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