Check out these local events that are happening in the surrounding areas! 

Thursday 4/20 

Story Hour – Creation Clubhouse 

Fairview Heights, IL – Join us for a story, crafts, fun activities, and worship time! For tickets, click here.
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Sunflower Smiles Gnome – The Weingarten 

Belleville, IL – Grab a friend, co-worker, neighbor, or family member and join us for an evening of paint fun! A glass of Sangria/beer/soda is included in your ticket! All supplies needed will be provided, along with 2 hours of step-by-step instruction as the artist paints along with the group. This is a canvas painting class. BY POPULAR DEMAND…THE DESIGN WILL BE PREDRAWN ON CANVAS FOR YOU. You are welcome to customize or start with a blank canvas if you prefer. Additional color options will be available. For tickets, click here.
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

Kara and Scott Band – Bennie’s Pizza Pub 

Belleville, IL – Come join us for yummy pizza, drinks, and live music!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

Kevin Babb – Shoehorn Brewing 

Belleville, IL – Join us for a fun night of live music by Kevin Babb
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

 

Friday 4/21

R&N – Spaces

Belleville, IL – Bring your friends and have a fun night with R&N!
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM 

Midwest Avenue – Bennie’s Pizza Pub 

Belleville, IL – Nashville recording artist Midwest Avenue bringing you a special acoustic show at the world famous Bennies Pizza Pub
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM 

Boot Scootin’ Boogie Spring Fling – Willoughby Heritage Farm and Conservation Reserve 

Collinsville, IL – Come on out and enjoy some great country music, line dancing, bonfire, cash bar, and a great menu provided by Cafe Agape.
Time: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM 

Saloonatics – Venue on Main 

Belleville, IL – 70’s, 80’s and 90’s band!! Come early and have dinner with the Soul Burgers Food Truck!
Start Time: 7:00 PM 

Party on the Patio – Reifschneider’s Grill and Grape 

Columbia, IL – Stay Tuned for Real Rock Classics on the patio, weather permitting otherwise inside. Come out early to enjoy dinner and some of Columbia’s finest cocktails
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM 

 

Saturday 4/22

The Riverside Flea Market – The Loading Dock Bar & Grill

Grafton, IL – The Riverside Flea Market is host to over 60 vendors and features a variety of goods including antiques, collectibles, crafts, clothing, decor, and more. The market is held on the 4th Saturday & Sunday, April through October.
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Village of Shiloh Carnival – Yorktown Golf Course

Shiloh, IL – Bring the family and enjoy the Village of Shiloh Carnival all day at Yorktown Golf Course. Get a picture with the Budweiser Clydesdale’s, enjoy food/ drinks, and live music!
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 

Come Read to a Therapy Dog – Smithton Public Library District

Smithton, IL – The Smithton Public Library is teaming up with Got Your Six to bring a new kind of reading program to you! Kids can read to a therapy dog from Got Your Six at the Smithton Public Library. Watch as their reading confidence soars! Families (6 people maximum) can sign up for a ten-minute reading session with a therapy dog. Adults must sign a waiver on the day of the event for the family to participate. Families must preregister by calling (618) 233- 8057 to reserve a time slot.
Start Time: 10:00 AM 

Duke Oursler – Venue on Main 

Belleville, IL – Stop by for live music by Duke Oursler. Duke has been writing and playing his original music for the past two decades in Illinois and Iowa. He has shared the stage with many regional and national acts such as Miles Nielsen and The Rusted Hearts, Chicago Farmer, Joe Stamm, Them Coulee Boys, Hello Dave, and others.
Start Time: 7:00 PM 

Array Band – Columbia City Saloon 

Columbia, IL – Array Band is excited to return to West Park Bowl Saloon! Great food, drinks, and atmosphere! Hang out with us for the night in Columbia, IL!
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM 

AmberFade – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – We are back in Belleville!! Let’s fill the place!! Come early and grab a bite and a cold one!
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

 

Sunday 4/23

Spring Painting Event – The Corner Chill and Grill 

Belleville, IL – Let’s spring out of winter! This would make for a fun mom’s day out! Invite your moms, grandmas, soon to be mamas & girlfriends! We can’t wait to see you all! It is $25.00 a person which includes: all painting supplies & your stenciled out canvas! Venmo: Ashley-Ford-52! Include The Corner Chill & Grill, Your name & the picture # you would like to paint! You can also pay cash as well at the restaurant or on the day of. Send in your Venmo payment by May 5th!
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 

Groove and Spin – Riverboats at the Gateway Arch 

St.Louis, MO – Get in the groove with a night of old-school R&B. This evening cruise is the perfect getaway for those who miss that classic beat. Enjoy a cocktail on the top deck overlooking the St. Louis skyline, or tear up the dance floor below. However you like to get down, you’ll find something to love on this exclusive cruise. For tickets, click here.
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

 

Monday 4/24 

Story Hour – Columbia Public Library 

Columbia, IL – Come join us where children build early literacy skills in a themed story time with songs, stories, crafts, and free play with new friends. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. To register, click here.
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Xtreme Bar Bingo – Silver Creek Saloon 

Belleville, IL – Join us for a fun night of FREE bingo consisting of 9 games! Winners could win fantastic prizes such as cash prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! Xtreme Bar Bingo has a progressive cash Jackpot that increases a ball every week until it’s hit!
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

 

Tuesday 4/25 

Crafternoon – Millstadt Library 

Millstadt, IL – Come craft and learn with us every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. at the Library with Miss Penny! Children of ALL AGES are welcome!
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Knitting and Crochet Night – Millstadt Library

Millstadt, IL – Knitting and Crochet, every Tuesday from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Want to learn how to knit or crochet? Come to the library! Already know how but want to knit or crochet with others? Come to the library! Do other kinds of handicrafts, like cross stitch or embroidery? Come to the library! If you can’t make it in person, a knitting Zoom meeting can be set up upon request. Contact the library for more details.
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Xtreme Bar Bingo – 1428 Tap Haus

Belleville, IL – Xtreme Bar Bingo is a FREE to play bingo consisting of 9 games! Winners could win awesome prizes such as cash prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! Xtreme Bar Bingo has a progressive cash Jackpot that increases a ball every week until it’s hit!
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

Pop Culture Trivia – Silver Creek Saloon

Belleville, IL – Join us 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 Silver Creek while answering fun questions for gift cards and prizes.
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

 

Wednesday 4/26 

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, 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