The Ultimate Guide To Upcoming Events For March 30th – April 5th, 2023

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

 

Thursday, March 30th

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 

Cardinals Opening Day Pep Rally – Ballpark Village St. Louis

St. Louis, MO – This event is FREE and open to everyone! Plaza seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis food & beverage will be available at portable bars & game day grill locations inside Sports & Social and Cardinals Nation.

Hop around the plaza to enjoy access to vendors, local radio stations, & more. Cheer on the Cardinals and watch the game on the outdoor big screen. Join us after the game for more entertainment and live music with The Red Jackets!

Start Time: 10:00 AM

Blooms in the Storm Paint Class – The Weingarten

Belleville, IL – Grab a friend, co-worker, neighbor or family member and join us for an evening of paint fun! 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 an acrylic painting class. You are welcome to customize this however you choose. Additional color options will be available!

Food/beverages available for additional purchase & welcome during paint time! NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES PLEASE. A glass of Sangria/beer/soda is included in your ticket!!!

For tickets, click here.

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM 

 

Friday, March 31st

2023 Adult Egg Hunt – Willoughby Heritage Farm and Conservation Reserve 

Collinsville, IL – Bring a basket and a flashlight to our first ever Adult Easter Egg Hunt at beautiful Willoughby Farm in Collinsville, IL. Starting at 7pm, participants will search for eggs in designated areas, then bring them back to the Bank Barn to see if they’ve won a prize! Some eggs will be winners; others will be duds.

PLEASE NOTE: In the event of inclement weather, the Adult Egg Hunt will be moved to Saturday, April 1st at Woodland Park in Collinsville. Any change regarding inclement weather will be determined by 2:00pm on Friday, March 31st. There’s a $10 registration fee per participant (ages 18+). To register, call 618-346-7529 or click here.  Registration is limited to the first 300 participants.

Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Beth Bombara – Venue on Main

Belleville, IL – Join us for a fun night full of live music by Beth Bombara!

Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Stall 3 – Columbia City Saloon 

Columbia, IL – Stall 3 brings their brand of Roadhouse Rock from the heartland to the Columbia City Saloon! Come join us!

Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Billy Peek – The Falls Reception and Conference Center 

Columbia, IL – Come and join us for a fun night with Billy Peek! 

Doors open 6:00p • Dinner 7:00p • Show 8:00p (includes: soft drinks, dinner buffet, dessert and show)

Advance Tickets Only! For tickets, click here. 

Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

 

Saturday, April 1st

Lake St. Louis Farmers and Artists Market Opening Day – The Meadows

Lake St. Louis, MO – The Lake St. Louis Farmers & Artists Market welcomes you to another open-air market season! We will have live music, many food & beverage vendors, seasonal veggies, farm fresh eggs, pasture-raised meat, and amazing local artists!

We are proud to have a high-quality PRODUCER ONLY market. Our diverse showcase of farmers and artists are all from within 100 miles of Lake St. Louis, making shopping local easier than ever! We accept SNAP Tokens!

Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Family Fun Fest – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Edwardsville, IL – Join us on Saturday for Family Fun Fest located at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the Morrison Center. The event is free and welcome to all families!

To register, click here.

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Columbia Easter Egg Hunt – Bolm Schkraft Park 

Columbia, IL – Bring the kids for an Easter Egg Hunt! Meet at the main pavilion. We will start promptly at 10am. Separate sections for infants and toddlers!

Rain date is Sunday, April 2.

Start Time: 10:00 AM

Oliver Mars Duo – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – Catch Oliver Mars Duo while enjoying some great live music, food, drinks & people!

Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Array Band – Venue on Main 

Belleville, IL – Come and rock out to one of our favorite 80’s and 90’s bands!

Start Time: 7:00 PM

Lil Sister Band – 1428 Tap Haus

Swansea, IL – Come out and party with Lil Sister Band at 1428 Tap Haus this Saturday night!!

Time: 8:00 PM – 11:45 PM

 

Sunday, April 2nd

Family Hours – Up Down STL 

St. Louis, MO – Bring the family to enjoy some memories of classic arcade games with a new generation! We will be selling pizza by the slice for those who are hungry, as well as soda and other kid-friendly drinks to those under 21 and we’ll be offering a full bar to those over 21. As always, games are 25 cents or one token per play. This event is free to attend and is open to all ages. All minors MUST be accompanied by someone who is 21 or older.

Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Delicious Fishes – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – Please welcome back Delicious Fishes! These guys are “Margaritaville Style” and come all the way from mid-Missouri and are so much fun! Come in, dance a little, drink a little and eat a little while listening to this fantastic band on for Sunday Funday!

Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Kevin Hoffmann – Columbia City Saloon 

Columbia, IL – Join us for a fun afternoon of live music by Kevin Hoffmann!

Start Time: 3:00 PM

 

Monday, April 3rd

Story Hour – Columbia Public Library 

Columbia, IL – Come join us where children build early literacy skills in a themed story time with songs, stories, craft, 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, April 4th

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, 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. April 5th

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