BlogLocal Events October 24, 2023

The Ultimate Guide To Upcoming Events For October 26th – November 1st, 2023

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

 

Thursday, October 26th

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

Gentle Flow & Restore – Yoga Sanctuary of Belleville 

Belleville, IL – This NEW class format is a 90-minute class. This class combines gentle flow (vinyasa) yoga with an extended restorative portion of the class. The best of a vinyasa yoga class and a Restorative yoga class together. For tickets, click here.
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Scares in the Shed – Eckert’s Country Store & Farms 

Belleville, IL – Step into the realm of shadows and mystery as we gather inside the private quarters of the Cider Shed for an unforgettable evening of spine-tingling tales and ghostly whispers. Join us for Scares in the Shed, an immersive experience that will transport you to the edge of your seat and send shivers down your spine. Our Master Storyteller, renowned for captivating even the most skeptical souls, will guide you through tales from otherworldly realms. Each story will weave a web of suspense and intrigue that will leave you spellbound. Delight in ghoulish refreshments and delectable treats, perfectly crafted to match the theme of the evening. Two cocktails and a jarcuterie will be provided for each guest! For tickets, click here.
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

 

Friday, October 27th

Halloween Costume Skate – Skate City 

Belleville, IL – Don’t miss out on this fa-boo-lous Halloween skating party! Mark your calendars and invite all your friends. Let’s make unforgettable memories at Skate City Belleville!
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Trunk or Treat – Newbold Toyota 

O’Fallon, IL – Join us for our 4th annual Trunk or Treat! A safe and inclusive Halloween experience for all ages. Elsa + Moana meet & greets, face painting, TWO bounce houses, and lots of CANDY! Everyone is welcome and we encourage you to wear your costumes and bring your friends. There will be tons of candy to go around, so don’t forget your bags and buckets.
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Trunk or Treat – Power Haus 

Columbia, IL – Our 1st annual Trunk or Treat is coming up! Outside will be free to all guests. We will also have a play area inside for the kiddos with bounce houses. $10 to enter.
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Money Shot – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – Who’s ready to party!? This is the place you wanna be! Come early for the great food and have an all around great evening with yours truly!!
Start Time: 8:00 PM

 

Saturday, October 28th

Halloween Hi-Jinks – Historic Main Street

Columbia, IL – Historic Main Street businesses welcome children to trick or treat on the Saturday before Halloween. Stop by City Hall for kids activities and music by Stomp Box and The Mix Tapes. There will be a costume contest at City Hall at 12:00 PM!
Time: 10:00 PM – 12:00 PM

Fall Festival – St. John’s United Church of Christ

Smithton, IL – Join us for our FIRST Annual Fall Festival for the Community! This event is FREE to the community. We are collecting items for our Smithton Food Pantry. Please come by for some fun!
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Halloween Party – Bennie’s Pizza Pub

Belleville, IL – No tricks, all treats! We have the most eerie-sistible event planned for you downtown. It is, after all, the most boo-tiful time of the year – Spooky Szn! Grab your ghouls and goblins, and work hard on those costumes. Come show them off, because will have a costume contest, fun drinks, and live music! Everyone just wants to have a gourd time on Halloween!
Start Time: 6:00 PM

Halloween with Top GunZ – Eckerts Farm

Belleville, ILGet your costumes ready and come out to Eckert’s Cider Shed for Halloween with the best-dressed 80’s band in the Midwest! Tickets will be available in advance so you can beat the line. More details coming soon. Mark “Going” and we will keep you in the loop! This party will be awesome with 80’s rock halloween themed songs and artists added for one night only!
Start Time: 7:00 PM

AmberFade – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – We are gonna howl at the full moon at Copper Fire! Join us for some Halloween fun! It will be a witches brew of debauchery and the tasty rock n roll you’ve come to expect from AmberFade!
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

 

Sunday, October 29th

Miranda Bury – Eckert’s Country Store & Farms 

Belleville, IL – Join us for a concert inside our NEW! 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
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 

Trunk or Treat – First Baptist Church

Fairview Heights, IL – FBC-FH church family wants to invite our friends, neighbors, co-workers, and more to our Trunk or Treat Fall 2023 Event! Children can wear their favorite costumes, bring a basket or bag to fill up with lots of candy! This is an OUTDOOR event!
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Xtreme Bar Bingo – Eckert’s Country Store & Farms 

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 are available for purchase from the Cider Shed. May not bring in any outside food or drink
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

 

Monday, October 30th

Xtreme Bar Bingo – Columbia City Saloon 

Columbia, IL – Join us every Monday night for  Xtreme Bar Bingo! It’s free to play and you must be 21 to play.
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

 

Tuesday, October 31st

Horse Hooky Tuesday – Fairmount Park Race Track 

Collinsville, IL – Join us for some exciting horse racing!
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Strengthen & Stretch – Yoga Sanctuary of Belleville

Belleville, IL – This movement class includes balance, strength, and flexibility. We will use body weight, tubes, bands, and/or dumbbells. The class will finish with long slow stretching. For tickets, click here.
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Trunk or Treat – St. John’s United Church of Christ 

Smithton, IL – Join us for our Annual Trunk or Treat! Get all of your treats and some tricks too. Can’t wait to see you all!!
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

 

Wednesday, November 1st

Jolliest Bunch Open Night – Sawdust & Glitter 

Belleville, IL – This is going to be so much fun I mean you serious Clark? Who wouldn’t want to come craft with us! get some friends, sign up and bring snacks and drinks to have while you craft! For tickets, click here.
Start Time: 6:00 PM

Pop Culture Trivia – 1428 Tap Haus

Belleville, IL – Join us every Tuesday at 7 p.m. 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