Check out these local events that are happening in the surrounding areas!
Thursday, July 13th
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.
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Millstadt, IL – Trick out your JEEP this summer and have a little fun! David Taylor Jeep and Monaco Canned Cocktails are again sponsoring a weekly JEEP JAM – but 2023 will be better than EVER!! There’s no cost to participate. Start and finish at any location each week. Simply pick up a JEEP JAM card after 5 pm at your starting location. Get a punch at all 4 locations, and turn the card in by 9 pm at your final destination. Fill out 1 card each week to enter for a chance to win a FANTASTIC GRAND PRIZE donated by David Taylor Jeep. The more weeks you participate – the more entries you’ll have! (Must have Name, Phone, email, and 4 punches on each entry to qualify.)
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Columbia, IL – Stop by for live music by Kris Angelis while enjoying the sunset. Kris Angelis delivers folk/pop music with a hint of southern charm, from sexy, to inspiring, to painful, to playful, she touches on every aspect of human nature in a unique and engaging way.
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Belleville, IL – We can’t say enough good things about John Spicer! He is absolutely one of the most talented musicians we’ve ever heard. Happy Hour is 4-7 too!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday, July 14th
Millstadt, IL – Stop by the VFW in Millstadt for fresh produce!
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Smithton, IL – Come see us for food, drinks, children’s play area, games, live music, and more. Only picnic Smithton will have this year! Thank you to our business sponsors!
Time: 5:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Edwardsville, IL – Join us for another fun night of music in City Park! On Friday, July 14, Steve Ewing be taking the bandstand stage once again. The former ‘The Urge’ singer will perform some of the band’s fan-favorite tracks and other original material. Bring your chair, picnic blankets, cooler, and friends/family. Hope to see you there!
Start Time: 8:15 PM
Saturday, July 15th
O’Fallon, IL – Welcome to our farmers market in the O’Fallon, Illinois Downtown District. Join us every Saturday morning from 8am until noon to celebrate our FIFTH year! Each week you can expect over 50 vendors bringing the freshest, in season produce, local meats, homemade breads, cheeses, bakery treats, wine, craft brews and coffee. We also have a wonderful lineup of local artisans if you are looking for a unique gift. In addition to amazing food, a class with Moonbird Yoga begins at 8am under the trees. Live music sponsored by the Kailee Conner Country Financial Agency and J.C.’s Jewelry & Repair begins in two locations at 9am and there will be a food truck on site. We look forward to seeing you!!
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Belleville, IL – Southern Illinois’ Premier Indoor/Outdoor Market – Over 600 tables and 300-400 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, and merchandise – old and new. Indoor/ Outdoor Year Round.
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
O’Fallon, IL – All makes, models, and bikes are welcome to join us at Gateway Classic Cars for the Car & Bike show.
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Belleville, IL – Andrew Dahle will be here with his new releases, as well as some amazing covers of all your favorite songs!!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Belleville, IL – Join us once again for an afternoon of good eats, good music and good vibes!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Smithton, IL – Come see us for food, drinks, children’s play area, games, live music and more. Only picnic Smithton will have this year! Thank you to our business sponsors!
Time: 5:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Columbia, IL – Come join us for live music. You’ll love this place! We’re “kind of a big deal” here
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday, July 16th
Belleville, IL – Southern Illinois’ Premier Indoor/Outdoor Market – Over 600 tables and 300-400 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, and merchandise – old and new. Indoor/ Outdoor Year Round.
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Belleville, IL – CrossFire started in IL and now they are playing in IL again this Sunday Funday! Welcome them back while enjoying some good food, drinks, and people!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Belleville, IL – Join us for Sunday Funday! Lil Sister Band will be playing outside!
Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Belleville, IL – Fuzzy Love is bringing the Sunday Funday party to Sullivans!
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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 available for purchase from the Cider Shed. May not bring in any outside food or drink.
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Monday, July 17th
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, July 18th
Belleville, IL – Head out to our Belleville Farm to enjoy our two-acre Sunflower Trail. Sunflowers range between 4ft – 5ft tall. Each paid admission includes one cut-your-own sunflower to take home. Sunflowers don’t hang around long, so get here this week to enjoy these beautiful blooms. Please note that during your visit, this experience includes field access for all other pick-your-own crops. Please do not purchase an additional field access pass if you plan to pick veggies, peaches, or blackberries – crops could vary by day, check our crop update page before coming out. For tickets, click here.
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
This event is July 18th – July 23rd
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
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
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 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, July 19th
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
Columbia, IL – Join us to paint a picture of your pet! You must register to have a seat. Space is limited. Once you register, you can submit a picture of your pet for the artist to sketch prior to the class. For tickets, click here.
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Belleville, IL – Join us every Tuesday at 7 pm 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
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