Check out these local events that are happening in the surrounding areas!
Thursday, August 24th
Monroe County Farmers Market – Columbia Turner Hall
Columbia, IL – Stop by the Turner Hall parking lot in Columbia, IL to shop local and support small businesses. You can find fresh produce, flowers, sweet treats, and handmade gifts. We will have our most popular items and showcase something new every week.
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Craft and Food Truck Night Market – Rural King
Swansea, IL – This new food truck and crafters event was created for the community of Swansea and the surrounding townships. This event allows the community to come out and enjoy a night with the family while grabbing a bite to eat and some significant findings. Enjoy these summer fun nights in Swansea before the kiddos head back to school. This event will also be partnering with the SWIL Foundation to help with a school supply drive. They are excited to be able to help some of the local school districts. The give back will help to support the children in the school districts in Cahokia, Dupo, and East Carondelet in Illinois. If you would like to help with this cause bring out some school supplies to donate when you come out to support the local community events.
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Summer Jeep Jam ‘23 – Ott’s Tavern
Millstadt, IL – Trick out your JEEP this summer and have a little fun! David Taylor Jeep and Monaco Canned Cocktails are again sponsoring a weekly JEEP JAM – but 2023 will be better than EVER!! There’s no cost to participate. Start and finish at any location each week. Simply pick up a JEEP JAM card after 5 pm at your starting location. Get a punch at all 4 locations, and turn the card in by 9 pm at your final destination. Fill out 1 card each week to enter for a chance to win a FANTASTIC GRAND PRIZE donated by David Taylor Jeep. The more weeks you participate – the more entries you’ll have! (Must have Name, Phone, email, and 4 punches on each entry to qualify.)
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Danny Kalaher Acoustic – Bennie’s Pizza Pub
Belleville, IL – Danny Kalaher will be playing all of your favorite songs acoustic style!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday, August 25th
Ladies Night Out in Smithton – Blush Home Decor
Smithton, IL – Say farewell to summer and welcome in Fall with a ladies night out! Grab your friends and join businesses from Smithton, Waterloo, and more for a Friday night of food, drinks, shopping and fun!
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Food Truck Friday – The Weingarten
Belleville, IL – Join us for our Food Truck Friday! Enjoy live music performed by Todd Pierson and make sure to visit Kay’s Caricatures to take home a memorable picture! We hope to see you there!
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Small Town Famous – June’s Breakfast + Patio
O’Fallon, IL – Join us for LIVE MUSIC, natural wines, small plates + local beer! Mascoutah-natives, Ryne von der Linden + Mark Wehmeyer, play an assortment of country + classic rock. We’re excited to welcome these two back to the patio!!!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Jan Marra – Venue on Main
Belleville, IL – Jan Marra has performed from Canada to Connecticut and Colorado to Calabria, performing her blend of original and folk-mix music, dazzling whistling, “traffic-stopping” voice, and captivating storytelling. Stop and enjoy some live music!
Start Time: 7:30 PM
Feeling This – Bennie’s Pizza Pub
Belleville, IL – Mark your calendars to join us for a Concert in the Courtyard! That is right, Feeling This! will be returning to Bennie’s, playing all the Blink-182 hits. They killed it in May, and we are so excited to have them back! Just in time for back to school, and we couldn’t leave the teachers out. We will be holding a Classroom Supply Drive to help stock the classrooms for our local teachers
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, August 26th
Caffeine and Chrome – Gateway Classic Cars
O’Fallon, IL – Calling all car enthusiasts! Join us for the best day of the month. Every last Saturday, Gateway Classic Cars hosts our Caffeine & Chrome event. This fun event is open to the public and has NO admission fee. Cruise in with your collectible car or daily driver and bring your appetite. Indulge in pastries and coffee* (while supplies last). All makes and models are welcome, with plenty of parking space. This is a family and pet friendly event! See you there!
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Nick Stergos – Bennie’s Pizza Pub
Belleville, IL – Come listen to Nick play all of your favorite songs with his one man band style!
Start Time: 2:00 PM
SGC Trio – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – As advertised on STL area radio, a great venue with awesome drink specials… located on “Music Row” in downtown Belleville, IL!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Saloonatics – Chateau La Vin
Columbia, IL – The Saloonatics are back! Stop in for some wine, beer or cocktail and some great music!
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Baywolfe – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – It’s an 80’s Rock Party!! Baywolfe along with KSHE Radio, don’t miss this one!
Time: 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday, August 27th
Miles Brenton – Soulcial Kitchen
Swansea, IL – Join us for a concert at the Soulcial Kitchen campus. This concert is FREE and family-friendly. Delicious food & tasty drinks will be available for purchase from our amazing food trucks and friends at Marco’s Express, Space Shuttle, A Fine Swine, Booya’s Liquor Shack, Crepes and Cones, and visiting friends. Dogs are permitted in outdoor areas, as long as they are on a leash. Play area for the kids!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The John and Dave Duo – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – John & Dave are back for Sunday Funday! They are FANTASTIC and so talented! If you like old and new Country Rock, you will love them! They take requests too! Come and listen to some amazing music, grab a cold beer or specialty cocktail or slushie and eat some great food!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Monday, August 28th
Karaoke Night – Steve’s Hot Dogs
St. Louis, MO – Come join us every Monday night for Karaoke at Steve’s! Feeling brave? Let’s see what ya got! Pick up the mic and share your voice with us! Or, just listen to everyone else while you enjoy a gourmet hot dog and a delicious cocktail or mocktail! See less
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday, August 29th
Horse Hooky Tuesday – Fairmount Park Race Track
Collinsville, IL – Join us for some exciting horse racing!
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Knitting and Crochet Night – Millstadt Library
Millstadt, IL – Knitting and Crochet, every Tuesday from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Want to learn how to knit or crochet? Come to the library! Already know how but want to knit or crochet with others? Come to the library! Do other kinds of handicrafts, like cross stitch or embroidery? Come to the library! If you can’t make it in person, a knitting Zoom meeting can be set up upon request. Contact the library for more details.
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Wednesday, August 30th
Youth Story Time – Millstadt Library
Millstadt, IL – Join us for Story Time with Miss Penny every Wednesday! We’ll read a few books and then complete a fun craft. All ages welcome
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Pop Culture Trivia – 1428 Tap Haus
Belleville, IL – Join us every Tuesday at 7 pm for Free Bar Trivia courtesy of Chill Trivia Company! Five rounds of trivia covering all things movies, music, television, sports, and much more! No need to reserve a table, just come out with your friends or family and be ready to enjoy great food and drink at 1428 Tap Haus while answering fun questions for gift cards and prizes.
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
