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The Ultimate Guide To Upcoming Events For October 3rd – October 9th, 2024

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

 

Thursday, October 3rd

PIZZA, WINGS & SALAD MEET & GREET

Smithton, IL – Let’s gather on a WEEKDAY!! Meet some new faces! Bring your ideas 💡 for possible trips and future meet & greets! Please RSVP. It’s also TNF.

Time: 5 PM

Dine to Donate – Red Robin

Fairview Heights, IL – Mark Thursday, Oct. 3 on your calendar — lunch or dinner is taken care of! Dine at Red Robin in Fairview Heights and 20% of your food sales goes back to OTHS bands!…

Time: 11 AM – 10 PM

Columbia Community Market

Columbia, IL – Join us every Thursday from 4-7 PM for our weekly market in the Turner Hall parking lot. Shop a variety of local vendors offering fresh produce, flowers, plants, mushrooms, eggs, delicious Mexican dinner, sweet treats, and unique laser-engraved gifts…

Time: 4 PM – 7 PM

Pumpkin Painting & Cocktail Sipping Night on the Farm

Belleville, IL – Looking for a unique night out? A night out with the girls? Date night with your loved one? Or maybe you just want to enjoy the farm during the fall. Join us for an extra-special, evening tractor ride throughout our Belleville Farm while you sip our refreshing hard ciders…

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

 

Friday, October 4th

Star Wars Unlimited: DRAFT night

Fairview Heights, IL – Draft: $20 entry. All players will receive 3 packs to draft with. First, you open your 3 packs and pull all 3 Leaders out. Choose 1 leader to keep, and pass the other 2 to the player to your right.

Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Columbia Fundraiser Trivia Night at Turner Hall

Columbia, IL – WrestleMax Presents A NIGHT OF TRIVIA -Proceeds to benefit the families affected by the tragedy on September 1st…

Time: 6 PM

October Freezer Bag Friday at Three Tails

Columbia, IL – Don’t miss out on our Freezer Bag Friday, happening the first Friday of every month! Bring in your Freezer Bag Friday Tote and enjoy 15% off when you purchase 2 or more frozen items. 🐾 It’s the perfect time to stock up on frozen pet foods, toppers, hydrators, treats, and more!

Time: 8 AM – 5:30 PM

Live Music: Boulderdash

Belleville, IL – Join us for a FREE concert under the pavilion at our Cider Shed conveniently located between the Country Store and Restaurant at our Belleville Farm…

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

GRAND OPENING: 20 RIBEYES $40 + HUGE TRUCKLOAD MEAT SALE…

Belleville, IL – BELLEVILLE, IL! 🚨 FRIDAY! SATURDAY! SUNDAY! 🥩 20 RIBEYES $40 is coming! 🥩 Sizzling September Savings! Huge Truckload Meat Sale! LOBSTER! T-BONES! RIBEYES! SHRIMP

Time: 10 AM – 7 PM

 

Saturday, October 5th

St. Louis Comic Con

Belleville, IL – The St. Louis Comic Con returns! Now even larger, with more artists, more vendors, more creators, more guests, more events, more everything! Putting the “comic” back in comic con, come see the largest show in the St. Louis area that’s truely devoted to comic books and the comic industry!

Time: 10 AM – 5 PM

Metro East Pride Fest 2024

Belleville, IL – Hello to all the MEPSI supporters! It is official, we are all set for the Metro East Pride Festival that will be held on October 5th, 2024. We are excited to announce that this year’s festival will be along West Main Street from Club Escapade all the way up to (AND INCLUDING!!) the Fountain area…

Time: 12 PM – 10 PM

Demo’s Fall Festival

Belleville, IL – IT’S FALL Y’ALL! Come enjoy live music by Jay Hollinger Music Guy, enter into our in person pumpkin carving contest, or enjoy a s’more, hot dog, or some chili by our fire pit! Drink specials all night!

Time: 5 PM

18th Annual Scrivner Foundation Benefit Golf Tournament

Belleville, IL – Proceeds from the Scrivner Foundation Golf Tournament support Healthy Moms & babies, as well as helps to fund student scholarship opportunities. The Scrivner Foundation has been serving St. Clair county since 1996 and is a registered 501 (c) 3 organization…

Time: 12 PM

Fall Festival

Columbia, IL – Bring the family out to a free fall festival. Enjoy going through a corn maze, hayride, crafts for the kids, chili and hotdogs, make a smore by a bonfire pit and more.

Time: 4 PM

Autumn Sidewalk Sale!

Edwardsville, IL – Join us for the annual Autumn Sidewalk Sale where we’ll be offering hundreds of used books for $1 or less!!
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Time: 10 AM – 5 PM

 

Sunday, October 6th

Fall Market at The Weingarten

Belleville, IL – Mark your calendars because on October 6th we will have a day full of live music from Jonathan Baker, food trucks, yard games, and local vendors here at The Weingarten!

Time: 1 PM

Fall Festival Potluck

Belleville, IL – One church service at 10:00 a.m. for all of our Union UMC and Journey families and friends with the potluck following the service. There will be a basket raffle to benefit our Youth Mission Trip. Sign-up sheets for the potluck are posted in the Welcome Center at Union. If you would like to donate a basket, please contact Jan Wiggs at jlwteach@aol.com

Time: 11:15 AM

Legacy Equestrian Mini Event

Columbia, IL – Come and enjoy the first official event at Legacy Equestrian. The competition is Sunday October 6th. We are offering schooling in the XC on Saturday October 5th. If you are looking to rent a stall please reach out to Carrie at 314-681-4803 or Denise at 314-630-9490, stalls are limited…

Time: 8 AM

Avery & Aubrey’s Way Charitable Fundraiser

Fairview Heights, IL – Join us for a charitable fundraiser with Park Lane Jewelry. Enjoy refreshments, shop, and mingle with other shoppers while supporting a non-profit organization. You’ll also get to view our new space!

Time: 3 PM

Stridin’ & Survivin’ Shop the Town Pink Sip & Shop

Edwardsville, IL – Come shop with our vendors and crafters. Get a jump start on your holiday shopping. Free admission and parking. Hourly attendance prizes. Two special drawings for purchasing guests…

Time: 1 PM – 5 PM

Stand Up @ Sneaky’s Feat. Fiona Cauley

Edwardsville, IL – For Sneaky’s next stand up event we are lucky enough to welcome Fiona Cauley to the stage! Her comedy gives us a window into the world of a disabled female comic. She can be found in comedy clubs in Nashville, the world-famous Comedy Mothership in Austin…

Time: 7 PM – 10 PM

 

Monday, October 7th

PINT NIGHTS **&Days** every Monday & Tuesday @ Silver Creek Sports & Social

Belleville, IL – Get ready for some sizzling deals every Monday & Tuesday Night at PINT NIGHTS (&DAYS). Enjoy hot specials on Ice Cold Pints with $3 Domestic Drafts & $4.50 Craft Draft Pints @ Silver Creek Sports & Social…

Time: 11 AM – 11:45 PM

Estate Buying Event- Waterloo

Waterloo, IL – Get CA$H for your unwanted treasures! NEW: Receive an extra 20% on your check when you purchase in store that day!

Time: 10 AM – 5 PM

Ladies Lunch Bunch

Fairview Heights, IL – Event by Shiloh Church

Time: 11:30 AM

 

Tuesday, October 8th

Rope Basket Class

Columbia, IL – These lovely and useful rope baskets will warm up any home. They make great quick and easy gifts great for the holidays or housewarming. Wrap the rope with beautiful batiks to match any décor. You will learn several different options for finishing and baskets may be made larger or smaller once the techniques are learned…

Time: 9 AM – 12 PM

October Art Club: Acrylic Adventure!

Belleville, IL – Event by 1020 Artworks Studio

Time: 4:30 PM – 6 PM

Special Olympics Bowling Practice

Scott Air Force Base, IL – Our Special Olympics Bowling Practice begins at 1630 at the States and Strikes Bowling Center. There’ll be a brief parent meeting during bowling.

Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

 

Wednesday, October 9th

Silos 2nd Annual Witches Wednesday

Waterloo, IL – Join us for the Silos 2nd Annual Witches Wednesday! ��� This spooky celebration will feature a variety of witch-themed cocktails, & a costume contest. Come dressed in your best witch attire and get ready for a night of magic and fun!

Time: 5 PM – 11 PM

Copper (Happy) Hour at Copper Fire! 🔥

Belleville, IL – 📢 Happy Hour Alert! Ready to unwind with some awesome drink specials? 🥳

Time: 4 PM – 7 PM