The Ultimate Guide To Upcoming Events For February 29th – March 6th, 2024
Check out these local events that are happening in the surrounding areas!
Thursday, February 29th
Dazed n Acoustic @ Sunset Overlook
Columbia, IL – Leap year party!! Let’s celebrate an early spring!!
Starts 6:00 PM
Tequila & Taco Thursday at Copper Fire!
Belleville, IL –We are bringing the sizzle and zest to our Thursdays with the much-anticipated Tequila & Taco Thursdays! 
Time: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Mission Thrift Store — 50% Off Sale
Belleville, IL -Special 3 day sale Thur, Fri, Sat 50% OFF EVERYTHING
Starts: 10:00 AM
Friday, March 1st
Dungeons and Dragons (11-17 yrs.)
Columbia, IL – Curious about Dungeons and Dragons? Develop your problem solving and improve skills in this role-playing game with dragons, orcs, and other monstrous creatures! Game materials are provided along with snacks and drinks. Participants will be grouped into 4-6 players per game.
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Annie’s Produce Cereal Menu Launch
Waterloo, IL – Event by The Coffee Pot
We will be parked outside of Annie’s Fresh Produce
Time: 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Start Smart Soccer Program
Scott Air Force Base, IL – Introduce your little ones to the world of soccer through our special program, Start Smart Soccer! This program is designed for boys & girls, 3 – 4 years of age, to learn the basics of the game while having fun! Play is on Saturday mornings from 9-10 a.m. at the Youth Center. Parents will be assisting their child in this fun soccer camp.
Time: 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Highway to Hellevores @ Hostas on the Bluff
Fairview Heights, IL – We are excited to announce that it is finally time for our annual Hellebores event. There will be 35 lovely varieties to choose from and many are in full bloom. All of the varieties are posted on our website with pictures and prices. (All are currently still in stock!)
We will close pre orders on Thursday February 29th at 10pm.
Call us if you would prefer to order over the phone. 618.830.5929
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Usher: Now & Then Adult Skate!
Belleville, IL – We all saw it…Usher killing it on skates during the Super Bowl halftime show!
Time: 9:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Saturday, March 2nd
Eat & Drink for A Cause – Fundraiser Supporting Allison Ford
Columbia, IL -Come out and support Allison Ford on her road to recovery on March 2nd, 2024 from 12pm-11pm at Pair-Of-Dice in Columbia, IL!
-Pair-Of-Dice will be donating a percentage of sales
-Guest bartenders from 12pm-7:30pm with 100% of tips going to Allison
-Raffle baskets, Alcohol Wagon Raffle, 50/50 Drawings, Scratch off Board, with 100% of sales going to Allison
-DJ Ray Ortega with karaoke from 8pm-11pm
Time: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Pleasant Ridge Nursey — Helleborus Sale!
Maryville, IL – Don’t miss out on these gorgeous Helleborus plants! They are early bloomers and already starting to bud.
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
St. Patricks Day & Easter Barn Sale
Highland, IL – Event by The Crafty Heifers Creations
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday, March 3rd
Bottled in Bond Day with E.H. Taylor at Stubborn German
Waterloo, IL – We’re super stoked that we are a celebration venue for E.H. Taylor Bottled in Bond Day! On March 3, 1897, Congress passed the Bottled in Bond Act. Legendary bourbon distiller, E.H. Taylor led the charge to make this act happen. We’re excited to celebrate this historical day with you!
Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Freeburg Sportsman’s Club 3-D Bow Shoot
Freeburg, IL – WE ARE ALLOWING CROSSBOWS AT THIS BOW SHOOT. ADMISSION: $25. THOSE WITH CROSSBOWS WILL NOT PLACE IN A CLASS AND CAN SHOOT FROM THE OPEN CLASS STAKE.
Admission: Adult: $15/ Seniors (55+): $12
Youth: $10/ Cub: $5
Shoots will be held regardless of weather
Food and beverages are available
No alcohol permitted on range
For more information: please see our website or Facebook page.
Winners will be posted on our website: www.Freeburgsportsman.com and Facebook page.
Winners may pick up trophies at any bow shoot or at 7:45 pm
on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Shooter attendance prize given at each shoot.
Starts: 7:00 AM
Florida Strawberries O’Fallon
O’Fallon, IL – 
WHEN: Sun Mar 3rd 1:30PM-2:00PM CST
LOCATION: Gateway Classic Cars, 1237 Central Park Dr AVAILABLE THIS DELIVERY DATE:
Florida Strawberries Approx 8lbs-$30
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Cash, Venmo, Check Accepted at pickup! No Prepayment when signing up
Time: 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Monday, March 4th
DIY Kids Class – St. Patrick’s Day
Columbia, IL – Time: 10am-12pm
Cost: $50
Drop the kiddos off on their day off for 2 hours of crafting.
We will be Tie Dying a t-shirt for St. Patrick’s Day and we will be making a Leprechaun Trap to trap the leprechaun for St. Patrick’s Day! Chocolate Gold coins included!
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tuesday, Match 5th
Charcuterie Class with Boarding House Bistro
O’ Fallon, IL – Join us for an evening of fun. You will be guided through the best way to design your very own charcuterie board, and then will be able to enjoy it while you eat it too! Each registration will have their own custom board to take home as well.
Starts: 6:30 PM
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: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday, March 6th
PBS-STL Collaboration Brew Day at Millpond Brewing
Millstadt, IL – Pink Boots Collaboration Brew Day® is an international celebration of women and non-binary individuals in the fermented/alcoholic beverage industry — a movement to recognize the impact they have on our industry. Each year, registered teams brew beer and participate in Collaboration Brew Day, donating portions of the proceeds of their sales to help fund scholarships that support the Pink Boots mission to assist, inspire, and encourage the professional development and education of women and non-binary individuals in our industry. It is our largest, annual fundraising event.
Current members and future members, please join us for a day of brewing and fun at Millpond Brewing!
Starts: 8:30AM
Belleville, IL – Join us for our first-ever Friendsgiving celebration in our NEW! Cider Shed. Grab your friends and head out to enjoy a mini Thanksgiving Feast featuring oven-roasted turkey, sweet potatoes, green beans, freshly baked dinner roll, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and a slice of our home-baked pumpkin pie. It’s not Thanksgiving without drinks – this delicious tasting will include our original hard cider flight featuring our blackberry, apple, strawberry, and peach hard cider. It’s the perfect way to get in the holiday spirit. $25. No reservations required.
Belleville, IL – Grab your partner & join us for an evening of bonding through creativity! A glass of Sangria/beer/soda is included in your ticket! All supplies needed will be provided, along with 2 hours of step by step instruction as the artist paints along with the group. This is an acrylic painting class. Each painter will paint their own canvas. ONE TICKET NEEDED PER PAIR! Completed paintings will fit together with your painting partners painting. You are welcome to customize this however you choose. Additional color options will be available. Food/beverages available for additional purchase & welcome during paint time!
