Check out these local events that are happening in the surrounding areas!
Thursday, November 7th
5th Annual Festival of Christmas presented by Monroe County…
Columbia, IL – 🎄 Festival of Christmas Fundraiser 🎄 Join us at Turner Hall on Thursday, November 7th for a fun-filled evening of holiday cheer! Enjoy: ✨ Cash & carry shopping with select vendors…
Time: 5:30 PM
Beginner Sourdough Mini Workshop
Columbia, IL – Event by Makers On Main Street and Shawn Scheidt
Time: 6 PM – 7 PM
The Simpletons Return to the Venue
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 60’s – 80’s…
Time: 7 PM
Weller Bourbon Dinner 2024
Edwardsville, IL – The Executive Chef from our sister company Brick + Bramble has prepared a three-course menu to complement six offerings from Weller’s Complete Lineup…
Time: 6 PM
Dental Day and Candy Give Back!
Edwardsville, IL – Our Exhibit Sponsor Edwardsville Family Dentist will be giving away free toothbrushes! Bring a pound of candy and receive $1 discount ($1 off per person). We will also have a dental craft!
Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
Friday, November 8th
Busy Bins Pop Up
Columbia, IL – Busy Bins Pop Up @ Columbia Coffee Pot
Time: 7 AM – 11 AM
Large Item Pick-Up
Columbia, IL – Event by City of Columbia, IL – Government
Time: 6 AM – 3 PM
Live Music: Dade Farrar
Belleville, IL – Join us for a FREE concert under the pavilion at our Cider Shed conveniently located between the Country Store and Restaurant at our Belleville Farm. This concert is family-friendly…
Time: 6 PM – 9 PM
Social Lite Acoustic
Smithton, IL – Event by Pete’s Hard Stop. Great acoustic duo. Come check them out!
Time: 8 PM
Holiday Open House
Swansea, IL – Join us for our Holiday Open House! Get all your holiday shopping done early at both Peace by Piece AND Muttley & Me’s annual Holiday Open House!
Time: 10 AM – 4 PM
Saturday, November 9th
Edwardsville High School Art & Craft Fair
Edwardsville, IL – Get ready to stuff those stockings at the Edwardsville High School Art & Craft Fair. Shop from local crafters and artists at this 2 day event…
Time: 9 AM – 4 PM
ZIENA’S MISTLETOE MARKET
Edwardsville, IL – We are SO EXCITED to be bringing you the 2nd annual MISTLETOE MARKET at City Park in Edwardsville!…
Time: 11 AM – 3 PM
Make & Take Charcuterie Holiday Wreaths
Waterloo, IL – Want to learn how to make your own charcuterie wreaths just in time for the holidays? Becky’s Boards will be teaching a class at Farm Girl Finds. Cost is $45/pp
Time: 12 PM – 2 PM
Jarrod Lutz & Matt Gadeken play Vintage Wine Bar
Waterloo, IL – Always love to scoot on down to Waterloo, Illinois to play at Vintage Wine Bar and this time I’ll be joined by the talented Matt Gadeken!
Time: 3 PM – 6 PM
November 9 Craft Fair & Vendor Event
Swansea, IL – Gypsy Dreams & Hippie Things, LLC is hosting and coordinating craft fairs again this year!! They will be held every 2nd Saturday of every month
Time: 5 PM – 8 PM
QP November Fish Fry
Belleville, IL – And just like that, they’re back! We will have 5 Fish Frys this year with 2 in the Fall and 3 in Lent. Mark your calendars and plan to attend.
Time: 9 AM – 2 PM
Sunday, November 10th
Ryan Notling
Smithton, IL – Event by The Roost Bar & Grill.
Time: 3 PM – 7 PM
Celebration of life for Harv Ries
Waterloo, IL – Event by Dazed n Confused STL. Join us to celebrate the life of Harv Ries
Time: 1 PM
Live Music: Jack Twesten
Belleville, IL – Join us for a FREE concert under the pavilion at our Cider Shed conveniently located between the Country Store and Restaurant at our Belleville Farm…
Time: 1 PM – 4 PM
BMTA Wurstmarkt
Belleville, IL – Sausage dinner and meat market
Time: 11 AM – 3 PM
Inaugural Sisters Empowerment Exchange Brunch
Belleville, IL – An afternoon of powerful conversations, inspiration, and sisterhood featuring dynamic women who are breaking barriers and sharing their stories.
Time: 3 PM – 7 PM
Monday, November 11th
Make & Take Monday – Lil’ Country Church
Waterloo, IL – Event by Farm Girl Finds. Make & Take Monday – Lil’ Country Church
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create a rustic wooden church. Using Dixie Belle chalk paint, we’ll guide you through the process of painting, texturing and distressing the wood to give it a charming…
Time: 2 PM – 4 PM
Sips & Books in the Garden
Belleville, IL – Join us for a delightful evening of literary exploration at our ‘Blind Date with a Book’ event hosted in our beautiful beer garden at Sullivan’s.
Time: 7 PM – 10 PM
Veterans Day Special
Belleville, IL – Unlimited Laser Tag, Go Karts and Bumper Cars + $10 Arcade Game Card. All for Only $30 per person.
Time: 12 PM – 10 PM
GriefShare Group
Fairview Heights, IL – A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Throughout this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect and what is “normal” in grief and gain solid support every step of the way.
Time: 6:30 PM – 8 PM
Universus Constructed ••• Learn to Play @ IGC
Fairview Heights, IL – Are you a My Hero fan? How about Godzilla…or Tekken…or Attack on Titan? Have you played the new TCG that combines all of these franchises into one?…
Time: 6 PM
Tuesday, November 12th
St. John the Baptist Catholic School Queen of Hearts Raffle
Smithton, IL – St. John the Baptist Catholic School is excited to announce our Queen of Hearts Raffle at Pete’s Hard Stop in Smithton, Illinois…
Time: 8 PM – 8:15 PM
November Meeting
Belleville, IL – This monthly meeting we will be electing the upcoming years’ officials and confirming their job duties. Discussing upcoming events and recommendations
Time: 6:30 PM
Sing and Stomp
Fairview Heights, IL – Get your wiggles out with music, movement, and games! We’ll develop important skills and literacy through dance and song.
Time: 10:30 AM
Wednesday, November 13th
Community Yoga
Belleville, IL – Join us every Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. for gentle yoga in the bookstore’s book-filled, neoclassical space.
Time: 7 AM – 10 AM
Dine Out For Helping Strays and On-Site Adoption Event
Columbia, IL – A portion of the sales will be donated to Helping Strays. BUT – WAIT — There’s more —– ON SITE ADOPTION EVENT!
Time: 5 PM
Artist Lecture Series
Fairview Heights, IL – The Artist Lecture Series is presented by Catharine Magel and ArtVillage. Learn more at artvillagefoundation.org/about/
Time: 5:30 PM – 7 PM
