AUG. 19

 

Twilight at the Tower

Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower, 435 Confluence Tower Drive, Hartford

$5 per person

Watch the sun set in the peaceful setting of the Tower. For more information, call (618) 251-9101.

 

AUG. 19

 

Kip Winger In Concert at the Wildey

Friday, 8-11 p.m.

Wildey Theatre, 252 N. Main St., Edwardsville

$25 and $27.50

The Wildey welcomes a solo night with Kip Winger as he gives a retrospective of his career. For more information, visit wildeytheatre.com.

 

Watch ‘Zootopia’ at the Amphitheater

Thursday, dusk

Free

Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater, 1 Henry St.

Free

The movie will begin at dusk. Concessions stands will be open. For more information, call (618) 463-3580.

 

Friday with Frank (Sinatra)

Friday, 5-8 p.m.

Wine Room, Dean’s Liquors, 210 W. Main St., Collinsville

Free

‘Frank Sinatra’ will be in attendance to sing his best. For more information, call (618) 344-4930.

 

AUG.  19-20

 

Columbia Days Summer Festival

Fri. 5-11 p.m.; Sat. 4-12 p.m.

206 E. Legion, Columbia

Free

Festival  includes carnival rides, games,  and historic trolley tours at Metter Park. Live music from 7-11 p.m. on Friday features Avery Hill Band  and Saturday, SuperJam. Parade including the Bud Light Brigade begins at 4 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, call (618) 281-5393.

 

AUG. 19-21

 

World’s Fare Heritage Festival

Friday, 4-10 p.m.

World Fair Pavilion, 1904 Concourse Drive, St. Louis

Free

Family activities and entertainment, live music, historical exhibitions, and art displays. For more information, visit stlworldsfare.com.

 

AUG. 20

 

Annual Firecracker Race on the River

Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-noon

Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary, 301 Riverlands Way, W. Alton, Mo.

Racers are encouraged to participate in kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, and Voyager canoes. The day ends with a kids’ kayak race on the river. For more information, call (618) 623-7376.

 

Blessing of the Fleet

Saturday, 1-5 p.m.

Alton Marina, 1 Henry St., Alton

Free

Two boat parades, one leaving the Yacht Club of St. Louis heading downstream and one leaving Harbor Point Yacht Club heading upstream depart at 1 p.m. and then merge to pass by the Shrine of Our Lady of the Waters in Portage Des Sioux at 2:15 p.m. The theme for the year is Your Favorite Sport. For more information, call (314) 303-2819.

 

Rock the Hops

Saturday, 2-8 p.m.

Downtown Alton

$25

Enjoy over 25 styles of beer, live music by 25 groups, and 30 visual artist’s displays. Must be 21 to participate. Sponsored by Alton Main Street. Portion of the proceeds will benefit the Northside Park revitalization. For more information, visit altonmainstreet.org.

 

Running 4 God 5k Run/Walk Marathon

Saturday, 8:30-11 a.m.

O’Fallon First United Methodist Church, 504 E. Hwy 50

$30

All proceeds benefit the Lessie Bates Davis Neighborhood House. For more information, call (618) 632-2354.

 

AARP Smart Driver Course

Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Collinsville Memorial Library, 408 W. Main St.

$20

Adults are invited to brush up on their driving skills. Class is in two sessions. Session two is on Saturday, August 27. Registration required by calling (618) 344-1112.

 

Knockerball in the Park

Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Jaycee Park, 750 W. H St., Belleville

$5 for a 7-minute session

Knockerball is a game which is played while wearing a large, round inflated ball of air. The ball covers most of your body, which helps prevent injury. For more information, call (618) 277-9785.

 

Beer Tasting Event Benefits Alzheimer’s Association

Saturday, 5-9 p.m.

Edwardsville Gun Club, 4104 Staunton Road

$35

The fee includes 5 tastings, dinner, live music and draft beer. For more information, email admin@huffmanlawoffices.com.

 

Dog Days of Summer

Saturday, 11:20 a.m.-10 p.m.

Annie’s Frozen Custard, 11 Illini Dr., Glen Carbon

Free

Annie’s Frozen Custard is offering 20% of all the day’s sales at both of their locations to Partners For Pets. Pets will be on site from 2-4 p.m. For more information, call (618) 314-0132.

 

AUG. 20-21

 

Antique & Collectibles Flea Market

Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Belle Clair Expo Center, 200 South Belt East, Belleville

Free admission; parking $3

Old and new items displayed indoors and outdoors. For more information, call (618) 235-0666.

 

AUG.  21

 

Maeystown Fire Dept. BBQ and Vehicle Show

Sunday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Maeystown Civic Assoc. Park, 4002 Baum Road

Free

Cars, trucks, motorcycles and tractors on display. For more information, call (618) 458-4849.

 

Smokin’ Oldies Concert in the Park

Sunday, 3-4:30 p.m.

Maryville Firemen’s Park, Rt. 159, Maryville

Sponsored by Maryville Parks and Recreation, the Smokin’ Oldies Band will be playing non-stop rock-n-roll hits. Bring your own seating. For more information, call (618) 772-8555.

 

AUG.  23

 

$2 Movie at the Wildey

Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Wildey Theatre, 252 N. Main St., Edwardsville

$2

The movie ‘A League of Their Own’ will be shown. For more information, visit wildeytheatre.com.

 

Waterloo Municipal Band Concert

Tuesday, 8 p.m.

Monroe County Courthouse Lawn, 100 S. Main St.

Free

Live music from the bandstand on the Courthouse lawn. For more information, visit waterloomunyband.org.

 

Illinois Trekkers’ Belleville Walk

Tuesday, 8 a.m.

YMCA, 2627 Carlyle Ave.

$3

 

AUG.  24

 

Pokemon Go League

Wednesday, 5-7 p.m.

Collinsville Memorial Library, 408 W. Main St.

Free

The library has two lure modules that will be running continuously on our Pokestops for two hours straight and there is a gym nearby. There will also be plenty of other Poke-activities going, including Pokken Tournament on the Wii U. Feel free to bring your 3DS and other Pokemon games or cards. For more information, call (618) 344-1112.

 

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