The Ultimate Guide To Upcoming Events For March 6th – March 12th, 2025

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

The Ultimate Guide To Upcoming Events For February 27th- March 5th, 2025

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

The Ultimate Guide To Upcoming Events For February 20th – February 26th, 2025

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

 

The Ultimate Guide To Upcoming Events For February 13th- February 20th, 2025

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

 

The Ultimate Guide To Upcoming Events For February 6th- February 12th, 2025

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

 

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

The Ultimate Guide To Upcoming Events For January 30th – February 5th, 2025

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

 

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

The Ultimate Guide To Upcoming Events For January 23rd – January 29th, 2025

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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

The Ultimate Guide To Upcoming Events For January 16th – January 22nd, 2025

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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

The Ultimate Guide To Upcoming Events For January 9th – January 15th, 2025

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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

The Ultimate Guide To Upcoming Events For December 12th – December 18th, 2024

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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