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Thursday, May 16th

Millpond – Millstadt IL

Millstadt, IL –  Event by The Coffee Pot. Come grab your favorites!

Time: 7 AM – 11:30 AM

Columbia Community Market

Columbia, IL –  Visit us every week in the Turner Hall parking lot from May-October! We will have our on-site engraving as well as earrings, stickers, Stanley toppers, wristlets, and new this year we are adding more home décor items!…

Time: 4 PM – 7 PM

Meet BObby & Doofy from Scary Movie Part 1 in Person

Belleville, IL –  HALFWAY TO HALLOWEEN TOUR 2024 FEATURING SCARY MOVIE PART 1!!!!
Jon Abrahams, who played Bobby and Dave Sheridan, who played Doofy, will be in store from 3-7pm on Thursday May 16th!…

Time: 3PM – 7PM

Friday, May 17th

Rafe Williams Returns @ Vices Bar – May 17

Red Bud, IL – VICES BAR COMEDY CLUB welcomes back Rafe Williams
Rafe is a stand-up comedian, podcaster, actor, and improviser based in St. Louis, MO.
Rafe can be heard daily on the Rizzuto Show in the morning on 105.7 The Point….

Time: 7:30 PM

Triple Lakes Tavern

Dupo, IL – Come enjoy your Friday night with some live music, an ice-cold drink, and great food!

Time: 6 PM

Every Friday Fish Fry at the Millstadt VFW

Millstadt, IL – Kitchen is open from 4-8pm (lots to choose from on the menu) – CLUBROOM opens at 4pm – Queen of Hearts drawing at 7pm

Time: 4PM – 8PM

Annies Produce – Waterloo IL

Waterloo, IL – Event by The Coffee Pot. Come grab your favorite!

Time: 7AM – 11:30AM

Saturday, May 18th

Summer Kickoff Parking Lot Party!

Columbia, IL –  We enjoyed ourselves so much last year we are doing it AGAIN! Come enjoy the great weather, FOOD and The Southside Johnny Band! We had a fantastic day last year and plan on doing the same this year!

Time: 12 PM

ROCK THE PARK: VOL. 2

Freeburg, IL –  Event by Weed Mouth. Freeburg Recreation Park
We are doing it again!!! Details above, see you all there!

Time: 6:30 PM – 10 PM

Millpond Maifest

Millstadt, IL –  Millpond Maifest 2024 will take place Saturday, May 18th and Sunday May 19th at the brewery. Special beer release, live music all day both days, brats and potato pancakes from Millstadt Sister Cities, Pretzel Boys, Pete’s Pops, and more!

Time: 12 PM – 11PM

Customer Appreciation Day

Edwardsville, IL –  Join us for Customer Appreciation Day when we’ll be celebrating YOU for making Afterwords Books Edwardsville’s favorite indie bookstore for the past 15 years!…

Time: 10 AM – 3PM

Dive Bar Scavenger Hunt

Belleville, IL –  Sign up at your home bar by May 17. Check in May 18 by 130 to receive item list. Giggle for 5 hours while collecting items at participating bars. Return to home bar at 7….

Time: 2 PM – 7 PM

Sunday, May 19th

Nothing Bundt Cakes Graduation Cake Preorder

Waterloo, IL –  Customized Graduation Cake Pre-Order…

Time: 9 AM – 4 PM

Gear Jammers Car Meet

Smithton, IL –  Gear up for an evening of car action at No Jacks, in Smithton, Illinois, with our great friends over at the Gear Jammers Car Club!…

Time: 4PM – 8PM

Spring Classic

Columbia, IL –  Road riders, rejoice!
Join us for our intermediate-level, no drop Spring Classic group bike ride. We’re celebrating the start of riding season by pedaling for 32 miles through rolling hills on back road…

Time: 8 AM

Watercoloring Basics 2 with Christina Gilchrist Watercolorist

Columbia, IL –  Come and learn some Watercoloring Basics 2 with Christina Gilchrist Watercolorist!…

Time: 12 PM – 4PM

Monday, May 20th

Register for 2024 Summer Reading Programs

Columbia, IL –  First 200 kids to sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Program will get a free t-shirt! This year’s t-shirt will be sponsored by Columbia C.R.O.W.N…

Time: 9 AM – 4PM

Bags for Wags

Belleville, IL –  Join us for the ulti-mutt girls night out and raise funds for pets in our community!…

Time: 5 PM

Tuesday, May 21st

5/21 Sourdough Workshop

O’Fallon, IL –  Join us for a hands-on experience as Crystalyn, from A, Bee’s and C’s Orchard, guides you through the steps for crafting the perfect sourdough starter. From mixing the flour to nurturing the yeast, this workshop will have you headed home with your own thriving starter ready to elevate your bread-making journey…

Time: 6:30PM –  9PM

Wednesday, May 22nd

Faith & Friendship Tea Party

Fairview Heights, IL –  We’re having a Tea Party! Please join us for Faith & Friendship on Wednesday, May 22nd as we close out our spring session with a Tea Party. It will be from 10am-12pm in the Student Lounge at the Fairview Heights campus.

Time: 10 AM – 12 PM

 

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Thursday, May 9th

Columbia Community Market

Columbia, IL – Visit us every week in the Turner Hall parking lot from May-October! We will have our on-site engraving as well as earrings, stickers, Stanley toppers, wristlets, and new this year… 

Time: 4 PM – 7 PM

Better Than Ezra at The Pageant

St Louis, MO – *ON SALE NOW*
Live A Little Tour
Better Than Ezra
with Hey Stev

Time: 8 PM

Live Blues Night

Belleville, IL – This Thursday, CALLING ALL BLUES LOVERS!! “Live Blues Night” Enjoy an evening of Live Blues feat, solo guitarist Vernon Williams!! Come relax and enjoy your fav cigar!

Time: 7:30 PM – 11 PM

Friday, May 10th

Memories for Mom – Onsite Engraving

Columbia, IL – Join us as we offer onsite engraving services to uniquely personalize your favorite floral arrangements and gifts!

Time: 9 AM – 5 PM

Live Music: Top Gunz

Belleville, IL – Join us for a concert under the Pavilion at our NEW! Cider Shed. Delicious food & tasty drinks will be available for purchase from our Cider Shed; no outside food or drinks …

Time: 7:30 PM – 10 PM

Chalan Pago Grill Pop-Up

Millstadt, IL – Event by Millpond Brewing

Time: 5 PM – 8 PM

Every Friday Fish Fry at the Millstadt VFW

Millstadt, IL – 4 PM – 8 PM

Time: 

Free Fridays: Stone Sea Viewing

St. Louis, MO – Gain new perspectives on Andy Goldsworthy’s Stone Sea as you walk throughout this large-scale outdoor sculpture. The space will be open for visitors to view on a first-come, first-served basis. No tickets required…

Time: 2 PM – 4 PM

Saturday, May 11th

Beer B Que Competition, Waterloo IL

Waterloo, IL – Two of Waterloo’s most fun clubs, The Waterloo Optimist Club and The Ferm Homebrew Club are teaming up to host the 5th annual Beer-B-Que Competition! You do not want to miss this … 

Time: 12 PM – 4 PM

O’Fallon Township Rummage Sale

O’Fallon, IL – O’Fallon Township Sale, 801 E. State Street.
Saturday, May 11, 2023 from 7am-noon. Pictures of items will be posted throughout the month and complete setup on Friday prior to sale…

Time: 7 AM – 12 PM

Nothing Bundt Cakes Mother’s Day POP-UP at Crafted in the Loo

Waterloo, IL – Save the Date! #NothingBundtCakes #CraftedInTheLoo #Collaboration  waterlooillinois #LoveTheLoo #lovecake #gimmeallthecake #YouCanFindMeInTheLOO

Time: 10 AM

May 11 Craft Fair & Vendor Event

Swansea, IL – May 11, 2024 Craft Fair & Vendor Event. Metro east/STL. Shop local! Door prizes-50•50-giveaways & more! *More than 25 tix available!*

Time: 9 AM – 2 PM

Trek Bicycle Arnold Saturday Morning Shop Ride

Columbia, IL – Group road ride. Hone your skills, meet new friends, and have a whole lot of fun at our upcoming road ride.

Time: 8 AM – 10 AM

Sunday, May 12th

Mother’s Day Breakfast

Belleville, IL – Come join us for a delicious morning celebrating all the amazing moms out there at The Weingarten! Treat your mom to a special breakfast filled with love and great food…

Time: 9 AM

Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet!

Belleville, IL – 🌸🥂 Get ready to celebrate Mom in style! 🎉 Save the date for our fabulous Mother’s Day brunch buffet happening on May 12th, from 9 am to 2 pm. It’s going to be a feast fit for a queen! 👑✨

Time: May 12, 9 PM – May 13, 2 PM

Mother’s Day Brunch at the St. Louis Aquarium

St. Louis, MO – Dive into a fin-tastic Mother’s Day Brunch at the St. Louis Aquarium!
Join us for a splashing good time filled with aquatic experiences and delicious treats…

Time: 10 AM

Great Vibez With Great People

Edwardsville, IL – Mother’s Day you don’t wanna miss

Time: 7 PM

Mother’s Day Menu Pop-Up

Freeburg, IL – Mother’s Day Pop-Up! Limited time only

Time: 5 PM

Monday, May 13th

Feed the Crew Mondays @ Silver Creek Sports & Social

Belleville, IL – It’s Feed the Crew Mondays at Silver Creek Sports & Social! Gather your crew and indulge in a feast from 2pm to 9pm for just $44.00 plus tax…

Time: 2 PM – 9 PM

Bennies Dine to Donate

Belleville, IL – Boosters Fundraiser

Time: 11 AM – 10 PM

Tuesday, May 14th

Free Tuesday Night Trivia!

Belleville, IL – Free Pop culture trivia! Build a team, find a team, be a lone wolf trivia dominating machine!

Time: 7 PM – 10 PM

Taco, Enchilada & Margarita Tuesdays @ Silver Creek

Belleville, IL – Come Check out Taco, Enchilada & Margarita Tuesdays every Tuesday from 11am-9pm. We will always have Daisy’s Famous Fried Tacos & Enchiladas on Board for every lunch & dinner!…

Time: 11 AM – 9 PM

Wednesday, May 15th

A Bike Surgeon Event

O’Fallon, IL – Join us for an evening of new fun and awesome Bike Surgeon group riding, Wednesday, May 15th. We will have some special new bits on hand that you will WANT to see in person, and maybe even try out…

Time: 6 PM

Holy Trinity Fundraiser

Fairview Heights, IL – Fundraising event for Holy Trinity. TCs TREATS will donate 10% of sales back to the organization.

Time: 2 PM – 8 PM

 

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Thursday, May 2nd

Opening Day: Columbia Community Market

Columbia, IL – Come out for opening day of the Columbia Community Market! We are so excited for the start of the season and have some amazing vendors offering a variety of produce, treats, food, gifts, and more!

Time: 4 PM – 7 PM

Twilight Thursday

St. Louis, MO – May ushers in the long-awaited return of concert season at the Missouri History Museum! This popular, free outdoor concert series takes place on our newly renovated North Plaza and brings a lineup of spectacular shows from local musicians and bands…

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

Tequila & Taco Thursdays at Copper Fire!

Belleville, IL – …We are bringing the sizzle and zest to our Thursdays with the much-anticipated Tequila & Taco Thursdays! …

Time: 12 PM – 10 PM

Friday, May 3rd

Cinco De Mayo Weekend Celebration

O’Fallon, IL – Join us for the biggest party of the year! We will be celebrating cinco de mayo all weekend long! Drink specials will be available starting Friday May 3rd until Sunday May 5th…

Time: 11 AM – 9 PM

Large Multi Family Yard Sale

Waterloo, IL – Large multi family yard sale in the parking lot of my salon. Please park on the street headed towards the bus garage…

Time: 11 AM – 3 PM

Cinco De Mayo Party (Oaxaca Margarita Bar)

Edwardsville, IL – Come join us May 3rd-5th to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Weekend!..

Time: 11 AM – 10 PM

Bonanza Western First Friday

Scott Air Force Base, IL – Saddle up and mosey on down to the Bonanza Western First Friday on May 3 at Zeppelins! Dust off your boots and cowboy hat for a rootin’ tootin’ good time complete with western fare and drink specials!

Time: 3:30 PM

Annual Hosta Sales Event @ Hostas on the Bluff

Fairview Heights, IL – Hosta lovers, this is your call! Your perfect shade-loving plants await at our delightful garden on the bluff. With over 250 gorgeous hosts varieties AND exciting new reblooming daylilies – ready to thrive in your landscape. All of our plants are potted and available to take home.

Time: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Kendra Scott Fundraiser for the National Children’s Cancer Society

Swansea, IL – Shop online at kendrascott.com on May 3 & 4 using code GIVEBACK-GLOVK and 20% of your purchase will go to help children get to their vital cancer treatments!

Time: 12 AM

Saturday, May 4th

Derby Day – I mean – Miranda Bury New Single Release Day – THIRTEEN~

Columbia, IL – Miranda Bury is honoring us by playing at Sunset Overlook on May 4. It’s Derby Day and we’ll have a Derby Hat Contest but something bigger ~~ it’s the day Miranda’s new single – Thirteen – is being released. You don’t want to miss this!! 

Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Kentucky derby (Big Rick’s Meats and Eats)

Valmeyer, IL – I’ll be selling pulled pork and brisket sandwiches at fountain for the Kentucky derby! Come out and enjoy the race and some music!

Time: 3 PM

WAHAKA Margarita Bar and Grill Cinco De Mayo Weekend

O’Fallon, IL – Gearing up for an awesome Cinco de Mayo weekend at the new WAHAKA Margarita Bar and Grill in O’fallon, IL � 3-day live DJ action on the Rooftop starts Friday, May 3 with DJ Fuente (3pm to 10pm)…

Time: 3 PM – 10 PM

Kentucky Derby Party at Copper Fire!

Belleville, IL – Get ready to saddle up and join us at Copper Fire for the Kentucky Derby extravaganza! With 13 TVs tuned in and the sound ON, you won’t miss a moment of the action. Dress your best for our contest and sip on special Kentucky Derby drinks, including Mint Juleps, while you watch the race…

Time: 2 PM – 11 PM

Grand Opening Celebration (Highly Favored Bakes)

Belleville, IL – It’s a celebration so don’t miss out!!! There will be live music, raffles, giveaways, & more

Time: 10 AM – 3 PM

Sugar Time!

Swansea, IL – It’s that time again! Melissa Van Buren, from Foxy Moxy, will be visiting Fringe to spread her sugaring love! Brazilian sugar waxing, made very comfortable! Limited spots available. Message for appointments!

Time: 10 AM – 4 PM

Sunday, May 5th

Cinco de Mayo Party (Veliz-Vice Team)

Waterloo/Swansea, IL – Music, Food, Drinks

Time: 12 PM

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Copper Fire!

Belleville, IL – Rise and shine, amigos! Join us at Copper Fire for a sizzling Cinco de Mayo taco bonanza!

Time: 9 AM – 10 PM

Plant Sale at Fahrner Farm

Millstadt, IL – Come shop the greenhouse!
Beautiful hanging baskets and planters, vegetable plants, individual annuals, 6 packs, herbs, succulents and much more.

Time: 8 AM

WAHAKA Margarita Bar and Grill Cinco De Mayo Weekend

O’Fallon, IL – Gearing up for an awesome Cinco de Mayo weekend at the new WAHAKA Margarita Bar and Grill in O’fallon, IL…

Time: 3 PM – 10 PM

FIESTA! (Ace’s Wild Video Gaming Parlor)

Columbia, IL – Sunday Funday and FIESTA DAY! What else could you ask for. We will have TACO BAR from The Purpose: Full BBQ Experience that will be free while supplies last! $5 MARGARITAS AND DAIQ…

Time: 3 PM

Cinco De Mayo (1933 House of Bourbon)

Edwardsville, IL – Join us for a Cinco de Mayo fiesta!
Celebrate with a special cocktail: tequila old fashioned, Paloma, margaritaJoin us for a Cinco de Mayo fiesta! Celebrate with a special cocktail: tequila old fashioned, Paloma, margarita…

Time: 4:30 PM

Monday, May 6th

Mother’s Day Menu Pop-Up

Freeburg, IL – Event by The Coffee Pot Mother’s Day Pop-Up! Limited time only 

Time: 7 AM

Feed the Crew Mondays @ Silver Creek Sports & Social

Belleville, IL – It’s Feed the Crew Mondays at Silver Creek Sports & Social! Gather your crew and indulge in a feast from 2pm to 9pm for just $44.00 plus tax. Enjoy 2Topping Pizza, 1lb of Creek Wings…

Time: 2 PM – 9 PM

Mother’s Day Holistic Spa Experience

O’Fallon, IL – Join us for an evening pampering mom. Ticket includes a 20 minute session of your choosing and group pampering in the lobby to include red light therapy, meditation, light movement, art, and light snacks with wine. Extra 20 minute sessions are available for add on or purchase that night, if desired…

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Tuesday, May 7th

Veterans Resource Fair

Belleville, IL – Veterans, Active Duty, Guard & Reserve, and their dependents: learn about benefits, services, and job opportunities

Time: 10 AM – 4 PM

Wednesday, May 8th

Mon’s Night Out

Columbia, IL – Moms:
You’ve been juggling countless tasks, managing endless schedules, and pouring your heart into everything you do. Now, it’s time to hit pause and treat yourself to a well-deserved break!…

Time: 6:30 PM

 

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Thursday, April 25th

LIVE MUSIC: Andrew Dahle

Columbia, IL – The popular local singer is coming BACK to Aces! While supporting the CVFD with their Queen of Hearts drawing, sit back and enjoy some soft tunes to get you through the night! Come hear what he has to sing about and enjoy the good times and great drink prices..

Time: 6 PM – 10 PM

Friends of the Library Book Sale

O’Fallon, IL – Join us for a weekend-long book sale put on by the Friends of the Library. Shop from a wide collection of books, DVDs, CDs and so much more! We’ll have something for every age group, and nearly every subject imaginable. New items will be put out all day, every day of the sale…

Time: 9 AM

Friday, April 26th

Large Multi Family Yard Sale

Waterloo, IL – …Tons of kids clothes and shoes, women’s and men’s clothes and shoes, books, toys, games, home decor, salon items, tons of miscellaneous items. Everything priced to go!

Time: April 26, 11 AM – Apr 29, 3 PM

Trivia Night at The Weingarten

Belleville, IL – Grab your friends or family members and join us for another rousing game of Trivia at The Weingarten! It is absolutely FREE to play & specific team sizes are not required. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 teams and we will be serving our Signature Strawberry Sangria & Patio Punch all night long for your enjoyment!…

Time: 6:30 PM – 9 PM

I’m From the Lou and I’m Proud Adult Skate!

Belleville, IL – A night to celebrate the Gateway City!! Playing all the hits from STL artists such as Nelly, Chingy, Akon, St Lunatics, Murphy Lee and more!!

Time: 9 PM – 11:30 PM

Zacchi Food Truck

Millstadt, IL – Middle Eastern food that focuses on Jordanian cuisine!

Time: 5 PM – 8 PM

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Edwardsville, IL – Send your favorite stuffed animal on an overnight at the library! Drop-off your stuffed animal during the library’s open hours on Friday, April 26th and join us the next morning, April 27th at 10 AM for a light breakfast and photo slideshow.

Time: Apr 26, 9 AM – Apr 27, 11 AM

Saturday, April 27th

Cookie Decorating Class

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: 11 AM – 1 PM

MWJT Night at the Movies

Belleville, IL – What’s better than going to the movies? Going to a drive-in in your Jeep! Join MWJT as we meet up at Skyview Drive-in Theater in Belleville for a movie night. Screen #1 will show Grease and Dirty Dancing, Screen #2 will show Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club…

Time:  7 PM

Monroe County Farmers Market Opening Day, 2024 Season

Waterloo, IL – Are you ready for the start of the 2024 MCFM season? It’s been several long months, but now is the time to shop from your favorite produce, plant, coffee, food, and craft vendors. Also, make sure to visit the Welcome Table to purchase tickets for $1 to enter a raffle for a market basket…

Time: 7:30 AM – 12 PM

Caffeine and Chrome — Gateway CLassic Cars of St. Louis

O’Fallon, IL – Car enthusiasts, don’t miss out on a great morning! Join Gateway Classic Cars as we hosts our Caffeine & Chrome event at all of our showrooms. It is the last Saturday of the month, open to the public and has NO admission fee…

Time: 9 AM – 12 PM

Dueling Pianos Benefitting the Girl Scouts of S IL

Belleville, IL – The Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois present a night of FUNdraising with dueling pianos by Spanky Entertainment. Picture it: Two pianists, two pianos, and a stage set for an unforgettable musical showdown…

Time: 7 PM

Sunday, April 28th

Southern Soul Sundays

Fairview Heights, IL – Join us for some good ol’ Southern soul vibes Sunday starting April 28, 2024, at 6:00 PM! The first of more to come…

Time: 6 PM – 11 PM

Outcast April Meet

Belleville, IL – We are back! After taking some time off and away from hosting meets we are happy to share with everyone that have our first meet for the year planned. Our friends over at Greenstreet Automotive are graciously allowing us to use their parking lot to have our first meet of the year on April 27th at 5pm. Unlike meets in the past this is not a restaurant…

Time: 4 PM – 7 PM

CUP Presents: Battle of the Bands

Belelville, IL – 🎸🥁🎤 Rock for a Cause: Battle of the Bands Supporting Catholic Urban Programs 🎸🥁🎤
Get ready to rock out for a fantastic cause at the highly anticipated Battle of the Bands event, taking place on April 28, 2024 at Silver Creek!…

Time: 12 PM

Music by Ethan Carl!

Columbia, IL – One of our newest artist performs for the 2nd time at Sunset Overlook. You don’t want to miss him~

Time: 2 pm – 5 PM

Dedication Ceremony Of The Restored Old Millstadt Water Tower

Millstadt, IL – Please join the Friends of the Old Millstadt Water Tower on Sunday, April 28 at 1:00 p.m. at Ott’s Tavern, 20 East Washington, for the dedication celebration of the Old Millstadt Water Tower restoration project. In case of inclement weather, the celebration will move to Spike’s Public House, 4 East Washington

Time: 1 PM

Monday, April 29th

Cured & Cultured – Make a Difference Monday

Belleville, IL – Event by Althoff Catholic High School

10% of profits from purchases & dining will be donated to Althoff Catholic!

Time: 11 AM – 9 PM

Steve’s Music Bingo – 80’s Pop Music!

St. Louis, MO – Join us every other Monday night for Steve’s Music Bingo – hosted by Steve Ewing! We’ll play you a :30 second of songs from a themed playlist at random. Identify it, mark your card and win!…

Time: 6 PM – 7: 30 PM

Tuesday, April 30th

Tuesday Night Spring League

Columbia, IL – Our Spring League will run 7 weeks
– 6 nights of league play (4/9-5/14)
– 1 night of Play-Offs (5/21)

Time: 6 PM – 10 PM

BCBN April Networking Event

Columbia, IL – Join us for a networking social to grow your business on April 30th at Chateau La Vin at 5pm!
Mark your calendars now! Don’t forget to bring your business cards.
Columbia, Illinois

Time: 5 PM

Wednesday, May 1st

Wild Wednesday

Waterloo, IL – FREE Admission 😁
Doors Open at 6PM 🪩
Cash Bar & Signature Specialty Cocktail 🍻
Beer Bucket Special 🍺
Hot Pizzas & Breadsticks Available For Purchase

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Community Walk

Red Bud, IL – …Red Bud Regional Hospital & Senior Solutions are stomping out the stigma associated with mental health. Let’s show our togetherness and kick off May’s Mental Health Awareness Month…

Time: 9:30 AM

 

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Thursday, April 18th

Clothing Swap

Swansea, IL – Join us, THIS Thursday, April 18th, from 3-6pm for our annual Clothing Swap.
Purchase a Clothing Swap ticket for $20 and shop the swap!…

Time: 3 PM – 6 PM

Billy Barnett Trio

Belleville, IL – featuring Micheal Perry on drums & Jeff Stevens on bass,Doing Jazz,Blues,and funky Rock n Roll.!

Time: 7 PM

 

Friday, April 19th

Feed Hunger, Feed Hope

Swansea, IL – Live outdoor music and food trucks are back at Soulcial Kitchen’s campus! Bring the family out and enjoy delicious food from Soul-Full and Takozz. Social Lite will be live at 6pm!…

Starts: 5:30 PM

Swiftey Workshop

O’Fallon, IL – A new album is dropping and we want to sing and paint with our fellow Swifties!!

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Live Music: Mikey B

Belleville, IL – Join us for a concert at our Cider Shed. This concert is FREE and family-friendly. Delicious food & tasty drinks will be available for purchase from our Cider Shed; no outside food or drinks are allowed.

Time: 6 PM- 9 PM

FREE Community Shred Event

O’Fallon, IL – Bring all your old documents to shred to help deter identity theft.

Time: 10 AM – 1 PM

St. John’s Drama Club Presents

Smithton, IL – Come support our drama club on April 19th in the Munier Center!

Starts: 7 PM

Saturday, April 20th

Succulent & Sangria Sip and Shop

Freeburg, IL – succulents and sangria!! come do some shopping, pick your succulent, pick your planter and plant here♡ ☆more details soon☆

Time: 11 AM – 2 PM

Belleville’s 10 year Anniversary Bash!

Millstadt, IL – It our Belleville locations 10year anniversary! Come celebrate in Belleville all day and night!

Starts: 11 AM

Tyler Garrett

Smithton, IL – Tyler is performing at Pete’s for the first time. Please help us welcome him to Smithton!

Starts: 8 PM

ROCKY HORROR at SKYVIEW DRIVE-IN

Belleville, IL – THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW – Saturday April 20th, 2024
Get ready Transylvanians — It’s time for The Rocky Horror Picture Show!

Time: 1:45 PM – 1:30 AM

Touch A Truck

Belleville, IL – Don’t miss out on the 1st Annual Touch-A-Truck event hosted by the Belleville Police Department on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 11 AM to 3 PM. Mark your calendar. We hope to see you there!

Time: 11 AM – 3 PM

Sunday, April 21st

Belleville Flea Market

Belleville, IL – Come see us at the Belleville Flea Market!

Saturday April 20th 8am-4pm
Sunday April 21st 8am-3pm
 

Evolve Hair + Beauty GRAND OPENING!!!

Maryville, IL – Grand Opening open house 1-4PM
Goodie bags while supplies last

Time: 1 PM – 4 PM

Monday, April 22nd

Sourdough Workshop

O’Fallon, IL – Join us for a hands-on experience as Crystalyn, from A, Bee’s and C’s Orchard, guides you through the steps for crafting the perfect sourdough starter…

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Tuesday, April 23rd

Vocalist Audition

Scott Air Force Base, IL – Audition for Air Force regional bands! Prescreen recordings are due March 19, 2024. Live auditions will be held on April 23, 2024…

Time: 8 AM – 4 PM

Happy Hour (Taylors Version)

Edwardsville, IL – Join us for a typical Happy Hour Tuesday night listening to the kind of music that you do like. We’ll have small bites, specialty cocktails/mocktails, and friendship bracelets to celebrate Taylor Swift with Music from her Debut album to her Brand new album…

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

Wednesday, April 24th

Trade Show

Columbia, IL – Monroe County StartUP Business Trade Show

Time: 4 PM – 7 PM

Metal Yoga with Ami Amore

St. Louis, MO – Metal Yoga with Ami Amore’ Bring your own mat.

Time: 6 PM

 

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Thursday, April 11th

Eclipse Pink Floyd Show

St. Louis, MO – Energized by the Eclipse? Ticking away the moments that make up the dull day? Breathe, breathe in the air, don’t be afraid to care. Learn to fly and flow with us at Blue Sky on Thursday April 4th…

Time: 5:45 PM

Seniors’ Club (55+)

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: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Friday, April 12th

Family Ghostbusters Glow Night

Belleville, IL – Ready to take on the spirits? Skate with Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man and refuel with an Ectoplasm drink! Bust ghosts, solve puzzles and have a glowin’ good time! Don’t be afraid of no ghost!

Time: 4:00 – 8:00 PM

St. Paul UCC Spring Rummage Sale

Belleville, IL – On Friday, April 12 from 4-7pm and Saturday, April 13 from 9am-Noon is the Women’s Guild Rummage Sale and Bake Sale in our Activity Center.

Time: Apr 12, 4:00 PM- Apr 13, 12:00 PM

Battle of the Boy Bands Adult Skate!

Belleville, IL – Playing all your favorites from boy bands across the decades! *Nsync, Backstreet Boys, All 4 One, 98° and more!

Time: 9:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Fandom Trivia Night

Mascoutah, IL – Gather up 7 of your friends, come out and have fun with fandom trivia! Test your knowledge on Star Wars, Harry Potter, The Office, Friends and more! Doors will open at 5:30 pm and trivia will begin at 7 pm! Bring your own food and drinks (adult drinks allowed)…

Starts: 5:30 PM

Saturday, April 13th

Swiftie Party – Glitter Face Painters & More

Edwardsville, IL – I don’t know about you….but we wanna party too!
Join us on Saturday THE 13th to Make The Whole Place Shimmer!

Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

April 13 Craft Fair & Vendor Event

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

Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Submission Challenge O’Fallon, IL

O’Fallon, IL – Submission Challenge Ofallon, IL April 13th 2024

Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Capes & Tiaras Family Ball

Scott Air Force Base, IL – Calling all superheroes and princesses! Join the Scott Event Center for a SUPER FAB night at their Capes & Tiaras Family Ball, Saturday, Apr. 13.

Starts: 4:00 PM

Falafel Saha Food Truck

Millstadt, IL – Offering hand-crafted traditional Syrian food

Time: 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Sunday, April 14th

Spring/Summer Sip & Shop

Highland, IL – We’re excited to host another Sip & Shop at the Historic Olde Wicks Factory in Highland!

Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Joints22@CopperFire(Duo)

Belleville, IL – Come out and vibe with our duo on this fine Sunday we’ll be jammin out at 2pm hope to see y’all there

Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM

Monday, April 15th

EDC Boosters Dine to Donate at Bennies

Belleville, IL – Dine to Donate at Bennie’s Pizza.
10% of food sales for the entire day comes back to the booster club.

Starts: 11:00 AM

Lalah Hathaway at City Winery STL

St. Louis, MO – City Winery St. Louis presents Lalah Hathaway live on April 15th at 6 PM and 9:30 PM, and April 17th at 6 PM and 9:30 PM!

Starts: 6:00 PM

Tuesday, April 16th

Jazz Saxophone Audition

Scott Air Force Base, IL – Audition for Air Force regional bands! Prescreen recordings are due March 12, 2024. Live auditions will be held on April 16, 2024, at Scott Air Force Base, IL. Find detailed audition requirements at www.music.af.mil/auditions.

Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Crazy Cat Lady Party!

Mascoutah, IL – Are you a crazy cat lady? Or just a crazy person who loves cats? Or maybe an average person who loves crazy cats? Then this is the party for you! On the evening of April 16th we are celebrating all things fine and feline at our Mascoutah location from 6pm-8pm!

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Wednesday, April 17th

How To Find An Owl In Your Neighborhood…

Mascoutah, IL – Do you ever see or hear an owl in your neighborhood and want to experience more of these beautiful birds? Well award-winning naturalist Mark H.X. Glenshaw aka “The Owl Man” is here to help. Mark has studied Great Horned Owls in Forest Park since 2005…

Time: 5:30 PM

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Thursday, April 4th

Eclipse Movie Marathon

Collinsville, IL – Drop by to get free eclipse glasses! We will be showing a variety of movies aimed at teens and adults that feature eclipses. Free popcorn and simple eclipse themed crafts will be available during the movies.

Time: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Chiros & Coffee

Mascoutah, IL – Hot Mess Express Coffee is coming to St. Clair Chiropractic on April 4th!!! Come grab your morning coffee and get a FREE Posture Screening while you wait!

Time: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Friday, April 5th

Frog Walk and Presentation

Edwardsville, IL – Starting at 7:30 pm, we hold a presentation on Illinois frogs and toads and teach how to identify different local species by their calls and markings. Immediately following the presentation, you have the choice to don boots or waders and head out into the shallow…

Time: 7:30 – 9:30 PM

EVERY Friday Fish Fry at the Millstadt VFW 4-8 PM

Millstadt, IL – Kitchen is open from 4-8pm (lots to choose from on the menu) – CLUBROOM opens at 4pm – Queen of Hearts drawing at 7pm

Time: 4:00 – 8:00 PM

Cheers @ TR’s Place

Belleville, IL – Cheers Band will be back @ TR’s Place on April 5th from 9pm-1am!

Starts: 9:00 PM

Shotgun Creek at Silver Creek Sports & Social

Belleville, IL – Silver Creek always has something going on. We offer a Full Menu, daily food and drink specials, live music! Come early….Stay Late!

Starts: 8:00 PM

Bye Bye Bunny First Friday

Scott Air Force Base, IL – Peter Cottontail is still around, but not for long! Join us for a festive farewell to the Easter season at our Bye Bye Bunny First Friday on Apr. 5 at Zeppelins!

Starts: 3:30 PM

Saturday, April 6th

Sip and Shop

Lebanon, IL – Grab a friend and shop the Brick Street in downtown Lebanon IL and enjoy FREE appetizers and beverages at participating shops! You may also enter to win our drawing for Lebanon Gift Certificates that work like cash in Lebanon shops

Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Main Street Kids’ Day

Belleville, IL – Enjoy free activities hosted by our Main Street Kid’s Day Community Partners such as: Belleville Parks & Recreation, It’s Your Birthday, Optimist Club of Belleville, Belleville Police Department, Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois, Downtown and East Belleville YMCAs & many more!

Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

TC’s TREATS Grand Opening Block Party

Fairview Heights, IL – Come celebrate with us at our Grand Opening Block Party!

Starts: 10:30 AM

Eckert’s Belleville Farm Wine Run 5k

Belleville, IL – Like Running? Love Wine? This race is for you!

Starts: 9:00 AM

Free to Play Board Game Day @ Impact Gaming Center

Fairview Heights, IL – You love board games?! We love board games too!

Starts: 1:00 PM

Sunday, April 7th

Beginner Sourdough Workshop

Columbia, IL – In this workshop, you will be taught the basics of sourdough starter, how to maintain it, mix it and what to watch for during fermentation. You will also be taught the basics of how to mix your starter into dough, shaping the dough properly and using different techniques of scoring your dough…

Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

DIY Hat Bar!! Cowboy and Trucker Hat!

Maryville, IL – Come make your own custom Cowboy Hat🤠and Trucker hat. 🤗🤗

Time: 12:00 – 4:00 PM

Cigars & Sport’s Sunday… and some Jazz

Belleville, IL – Every Sunday….continue the weekend with us…come relax and enjoy Cigars and Sport’s Sunday….we’ll have all the big games on the big screens…we open at 2pm…relax with your fav cigar and let us take care of you…don’t forget our bourbon/scotch and cigar programs are vast…

Time: 2:00 – 9:00 PM

Monday, April 8th

Eclipse at 1:58 through 2:06

Columbia, MO – Open to public!! Pre-sales for solar glasses, moon pie, and drink ticket package available at Sunset starting Monday, March 11.

Time: 12:00 – 5:30 PM

Solar Eclipse Party

St. Louis, MO – It’s a total eclipse of the Arch on April 8th!

Time: 1:00 PM

Tuesday, April 9th

Roaming Home’s Open Mic

Belleville, IL – Roaming Home’s famous Wednesday Night Open Mics have officially moved to Tuesdays at Schmitty’s! We’re bringing all the magic we’ve made on High Street with us to East A…

Time: 8:00 – 11:59 PM

Wednesday, April 10th

Laps for Charity – Corvette Night

Madison, IL – The April 10th Laps for Charity is open to all Corvette owners!…

Time: 3:30 PM

 

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Thursday, March 28th

Open Mic Night

Waterloo, IL – BYO instruments

Time: 6:30 – 9:30 PM

DUELING PIANOS Family Fun Show

Edwardsville IL – Spend an evening at the Wildey Theatre as Family Fun Dueling
Pianos returns for a spring break show. This is a fun mix of pop music, kid songs, theme songs and your favorite tunes. This show is entertaining for all ages and features Edwardsville’s dueling piano veteran, Mike Sonderegger, and Cameron Brown. Bring your family and friends to sing, clap, laugh and enjoy

Starts: 7:00 PM

Friday, March 29th

Good Friday POP UP Crab & Shrimp Boil

Columbia, IL – GOOD FRIDAY CRAB & SHRIMP BOIL
No reservations needed, just come on out, sit back and enjoy an amazing dinner.
Presenting our CRAB & SHRIMP BOIL….

Time: 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Kitten Shower

Belleville, IL – 🐱🐱It’s that time of year: KITTEN SEASON!!!!🐱🐱
WE’RE EXPECTING (lots of kittens) this year!! Shelters, including ours, have already seen an uptick in kittens needing to be surrendered this year. We currently have pregnant mamas and baby kittens in our care and in foster homes, AND THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING!….

Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

DIY Kids Class – Easter Basket and Egg Hunt

Columbia, IL – Drop the Kiddos at Makers on Main Street for 2 hours on their day off school. We will be making a custom Easter basket with your child’s name and we will go on an outdoor Egg Hunt to gather 5 eggs each with goodies! Ages 5-12 are welcome…..

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Easter Eggs and Kegs – Adult Egg Hunt

St. Louis, MO – A tisket, a tasket, fill up your Easter basket! Das Bevo is hosting their annual adult Easter egg hunt. Don’t let the kids have all the fun. Spend Good Friday eating dinner (will have non-meat options), having drinks, and searching for eggs full of odd prizes. There will be a few golden eggs, whoever finds them wins a grand prize! …

Starts: 5:00 PM

Read and Seek

Millstadt, IL – Starting at 2:00 p.m. we’ll have some stories, at 2:30 p.m. we’ll have Youth Yoga by certified instructor, Joyce Herman, a fun craft, and at 3:00 p.m. we’ll have our Easter Egg Hunt – so bring your basket!

Starts: 2:00 PM

Saturday, March 30th

Collumbia SAL Meat shoot & BBQ

Columbia, IL – Looking for something to do on Easter weekend? Come on up to our annual event to have some fun and help support Veterans.

Time:  11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Bar K Egg Hunt

St. Louis, MO – Join us for a morning of hunting for Easter eggs! …

Starts: 9:00 AM

Cookie Decorating Class (Easter Animals)

Columbia, IL – Cost is $50
Your host: Jessica from Josie’s Cookie Jar
Learn to beautifully decorate sugar cookies with royal icing. No experience necessary. Each student takes home 6 cookies that they decorate along with all of the supplies needed to decorate each cookie. Students will learn to outline, flood and create dimension with icing.  …

Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Easter Carnival Event

Waterloo, IL – Games, Crafts, and Attendance Prizes. Bring your Easter Basket.
(Ages 1-12)

Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM

MAN CAVE EXTRAVAGANZA

Belleville, IL – The second annual MAN CAVE EXTRAVAGANZA is coming to the Belle Clair Fairgrounds on March 30th, 2024!! Vendors from multiple states providing you the opportunity to shop their breweriana collectibles, lighted signs, decor, gas and oil advertising, bottles, cans, and SO MUCH MORE!!! …

Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Aquatics Egg Hunt

Fairview Heights, IL – Enjoy an egg hunt in the pool! Get your splash on, swim to find your eggs, and collect your prizes when you’re done in the pool! All children will receive the same number of prizes no matter of the amount they find. This egg hunt will start at 10:00 AM, and is open to those 1-12! …

Starts: 10:00 AM

FSS Egg-Stravaganza-Hunt

Scott Air Force Base, IL – Ready, Set… Grab your baskets and join us for our annual Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt, March 30 at the Scott Event Center! We are celebrating Easter with an Egg Hunt, Prizes, Easter Bunny, Inflatables & more! Rain or Shine – the fun lasts from 10 am to noon.

Starts: 10:00 AM

Sunday, March 31st

VFW Easter Egg Hunt

Highland, IL – VFW Post 5694 EASTER EGG HUNT �
EASTER SUNDAY � MARCH. 31st @ 1pm
( Ages 1-3 , 4-6 , 7-10 )
Egg hunt will start @ 1pm & the kite contest will begin after that!

Starts: 1:00 PM

Easter Brunch @ 1818 Chophouse

Edwardsville, IL – Join us for another fabulous Brunch Buffet Sunday, March 31st from 10:00am-4:00pm at 1818 Chophouse. Relax and let us cater to you while you enjoy quality time with your loved ones and a delicious meal. Featured Buffet Items; Fresh Oysters on the 1/2 Shell, Cocktail Shrimp, Bistro Salad, Carved Prime Rib with Au Jus & Horseradish Cream, Roasted Honey Glazed Ham,…

Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Family Easter Egg Hunt (FREE)

O’Fallon, IL – Bring your kids, grandkids, and others for a Family Egg Hunt at 10a on Easter Sunday on the lawn of Cornerstone United Methodist Church

Starts: 10:00 AM

Easter Brunch

St. Louis, MO – Celebrate Easter at Cardinals Nation with brunch on Sunday, March 31st, from 10am – 2pm! Brunch includes admission to the Cardinals Museum, and for those over 21, add bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Mary Bar for $15.

Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Downtown Belleville Live Music Row

Belleville, IL – Welcome to Live Music Row! Beautiful Downtown Belleville has many venues that provide local & national Live Music acts.

Starts: 6:00 PM

Monday, April 1st

Easter Monday Pop Up Camps

O’Fallon, IL – This 2-hour recreational pop-up soccer camp designed for individuals of all skill levels who are eager to experience the joy of soccer in a short burst of excitement. Soccer Blitz is open to kids K-8th grade, whether you’re a beginner looking to get a taste of the sport or a soccer veteran seeking some quick soccer fun….

Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Full Day Camp

Waterloo, IL – Are you looking for child care while the kiddos are off school?

Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday, April 2nd

Morning Yoga

Collinsville, IL – Join us for yoga every Tuesday morning at 9am. Free! No registration or library card required

Time: 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Kids Night at Chicken Salad Chick

O’Fallon, IL – 🌸🌼Join us for our April Kids night! Kids eat for $3.99 and also get to plant and take home their own flower for spring🌼🌸

Time: 

Novels at Night (Adult)

Columbia, IL – Join our book discussion on “Looking for Jane” by Heather Marshall. Request a copy from the catalog. Library will be covering drinks and appetizers.

Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM

Wednesday, April 3rd

Stompin’ Boots FREE Line Dancing

Belleville, IL – Stompin Boots is coming to Silver Creek Sports & Socia every 1st & 3rd Wednesday night monthly starting at 6pm Stompin’ Boots will host FREE Line Dancing. Lessons start at 6pm-7pm & Open Line Dancing will start @ 7pm. Dj J-Nelz will continue Late night Open Line Dancing from 9pm til 1am! All Levels welcome!!…

Time: 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Millstadt Gardens

Millstadt, IL – Millstadt Gardens first day of the spring season…

Starts: 8:30 AM