Check out these local events that are happening in the surrounding areas!
Thursday, August 3rd
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 all of 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 Ilinois. 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
Pamela & a Piano – Seven Belleville
Belleville, IL – Pamela & a Piano back on the keys and singing for you all! Come have some great food and listen to the tunes!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Simpletons – Venue on Main
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 60s – 80s, with some self-made music thrown in for good measure. Let yourself go and remember — the hard part is gettin’ out the door
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Friday, August 4th
End of Summer Bash – Moody Park
Fairview Heights, IL – Summer might be coming to an end, but there is still fun to be had! Join us at Moody Park for live music, fun, and food! We will have food vendors, inflatables, and more. We hope to see you there!
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cody Phillips – Sunset Overlook
Columbia, IL – Join us for Cody Phillips debut at Sunset Overlook
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Skylark Brothers – Chateau La Vin
Columbia, IL – Come on down for some wine, pizza, pasta, and live music!
Start Time: 7:00 PM
P- Nut and The Shells – Lexi’s BFF
Belleville, IL – Join us for a great night of music on Main Street at Lexi’s BFF in downtown Belleville!
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, August 5th
Taste of Columbia – Historic Main Street Columbia
Columbia, IL – Purchase a Taste Ticket Book for $15 to the Annual HMSCA Taste Taste of Columbia and sample the best food and drinks Columbia has to offer. Taste Ticket Books can be purchased in advance online or in person beginning at 10:30 am at the Taste seating area at 100 N Main. For tickets, click here.
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Bloodshot Red – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – We can’t wait to be back in Belleville after several months for an afternoon show!! Grab your friends and we’ll see you there!!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
10 – String Dream – Bennie’s Pizza Pub
Belleville, IL – It’s always a great time and still the best-smelling venue we play. Come out for a hot slice, cold beer, and some cool tunes!
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Mascoutah Homecoming Parade – Sheve Park
Mascoutah, IL – The Ainad Drum Corps will parade at 5 pm on both Saturday and Sunday with a ballyhoo following the conclusion of the parade in the park.
Start Time 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 6th
Family Hours – Up Down STL
St. Louis, MO – We’re opening our doors to those under 21 to give families a place to hang out for an afternoon. This means we will be opening an hour early! We will be selling pizza by the slice for those who are hungry, as well as soda and other kid-friendly drinks to those under 21 and we’ll be offering a full bar to those over 21. As always, games are 25 cents or one token per play.
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Array Band – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – Array Band is excited to be returning to Copper Fire. Spend your Sunday with us!! Great atmosphere, food, drinks, and service! You will love it!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tom Norton – Triple Lakes Tavern
Dupo, IL – Join us at this great place for food, drinks, and live music!
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Mascoutah Homecoming Parade – Sheve Park
Mascoutah, IL – The Ainad Drum Corps will parade at 5 pm on both Saturday and Sunday with a ballyhoo following the conclusion of the parade in the park.
Start Time 5:00 PM
Ahna – Seven Belleville
Belleville, IL – Join us for a fun night of live music by Ahna!
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Monday, August 7th
Free Pool Night – Freeburg Recreation Park
Freeburg, IL – Bring a canned good (or 2) and invite a friend to have an evening swim. Cool off and be the good. We are donating the items to the Freeburg Food Pantry. Hope to see you there
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday, August 8th
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
Pop Culture Trivia – Silver Creek Saloon
Belleville, IL – Join us 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 Silver Creek while answering fun questions for gift cards and prizes.
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday, August 9th
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
Cody Galloway – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – Large variety of classic rock and acoustic country covers! Make plans to be at Copper Fire for a fun night!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
