Upcoming Local Events
Live Music Every Weekend at The Cabin at Judy Creek, 3730 S. State Rte. 157, Glen Carbon. Upcoming music: d1/27Mike Sonderegger, 1/28-The Bearded Bandits Acoustic Duo, 1/29-Drew Lance and Guest, 2/17-Strangers. Follow their Facebook page for more updates.
Kids Night Out, Jan. 27th, 4-7pm, The Nature Institute, Godfrey. Need an evening off? Join us for a Kids Night Out! This 3 hour drop off program includes dinner and an evening of fun. Spaces are limited. See below for a description of our upcoming Kids Night Out. $30/child, dinner is included. Register at: thenatureinstitute.org/kidsnightout.Future dates include Feb. 10th, Mar. 24th, Apr. 21 and May 19th .
National Lego Day, Jan. 28th, 9am-2:30pm, Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library, Highland. We will be showing The Lego Movie beginning at 10 a.m. with free popcorn in our auditorium. All of our Legos will be out in the Children's Library for an All-Day Building session also. Come design your own Lego creations. The Legos will be displayed in the Children's Library for one week. Join in all of the fun!
2023 Onesie Bar Crawl, Jan. 28th, 2pm, E. Main St, Belleville. The Onesie Bar Crawl is BACK! Get those onesies ready! This year the donations will be going towards the Belleville Schools in need. A $5 donation is all that we ask to participate in the bar crawl this year. That $5 will get you a ticket for multiple chances for different attendance prizes! There will be other raffles as well. 8:00 we’ll do the unique onesie contest at Bennie’s pizza as well as the barrel of booze raffle. Tickets for the barrel of booze can be purchased at Bennie’s up until the drawing time. To send the $5 go to bit.ly/3Xjk1mm.
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Restoring Twenties Gala, Jan. 28th, 6:30-10pm, The Ink House, Edwardsville.We invite you to join us for a 1920’s-themed evening of fun and entertainment as we kick off Restore Décor’s tenth anniversary year! All proceeds from the event will be used to defray operating expenses so we can focus on donating our net sale proceeds to organizations and families in need in our community throughout the year. Don your best 1920’s-themed attire (optional) and join us for a night of giving back. For more info and tickets, go to bit.ly/3GXO2CV.
Puppy Love- Valentine’s Trivia, Jan. 31st, 7pm, Collinsville VFW. Come test out your knowledge of all things love! Rounds will include General Knowledge, Puppy Love, Rom-Coms, Audio, Picture, And MORE! We will be collecting donations for SAGA Humane Society. Please bring an item or 2 from their wish list! No minimum for a team, with a max of 8 players. For more info, go to bit.ly/3huEk0K.
Daddy Daughter Dance, Feb. 3rd, 6-8:30pm, Rox Arena, Roxana. Enjoy a night of dancing, dinner, prizes, crafts & more. Music provided by DJ Kirstan Gray. Make memories that will last a lifetime! Cost $30 per couple, $15 for additional child. Register at signupville.com/eastalton
Valen’tails Gala: Stayin’ Alive Disco Ball, Feb. 4th, 5:30-11pm, Leclaire Room, Edwardsville. We are celebrating our 20th anniversary in a BIG way! Get your ticket to our “Stayin Alive: A Disco Ball” and step into your own private Studio 54 where you will enjoy complimentary cocktails, beer & wine, gourmet Bella Milano dining, dancing, live & silent auctions. Plus, your attendance means an abandoned pet will receive the care they desperately need. For tickets, go to bit.ly/3ivr3p6.
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8th Annual Father Daughter Dance, Feb. 4th, 6-9pm, Knights of Columbus, Edwardsville. Your ticket includes dinner, DJ and lots of dancing! Tickets for two (father and daughter) are just $30 and just an extra $5 for each additional daughter. Order your tickets early, as prices increase an additional $15 per ticket on January 23rd. For tickets, go to bit.ly/3W5fJxC.
Lover's & Friends Craft Fair, Feb. 5th, 9am-4pm, Collinsville American Legion. This craft fair will host 50 various vendors from food, body butters, dessert, lingerie, crafts , clothes, Color Street, SCENTSY, raffle Prizes and much more... For more information, emailJalexanderevents@gmail.com.
Galentine's Day Sip & Shop, Feb 5th, 2-6pm, Schwarz Barn, Highland. Come join all the fun! Enjoy a drink while shopping small businesses from the surrounding area with your gal pals! We will have music, food trucks, and 50 vendors to shop! There will be vendors where you can splurge and treat yourself or grab a gift for the hubby!
3rd Annual Galentines Night Out, Feb. 9th, 7-9pm, Old Herald Brewery & Distillery, Collinsville. Proceeds will benefit 3 Little Birds 4 Life and help us spread kindness like confetti locally for those affected by cancer. Cash bar, entertainment, desserts, raffles and activities throughout the night. For more info and tickets, go to impact.3littlebirds4life.org/galentines2023
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2nd Annual Girls Night: Wine, Dine & Design! Feb. 10th, 6-9pm, Taste of Country, Granite City. We are so excited to announce another year of our girl's night Valentine Event! $50 ticket includes variety of appetizers, tea & coffee, dessert sampler, DIY craft and lighted photo booth. We will have specialty cocktails as well as our make your own flower bar for additional purchase! Tickets must be pre-purchased to save your spot, limited tickets available! Tickets can be purchased by calling 618-920-7082.
Sweetheart Dance, Feb. 10th, 6:30-9pm, The Regency, O’Fallon. Formerly the Daddy/Daughter Dance, the Sweetheart Dance is a great opportunity get those dad's or father figures dressed up for night of fun and dancing with their little sweethearts. Participants must pre-register. $60 per pair, each additional daughter is $20. Fee includes a professional photo, food, flowers, and the opportunity to dance the night away! Register at bit.ly/3CHNG0A.
Father Daughter Dance 2023, Feb. 11th, 3-5pm, Rec Plex, New Douglas. DJ Angie will provide the music, while you provide the Dance Moves. Dress for the Occasion! Bring your Daughter, Niece, Granddaughter or neighbors' daughter. Pictures will be taken and sent through text or email. Tickets in advance are $10.00 per couple, and $5,00 for each additional young lady. Tickets at the Door are $15.00 per couple, $7.00 for additional young lady. Root Beer Floats and Snacks will be provided. Call Linda 618-402-1726 for more info. For tickets, go to bit.ly/3GVGAYU.
Galentine's Day Market, Feb. 12th, 11:30am-3:30pm, Old Bakery Beer Company, Alton. Grab your gals and come down to The Old Bakery Beer Company for this seasonal market! Shop from 15 local vendors while enjoying food and drink specials including slushy cocktails and beer and truffle pairings. Create your own aphrodisiac tea blend with Crystal Stevens of Flourish Farmstead to take home. We will have some lovely new merchandise for sale this day as well!
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Daddy Daughter Date Night @ Mosaic! Feb. 17th, Mosaic Church, Highland. One of the most-anticipated nights of the year is back! Bring your favorite princess out for an evening of dinner and dancing while meeting Princesses Mirabel and Isabela! Cost is just $20/child (Dads are free!) For tickets, go to bit.ly/3Xjmf5c.
Daddy Daughter Dance, Feb. 17, 18th or 19th, 6-8:30pm, Wildey Theatre, Edwardsville. Boys and girls, moms and dads, steps and grands or other special guests in your life are invited to put on their dancing shoes and step out together at this year's Daddy Daughter Dance at the Wildey Theatre! Event includes dancing, dinner, photo booth and crafts. Guests can choose from Friday, February 17, Saturday, February 18, or Sunday, February 19. School is off on the 20th for Presidents Day, so you don't have to worry about be out too late if you choose Sunday! $20 per person.
Goshen Winter Market, Feb. 18th, 8am-12pm, 100 St. Louis St, Edwardsville. The monthly Winter Market will be held on the 3rd Saturday of the month, starting in November and ending in April. It will be outside in the market expansion lot. We will still have the EBT, credit, and debit card machine available just like during the normal season, and we will have Goshen merchandise to purchase too! Next date: Mar. 18th .
Tea Rex Tea Party, Feb. 18th, 12pm, Fairview Heights Public Library. You are cordially invited to our Dino-Mite T-Rex Tea Party. Families are invited for an afternoon of tea, crafts, and dinosaurs! Register at bit.ly/404Aw86.
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Ice Jam at the Dam, Feb. 18th, 10am-4pm, National Great Rivers Museum, East Alton. The second annual Ice Jam at the Dam is an outdoor, winter-themed festival to promote outdoor recreation and celebrate all things icy along the river. The event will, of course, feature live-music from Chris Cahill & Co., tours of the locks and dam, warm food and beverage vendors, Park Ranger campfire programs, education booths, and more! Most activities will be primarily outdoors along the dam promenade to fully embrace the spirit of winter, but there will be plenty of campfires and heaters to keep you warm. Shed your hat and mittens when you head into the museum to CHILL out in our theatre with popcorn and a winter movie, get ARcTic at the craft table, or stroll through our glacial gallery for the Winter on the River photography contest!
Wordi Gras 2023, Feb. 18th, Worden. Yellow Dog, The Rustic and the American Legion will be open and ready to serve by noon. The parade begins at 3pm. Yellow Dog will have Baywolfe playing from 1pm till 5pm and Cheers Band from 6pm till 10pm. The Rustic will have B&G (Blues n Grass) playing from 1-5pm and the Gusto from 6pm-10pm. The American Legion will have Dustin Coleman playing from Noon till 3pm and Whiskey River playing from 4pm till 8pm. For updates, follow facebook.com/wordigras.
Granite City Mardi Gras, Feb. 18th, parade begins at 1pm. Are you ready to Mardi down Madison Avenue? Starting at 29th and State Street, the parade will head down State Street turning at 27th Street and then continue downtown from Madison Avenue. The parade will continue down Niedringhaus Avenue ending at Civic Park. After the parade, the celebration continues with a block party in downtown Granite City at Civic Park and the surrounding streets. Enjoy live music, food and local vendors. Block party: 2-5pm. Local bar crawl: 5-10pm. For more info, email For more information, email gcmardigras@gmail.com.
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Maryville Firefighters Music Trivia, Feb. 18th, 6pm, Maryville Fire Department. Doors open at 6pm, trivia starts at 7pm. Book your table of 10 for $250. For more info, email dhartman@maryvillefire.com.
Daddy Daughter Dance, Feb. 18th, 6-8:30pm, North Elementary School, Godfrey. Open to girls ages 3-12 along with their fathers or other adult male relatives or family friends. $20 per adult male, $20 per daughter, $15 per additional daughter. Includes DJ, dancing, appetizers, photo booth fun, arts and crafts. To register, go to bit.ly/3IDxpO5.
O'Fallon Empty Bowl Luncheon, Feb. 22nd, 11am-2pm, Gateway Classic Cars, O’Fallon. The Empty Bowl luncheon is an international event held to combat community hunger. Join us this year for the 14th Annual O'Fallon Empty Bowl Luncheon on February 22, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $10 admission is good for one bowl of soup, a piece of bread, a bottled water, and a painted bowl.
The Empty Bowl, Feb. 22nd, 11am-2pm, Gateway Convention Center, Collinsville. The Empty Bowl is an annual fundraiser hosted by the Collinsville Women's Club and directly benefits the Collinsville Food Pantry. The funds raised during this event allows the Food Pantry to purchase food items for our families in need.
Micro Market, Mar. 4th, 9am-12pm, Vine Street Market at O’Fallon Station. Micro Markets are a mini version of the summer weekly season, similar to a soft opening. They are held indoors until the weather is nice enough to move outside and are a shorter time from, 9-noon. Follow their Facebook page for updates on vendor lineup. Upcoming Micro Market dates: Mar. 18th, Apr. 1st, Apr. 15th, Apr. 29th .
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Downtown Alton St. Pat’s Pub Crawl, Mar. 11th, 11am-7pm. Downtown Alton is gearing up to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! There will be a FREE shuttle available providing transportation to participating bars and restaurants throughout the day. Stop in and sample all the food and drink specials from the participating locations! Each bar or restaurant will have set pricing for their St. Pat's special. For more info and full list of bars and restaurants, go to stpatsalton.com
Saint Patrick's Day Block Party, Mar. 11th, 11am-7pm, Main St, Belleville. Get your green on and celebrate all things Irish and the coming of spring with your friends in Downtown Belleville! We will have Live Music, DJs, Food Trucks, Food Vendors, and a family friendly area all open following the Ancient Order of the Hibernians Parade! For more info and updates, go to facebook.com/BellevilleSaintPats.
Daddy Daughter Dance, Mar. 11th, 6-9pm, Tri-Township Park District, Troy. Ticket includes dinner, dancing and photo booth. $30 per couple, $10 for each additional child. Register at bit.ly/3X4pgqh
2023 Mother & Son Dance, Mar. 18th, 6-9pm, New Baden Civic Center. This dance isn’t just for Mommies and Sons. We are accepting of all Family situations (grandmas, aunts, sisters, cousins, friends, etc.) Cost is $25 per pair, and $5 per extra person. You DO NOT have to be from New Baden to attend! All are welcome. For more info and registration, go to bit.ly/3W9heem.
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2023 Father/Daughter Dance, Mar. 25th, 6-9pm, New Baden Civic Center. This dance isn’t just for Daddy’s and Daughters. We are accepting of all Family situations (grandpas, uncles, brothers, cousins, friends, etc.). Cost is $25 per pair, and $5 per extra person. You DO NOT have to be from New Baden to attend! All are welcome. For more info and registration, go to bit.ly/3QCancq.
Granite City Senior Social Club Spring Dance, Mar. 26th, 2-4:30pm, 2060 Delmar Ave, Granite City. Featuring Frankie and the Housekeepers.Refreshments included. Advanced tickets sales (Feb.1st – Mar. 19th): $8 per person, $15 per couple, or $10 per at door. For more info or tickets, call Diana (618)444-6771, Marty (618)797-6749 or the GC Township Office at (618)877-0513.
GYSSD Annual Trivia Night, March 31st, 7pm, Collinsville VFW. Tables of eight are available! Select from our general tables and our VIP tables, which include preferential seating and a waiter! We are also accepting round sponsors, event sponsors, silent auction items, and cooler of booze items! Contact sam@gyssd.orgfor more information. Cash bar & bring your own snacks! (must be 18yrs or older) For more info and tickets, go to bit.ly/3vQVERh.
Yappy Hour, April 15th, 12pm, Rock Springs Park, O’Fallon. There will be food and drinks from Hi-Pointe as well as different foster agencies so you could possibly be going home with a new best friend! You can register in person at the Katy Cavins Center or on-site the day of the event. Ages 12+. $10/person with dog on fixed leash. $5/person.
