 2 Joes

Smithton, IL – Join us for a new band on Sunday funday!

Time: 2 PM – 5 PM

 

Monday, February 3rd

Blood Drive

Belleville, IL – Event by Althoff Catholic High School

Time: 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Longarm Rental Certification

Columbia, IL – Take this class to get certified to rent our longarms. Learn about neeldes, tension, thread, how to load a machine, how to use the bobbin winder, and all the basics to finish a…

Time: 9 AM – 1 PM

Free Tax Help from AARP

Columbia, IL – Need help with your income tax returns? Columbia Public Library is hosting the AARP Foundation Tax Aide program that offers free tax preparation for low– to moderate– income taxpayers.

Time: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Trivia Night

Edwardsville, IL – Get ready for a night of fun, friendly competition! Join us for Trivia Night every Monday night at Barrel & Brü Tap House, where you can test your knowledge, enjoy delicious brews…

Time: 7 PM – 8:30 PM

2/3 Doormat Workshop

O’Fallon, IL – Make sure that porch looks fresh for Valentine’s Day and paint your own coir doormat! With your choice of over 100 designs and 60 colors of paint, your guests will be wowed that you made it! As always BYOB and BYOF(ood) and have some fun!

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

 

Tuesday, February 4th

PTO Skate Night

Belleville, IL – Join us for a fun family night!

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

Novels at Night (Adult)

Columbia, IL – Join our book discussion on “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus. Request a copy from the catalog. Library will be covering the appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks

Time: 7 PM – 8 PM

February Bingo Night

Edwardsville, IL – Mark your calendar for February 4th and get ready for a night of good old bingo fun during our Happy Hour! We’re excited to serve up our February Cocktail Menu, featuring amazing…

Time: 5 PM – 8 PM

Knitting and Crochet Night

Millstadt, IL – Event by Millstadt Library

Time: 5:30 AM – 9 PM

St. John the Baptist Catholic School Queen of Hearts Raffle

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

Time: 8 PM – 8:15 PM

 

Wednesday, February 5th

Jazz, Cigars & Scotch Night

Belleville, IL – Come get cozy and enjoy Jazz, Cigars & Scotch Night…our pairing will be spicy! Hamilton’s Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky Bourbon and Oliva Serie O (robusto)!

Time: 7:30 PM – 11 PM

Time for Twos Story Time

Edwardsville, IL – Explore a new theme each week with vibrant picture books, toe-tapping songs, and giggle-worthy moves alongside your story time pals! For 2-year-olds..

Time: 10 AM – 10:30 AM

Children’s Story Time

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

Time: 11 AM – 11:45 AM

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Thursday, January 23rd

Colt Ball Stars In: Pizza Party Jam-Ception… 

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

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Live Blues Night

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

Time: 6 PM – 11 PM

 

Friday, January 24th

Adoption Event

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

Time: 3 PM – 7 PM

Trixie Trio at Copper Fire

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

Time: 8 PM

Leather & Lace @sunsetoverlook

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

Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Fresh Burn

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

Time: 7 PM

 

Saturday, January 25th

Live Music: James Jones

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

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Beginner’s Cookie Decorating with Erica

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

Time: 10 AM – 12 PM

D O N U T S ✨

Columbia, IL – $2 each

Time: Jan 25 at 8 AM – Jan 26 at 5 PM

Ship of Fools to Dock at Pete’s Hard Stop

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

Time: 7 PM – 11 PM

 

Sunday, January 26th

R&N @ Cutters Bar & Grill

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

Time: 2 PM – 8 PM

Fried Chicken Sunday Funday

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

Time: 11 AM – 7 PM

Cookie Decorating Class (Rustic Winter)

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

Time: 11 AM – 2 PM

Catholic Schools Week Kick-off at SJTB

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

Time: 9 AM – 12 PM

Pick N An A Grinnin

Smithton, IL – Event by The Roost Bar & Grill

Time: 3 PM – 7 PM

 

Monday, January 27th

Monday Night Football Buffet at Silver Creek

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

Time: 7 PM – 9 PM

Friends of the Library Meetings

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

Time: 7 PM – 8 PM

 

Tuesday, January 28th

Speed & Agility Camp @ SWIC

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

Time: 5:30 PM

WB Skate City Family Night

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

Time: 5 PM – 7 PM

Babygarten (6-18 mos.)

Columbia, IL – Bring your baby for rhymes, songs, play, and choral reading to build their language and early literacy skills. We get busy so remember to wear comfy clothes

Time: 9:15 AM – 10 AM

St. John the Baptist Catholic School Queen of Hearts Raffle

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

Time: 8 PM – 8:15 PM

 

Wednesday, January 29th

Cast Iron Care & Cooking

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

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Meditative Sound Journey

Belleville, IL – Meditative Sound Journey Event by Happiness Exploration

Time: 5:30 PM

DIY Hat Bar

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

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

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Thursday, January 16th

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

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

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

Main Street Jazz!

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

Time: 7 PM

Monthly Messy Day!

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

Time: 10 AM – 12 PM

Dine to donate for Smithton PTO

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

Time: 11 AM – 8 PM

Teen Game Night

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

Time: 6 PM

 

Friday, January 17th

Chiefties Trivia

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

Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Shotgun Creek Lazy – Danny’s Irish Pub

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

Time: 8 PM

Miranda Bury at Sunset Overlook!

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

Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

The Encore Show @ The Wildey

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

Time: 8 PM

First Fish Fry of the Year

Millstadt, IL – Event by Millstadt Sportsmen Club

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

Chalan Pago Grill Pop-Up

Millstadt, IL – Event by Millpond Brewing

Time: 5 PM – 8 PM

 

Saturday, January 18th

Dave Mendoza Band @ Copperfire! Country Rock Show

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

Time: 2 PM

Cookie Decorating Class (Winter Wonderland)

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

Time: 11 AM – 1 PM

Goshen Market

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

Time: 10 AM – 12 PM

Just One More

Smithton, IL – The Roost Bar & Grill

Time: 8 PM – 12 AM

Electronics Recycling Drive

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

Time: 8 AM – 1 PM

 

Sunday, January 19th

Klose Kuarters Live @ Copper Fire

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

Time: 2 PM – 5 PM

Chicken Dinner Fundraiser

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

Time: 11 AM – 3 PM

AINAD Krazy Klown Steak & Bacon Raffle

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

Time: 1 PM – 6 PM

Happy Bakery Rummage Sale!!

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

Time: 9 AM – 4 PM

Pokemon CHALLENGE!

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

Time: 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM

 

Monday, January 20th

30th Anniversary Unlimited Attractions Special

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

Time: 12 PM – 10 PM

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

Columbia, IL – Event by The Coffee Pot

Time: Jan 20 at 2 PM – Jan 23 at 5 PM

Wild Game Dinner @ 1818 Chophouse

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

Time: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Certified Food Protection Manager Class

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

Time: 8 AM – 6 PM

Tuesday, January 21st

Sips & Books Monthly Book Club Meeting

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

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

January Happy Hours

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

Time: 5 PM – 8 PM

Knitting and Crochet Night

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

Time: 5:30 AM – 9 PM

St. John the Baptist Catholic School Queen of Hearts Raffle

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

Time: 8 PM – 8:15 PM

Craft Club: Friendship Bracelets

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

Time: 4:30 PM

 

Wednesday, January 22nd

Bubbly and Besties

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

Time: 4 PM – 7 PM

Digitizing Family Memories

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

Time: 6 PM

Four Roses Bourbon Tasting Event

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

Time: 6 PM

Makerspace

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

Time: 3:30 PM

Moonbird Yoga at OFPL

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

Time: 6:30 PM

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Thursday, January 9th

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

Belleville, IL – Event by Copper Fire

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

Live Blues Night

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

Time: 6 PM – 11 PM

Bennies Dine to Donate

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

Time: 11 AM

 

Friday, January 10th

Beach Party with SpongeBob & Patrick!

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

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

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

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

Time: 9 PM – 9:15 PM

Clothing Swap – Active Wear & Lounge Wear

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

Time: 5:30 PM – 8 PM

Polar Bear Craft

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

Time: 10 AM – 12 PM

SIUE Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Ceremony

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

Time: 5:30 PM

Private paint party – Westview women’s group

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

Time: 5:30 PM

 

Saturday, January 11th

Riley & Keegan

Waterloo, IL – Event by Vintage Wine Bar

Time: 8 PM – 11 PM

MISS NYE PAGEANT BELLEVILLE IL

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

Time: 9 AM

HB Acoustic debut at Copper Fire!!

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

Time: 2 PM – 5 PM

Karaoke Night at the INN

Belleville, IL – Event by Cigar Inn Jazz Club

Time: 8 PM – 12 AM

Donuts 🍩

Columbia, IL – Event by The Coffee Pot

Time: 8 AM – 5 PM

 

Sunday, January 12th

Josh Boyer

Waterloo, IL – Event by Vintage Wine Bar

Time: 3 PM – 6 PM

Nail Trim Day

Swansea, IL – Event by Muttley & Me

Time: 12 PM – 3 PM

Winter Blows Motorcycle Swap Meet

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

Time: 10 AM

Beginner Sourdough Workshop

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

Time: 12 PM – 2 PM

 

Monday, January 13th

Monday Night Football Buffet

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

Time: 7 PM – 9 PM

Daytime Happy Hour! 

Columbia, IL – Event by The Coffee Pot

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

Clear the Clutter, Clear Your Mind

Edwardsville, IL – Event by Edwardsville Public Library

Time: 6 PM

Trivia Night

Edwardsville, IL – Event by Barrel & Bru Tap House

Time: 7 PM

 

Tuesday, January 14th

Snowman Porch Leaner Painting Class…

Waterloo, IL – Snowmen Porch Leaners Painting Class

Time: 3 PM – 5:30 PM

Takozz Tuesday

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

Time: 11 AM – 1 PM

Conformation classes

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

Time: 7 PM

Trivia Night

Edwardsville, IL – Event by Barrel & Bru Tap House

Time: 7 PM

 

Wednesday, January 15th

Furniture Painting 101

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

Time: 3 PM – 5:30 PM

2025 Passport to Wellness

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

Time: 8 AM

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Thursday, December 12th

Monthly Meeting and ADDGM official visit

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

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Holidaze at The Abbey

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

Time: 7 PM – 10 PM

Tour of Italy Pasta Extravaganza

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

Time: 5 PM

 

Friday, December 13th

Coffee & Christmas Market ✝️🎅🏻🌲

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

Time: 2 PM – 5 PM

A Forever Vintage Christmas Market 2024 🎅🎄

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

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

KASHMIR – The Led Zeppelin Show

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

Time: 8 PM

Happy Birth-Tay SALE at Local Lucy’s

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

Time: 10 AM – 5 PM

Families Skate Free Christmas Party!

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

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

 

Saturday, December 14th

Visit with Santa at the Library (Family)

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

Time: 10 AM – 1 PM

The 10th Annual Old Belleville Historical Luminary Walk

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

Time: 5 PM

Edwardsville Downtown Cookie Walk

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

Time: 11 AM – 5 PM

The Stadt’s Onesie Pub Crawl

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

Time: 12 PM

 

Sunday, December 15th

Cookie Decorating Class (Classic Christmas)

Columbia, IL – Event by Makers On Main Street

Time: 2 PM – 4 PM

Santa Paws

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

Time: 11 AM – 4 PM

Brunch with Santa at 1818 Chophouse

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

Time: 9 AM – 2 PM

Santa Visits Millpond

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

Time: 3 PM – 5 PM

Christmas Ukulele Fun🎄

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

Time: 1 PM – 2:30 PM

 

Monday, December 16th

Happy Hour 4 pm (first 6 customers)

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

Time: 4 PM

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

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

Time: 7 PM – 9 PM

Alton Symphony Orchestra’s Burger Benefit

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

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

 

Tuesday, December 17th

Lego Club (4-12 yrs.)

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

Time: 4 PM – 5 PM

Holiday Ceramics at Eckerts

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

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Winter Craft

Edwardsville, IL – Event by Edwardsville Children’s Museum

Time: 10 AM – 12 PM

 

Wednesday, December 18th

Duals vs Alton,GraniteCity&BellevilleWest @BW

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

Time: 5 PM

Wine & Wing Wednesdays at Copper Fire! 🔥

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

Time: 11 AM – 10 PM

 

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Thursday, December 5th

Santa & Snowman Open Night

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

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

Tequila & Taco Thursdays at Copper Fire! 🔥🌮

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

Time: 11 AM – 9 PM

Free lotus tasting

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

Time: 11 AM – 8 PM

 

Friday, December 6th

Mustache Bash Pub Crawl

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

Time: 5 PM – 10 PM

Candlelight Memorial- Angel of Hope Belleville, IL

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

Time: 7 PM

Ethan Carl: Top Shooters

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

Time: 8 PM – 12 AM

All The Jingle Ladies – sip & shop social

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

Time: 5 PM – 9 PM

 

Saturday, December 7th

Movie Night with Santa at Skyview Drive-In

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

Time: 4 PM

Annette A. Eckert & William L Enyart Booksigning

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

Time: 11 AM

ICS Annual Craft & Vendor Fair

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

Time: 9 AM – 2 PM

Christmas Gift Wrapping Fundraiser

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

Time: 10 AM

 

Sunday, December 8th

Post 1739 Holiday Party

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

Time: 2 PM

LSB @ Schmitty’s

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

Time: 3 PM – 7 PM

FBCC Christmas Night of Worship

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

Time: 6 PM

Winter Market Festival

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

Time: 12 PM

Millstadt Sister Cities 30th Annual Weihnachtsfest

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

Time: 10 AM – 3:30 PM

 

Monday, December 9th

Cookie Decorating Class (Gingy Christmas)

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

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

Spencer Homes Ribbon Cutting and Construction Activity!

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

Time: 10 AM – 12 PM

 

Tuesday, December 10th

Santa’s Annual Visit

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

Time: 5 PM

Dungeons and Dragons (11-17 yrs.)

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

Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

 

Wednesday, December 11th

Advent Midweek Service – A moment to pause during the season

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

Time: 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM

Wine & Wing Wednesdays at Copper Fire! 🔥

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

Time: 11 AM – 10 PM

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

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

Time: 6:30 PM

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Thursday, November 28th

Turkey Burn @Monroe County YMCA

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

Time: 8 AM – 9 AM

Thanksgiving Buffet

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

Time: 12 PM

Open Mic Night

Waterloo, IL – Event by Vintage Wine Bar

Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

 

Friday, November 29th

Bella Friday🖤

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

Time: 6 AM – 9 AM

Belleville Christkindlmarkt

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

Time: 11 AM

Black Friday Bourbon County Release

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

Time: 11 AM

All 4 Nothin

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

Time: 7 PM

Black Beer Friday at Stubborn German Brewing, Waterloo, IL

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

Time: 6 AM – 10 PM

Turkey Aftermath Weekend

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

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

 

Saturday, November 30th

Small Business Saturday

Columbia, IL – Event by Makers On Main Street

Time: 8 AM – 4 PM

43rd Annual Belleville Fall Arts & Craft Fair

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

Time: 10 AM – 4 PM

Shop Small, Shop Local!

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

Time: 10 AM – 5 PM

GLOW in the Dark Lighted Holiday Parade

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

Time: 5 PM – 7 PM

Tree Donation Pick-Up Days

Waterloo, IL – Event by Light Up the Holidays

Time: 6 PM

 

Sunday, December 1st

Seni’s Sweet Cakes at the MAEYSTOWN CHRISTKINDLMARKT

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

Time: 11 AM – 4 PM

Live Music: Live at 5-Christmas Music

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

Time: 1 PM – 4 PM

Doc’s Smokehouse’s 6lb BBQ Sandwich Challenge

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

Time: 3 PM – 5 PM

10th Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting

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

Time: 6:30 PM

Nutcracker Workshop

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

Time: 1 PM – 4 PM

 

Monday, December 2nd

Make A Difference Monday

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

Time: 11 AM – 9 PM

Christmas With The Celts

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

Time: 7:30 PM

 

Tuesday, December 3rd

Novels at Night (Adult)

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

Time: 7 PM – 8 PM

Lighting Our Community

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

Time: 5 PM – 5:30 PM

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

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

Time: 5 PM – 9 PM

Pictures with Santa

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

Time: 5 PM – 7 PM

 

Wednesday, December 4th

Holiday Wreath Decorating Class

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

Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Christmas Bingo At The Ink House

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

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

WILD WEDNESDAY!!🤠 CHRISTMAS EDITION🎄

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

Time: 6 PM