The Ultimate Guide To Upcoming Events For October 5th – October 11th, 2023

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

Danny Kalaher – Sunset Overlook 

Columbia, IL – Danny Kalaher will be playing all of your favorite songs acoustic style!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Friday, October 6th

39th Annual Chili Cook Off – Downtown Belleville 

Belleville, IL – 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! What started with just a few vendors on one block of East Main Street in downtown Belleville has now grown to more than 50 vendors and is one of the largest festivals in Belleville!
Time: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Strangers – Eckert’s Cider Shed 

Belleville, IL – Stop by for live music by the Strangers while enjoying amazing food!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Fleetwood Music – Bennie’s Pizza Pub 

Belleville, IL – Join us for great food, music, and atmosphere!
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Night Photoshoot – Larissa Photography 

Belleville, IL – Join Larissa for a fun evening creating epic photos in downtown Belleville. Cost is $25 per person. Larissa will take 15+ photos of each person/couple, around the city lights in downtown Belleville. High res digital files are only $60 extra! Great for couples, singles, high school seniors, models, and teens. We will be going out in a small group so you won’t have to worry about drawing attention to yourself. It’s a great chance to put on something fancy or trial run your homecoming dress and get amazing photos in advance of actual homecoming so you can have them ready to post on homecoming night! Comment to reserve your spot!
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Saturday, October 7th

39th Annual Chili Cook Off – Downtown Belleville 

Belleville, IL – 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! What started with just a few vendors on one block of East Main Street in downtown Belleville has now grown to more than 50 vendors and is one of the largest festivals in Belleville!
Time: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Klose Kuarters – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – Klose Kuarters will be playing live music at Copper Fire! You don’t want to miss it!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Ott’stoberfest 2023 – Ott’s Tavern/ Millstadt FIsh Stand 

Millstadt, IL – We’re gonna set up a tent in the parking lot, close down the street, and have some GREAT fun celebrating our German heritage! Enjoy a Bratwurst and some Kettle Corn and wash it down with some GREAT German and German-style beers!! We’ll also have other foods available – and the Fish Stand opens at 3pm! The kids will have a GREAT time in the “Country Financial Children’s Play Area” featuring the Ainad Shrine Krazy Klowns making balloon animals for 2 hours. Other activities in our Fenced-in Yard will include: Decorating small white pumpkins with Stickers and Markers, Playing with Bubble wands, and a general play area. There will be 2 beer trucks, plus our Pavilion Bar – so you won’t go thirsty! We’re gonna make it easy on everyone by having a ticket system for the beer stand. Food stands will take cash, and of course there is an ATM in the bar.
Time: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Heavy Hearts Trio – Bennie’s Pizza Pub 

Belleville, IL – We’re bringing the funk back to Bennie’s in Belleville for the chili cook off! The best pies in the area, funky feel good music and chili! What better way to spend a Saturday evening?
Start Time: 6:00 PM

Rock Solid – Columbia City Saloon 

Columbia, IL – Come early, get some dinner and enjoy live tunes after!
Start Time: 8:00 PM 

Sunday, October 8th

Silly Jilly the Clown – Eckert’s Country Store & Farms 

Belleville, IL – Bring the kids to Eckert’s Belleville for autumn fun, including magic shows full of belly laughs by Silly Jilly the Clown. Getting into the Fun Corral is free, and my shows are free. Carnival rides and pony rides are available for a fee.
Time: 11:45 AM – 4:45 PM

Eli Ward – Vintage Wine Bar 

Waterloo, IL – Join us this Sunday afternoon for a live performance by Eli Ward!
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM 

Monday, October 9th

Mascoutah Pumpkin Festival – Betty Ann Market 

Mascoutah, IL – Mascoutah Pumpkin Festival! Join us for a 3-day celebration of everything Fall! October 9th, 10th and 11th. Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch Open Monday 10am-7pm, Tuesday 3pm-7pm and Wednesday 3pm-7pm. Live Music, Food Trucks, Vendor Fair, Petting Zoo and MORE!!
Time: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM 

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 10th

Mascoutah Pumpkin Festival – Betty Ann Market 

Mascoutah, IL – Mascoutah Pumpkin Festival! Join us for a 3-day celebration of everything Fall! October 9th, 10th and 11th. Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch Open Monday 10am-7pm, Tuesday 3pm-7pm and Wednesday 3pm-7pm. Live Music, Food Trucks, Vendor Fair, Petting Zoo and MORE!!
Time: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM 

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

Wednesday, October 11th

Mascoutah Pumpkin Festival – Betty Ann Market 

Mascoutah, IL – Mascoutah Pumpkin Festival! Join us for a 3-day celebration of everything Fall! October 9th, 10th and 11th. Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch Open Monday 10am-7pm, Tuesday 3pm-7pm and Wednesday 3pm-7pm. Live Music, Food Trucks, Vendor Fair, Petting Zoo and MORE!!
Time: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM 

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 7pm 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