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Family Night in the Park, Sept. 9th, 6pm, O’Fallon Community Park, O’Fallon. We will have yard games and activities starting at 6pm. At dusk, we will be showing Disney's hit "Spiderman: No Way Home." The O'Fallon Public Library & Cornerstone Church will also be bringing fun activities for everyone.
Homestead Harvest Days 2022, Sept. 9th 11th, 1464 Old Trenton Road, Highland. The Highland Historical Society presents the 34th Annual Homestead Harvest Days at the Louis Latzer Homestead south of Highland. Activities include petting zoo, parade of power, pony rides, barrel rides, corn box for kids, tours of the homestead, music, food, vintage tractors, horses, and more.
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Alton Expo, Sept. 8th 11th at the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater. The Alton Expo returns for another year of carnival rides, live music, food, and fun! Bring your friends and family to enjoy an evening of amusement at this festival on the Mississippi with games, classic fair food like funnel cakes, cotton candy, and lemon shake ups, and more! Food and shopping vendors will be available every day of the event and drinks will be available through the Alton Amphitheater.
City Wide Garage Sales, 7am 2pm. Be sure to mark your calendar for all our city wide community garage sales. Maryville: Sept. 9th 10th, Troy: Sept. 16th 17th, Marine: Oct. 6th 8th. Sponsored by the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce: https://www.troymaryvillecoc.com/city wide garage sale.
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Live Music Every Weekend at The Cabin at Judy Creek, 3730 S. State Rte. 157, Glen Carbon. Upcoming music: 9/9 Crossed the Line, 9/10 Tom Bertolino Acoustics, 9/11 Blake Fultz, 9/17 DoubleTap, 9/23 Not Petty, 9/30 The Double Wide Duo. Follow their Facebook page for more updates.
Shiloh Homecoming, Sept. 9th, Shiloh Community Park. Come enjoy games, carnival rides, food, drinks, live music by Borderline, and Fireworks at dark.
Patriot’s Day, Sept. 10th, 1 9pm, Worden. BBQ sales, horseshoe tourney (sign up at 1pm), bounce houses, cotton candy, facepainting, snocones for kids. live music by Agent 99, fireworks at 9pm. Free event, bring lawn chairs.
Kicks on 66 Ultra Car Show & Cruise, Sept. 10th, 11am 2pm, EdwardsvilleAmerican Legion Post #199. ! They are expecting more than 700 cars on the show field and plenty of things to do!
13th Annual Bradley R. Smith Memorial Scholarship 5k Run/Walk, Sept. 10th, 8am, Troy Tri Township Park. To register go to runforbrad.org. Registration opens at 7am and shot gun start at 8am.
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BaconFest 2022, Sept. 10th, 10am 5pm, SGT Charles A. Fricke VFW Post 805, O’Fallon. Come and help us celebrate the world's favorite food group, BACON! Join us at the 6th Annual BaconFest and enjoy an amazing variety of food vendors with tons of creative "bacon themed" offerings, kid's games, live music, cold drinks, street vendors and LOTS of FUN! This is the don't miss food event of the year. Right here in O'Fallon's Downtown District hosted by the VFW Post 805 Auxiliary in support of our local vets!
Movie Under the Stars- “Encanto”, Sept. 9th, Sykes Field at Wilson Park, Granite City. Grab your blanket and your snacks and settle in for a fun evening because Movie Under the Stars is back in season! Movies begin at dusk. Future movies: “The Haunted Mansion” on Oct. 14th.
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2022 Edwardsville Book Festival, Sept. 17th, 9am 2pm, Edwardsville City Park. Join us outside the library in City Park for a day of book ish fun, including local authors, new and used book sales, live entertainment, fun activities for kids, crafts for sale, and food & drink. All ages are welcome!
Italian Fest, Sept. 16th 17th, Main Street, Collinsville. The Italian Fest is a terrific street fair that celebrates everything Italian. Since 1983, Collinsville has been celebrating the Italian culture and heritage that the city was built on. Parade, live music, grape stomp, bocce ball tournament, 5k, vendors, Italian food and more. For updates and full event list, go to italianfest.net..
Tri Township Park District Family Camp Out Night, Sept. 16th, 5pm, Pavilion 10. Activities include face painter, balloon artist and bounce house. Also includes hot dog, chips, water, smores by the campfire, breakfast, and other fun activities. Cost $50 for a family up to 4 and $10 for each additional camper. For more info, call (618) 667 6887.
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Party in the Park, Sept. 10th, doors open at 6pm, Marine Fireman’s Park. This party in the park is to help funding our park and fire department. Tickets are $25 each, that gets you the Gusto Band and that includes the beer. Feel free to bring food and lawn chairs. Adults only event.
41st Annual Belleville Oktoberfest,Sept. 16th & 17th, 11am 11pm, Belleville. Enjoy 3 stages of live entertainment all weekend long, + authentic German cuisine, a children’s area for the youngsters to enjoy, complete with rides, shaved ice, cotton candy, wiener dog race, a car show, and so much more! For more info and details, go to bellevilleoktoberfest.com
MEHS Woofstock, Sept. 17th, 11am 3pm, Triangle H Farm, 2082 S. Moreland Rd, Edwardsville. We'll have a groovy time supporting MEHS with live music, entertainment, adoptable animals, food & drink and more.
Annual Fall Craft Fair at Anderson Hospital, Sept. 17th 10am 4pm, Anderson Hospital, Maryville. Shop over 40 unique crafters while enjoying lunch from one of our food vendors! We will also have a raffle to benefit the Anderson Hospital Auxiliary! If you have any questions, please contact us thru email: craftersconspiracy@yahoo.com.
Fall Craft Fair, Sept. 17th, 10am 4pm, Anderson Hospital. Join us on the grounds of Anderson Hospital for a day of fun! Shop with over 40 unique crafters. Food vendors will be available for lunch and snacks. Benefiting the Anderson Hospital Auxiliary.
Street Art Fest, Sept. 17th, 11am 7pm, Highland Downtown Square. Come see streets transformed into an artist's canvas! There will also be a Bags Tournament, Makers Market, Kids Korner, WDLJ will broadcast Live and Live music by Benders and Backroads! Great food and drink available for purchase throughout the day!
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Mother Son Day of Fun, Sept. 17th, 11am 3pm, The Wildey Theatre, Edwardsville. Enjoy a catered Lunch by local restaurant Chappy's, join your friends Baymax and Hiro for the showing of 'Big Hero 6', play some games, do a craft, and most importantly have some fun with your loved ones! Sponsored by the Edwardsville Parks and Rec. To reserve tickets, go to secure.rec1.com/IL/edwardsville il/catalog.
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Finding Nemo, Sept. 17th, City Park, 101 S. Buchanan St, Edwardsville.Movie begins at 7:30pm. Pre movies activities! Bring a blanket, chairs, snacks, and drinks. Free event.
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Foodstock 2022, Sept 17th, Noon 12am, Cottage Hills VFW. Join us for a day of CommUNITY.Live music, food, activities for the kids and vendors. The heart of the event is our Stack Off challenge which welcomes local business, groups, teams, organizations or simply a group of friends to compete against each other to collect the most nonperishable food donations for local food pantries. $5 entry fee for all ages (children under 3 are free). All proceeds benefit local charities, the Cottage Hills VFW, and one local cancer patient (to be selected) in honor of our late co founder Andrea Davis. No outside food or drink is allowed.
Mississippi Earthtones Festival 2022, Sept. 17th, 12 10pm, Alton Amphitheater. At this free & family friendly event, we will feature 50+ educational booths, interactive art experiences and performances with Jacoby Arts Center, as well as great local food & beverages. Family friendly activities take place from Noon until 6:00pm, and festival goers will enjoy artist booths and live music which continue until 10:00pm. For more info, go to downtownalton.com/events/mississippi earthtones festival.
2022 Italian Fest Parade, Sept. 17th, 4pm, Downtown Collinsville. This year's parade theme is "Festeggiamo” aka (let’s celebrate) 150 years of Collinsville. The parade steps off at 4pm on Main Street at Hesperia. The parade goes East on Main Street, turns North on Seminary, then goes West on Clay Street and concludes at Hesperia.
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Troy Lions Club Harvest Festival, Sept. 24th, 9am 5pm, Tri Township Park, Troy. Fun for the whole family. Family scavenger hunt, vendor booths, pumpkin painting, kids' games, kids fishing tournament, food raffles and music.
Lebanon Fall Festival, Oct. 1st, 9am 4pm, W. St. Louis St, Lebanon. Invite your friends out for a day of music, arts, crafts and more. Email slmcpeek@gmail.com for vendor information.
Edwardsville Township’s 8th Annual Touch-A-Truck Event, Sept. 24th, 10am 2pm, Edwardsville Township Park (aka Airplane Park). Free event. They are planning on around 25 vehicles for children to explore throughout the day.
Opera Edwardsville at Edwardsville City Park, Sept. 30th , 7:30pm. Enjoy stars of the opera under the starry night sky for this open air concert!
Highland Firefighters' Picnic, Sept. 24th, 5 11pm, Highland Square. Rusty Rodz Car Club will present a car show. Randy’s Barbecue and The Fainting Goat will be on site with their food trucks. Live music by Heartbreak Line. Games, raffles, bounce house, firearm raffles, draft beer, touch-a-fire-truck & more.
Hot Air Balloons Over Marine, Sept. 23rd 4pm- 24th 11pm, Marine. Family event with bounce houses, face painting, barrel rides, car show and balloon glow. For more info, go to facebook.com/hotairballoonsovermarine, Edwardsville Art Fair, Sept. 23rd 25th, City Park, Edwardsville.EdwardsvilleArt Fair is a juried fine art show located at City Park in beautiful downtown Edwardsville, Illinois. Featuring the original works of approximately 100 accomplished artists and scrumptious local food and drink, Edwardsville Art Fair is a three day opportunity for the family see art, make art, and buy art! There’s something for everyone to love at Edwardsville Art Fair.
FSS FALL FESTIVAL, Sept. 23rd, 2pm. The 375th Force Support Squadron’s Fall Festival is Friday, September 23 at the Scott Event Center. Enjoy FREE food, games, carnival, and pony rides, petting zoo, AND a live concert from one of Nashville’s hottest cover bands around, The Music City Sound! This event is open to all...active duty, civilians, retirees, contractors, and family members. Don't miss out on the biggest base event of the year!
Kayaking on Drost Lake, Sept. 24th, 12 5pm at Drost Park, 8 Schiber Ct, Maryville. FREE and open to the public! We provide the boats, life jackets, and paddles, all we need is you. Reservations are needed. Call (618)223 8965.
Concert in the Park- Riverbend Dueling Pianos, Sept. 24th , 7 8:30pm, Firemen’s Park, Maryville. Bring your lawn chairs and your music requests to challenge the duo. Washington Kettle Corn available!
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4th Annual Wood River Food Truck Festival, Oct. 1st, 11am 2pm, Downtown Wood River (Ferguson Ave). We will have food trucks, vendors, live music, and more! If anyone is interested in being a vendor, please contact Missy at Rustic Roots (618) 660 7766.
38th Annual Chili Cook Off,Oct. 7th & 8th, Main St, Belleville. Hosted by the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce, the Annual Chili Cook off has featured the culinary creations of individuals, local organizations, and area businesses for more than 39 years! For more info, go to bit.ly/bvillechili.
Candlelight Yoga in the Park, Oct. 5th, 7pm, Leclaire Park, Edwardsville.Experience pure tranquility with Yoga in the Park's candlelit experience. Yoga in the Park is open to people of all experience levels and is entirely free. All you need to bring is a yoga mat and water. Brought to you by City of Edwardsville Parks and Recreation Department and Donna Bartley.
Fall Farm Day, Oct. 1st, 10am 2pm, Willoughby Heritage Farm. Activities include live animals, games, scavenger hunt, wood carving, face painting, crafts, funnel cakes, kettle corn, hamburger & hotdogs, craft vendors lots of fun!
“Ghostbusters: Afterlife” Free Movie, Oct. 6th, 7pm, Collins House, Collinsville. Bring your blankets, chairs, snacks, and drinks uptown for an outdoor movie night! No registration required. Sponsored by the Collinsville Parks and Rec.
Glenfest 2022, Oct. 1st, 5pm, Miner Park, Glen Carbon. Music, food, and fun for all. The Big Rigs from St. Louis hits the stage at 7 pm! Local food and drink vendors, The Bubble Bus, Riverbend Ax Throwing, bags tournament, pet parade and more.
Creepy Crawl Parade and Monster Mash, Oct. 8th, 5-9pm, Granite City. Parade starts at high school and ends in “The District” for the Monster Mash Dance Party.
9th Annual Chili Chase 5K Run/Walk & Kids Pepper Dash, Oct. 8th, 9-11am, Belleville. The Kid's Pepper Dash is open to all kids 12 and under who are just not quite ready to run/walk a full 5K. They will dash down Main Street from Church Street to Charles and back. All participants will receive a medal. Registration Fee: Adults $25. Kids Pepper Dash $5 (13 &under). Register at bit.ly/3xZP6Ad.
Glen-Ed Pantry Trick or Trot, Oct. 15th, 600 Troy Rd, Edwardsville. Our inclusive 5K allows everyone runners, walkers, individuals , families, businesses, or teams to participate. In the spirit of the season, runners and walkers are invited and encouraged to don their best Halloween costumes for the event. Trick or Trot 5K begins and ends at Lewis and Clark Community College. Register at runsignup.com/Race/IL/Edwardsville/GlenEdPantryTrickorTrot5K
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Hocus Pocus Hayride, Oct. 14th, 5:30 9pm, Laderman Park, Belleville. Hayride, bonfire, s'mores, boo buckets, and a movie themed costume contest! $10.00 per person. Get tickets at www.belleville.net/553/Current Activities.
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VFW Post 976 1st Annual Oktoberfest! Oct. 8th, 12 10:30pm, Tri Township Park District. This open to the community event is a family friendly, free to enter celebration to bring our communities together and raise money for a great cause. Our goal is to raise $5,000 for the VFW National Home for Children. Events include live music, free games and bounce house, stein hoisting competition, keg toss challenge, bags tournament, vendors, and food. The event will be held at the west end of Tri Township Park near the football field.
Community Trunk or Treat, Oct. 20th, 5 7pm, Glidden Park, Collinsville. Bring your little ghouls and goblins to a special trunk or treat! If your business or organization is interested in having a spot, please call the activity center at (618) 346 7529.
30th Annual Leclaire Parkfest, Oct. 16th, 12 5pm, 900 Hale Ave, Edwardsville. Come enjoy live music, festival food, a beer and wine garden, craft booths, a used book sale benefiting the American Cancer Society, children’s activities, a vintage vehicle exhibit and trolley tours of the Leclaire National Historic District. Proceeds help fund planning and preservation and beautification of public spaces in Leclaire, and the EdwardsvilleChildren’s Museum.
Family Campout 2022, Oct. 15th, Joe Glik Park, Edwardsville. Come join the Edwardsville Parks and Recreation Department for the 8th Annual Family Camp Out this October 2022. Enjoy a rare opportunity to sleep under the stars at Joe Glik Park and take part in other outdoor activities. Each family must pre register by October 8th. Call (618) 692 7539 for more information.
Fall Craft Fair, Oct. 15th, 8am 2pm, Tri Township Activity Center. Hand crafted items, antiques, and yard sale booths.
Edwardsville Que & Brew Festival, Oct. 22nd & 23rd. The inaugural Edwardsville Que & Brew Festival will take place in City Park in downtown Edwardsville,IL. The festival will feature a Pro Series & Backyard BBQ competition sanctioned by the St. Louis BBQ Society as well as a craft beer festival! Proceeds from the event will benefit the Que & Brew Festival Fund at the Edwardsville Community Foundation. Additional information at www.edwqueandbrew.com. vertically or diagonally. Events
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Edwardsville Craft Fair 2022, Nov. 12-13th, EdwardsvilleHigh School. The Tiger Band Art & Craft Fair is an annual arts and craft fair with handcrafted items from over 200 vendors and is sponsored by the Edwardsville Band Boosters. All proceeds from this show benefit the Edwardsville High School band program. $5 general admission, $4 seniors and military, children 12 and under are free. No stroller allowed.
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41st Annual Art & Craft Fair, Nov. 5 6th, O’Fallon Township High School. Tickets sold at door: $4 Adult, $2 Children aged 2 10, and Weekend Pass $5. No Strollers allowed Medical Assist Devices always welcomed.
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29th Annual Lebanon Victorian Holiday, Nov. 19th, Downtown Lebanon. Join us on the brick street to kick off the holiday season. Caroling, shopping, live performances, photos with Santa, carriage rides and food trucks. For updates, follow facebook.com/LebanonVictorianHoliday.
Witches Night Out, Oct. 22nd, 4 9pm, Miner Park, Glen Carbon. Calling all Witches! Grab your broomsticks and fly on over to Glen Carbon, IL for a night full of dancing, shopping, eating, and, of course, MAGIC! This is a ticketed fundraiser for those 21 and over. We're popping up with lots of new goodies this year purchased specifically to release at this event! Several wonderful local vendors and handmade artisans, as well as delicious food and drinks, will be setting up shop for this event. For tickets, go to www.edglenjuniorservice.org/witches night out 2022.
Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 11th at 2pm, SGT Charles A Fricke VFW Post 805, O’Fallon. Join us to celebrate all veterans. We start walking from the O’Fallon Park at 2pm, end at VFW Post 805. If you are interested in walking or riding, please email us at vetdayparade805@gmail.com
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