Check out these local events that are happening in the surrounding areas!
Thursday, November 21st
Thanksgiving Picture Day
Belleville, IL – Bring your pups to All Paws Inn on Thursday, November 21st, for a fun-filled day at daycare and a special Thanksgiving photo shoot! Your fur babies will get to enjoy their day with friends and take home a festive photo to capture the holiday spirit..
Time: 12 PM
Death Cafe Offering Coffee, Hot Tea & Cake. And Conversation
Belleville, IL – Pour Coffeehouse 322 east Main Street Belleville, Proudly Presents A traditional Death Cafe Offering Coffee, Hot Tea & Cake. And Conversation…
Time: 6 PM – 8 PM
C.R.O.W.N. Sparklefest 2024
Columbia, IL – You are invited to our special fundraising event for our local High School Seniors Ladies. Indulge in some Retail Therapy, Appetizer’s and Drinks. Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable shopping experience that makes a difference!…
Time: 6 PM – 9 PM
Snowflake Bottle Painting event
Smithton, IL – Come make yourself a lighted Christmas bottle during Turkeys on the Loose! Only $10!!!!
Time: 6 PM – 8 PM
Pasta Extravaganza
Edwardsville, IL -Take a tour of Italy with our Pasta Extravaganza on November 21st!
Time: 5 PM
Friday, November 22nd
2nd Annual “Friends”giving Trivia Night at The Weingarten
Belleville, IL – Grab your friends and join us for our 2nd Annual “Friends”giving Trivia Night on Fri, Nov 22nd! Our bartenders will be there for you to meet all of your beverage needs…
Time: 4 PM – 8:30 PM
The Beach Boys Tribute at the Sand Bank School Historical…
Columbia, IL – Come listen to The Beach Boys Tribute at the Sand Bank School Historical Society’s 2024 Fall Fundraiser. At this time of Thanksgiving, the Society thanks the numerous individual volunteers and businesses that contributed to the restoration of the 122-year-old schoolhouse and…
Time: 5 PM
The Core
Smithton, IL – The Core is making its Pete’s debut. Come check them out!!
Time: 7 PM
Deer Widow Weekend
Swansea, IL – Join us for our annual Deer Widow Weekend, November 22th-24th. While the husbands are away, the wives will play! It’s all about the “thrill of the hunt”— but hunting for great pieces to add to your Fall wardrobe!
Time: Nov 22 at 10 AM – Nov 24 at 4 PM
Journeyman – A Tribute to Eric Clapton
Edwardsville, IL – This band is fronted by award winning guitarist and vocalist, Shaun Hague (touring/ recording credits include Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Amos Lee, John Waite)
Time: 8 PM
Saturday, November 23rd
Swiftie Saturday @ Sawdust & Glitter
Belleville, IL – Calling all Swifties! come join us to paint a Swiftie board, make friendship bracelets, & meet Courtney from Taylor Made. Take photos, trade bracelets, and get crafty!! ***you only need to purchase a ticket for those who are participating in the activities (painting, bracelet making..) You do not need a ticket to shop
Time: 12 PM
Live Music: Boulderdash Lite: A Country Setting
Belleville, IL – Join us for a FREE concert inside our Cider Shed conveniently located between the Country Store and Restaurant at our Belleville Farm. This concert is family-friendly…
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Cookie Decorating Class (Fall Vibes)
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. Each student takes home 6 cookies that they decorate along with all of the supplies needed…
Time: 11 AM – 1 PM
Columbia bowling alley Here we come
Columbia, IL – Come join DARK HORSE at the Columbia City Saloon November 23rd for rocking good time
Time: 8 PM – 12 PM
The Turn Abouts Band
Smithton, IL – Come enjoy the music from The Turn Abouts !
Time: 7 PM
Lip balm at holiday market
Swansea, IL – Addisons smelly’s will be selling different types of lip balm! Come one, come all! Have fun!
Time: 10 AM – 3 PM
Sunday, November 24th
Live Music: Dustin Coleman
Belleville, IL – Join us for a FREE concert inside our Cider Shed conveniently located between the Country Store and Restaurant at our Belleville Farm. This concert is family-friendly…
Time: 1 PM- 4 PM
R&N @ Silver Creek Sports & Social
Belleville, IL – Great food, staff & owners!!
Time: 3 PM – 7 PM
Dressage Fix-a-Test Show
Columbia, IL – Dressage Fix-a-Test is a great opportunity to ride your test of choice (English or Western) before our amazing judge Jackie Jackson…
Time: 8 AM – 5 PM
WISHBONE ASH “The Wish List Tour” + Argus Live (Sunday)
Edwardsville, IL – WISHBONE ASH “The Wish List Tour” (Sunday). WISHBONE ASH “The Wish List Tour” + ARGUS Live. This is the Wishbone Ash show that ticket buyers will help determine the set-list…
Time: 7 PM
Monday, November 25th
Smithton PTO Thanksgiving Produce Box
Smithton, IL – ON SALE NOW!!! Cusumano & Sons Thanksgiving Produce Boxes Support the Smithton PTO by purchasing a fresh produce box full of items you can use at your Thanksgiving table…
Time: 3 PM – 5 PM
Nothing but Vinyl Club
Edwardsville, IL – Vinyl is back, and EPL is where to get it. In addition to the new vinyl collection gracing our library shelves, you finally get a chance to listen to and share your favorite vinyl in the library with other enthusiasts and no one is going to shush you!
Time: 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday, November 26th
Regular Meeting
Belleville, IL – Event by Veterans Assistance Commission of St. Clair County
Time: 7 PM
DIY Dish Flower Class
Columbia, IL – Event by Makers On Main Street and My Crafting Attic
Time: 6 PM – 8:30 PM
Planes, Trains and Automobiles ($3 Movie Tuesday)
Edwardsville, IL – Wildey $3 Movie Tuesday 7pm (doors open 6pm) Tuesday • November 26
Time: 7 PM
Knitting and Crochet Night
Millstadt, IL – Event by Millstadt Library
Time: 5:30 PM – 7 PM
Name That Tune Trivia
Waterloo, IL – Event by Vintage Wine Bar
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday, November 27th
Community Yoga
Belleville, IL – Join us every Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. for gentle yoga in the bookstore’s book-filled, neoclassical space. We have partnered with Yoga on Main to offer this wonderful way to start the day!..
Time: 7 AM – 10 AM
Turkey Shootout
Edwardsville, IL – Pick your team and let the fun begin during our Turkey Shootout November 27th!
Make your reservation today (618) 656-9380
Time: 8:30 AM
Children’s Story Time
Millstadt, IL – Children’s Story time every Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Time: 11 AM – 12 PM
2nd Annual Thanksgiving Eve Party
Waterloo, IL – Event by The Silo at Route 3. Join us for our 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Eve Party!
Time: 5 PM – 1 AM
