Check out these local events that are happening in the surrounding areas!
Thursday, April 24th
Vicki Peterson (The Bangles) and John Cowsill (The Beach Boys. OPENER Beth Bombara!
Belleville, IL – Event by VENUE on Main, John Cowsill and 2 others
Time: 7 PM
Blues Watch Parties at Silver Creek Sports & Social
Belleville, IL – Let’s Go Blues! From doubters to believers, we’ve made it to the playoffs and it feels oh-so-good!
Time: 8:30 PM – 12 AM
Metro East Brain Warriors 1st Meeting!
Columbia, IL – We will be meeting at Metter Park in Columbia, IL. The Park Pavillion near the playground has been reserved for our group
Time: 6 PM – 7 PM
That Old Blue House Trunk Show
Swansea, IL – Join us for this jewelry trunk show to see the beautiful items from That Old Blue House-all created from vintage items. Lisa, the artist of this jewelry, will send us a large selection for you to shop during this event
Time: Apr 24 at 10 AM – Apr 28 at 6 PM
Friday, April 25th
26+ Houses- Neighborhood Yard Sale- Green Mount Manor & Wingate
Belleville, IL – Neighborhood Yard Sale! Some families will have their houses ready up Friday for early bird specials specials
Time: Apr 25 at 7:30 AM – Apr 27 at 11 AM
Top Shooters FNL: Season Two
Columbia, IL – Daddin & Baggin Presents: Top Shooter FNL Season Two
Time: 11:45 PM
Maryville Caregiver Coffee Talk
Swansea, IL – Are you caring for a loved one with memory loss or another disability? Join us for support, information, and strategies. Free coffee!
Time: 10 AM – 1 PM
Saturday, April 26th
Edgar Allen Poe: His Life and Stories
Belleville, IL – Enjoy an evening with Edgar Allan Poe! St. Louis performer Howie Hirschfield brings Edgar Allan Poe to life and entertains the audience with readings from some of Poe’s classic and terrifying tales, including The Raven
Time: 6:30 PM
Demo’s Birthday Party
Belleville, IL – Come celebrate the one and only “Demo” with us on April 26th!
Time: 2 PM
Healthy Kids Day 2025
Columbia, IL – Healthy Kids Day is our annual resource fair with fun for the whole family! In association with Birth to Five, we’ll have over 25 different resources, free screenings, live music from The Boogie Band, children’s Zumba, and much more
Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
Alice in Reverse
Smithton, IL – Alice in Reverse will be here at Pete’s! Let’s all welcome them. Come rock out, grab some food, and have a blast. Bring all your friends and family. We will have a fantastic Saturday night!
Time: 8 PM
Native Plant Sale & Order Pickup
Swansea, IL – Save the date! HeartLands Conservancy’s Native Plant Sale is April 26, 2025, from 12 – 3 pm at the Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park Pavillion.
Time: 12 PM – 3 PM
BBQ – Saturday, 26 April – SAVE THE DATE!!
Millstadt, IL – See flyer for details – all proceeds go towards repairing our parking lot!
Time: 11 AM – 4 PM
42 Foundation’s 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Millstadt, IL – 4-Man Scramble | Triple Lakes Golf Course
Time: 8 AM
Sunday, April 27th
Choral Fantasy
Belleville, IL – Program includes:
Battle of Jericho, arr. Moses Hogan
Black is the Color of My True Love’s Hair, arr. Stuart Churchill
Easter, Five Mystical Songs, Ralph Vaughan Williams
Time: 3 PM
We are back at Danny’s Irish pub!!
Belleville, IL – Event by Fuzzy Love
Time: 4 PM – 8 PM
Live Your Dash Cruise
Columbia, IL – It’s hard to believe we’re celebrating our 5th Annual Cruise and 6 years that we lost our dear friend, Brian Stelzer
Time: 10 AM
Michelle Mueller’s Purple Power Fundraiser
Smithton, IL – Join us in supporting Michelle Mueller. Michelle has recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and she is bravely beginning the next step of her journey. Let’s come together as a community to show our love and support!
Time: 2 PM
110th Anniversary of the ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
Swansea, IL – We are honored to invite you to a special joint commemoration of the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, sponsored by Holy Virgin Mary and Shoghagat Armenian Church of Belleville, IL, and St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church of Granite City, IL.
Time: 10 AM
Monday, April 28th
Restoration Ranch April Skate Night: Beach Party🛼✝️
Belleville, IL – 🏖️ Restoration Ranch Skate Night – Soul on Sand & Wheels on the Floor! 🛼✝️
Time: 6 PM – 8 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
Gardening 101: Outdoor Gardening
Millstadt, IL – Learn the basics of growing plants outside. Discussion will be about how to choose the right plants for your climate, how to plan a garden layout, prepare soil, sunlight requirements, companion planting and more
Time: 6 PM
Tuesday, April 29th
Belleville CEO 10th Annual Trade Show
Belleville, IL – 38 high school seniors from Belleville East, Belleville West, Althoff Catholic High School and Governor French Academy will showcase their startups that they developed this semester
Time: 5 PM – 7:30 PM
Plant Swap
Columbia, IL – Bring in a healthy and pest-free plant or cuttings to swap, or just come adopt a new plant. Make sure you bring plants in pots you are willing to part with
Time: 5:30 PM – 7 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
Wednesday, April 30th
Stompin’ Boots Line Dancing at Silver Creek Sports & Social
Belleville, IL – Get ready for a boot-stompin’ blast at Stompin’ Boots Line Dancing night! Every First & Third Wednesday of the EVERY MONTH
Time: 6 PM – 9 PM
Business Networking Mixer
Columbia, IL – Join us for a Networking Mixer hosted by BCBN! Looking to make valuable connections in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere?
Time: 5 PM – 7 PM
Bluegrass Jam – All Skill Levels Welcome
Millstadt, IL – Live Bluegrass | Craft Beer | Open Jam
Time: 6 PM – 9 PM
