The Ultimate Guide To Upcoming Events For October 12th – October 18th, 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

10 – String Dream – Bennie’s Pizza Pub 

Belleville, IL – Join us for a cold beverage, some awesome pizza, and some groovalicious tunes, and get the weekend off on the right foot!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Eric Prewitt Band – Sunset Overlook 

Columbia, IL – Join us for the Sunset Overlook “Warlocks & Whiskey” annual party!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Friday, October 13th

Smithton Haunted Trail  – Smithton Park 

Smithton, IL – The Smithton Haunted Trail is back in 2023 and it is sure to scare you! We have several scenes that you will walk through after riding on a short hayride in the park. We will have plenty of outdoor activities for families including an outdoor movie theater for kids, kids games, pumpkin decorating, face painting, etc. The concession stand will be serving a variety of food, snacks, and drinks.
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM 

Strangers – Chateau La Vin

Columbia, IL – Join us at this great venue for live music out on the patio by the Strangers!
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Scotty Morton – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – This is going to be a GREAT show. Scotty has opened for Trace Adkins, Lorrie Morgan, Montgomery Gentry and more! No cover so please come show some support for this amazing musician!
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Laughs at the Lincoln After Party – Bennie’s Pizza Pub 

Belleville, IL – Our friends from The Courtney Show are hosting a comedy show like no other. Laughs at the Lincoln will be at the historical Lincoln Theatre, on Friday, October 13th. And Bennie’s is your official after party! Come hang out with us and Tim Convy, from the Courtney Show. Grab some swag from the Arch, catch some live music, and enjoy our drink specials. Oh yeah, and late night snacks? We have those, too!
Start Time: 9:00 PM

Saturday, October 14th

Waterloo PumpkinFest – Waterloo Town Square

Waterloo, IL – Free fall festival including a 5k run/walk, pumpkin games, contests, character meet & greets, pumpkin trains, rock climbing wall, hayrides, magician, juggler, live music, washer tournament, over 150 craft, retail & food vendors and more!
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 

Trunk or Treat – Green Mount Road Harley Davidson 

O’Fallon, IL – Join us Saturday, October 14th for our 2nd annual Trunk or Treat Event! It is sure to be some quality family fun. We will have some great organizations across the community here to help us celebrate. There will be games, a bounce house, and more!
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Pamela & a Piano – Bennie’s Pizza Pub 

Belleville, IL – Join us for a delicious slice of your favorite Bennie’s pizza and listen to some tunes on the piano!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Strangers – Copper Fire

Belleville, IL – Stop by for a fun afternoon with the Strangers including live music, great food, and drinks!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

St. Louis Street Food Festival – Ballpark Village St. Louis 

St.Louis, MO – The 1st ever St. Louis Street Food Festival is coming to Ballpark Village on October 14th & 15th, 2023! This spectacular weekend event will feature the St. Louis area’s best food trucks & restaurants with ALL food items priced at $5 or less! This will give guests the opportunity to sample a wide range of flavors & options from over 20+ vendors! Come for the food, and stay for the fun as there will be tons of live entertainment, general vendors, axe throwing, an Indoor/outdoor pavilion, mechanical bull riding, a free giant chocolate fountain (VIP exclusive), crazy eating challenges, family-friendly activities, general vendor market, cooking demonstrations & more! For more information and tickets, click here.
Time: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Smithton Haunted Trail  – Smithton Park 

Smithton, IL – The Smithton Haunted Trail is back in 2023 and it is sure to scare you! We have several scenes that you will walk through after riding on a short hayride in the park. We will have plenty of outdoor activities for families including an outdoor movie theater for kids, kids games, pumpkin decorating, face painting, etc. The concession stand will be serving a variety of food, snacks, and drinks.
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM 

The Mother Lovers – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – Join us for a fun night full of live music by The Mother Lovers!
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Sunday, October 15th

Fall Free- For- All – Freeburg Recreation Park 

Freeburg, IL – It’s all FREE: Join us for live music by Journey Praise Band, pumpkin painting, bounce house, photo background, corn hole, washers, kickball, games, fall treats, sidewalk chalk, and more.
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM 

St. Louis Street Food Festival – Ballpark Village St. Louis 

St.Louis, MO – The 1st ever St. Louis Street Food Festival is coming to Ballpark Village on October 14th & 15th, 2023! This spectacular weekend event will feature the St. Louis area’s best food trucks & restaurants with ALL food items priced at $5 or less! This will give guests the opportunity to sample a wide range of flavors & options from over 20+ vendors! Come for the food, and stay for the fun as there will be tons of live entertainment, general vendors, axe throwing, an Indoor/outdoor pavilion, mechanical bull riding, a free giant chocolate fountain (VIP exclusive), crazy eating challenges, family-friendly activities, general vendor market, cooking demonstrations & more! For more information and tickets, click here.
Time: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Monday, October 16th

Fall Crafts – Columbia Public Library 

Columbia, IL – Children ages 3-6 can make fall inspired crafts such as a handprint witch and Halloween puppet! To register, click here.
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 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 17th

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

Takozz Food Truck – Millpond Brewing 

Millstadt, IL – Bringing Mexican Street Food to the St. Louis Metro East.
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday, October 18th

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

Beetlejuice – The Fabulous Fox 

St. Louis, MO – He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to St. Louis. It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book, an astonishing set, and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, BEETLEJUICE is “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!” And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact), it’s a remarkably touching show about family, love, and making the most of every Day-O! For tickets, click here.
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM