Check out these local events that are happening in the surrounding areas!
Thursday, April 3rd
Pineapple Express & Raspberry Parade Release Party
Belleville, IL – Be among the first to taste our new Pineapple Express and the return of Raspberry Parade at Eckert’s Cider Shed.
Time: 5:30 PM – 9 PM
April Showers Watercolor Workshop with Christina Gilchrist
Columbia, IL – April Showers: Watercolor Magic Through Your Window” Picture this: A gentle spring rain kisses the glass as vibrant blooms peek through the misty drizzle
Time: 6 PM – 8 PM
Live Music and Pizza
Waterloo, IL – Pizza & Live Music with Danny Kalaher
Time: 6:30 PM
Ladies Night Out
Smithton, IL – Grab the girls, sip, and shop all of the fresh as a daisy spring decor at Blush!!
Time: 4 PM – 8 PM
Makeup & Mocktails
Smithton, IL – I am so excited to treat you to MAKEUP & MOCKTAILS! This is where I will introduce the newest Arbonne cosmetics, the foundation and skin tint (you are going to love them!) AND we will learn makeup tips, tricks and trends from professional makeup artis, Savahna Scheibe, while enjoying tasty mocktails and cocktails. Savahana will guide us through makeup application from start to finish.
Time: 6 PM
Friday, April 4th
Craig A. Johnson Book Discussion and Signing
Belleville, IL – Belleville Books is proud to host author Craig A. Johnson for discussion and book signing of his new nonfiction book, “How to Talk to Your Son about Fascism”
Time: 5 PM
Eric Lysaght from Superjam!
Columbia, IL – Eric Lysaght is coming back to Chateau La Vin! Stop in for a glass of wine, beer, whiskey or cocktail and listen to some great music!
Time: 7 PM
Celebrate Mellow Corn Day!
Waterloo, IL – It’s the corniest day ever! We’re celebrating Heaven Hill’s Mellow Corn Whiskey on Friday, April 4th.
Time: 3 PM – 10 PM
KevOnStage at Love Church – West Belleville
Swansea, IL – Join us for a night of laughter and entertainment with the incredibly talented KevOnStage! Get ready for a hilarious evening filled with comedy and good vibes
Time: 7:30 PM
Tom Norton at The Tailgate
Smithton, IL – Friday night‘s gonna be great at The Tailgate!
Time: 7 PM – 10 PM
Saturday, April 5th
Drop Dead Vintage $20 Fill A Bag Sale
Belleville, IL – Come shop sustainable this spring! Bags are provided. One bag per customer. Items on the lawn behind Drop Dead Vintage are included in the sale.
Time: 12 PM – 6 PM
1st Annual Foundation Putt Crawl
Belleville, IL – Come to downtown Belleville’s Main Street to try your luck or skill at a Putt Crawl at some of your favorite bars and restaurants
Time: 11 AM – 5 PM
Raelynn Alyse & Josh Boyer
Waterloo, IL – Event by Vintage Wine Bar
Time: 3 PM – 6 PM
Indoor Spring Rummage Sale
Swansea, IL – Huge indoor Rummage sale. If you would like to rent a space it is $25 618-233-7474 leave a message and someone will call you back
Time: 8 AM – 12 PM
Sunday, April 6th
Lakeside Farmer’s Market
Belleville, IL – We are still looking for Vendors!! This is FREE to the public!! Shop Local!
Time: 1 PM – 4 PM
Legacy Equestrian Mini Event, CT and Dressage Show
Columbia, IL – Event by Legacy Equestrian LLC
Time: 8 AM
Tipton Jr Golf Season kickoff
Waterloo, IL – First Practice of Tipton Jr. Golf 2025 . Get registered and join us for another great season on the course
Time: 4 PM
SWANSEA IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION with TONY G
Swansea, IL – Come Kick it with me … I’ll be layin’ down a multitude of tunes! I can’t wait. Should be a very pleasant afternoon
Time: 1 PM – 3 PM
Sunday Music with Boulderdash
Smithton, IL – Enjoy live music, great food, and good bartenders
Time: 3 PM – 7 PM
Monday, April 7th
First Monday’s at Benny’s!!!
Belleville, IL – JUST SHOW UP! No need to bring a flyer! Eat delicious pizza and a percentage will go towards Restoration Ranch. Make it a date! Family outing! Friends get together!
Time: 11 AM – 8 PM
Sprite dirty soda 🍓🍑
Columbia, IL – Event by The Coffee Pot
Time: 5 PM
Tuesday, April 8th
St Clair County, IL: Coffee & Connections
Belleville, IL – Join the St Clair County, IL Chapter’s Coffee & Connections. Coffee & Connections is a casual empowerment and networking opportunity available to women who work
Time: 8:30 AM
Rope Basket Class
Columbia, IL – These lovely and useful rope baskets will warm up any home. They make great quick and easy gifts great for the holidays or housewarming
Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
Auditions
Waterloo, IL – Auditions for ‘Savannah Sipping Society’ directed by Mark Tullis. Auditions will consist of cold readings from character monologues as well as some ensemble scene readings
Time: 6:30 PM
Wednesday, April 9th
Easter Cookie Decorating Class
Belleville, IL – Get into the festive spirit with our Easter Cookie Decorating Class! Join us for a fun and creative evening where you’ll learn to decorate an assortment of festive cookies, from decorative eggs to the cutest bunnies.
Time: 6 PM – 9 PM
Midweek Lenten Dinner & Worship
Columbia, IL – Join us on Wednesdays as we journey through the season of Lent together. We begin at 6:15pm with a potluck meal sponsored by various groups in the congregation.
Time: 6:15 PM
Brian Charron
Waterloo, IL – Event by Vintage Wine Bar
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
