Check out these local events that are happening in the surrounding areas!
Thursday, September 7th
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
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
Matt Walterscheid – Bennie’s Pizza Pub
Belleville, IL – Matt Walterscheid is a local acoustic artist and we are so happy to have him back! We will also be kicking off the fun that is the 42nd Annual Belleville Oktoberfest, while he is here!
Start Time: 6:00 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 60’s – 80’s, with some self-made music thrown in for good measure
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Friday, September 8th
St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Picnic – St. Joseph Catholic Church
Freeburg, IL – Join us for our annual Parish Picnic! Fish Fry on Friday, Chicken Dinner on Saturday, Live Bands, and so much more!
Time: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
P-Nut and The Shells – Sunset Overlook
Columbia, IL – Join us for a great night of live music by P-Nut and The Shells at Sunset Overlook!
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Saloonatics – Venue on Main
Belleville, IL – Join us for a great night of live music by The Saloonatics at the Venue!
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Steve Ewing Duo – Marley’s Roadhouse
Millstadt, IL – Steve Ewing Duo will be rocking the house at Marley’s Millstadt!
Start Time: 8:00 PM
HickTown – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – Get your country on this Friday! Stop by to enjoy good music, food, & drinks!
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, September 9th
Crafted in the Loo Pop – Up Vendors and Fall Open House – Crafted in the Loo
Waterloo, IL – This is a great day in Waterloo, its also during the Explore Waterloo Day Event & Chalk-a-Lot event in the downtown square. Come out shop, dine & play in Waterloo all day!
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Jason Garms – Bennie’s Pizza Pub
Belleville, IL – Jason Garms is back and ready to play you some Acoustic Hits! Grab a table and a slice and enjoy some great music from a local musician!
Start Time: 3:00 PM
St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Picnic – St. Joseph Catholic Church
Freeburg, IL – Join us for our annual Parish Picnic! Fish Fry on Friday, Chicken Dinner on Saturday, Live Bands, and so much more!
Time: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Boulderdash – Eckert’s Cider Shed
Belleville, IL – Join us for a concert under the Pavillion at our Cider Shed. This concert is FREE and family-friendly. Delicious food & tasty drinks will be available for purchase from our Cider Shed; no outside food or drinks are allowed. Dogs are permitted in outdoor areas, as long as they are on a leash.
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
The Cheers Band – TR’s Place
Belleville, IL – The ultimate variety cover band playing all genres of music. With influences from some of the biggest spectacles in the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s to current alternative rock, dance pop, country and more!
Time: 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sunday, September 10th
Family Hours – Up- Down
St. Louis, MO – It’s time for family-friendly fun at Up-Down with our exciting family hours! 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
Vee Mary Agnes – The Weingarten
Belleville, IL – Come by for some live music, food, and drinks!
Start Time: 12:00 PM
Xtreme Bar Bingo – Eckert’s Cider Shed
Belleville, IL – Join us every Sunday for Xtreme Bar Bingo. Free to play. Join us in our NEW Cider Shed for your chance to win Cash, Prizes, or even the Jackpot. Delicious food & drinks available for purchase from the Cider Shed. May not bring in any outside food or drink.
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Monday, September 11th
Open Chess Play – Columbia Public Library
Columbia, IL – Meet other players and practice your chess skills! The library will have a few chess boards and you are welcome to bring your own.
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday, September 12th
Horse Hooky Tuesday – Fairmount Park Race Track
Collinsville, IL – Join us for some exciting horse racing!
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Trivia Night – Bennie’s Pizza Pub
Belleville, IL – FREE Trivia Tuesdays every other Tuesday with Chill Trivia Company! Get here early for a table, trivia starts at 6. No teams needed, no max or minimum for playing!
Start Time: 6:00 PM
Wednesday, September 13th
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
