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

Thursday, April 13th

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 

Collage Quilting – Warm N Cozy Quilting 

Columbia, IL – Learn a new skill! Make a collage quilt with scraps. Bring your scraps to class and swap with your classmates! This makes a great wall hanging. Collage Pattern by Laura Heine features Pincushion, Dress Form and Sewing Machine. Pattern features complete step by step color instructions and patterns each finish at 16×20. For tickets, click here.
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Wicked – The Fabulous Fox 

St. Louis, MO – From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, WICKED—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story that USA Today cheers is “a complete triumph! An original musical that will make you laugh, cry, and think.” For tickets, click here.
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:15 PM

Friday, April 14th

Clayton Jones – Venue on Main 

Belleville, IL – Come join us for a fun night full of live music by Clayton Jones. He is the featured voice on over 9 million Spotify streams and the recent winner of the 2019 St. Louis Sound Competition.
Start Time: 7:00 PM 

Cree Rider – Seven Belleville

Belleville, IL – Come enjoy your Friday night with live music by Cree Rider!
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM 

Miranda Bury – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL -Miranda a phenomenal musician! Please give her a warm welcome back! We want to see another standing ovation! We can’t get her often so catch her at Copper Fire while you can! You won’t be disappointed.
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Saturday, April 15th

April Flea Market – Belle Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center 

Belleville, IL – Join us for the Belleville Flea Market! There will be the 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
This event is from April 15th – 16th

RHB Acoustic – The Weingarten 

Belleville, IL – Come enjoy some fab tunes, delicious wines, beers, select ciders, and delicious food, all in the beautiful atmosphere, that is The Weingarten!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM 

Denver Wade Trent – Copper Fire

Belleville, IL – Denver Wade Trent is back! And you don’t want to miss him!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

Joe Metzka – Venue on Main 

Belleville, IL – Joe Metzka is one of the most talented local Blues singers. He plays a wide variety of blues and classic rock such as Eric Clapton.
Start Time: 7:30 PM 

Sunday, April 16th

Trixie Duo – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – Join us for our next performance at Copper Fire! A fantastic place to take in some music, food, and drinks!
Start Time: 2:00 PM

Jonathan Baker – The Weingarten 

Belleville, IL – A solo performance featuring some of the greatest Classic Rock hits and more!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Monday, April 17th

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

Althoff Bingo – Althoff Catholic High School

Belleville, IL – Monday Night BINGO benefiting Althoff Catholic is back! Join our dedicated volunteer BINGO workers for a fun evening at Tribout’s Belle Vegas Bingo Hall. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and BINGO starts at 7:00 p.m. Bring a friend!
Time: 4:30 PM – 7:30 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 18th

Horse Hooky – Fairmount Park Race Track 

Collinsville, IL – The 20+ year tradition continues! Let’s welcome in the 2023 meet!
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM 

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 19th

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

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

Thursday, April 13th

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 

Collage Quilting – Warm N Cozy Quilting 

Columbia, IL – Learn a new skill! Make a collage quilt with scraps. Bring your scraps to class and swap with your classmates! This makes a great wall hanging. Collage Pattern by Laura Heine features Pincushion, Dress Form and Sewing Machine. Pattern features complete step by step color instructions and patterns each finish at 16×20. For tickets, click here.
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Wicked – The Fabulous Fox 

St. Louis, MO – From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, WICKED—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story that USA Today cheers is “a complete triumph! An original musical that will make you laugh, cry, and think.” For tickets, click here.
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:15 PM

Friday, April 14th

Clayton Jones – Venue on Main 

Belleville, IL – Come join us for a fun night full of live music by Clayton Jones. He is the featured voice on over 9 million Spotify streams and the recent winner of the 2019 St. Louis Sound Competition.
Start Time: 7:00 PM 

Cree Rider – Seven Belleville

Belleville, IL – Come enjoy your Friday night with live music by Cree Rider!
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM 

Miranda Bury – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL -Miranda a phenomenal musician! Please give her a warm welcome back! We want to see another standing ovation! We can’t get her often so catch her at Copper Fire while you can! You won’t be disappointed.
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Saturday, April 15th

April Flea Market – Belle Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center 

Belleville, IL – Join us for the Belleville Flea Market! There will be the 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
This event is from April 15th – 16th

RHB Acoustic – The Weingarten 

Belleville, IL – Come enjoy some fab tunes, delicious wines, beers, select ciders, and delicious food, all in the beautiful atmosphere, that is The Weingarten!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM 

Denver Wade Trent – Copper Fire

Belleville, IL – Denver Wade Trent is back! And you don’t want to miss him!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

Joe Metzka – Venue on Main 

Belleville, IL – Joe Metzka is one of the most talented local Blues singers. He plays a wide variety of blues and classic rock such as Eric Clapton.
Start Time: 7:30 PM 

Sunday, April 16th

Trixie Duo – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – Join us for our next performance at Copper Fire! A fantastic place to take in some music, food, and drinks!
Start Time: 2:00 PM

Jonathan Baker – The Weingarten 

Belleville, IL – A solo performance featuring some of the greatest Classic Rock hits and more!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Monday, April 17th

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

Althoff Bingo – Althoff Catholic High School

Belleville, IL – Monday Night BINGO benefiting Althoff Catholic is back! Join our dedicated volunteer BINGO workers for a fun evening at Tribout’s Belle Vegas Bingo Hall. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and BINGO starts at 7:00 p.m. Bring a friend!
Time: 4:30 PM – 7:30 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 18th

Horse Hooky – Fairmount Park Race Track 

Collinsville, IL – The 20+ year tradition continues! Let’s welcome in the 2023 meet!
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM 

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 19th

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

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

Thursday, April 6th

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 

The Simpletons – Venue on Main 

Belleville, IL – The Simpletons are back for another First Thursday show. This feisty vocal trio of background singers gone rogue aim to please with their versions of the best rock, blues and country from the 60’s – 80’s, with some self-made music thrown in for good measure. Let yourself go and remember the hard part is gettin’ out the door.
Start Time: 7:00 PM

Friday, April 7th

Kevin Babb – Shoehorn Brewing 

Belleville, IL – Come join us for some fun with Kevin Babb!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Adult Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt – Eckert’s Country Store & Farms

Belleville, IL – Hop to it, let’s have some fun like the kids do! Join us for our first-ever Adults ONLY Glow-in-the-Dark Easter Egg Hunt. Head to our Cider Shed to kick off the night with a signature cocktail. Once everyone is checked in, we’ll take a wagon ride to hunt over 3000 glow-in-the-dark eggs which will be scattered throughout the farm. Bring a flashlight and basket to gather as many eggs as possible. Each egg will contain a special prize such as coupons, treats, adult beverages, and gift certificates. **Please note, we will depart the Cider Shed at 7 pm to hunt eggs, please arrive prior to 7 pm to get checked in.
For tickets, click here.
Time: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM 

Stroud – Venue on Main 

Belleville, IL – Sara Jane brings her guitar and ukulele back to the venue!
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM 

Saloonatics – Sullivans 

Belleville, IL – Bring a friend and join us for a fun night with food, drinks, dancing, and live music!
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM 

Saturday, April 8th

Gateway Grizzlies Annual Easter Egg Hunt – GCS Ballpark

Sauget, IL – Stop by for a fun Easter Event with the whole family!
For more information and tickets, click here.
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM 

Main Street Kids Day – Downtown Belleville

Belleville, IL – Join us Saturday for the first annual Belleville Main Street Kid’s Day as we celebrate our community’s youngest residents. Face painting, DIYs, youth fitness, games, martial arts, and touch-a-truck with the BPD are just a few of the fun things on the agenda.
Please note: while Grown-Ups aren’t the stars of the show at Main Street Kids’ Day, their supervision is required.
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 

Smithton Easter Egg Hunt – Smithton Park 

Smithton, IL – Join us for an afternoon full of Easter fun! The egg hunt begins at 1:00 pm and Check-in is at 12:30 pm Ages: Toddler-4th grade
Start Time: 1:00 PM 

Twisted Road – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL – Come out for a fun Saturday night with this trio!
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Sunday, April 9th

Sunday Brunch Cruise – Riverboats at the Gateway Arch 

St. Louis, MO – The perfect Sunday starts here. Join us aboard the Becky Thatcher for the ultimate brunch experience. With live entertainment, chef-inspired cuisine and great views, your Sunday will not disappoint! Reservations are required.
For tickets, click here.
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM 

Nick Stergos – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL -Nick will be singing for us Easter Sunday! Come before for a wonderful brunch or lunch and listen to some awesome tunes!

Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Monday, April 10th

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 11th

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 12th

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

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

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

Thursday, March 23rd

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 

Friday, March 24th

Spring Vintage Market – Belle Clair Fairground & Expo Center 

Belleville, IL – Join us for an event with the whole family. Enjoy a weekend of shopping for vintage finds, industrial, garden, repurposed, boutique, jewelry, gourmet foods, and more! Live music all weekend. Tickets can be purchased at the door!

Time: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

This event is from March 24th – March 26th

Midnight Madness – World Wide Technology Raceway

Madison, IL – Come join us for the first Midnight Madness of the 2023 season! Midnight Madness offers a safer alternative to illegal street racing. For more information, click here. 

Start Time: 6:00 PM

Spring Easter Porch Planks Workshop – Hammer & Stain Fairview

Fairview Heights, IL – Customize your project in studio with your choice of stain & paint colors. Come ready to create, laugh and have fun! We have several Spring and Easter designs to choose from.

BYOB wine or beer to sip and snacks to enjoy during the workshop. For tickets, click here.

Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Kevin Babb – Shoehorn Brewing 

Belleville, IL – Come join us for some fun with Kevin Babb!

Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Saturday, March 25th 

Easter Mini Sessions – Larissa Photography 

Belleville, IL – Only $10 per person and $60 for the full set of digitals. Animals at the studio on March 25th. Sessions last about 10 min long and include about 15-20 photos on one of our Easter sets. This year we’re doing 2 sets! One will be a vintage look with pastel florals in mainly mint and dusty pink. The other is a mid-century modern look with arches in blue, coral, and purple. For tickets, click here. 

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Caffeine and Chrome – Gateway Classic Cars

O’Fallon, IL – Calling all car enthusiasts! Join us for the best day of the month. Every last Saturday, Gateway Classic Cars hosts our Caffeine & Chrome event. This fun event is open to the public and has NO admission fee. Cruise in with your collectible car or daily driver and bring your appetite. Indulge in pastries and coffee  (while supplies last). All makes and models are welcome, with plenty of parking space. This is a family and pet friendly event! See you there!

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Queeny Egg Hunt – Queeny Park 

St. Louis, MO – Come join us for our Queeny Egg Hunt! There will be crafts, games, and different-age egg hunts in the park. Advanced registration is required.  Click here to register. 

Start Time: 10:30 AM

Easter Eggstravanganza – Christ Church

Fairview Heights, IL – Christ Church Easter Eggstravaganza is a FREE outdoor event for families! Join us for our Easter egg hunt, food trucks, DJ, balloon animals, bag decorating, face painting, games, storytelling and more. Don’t miss this egg-citing afternoon of family fun!

Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

South Side Johnny Band – Copper Fire

Belleville, IL – This band is AWESOME! And if you like to dance, you will love them! Come enjoy some great music while eating some yummy food, drinks, and some great fun!

Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Sunday, March 26th

Easter Bunny – Makers On Main Street

Columbia, IL – Come on in and get your photo taken with the Easter Bunny! Photos are taken by Kling Kamera Photography. You will receive a printout and a digital copy will be released later the same day. In addition, we will be giving out a Kids Easter DIY project (paint included) cost is $25 while supplies last! No reservation needed

Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Moolah Shrine Circus – Family Arena 

St. Charles, MO –  Come run away and join the shrine circus. This is your chance to experience all the sights and sounds that the circus has to offer. Be amazed at the gravity-defying trapeze artists as they fly through the air in their aerial ballet. Enjoy the crazy antics of the hilarious clowns as they jump and tumble under the “big top”. Watch the elephants as they trumpet around the “three rings”. Taste the WONDERFUL carnival food such as cotton candy, snow cones, popcorn, and soda. There are numerous different acts that everyone can enjoy.  For tickets, click here. 

Start Time: 1:00 PM

Lanny and Julie Sunday Funday – Columbia City Saloon

Columbia, IL – Join us for a fun afternoon of live music with Lanny and Julie.

Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Ticket To The Beatles – Copper Fire 

Belleville, IL –  Come enjoy some great music while eating some yummy food, drinks, and some great fun!

Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Monday, March 27th

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, March 28th

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. March 29th

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

Spring Crafts – Columbia Public Library

Columbia, IL – Children ages 7-10 can make spring-inspired crafts such as bird feeders and paper eggs. Registration is required. To register, click here.

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM