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

 

Thursday, November 21st

Thanksgiving Picture Day

Belleville, IL – Bring your pups to All Paws Inn on Thursday, November 21st, for a fun-filled day at daycare and a special Thanksgiving photo shoot! Your fur babies will get to enjoy their day with friends and take home a festive photo to capture the holiday spirit..

Time: 12 PM

Death Cafe Offering Coffee, Hot Tea & Cake. And Conversation

Belleville, IL – Pour Coffeehouse 322 east Main Street Belleville, Proudly Presents A traditional Death Cafe Offering Coffee, Hot Tea & Cake. And Conversation…

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

C.R.O.W.N. Sparklefest 2024

Columbia, IL – You are invited to our special fundraising event for our local High School Seniors Ladies. Indulge in some Retail Therapy, Appetizer’s and Drinks. Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable shopping experience that makes a difference!…

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Snowflake Bottle Painting event

Smithton, IL – Come make yourself a lighted Christmas bottle during Turkeys on the Loose! Only $10!!!!

Time:  6 PM – 8 PM

Pasta Extravaganza

Edwardsville, IL -Take a tour of Italy with our Pasta Extravaganza on November 21st!

Time: 5 PM

 

Friday, November 22nd

2nd Annual “Friends”giving Trivia Night at The Weingarten

Belleville, IL – Grab your friends and join us for our 2nd Annual “Friends”giving Trivia Night on Fri, Nov 22nd! Our bartenders will be there for you to meet all of your beverage needs…

Time: 4 PM – 8:30 PM

The Beach Boys Tribute at the Sand Bank School Historical…

Columbia, IL – Come listen to The Beach Boys Tribute at the Sand Bank School Historical Society’s 2024 Fall Fundraiser. At this time of Thanksgiving, the Society thanks the numerous individual volunteers and businesses that contributed to the restoration of the 122-year-old schoolhouse and…

Time: 5 PM

The Core

Smithton, IL – The Core is making its Pete’s debut. Come check them out!!

Time: 7 PM

Deer Widow Weekend

Swansea, IL – Join us for our annual Deer Widow Weekend, November 22th-24th. While the husbands are away, the wives will play! It’s all about the “thrill of the hunt”— but hunting for great pieces to add to your Fall wardrobe!

Time: Nov 22 at 10 AM – Nov 24 at 4 PM

Journeyman – A Tribute to Eric Clapton

Edwardsville, IL – This band is fronted by award winning guitarist and vocalist, Shaun Hague (touring/ recording credits include Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Amos Lee, John Waite)

Time: 8 PM

 

Saturday, November 23rd

Swiftie Saturday @ Sawdust & Glitter

Belleville, IL – Calling all Swifties! come join us to paint a Swiftie board, make friendship bracelets, & meet Courtney from Taylor Made. Take photos, trade bracelets, and get crafty!! ***you only need to purchase a ticket for those who are participating in the activities (painting, bracelet making..) You do not need a ticket to shop

Time: 12 PM

Live Music: Boulderdash Lite: A Country Setting

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

Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Cookie Decorating Class (Fall Vibes)

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…

Time: 11 AM – 1 PM

Columbia bowling alley Here we come

Columbia, IL – Come join DARK HORSE at the Columbia City Saloon November 23rd for rocking good time

Time: 8 PM – 12 PM

The Turn Abouts Band

Smithton, IL – Come enjoy the music from The Turn Abouts !

Time: 7 PM

Lip balm at holiday market

Swansea, IL – Addisons smelly’s will be selling different types of lip balm! Come one, come all! Have fun!

Time: 10 AM – 3 PM

 

Sunday, November 24th

Live Music: Dustin Coleman

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

Time: 1 PM-  4 PM

R&N @ Silver Creek Sports & Social

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

Time: 3 PM – 7 PM

Dressage Fix-a-Test Show

Columbia, IL – Dressage Fix-a-Test is a great opportunity to ride your test of choice (English or Western) before our amazing judge Jackie Jackson…

Time: 8 AM – 5 PM

WISHBONE ASH “The Wish List Tour” + Argus Live (Sunday)

Edwardsville, IL – WISHBONE ASH “The Wish List Tour” (Sunday). WISHBONE ASH “The Wish List Tour” + ARGUS Live. This is the Wishbone Ash show that ticket buyers will help determine the set-list…

Time: 7 PM

 

Monday, November 25th

Smithton PTO Thanksgiving Produce Box

Smithton, IL – ON SALE NOW!!! Cusumano & Sons Thanksgiving Produce Boxes Support the Smithton PTO by purchasing a fresh produce box full of items you can use at your Thanksgiving table…

Time: 3 PM – 5 PM

Nothing but Vinyl Club

Edwardsville, IL – Vinyl is back, and EPL is where to get it. In addition to the new vinyl collection gracing our library shelves, you finally get a chance to listen to and share your favorite vinyl in the library with other enthusiasts and no one is going to shush you!

Time: 6 PM – 7:30 PM

 

Tuesday, November 26th

Regular Meeting

Belleville, IL – Event by Veterans Assistance Commission of St. Clair County

Time: 7 PM

DIY Dish Flower Class

Columbia, IL – Event by Makers On Main Street and My Crafting Attic

Time: 6 PM –  8:30 PM

Planes, Trains and Automobiles ($3 Movie Tuesday)

Edwardsville, IL – Wildey $3 Movie Tuesday 7pm (doors open 6pm) Tuesday • November 26

Time: 7 PM

Knitting and Crochet Night

Millstadt, IL – Event by Millstadt Library

Time: 5:30 PM – 7 PM

Name That Tune Trivia

Waterloo, IL – Event by Vintage Wine Bar

Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

 

Wednesday, November 27th

Community Yoga

Belleville, IL – Join us every Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. for gentle yoga in the bookstore’s book-filled, neoclassical space. We have partnered with Yoga on Main to offer this wonderful way to start the day!..

Time: 7 AM – 10 AM

Turkey Shootout

Edwardsville, IL – Pick your team and let the fun begin during our Turkey Shootout November 27th!
Make your reservation today (618) 656-9380

Time: 8:30 AM

Children’s Story Time

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

Time: 11 AM – 12 PM

2nd Annual Thanksgiving Eve Party

Waterloo, IL – Event by The Silo at Route 3. Join us for our 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Eve Party!

Time: 5 PM – 1 AM

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Thursday, November 14th

1933 Bourbon Club

Edwardsville, IL – You are invited to join us for a brand new exclusive monthly dinner experience that we’re calling the 1933 Bourbon Club…

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Christmas in November — Cookies for Santa

Edwardsville, IL – Join us for a fun filled night!!! This year’s theme is Cookies for Santa! This night will be all about fun and socializing…

Time: 6 PM

Thanksgiving Enrichment Workshop

Waterloo, IL – Join us at Three Tails for a special Thanksgiving Enrichment Workshop designed just for your furry friends!..

Time: 6 PM

KARAOKE THURSDAY @ VICES BAR – 8PM

Red Bud, IL – Event by Vices Bar

Time: 8 PM – 11 PM

 

Friday, November 15th

Coffee Connect

Columbia, IL – Parents and guardians of young school age kids are meeting up at Columbia Library to connect with others! All are welcome, including littles that have not yet started school!

Time: 9 AM – 10 AM

Adoption Event

Belleville, IL – Join Partners for Pets for an in-store adoption event, Friday 11/16 from 3PM to 7PM as we continue our visits at the Belleville IL Petsmart!

Time: 3 PM – 7 PM

Inaugural Charity Bourbon Raffle Fundraiser

Edwardsville, IL – The Edwardsville Knights of Columbus is holding their inagural charity boubon raffle. All proceeds from this event will go towards scholarships for children attending St. Bonface and St. Mary’s Parish Grade Schools…

Time: 7:30 PM

The Great Roll Toss: Southern Style Event

Smithton, IL – Join us for an absolutely unique and fun filled event here at No-Jacks. We will be THROWING rolls across the dining room for customers to catch and snack on while they wait for their food…

Time: 11 AM – 9 PM

Wok-O Taco Food Truck

Millstadt, IL – Mexican Style Street Tacos with Asian Flair

Time: 5 PM – 8 PM

Workforce Fundamentals

Red Bud, IL – Event by Southwestern Illinois College Red Bud Campus

Time: 9 AM – 1 PM

 

Saturday, November 16th

Chicken and Dumplings Dinner!

Columbia, IL – It’s chicken and dumplings time! *NEW TASTIER RECIPE* Only $12 a meal, all proceeds go to charity

Time: 11 AM – 4 PM

Glo Bingo — Jozie Strong

Belleville, IL – Come support The Kraemer Family & wear pink for Jozie! Snacks are welcome. Cash bar. Silent auction items & lots of fun games in between. We hope to see you there…

Time: 6 PM

Eise Online Treasures at Belleville Flea Market

Belleville, IL – ONE OF THE BIGGEST PREMIER INDOOR AND OUTDOOR FLEA MARKETS!

Time: 8 AM – 4 PM

Land of Goshen Community Market- Winter Market | 

Edwardsville, IL – Shop local from many of your favorite vendors…

Time: 10 AM – 12 PM

Pet Portrait Ornament Event

Swansea, IL – Join us this Saturday from 10 to 4 for our Pet Portrait Ornament Event

Time: 10 AM – 4 PM

Jukebox Bingo

Red Bud, IL – Jukebox Bingo presented by UltraPlay – All proceeds will fund the new Red Bud dog park..

Time: 6 PM

 

Sunday, November 17th

Grand Opening

Columbia, IL – Event by Phoenix House Salon Suites

Time: 2 PM

The Weingarten Holiday Market

Belleville, IL – ***VENDOR SPOTS ARE FULL*** Join us on November 17th for our annual Holiday Market featuring local vendors and live music from Jonathan Baker!..

Time: 1 PM – 4 PM

Santa Minis w/ Suzy DeVries Photography!

Edwardsville, IL – Santa Mini Session 2024 Your little ones will get special one-on-one time with Santa while I capture these magical holiday moments for your family to cherish for years to come…

Time: 3 PM – 6:40 PM

R&N @ The Roost Bar & Grill

Smithton, IL – Formerly CJ’s Bar & Grill in Smithton, IL

Time: 3 PM – 6 PM

Mini Metaphysical Fair

Waterloo, IL – 💫Ready to explore the mystical and awaken your spirit? Join us at Kodiak Hollow…

Time: 11 AM – 3 PM

Annual Turkey Day – Meat Raffle & Dinner

Millstadt, IL – Event by Millstadt VFW Post 7980

Time: 11 AM

 

Monday, November 18th

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

Staying Healthy for the Holidays: A Q&A Session with a Pharmacist

Edwardsville, IL – Bring all your questions and concerns for staying healthy this season as you join registered pharmacist, Christina Schulze, for a Q&A session about staying healthy through the holidays…

Time: 11 AM

Make & Take Monday – Snowman

Waterloo, IL – Join us for *Make and Take Monday* at Farm Girl Finds…

Time: 2 PM

 

Tuesday, November 19th

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

November Art Club: Christmas Gift-Making

Belleville, IL – Event by 1020 Artworks Studio

Time: 5 PM – 7 PM

November Happy Hours in Off the Record

Edwardsville, IL – Event by The Ink House. Fall is in full swing, and we can’t wait to welcome you to Off the Record at The Ink House for another month of amazing cocktails, great vibes, and fun-filled nights…

Time: 5 PM – 9 PM

St. John the Baptist Catholic School Queen of Hearts Raffle

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

Time: 8 PM – 8:15 PM

Rock n Roll Bingo

Waterloo, IL – Event by Vintage Wine Bar

Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

 

Wednesday, November 20th

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

Making the Most of Time with Loved Ones with Dementia

Belleville, IL – Nurse Practitioner, Matt Huelsmann, will teach us how to make the most out of our time spent with loved ones living with dementia…

Time: 5:30 PM – 7 PM

Adult Crochet Club

Edwardsville, IL – ether you’re new to crochet or a seasoned stitcher, come join us to learn new techniques, share tips, and connect with other adult crocheters…

Time: 3 PM – 5 PM

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Thursday, November 7th

5th Annual Festival of Christmas presented by Monroe County…

Columbia, IL – 🎄 Festival of Christmas Fundraiser 🎄 Join us at Turner Hall on Thursday, November 7th for a fun-filled evening of holiday cheer! Enjoy: ✨ Cash & carry shopping with select vendors…

Time: 5:30 PM

Beginner Sourdough Mini Workshop

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

Time: 6 PM – 7 PM

The Simpletons Return to the Venue

Belleville, IL – ATTENTION boomers, ex-hippies and Americana Music aficionados of all stripes: The Simpletons are back for another First Thursday show. This feisty vocal trio of background singers gone rogue aim to please with their versions of the best rock, blues and country from the 60’s – 80’s…

Time: 7 PM

Weller Bourbon Dinner 2024

Edwardsville, IL – The Executive Chef from our sister company Brick + Bramble has prepared a three-course menu to complement six offerings from Weller’s Complete Lineup…

Time: 6 PM

Dental Day and Candy Give Back!

Edwardsville, IL – Our Exhibit Sponsor Edwardsville Family Dentist will be giving away free toothbrushes! Bring a pound of candy and receive $1 discount ($1 off per person). We will also have a dental craft!

Time: 10 AM – 12 PM

 

Friday, November 8th

Busy Bins Pop Up

Columbia, IL – Busy Bins Pop Up @ Columbia Coffee Pot

Time: 7 AM – 11 AM

Large Item Pick-Up

Columbia, IL – Event by City of Columbia, IL – Government

Time: 6 AM – 3 PM

Live Music: Dade Farrar

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

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Social Lite Acoustic

Smithton, IL – Event by Pete’s Hard Stop. Great acoustic duo. Come check them out!

Time: 8 PM

Holiday Open House

Swansea, IL – Join us for our Holiday Open House! Get all your holiday shopping done early at both Peace by Piece AND Muttley & Me’s annual Holiday Open House!

Time: 10 AM – 4 PM

 

Saturday, November 9th

Edwardsville High School Art & Craft Fair

Edwardsville, IL – Get ready to stuff those stockings at the Edwardsville High School Art & Craft Fair. Shop from local crafters and artists at this 2 day event…

Time: 9 AM – 4 PM

ZIENA’S MISTLETOE MARKET

Edwardsville, IL – We are SO EXCITED to be bringing you the 2nd annual MISTLETOE MARKET at City Park in Edwardsville!…

Time: 11 AM – 3 PM

Make & Take Charcuterie Holiday Wreaths

Waterloo, IL – Want to learn how to make your own charcuterie wreaths just in time for the holidays? Becky’s Boards will be teaching a class at Farm Girl Finds. Cost is $45/pp

Time: 12 PM – 2 PM

Jarrod Lutz & Matt Gadeken play Vintage Wine Bar

Waterloo, IL – Always love to scoot on down to Waterloo, Illinois to play at Vintage Wine Bar and this time I’ll be joined by the talented Matt Gadeken!

Time: 3 PM – 6 PM

November 9 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: 5 PM – 8 PM

QP November Fish Fry

Belleville, IL – And just like that, they’re back! We will have 5 Fish Frys this year with 2 in the Fall and 3 in Lent. Mark your calendars and plan to attend.

Time: 9 AM – 2 PM

 

Sunday, November 10th

Ryan Notling

Smithton, IL – Event by The Roost Bar & Grill. 

Time: 3 PM – 7 PM

Celebration of life for Harv Ries

Waterloo, IL – Event by Dazed n Confused STL. Join us to celebrate the life of Harv Ries

Time: 1 PM

Live Music: Jack Twesten

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

Time: 1 PM – 4 PM

BMTA Wurstmarkt

Belleville, IL – Sausage dinner and meat market

Time: 11 AM – 3 PM

Inaugural Sisters Empowerment Exchange Brunch

Belleville, IL – An afternoon of powerful conversations, inspiration, and sisterhood featuring dynamic women who are breaking barriers and sharing their stories.

Time: 3 PM – 7 PM

 

Monday, November 11th

Make & Take Monday – Lil’ Country Church

Waterloo, IL – Event by Farm Girl Finds. Make & Take Monday – Lil’ Country Church
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create a rustic wooden church. Using Dixie Belle chalk paint, we’ll guide you through the process of painting, texturing and distressing the wood to give it a charming…

Time: 2 PM – 4 PM

Sips & Books in the Garden

Belleville, IL – Join us for a delightful evening of literary exploration at our ‘Blind Date with a Book’ event hosted in our beautiful beer garden at Sullivan’s.

Time: 7 PM – 10 PM

Veterans Day Special

Belleville, IL – Unlimited Laser Tag, Go Karts and Bumper Cars + $10 Arcade Game Card. All for Only $30 per person.

Time: 12 PM – 10 PM

GriefShare Group

Fairview Heights, IL – A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Throughout this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect and what is “normal” in grief and gain solid support every step of the way.

Time: 6:30 PM – 8 PM

Universus Constructed ••• Learn to Play @ IGC

Fairview Heights, IL – Are you a My Hero fan? How about Godzilla…or Tekken…or Attack on Titan? Have you played the new TCG that combines all of these franchises into one?…

Time: 6 PM

 

Tuesday, November 12th

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

November Meeting

Belleville, IL – This monthly meeting we will be electing the upcoming years’ officials and confirming their job duties. Discussing upcoming events and recommendations

Time: 6:30 PM

Sing and Stomp

Fairview Heights, IL – Get your wiggles out with music, movement, and games! We’ll develop important skills and literacy through dance and song.

Time: 10:30 AM

 

Wednesday, November 13th

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

Dine Out For Helping Strays and On-Site Adoption Event

Columbia, IL – A portion of the sales will be donated to Helping Strays. BUT – WAIT — There’s more —– ON SITE ADOPTION EVENT!

Time: 5 PM

Artist Lecture Series

Fairview Heights, IL – The Artist Lecture Series is presented by Catharine Magel and ArtVillage. Learn more at artvillagefoundation.org/about/

Time: 5:30 PM – 7 PM

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Thursday, October 31st

Costume Contest & Halloween Party

Columbia, IL – Dress up in your favorite costume and come have a grand ole time with us! We will have FREE FOOD, Queen of Hearts, drink specials and more! Tarot card readings will be FREE starting at 6:00 as well!

Time: 6 PM

SPOOKY DRINK- today only! 

Columbia, IL – Spooky kids drink, & lotus drink pop up!

Time: 7 AM – 5 PM

Drop Dead Vintage Grand Opening

Belleville, IL – Come shop at Drop Dead Vintage’s new brick and mortar in the heart of downtown Belleville, Illinois! From 6-10 pm full racks..

Time: 6 PM – 10 PM

 

Friday, November 1st

New Merch Drop!

Columbia, IL – Event by The Coffee Pot

Time: 7 AM – 5 PM

Seals and Crofts 2 – Added Night!!

Belleville, IL – Seals and Crofts 2 Debuts at the Venue!

Time: 7 PM

C. Thomas Howell with screening of The Outsiders…

Belleville, IL – Screening of the movie, The Outsiders, as you spend an evening with actor C Thomas Howell (Ponyboy) and he tells stories from his experiences on the set of the movie along with a…

Time: 8 PM

Dustin Coleman

Smithton, IL – Dustin Coleman performing at Pete’s Hard Stop 12/1

Time: 8 PM

Autumn Appliance Yard Sale

Edwardsville, IL – Stop by our Autumn Appliance Yard Sale this weekend! We’ve got tons of open-box, clearance, used, and new appliances for sale that need a new home! Laundry units, ranges, …

Time: 9 AM – 4 PM

 

Saturday, November 2nd

Poultry & Pilsner Dinner Dance

Columbia, IL – Join us for a delicious chicken dinner, silent auction, and dancing!

Time: 6 PM

Blue Jay Football Annual Meat Shoot & Inside Meat Raffle

Columbia, IL – Join us for a day filled with meaty excitement and friendly competition at the Blue Jay Football Annual Outside Meat Shoot & Inside Meat Raffle! Whether you’re a sharpshooter ready…

Time: 11 AM

The Outsiders Book Discussion

Belleville, IL – Join us the day after the screening and conversation of The Outsiders at The Lincoln Theater (featuring C. Thomas Howell) for a group conversation about the classic book and movie.

Time: 4 PM

Vegan Vibes Belleville Fest

Belleville, IL – Come join us Downtown Belleville for a Vegan/Veggie Day! We will be celebrating National Vegan Month by offering our customers a wide variety of places to try plant-based foods &…

Time: 1 PM – 6 PM

SABBATH The Complete Black Sabbath Experience

Edwardsville, IL – THE AMAZING TRIBUTE TO BLACK SABBATH AND OZZY RETURNS TO THE WILDEY THEATRE! Sabbath “The Complete Black Sabbath Experience” performing The 50 plus Years of Black Sabbath show …

Time: 8 PM

 

Sunday, November 3rd

Sola Wood Flower Dyeing Class: Create Your Own Cornucopia!

Columbia, IL – Join us for a fun, hands-on class where you’ll learn how to dye sola wood flowers and arrange them into a beautiful fall cornucopia! Perfect for your Thanksgiving table or autumn decor…

Time: 1 PM – 3 PM

Elite Equine & Rider Performance Biomechanical Corrective Clinic

Millstadt, IL – Join Dr. Tyler Stahlman and his partner Lindsey Cross for a biomechanics clinic for riders and equine. Their work focuses on helping the equine and human athlete perform to their optimal ability…

Time: 9 AM – 5 PM

Wurstmarkt Pork Sausage Dinner and Polka Mass

Belleville, IL – Click on the flyer pictured above for all the details–serving time, prices, music performance times, location. Music by Polka Connection at the 10:30 AM Mass on November 3, 2024 …

Time: 10:30 AM

“The Dude Abides” Back @ Copper Fire w/Some New Songs! NO COVER

Belleville, IL – We’re back in Belleville with some NEW SONGS for your listening pleasure! It’s a Sunday Funday Event!..

Time: 2 PM – 5 PM

Dining in History

Edwardsville, IL – Every year, the Madison County Historical Society (MCHS) chooses a historic location for their Dining in History event. For this year’s dinner on November 3, the location is where …

Time: 12 PM

 

Monday, November 4th

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. Get all your tasty favorites for only $16 per person plus tax and enjoy…

Time: 7 PM – 9 PM

Football Frenzy

Edwardsville, IL – Event by The Clubhouse Sports Lounge + Kitchen

Time: 5 PM – 7 PM

 

Tuesday, November 5th

Cozy Knit Blanket DIY

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

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Large Item Pick-Up

Columbia, IL –  Event by City of Columbia, IL – Government

Time: 6 AM – 3 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, November 6th

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

Jazz, Cigars & Scotch Night

Belleville, IL – Wednesday…get cozy and enjoy Jazz, Cigars & Scotch Night…our pairing will be succulent! Templeton Rye 4yr Whiskey and Cuba Libre One The Brute (4×60)! All for just $20!

Time: 7:30 PM – 11 PM

 

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Thursday, October 24th

Witches Night Out – Pub Crawl

Smithton, IL – Event hosted by Pete’s Hard Stop, The Tailgate, and The Roost Bar & Grill! How to Enter The Spellbinding Prize Drawing: Visit all 3 stops and get your magical stamp at each location!

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! Join us Thursdays at 11am at the American Legion hall. All are welcome!! People can choose to socialize or be apart of the weekly activity and it is $5.50 for the lunch.

Time: 10 AM – 1 PM

 

Friday, October 25th

Live Music: Joe Camel and the Caucasians

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

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

The Great Pumpkin Hunt

Belleville, IL – Join us for a fun-filled day at The Weingarten as we embark on the ultimate pumpkin adventure! Get ready to dive into a world of pumpkin madness with our exciting event…

Time: 5 PM

Hardin & Wolz at Chateau La Vin!

Columbia, IL – Hardin & Wolz are great musicians who love to play music! Dave and John will play some of your favorite country and singer-songwriter tunes and a few originals.

Time: 7 PM

Stacey Cooper Foundation Third Annual Golf Tournament

Waterloo, IL – Event by Stacey Cooper Foundation, Amy Cooper and McKenzie Keen

Time: 8 AM

Jammin’ On The Grapevines @ Schorr Lake Winery

Waterloo, IL – Free event with suggested donation of $5 Come on come all for ripe jams and sweet wine, ripe of the grapevine! If you love to play music, please feel inclined to bring your instrument of choice and play some tunes! Scheduled music throughout the night includes

Time: 6 PM

 

Saturday, October 26th

2nd Annual Fall Festival

Smithton, IL – Join us for our 2ND ANNUAL Fall Festival. This was so much fun last year, and we hope to see you all again this year! This event is for the community and is FREE. We are changing it a little to include a trunk or treat from 2-3 this year…

Time: 11 AM – 3 PM

MABC MUSIC TRIVIA

Smithton, IL – The music trivia is quickly approaching. Let’s rock this event and raise some money to help support the FCHS athletes! Looking for teams to participate

Time: 6 PM – 11 PM

Monster Mash featuring Superjam

Belleville, IL – Get ready to rock this Halloween at Monster Mash, featuring an unforgettable live concert by Superjam! Come decked out in your best rock ‘n roll-themed costume and join us for a night of thrilling music, dancing, and Halloween fun…

Time: 6 PM – 10 PM

Open DIY Hat Bar

Columbia, IL – Join us for an open DIY Hat Bar! Choose from numerous colors and styles of hats for your perfect fit and then DECORATE! Whether you want a simple hat or a statement piece this is the class to come make the hat of your dreams…

Time: 12 PM – 2 PM

Halloween Party & Adult Costume Contest

Waterloo, IL – Hey Ghouls and Goblins, you won’t BOO-lieve this! It’s our 1ST Annual Halloween Party! Come dressed your best (or worst) for our Adults Costume Contest! Winners will be announced @ 10PM! Prizes for Best Dressed, Best Couple, Funniest, & Scariest costumes!

Time: 9 PM – 1 AM

 

Sunday, October 27th

Kent Ehrhardt and The Blue Moon Blues Band is BACK at Copper Fire!

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

Trunk-or-Treat

Belleville, IL – Get the kids in their costumes and join us for a night of candy, free food and giveaways!

Time: 5:30 PM

Ghost and Goblins Gathering for our annual trunk or treats

Belleville, IL – Join us for a free gathering with treats, games, and balloon animals! We’ll have walking Fritos/chili bags, dogs and chips, and candy at the table to hand out…

Time: 1 PM – 5 PM

ARMENIAN CULTURAL DAY CELEBRATION

Swansea, IL – Event by Holy Virgin Mary & Shoghagat Armenian Church

Time: 12 PM

 

Monday, October 28th

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. Get all your tasty favorites for only $16 per person plus tax and enjoy Ice Cold $15 Buckets – $18 Premium Buckets while you watch the game on our 18 – 75inch screens!

Time: 7 PM – 9 PM

Freddy’s at Belleville Crossing Fundraiser

Belleville, IL – Freddy’s Fundraiser funds on Monday Oct 28th from 4-8p, will go to all the activities QP MCS supports…

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

Socktober Donation Drive

Swansea, IL – Cantwell Crossing and Northbrooke Commons residents, throughout the month of October are hosting a Sock Donation Drive for those in need before the cooler temps settle in!..

Time: 8 AM – 5 PM

 

Tuesday, October 29th

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

Live & Online Land Auction…

Waterloo, IL – Live & Online Auction: Waterloo Country Club Drive  174 ± Acres, Monroe, IL – 6 Tracts Live & Online Auction: Waterloo Country Club Drive – 174 ± Acres, Monroe, IL – 6 Tracts

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

LEGO Day

Red Bud, IL – Join us for our October LEGO Day.
We have small, medium and large LEGOs available to build with.
All ages welcome, those 8 and under must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
No registration required

Time: 1 PM – 6 PM

Weekly Tuesday Yoga Class

Red Bud, IL – Event by Health Focus Counseling & Yoga

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

 

Wednesday, October 30th

Halloween Charcuterie Board Workshop

Columbia, IL – Join Grazeful Gatherings’ owner, Candi Graves, for a hands-on workshop experience where you learn how to create this SPOOKY and delicious charcuterie board…. Just in time for Halloween!

Time: 6:30 PM

Halloween Cookie Pop Up

Millstadt, IL – Heated garage will be set up with cookies and hot chocolate bombs. Everything is self serve. There will be bags for you to fill up with goodies. QR codes will be placed on tables for easy pay

Time: 10 AM – 6 PM