Local fireworks and other Fourth of July celebrations will be held July 3 and 4. (Photo courtesy of visitalton.com)

JUNE 28

YWCA Mothers’ Grief Support Group Meets
Thursday, 6 p.m.
Alton YWCA, 304 E. Third St.
Free

Mothers who have lost children come together to share experiences and solutions. For more information, call 618-465-7774.

Alton Muny Band at Riverview Park
Thursday, 8-9 p.m.
Riverview Dr. at Bluff St.
Free

The band will provide patriotic music. For more information, call 618-219-5107.

JUNE 29

Caseyville Fire Department Celebration
Friday, 6:30 p.m.-midnight
321 S. Main St.
Free

The Fire Department is celebrating 100 years of service with a picnic and parade. For more information, call 618-344-2141.

Outdoor Movie in Roxana
Friday, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Roxana Public Library, 200 N. Central Ave.

Bring your own blankets or lawn chairs to enjoy the movie ‘Sherlock Gnomes.’ For more information, call 618-254-6713.

Free Blues Concert in Edwardsville
Friday, 8-10 p.m.
Edwardsville City Park, 101 S. Buchanan St.
Free

The Soulard Blues Band will perform. Bring your own seating and picnic, but leave glass containers at home. For more information, visit cityofedwardsville.com.

Collinsville Chorale Patriotic Concert
Friday, 7-10 p.m.
First Baptist Church of Collinsville, 723 St. Louis Road
Free, donations appreciated

Patriotic and folk music will be performed. For more information, call 618-791-2994.

JUNE 30

Edwardsville Independence Day Celebration
Saturday, begins at 5 p.m.
American Legion Golf Course,
58 S. State Rte. 157
Free

Activities begin at 5 p.m. with the raising of the flag. Music by the Edwardsville Municipal Band. Fireworks begin at dusk and are followed by entertainment by Baywolf. For more information, call 618-656-9774.

Fireworks Cruise on the Hakuna Matata
Saturday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Grafton Harbor, 215 W. Water St.
$29

Celebrate the 4th of July by watching the fireworks aboard the riverboat. For more information, call 618-786-7678.

Historic Alton Walk
Saturday, beginning at 8 a.m.
Riverfront Park, Landmarks Blvd.
$3

Illinois Trekkers Wolkssport Club has laid out and marked routes of several distances that pass by historic landmarks. For more information, call 618-530-3211.

Underground Railroad Shuttle Tour
Saturday, 1-3 p.m.
Alton Visitor Center, 200 Piasa St.
$25

The 2-hour guided tour stops at some of the sites that were part of the Underground Railroad. For more information, call 800-258-6645.

JUNE 30-JULY 1

Optimist Truck & Tractor Pull
Saturday, begins at 10 a.m.
Monroe County Fairgrounds, 4177 IL-156, Waterloo
Free

Includes 4 classes: antiques, farmers class, garden tractors and pick-up trucks. For more information, call 618-939-4681.

JULY 1

Carillon Concert
Sunday, 5-7 p.m.
Gordon F. Moore Community Park, 4550 College Ave., Alton
Free

Bring your own seating to enjoy the renditions of Marge Propes. For more information, call 618-463-3580.

Canoe Adventure on Piasa Creek
Sunday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Alton Marina, 1 Henry St.
$60 per person

Experience the river with Big Muddy Adventures. You may opt for a river picnic lunch for an additional $15. For more information, email trips@2muddy.com.

Outdoor Concert at Metter Park
Sunday, 6-8 p.m.
106 N. Metter St., Columbia
Free

The featured musical group will be ‘Silverback’ playing folky rock and edgy grass. Bring your own seating. Food and beverages available for purchase. For more information, call 618-281-7144.

JULY 2

Movie Monday Offers ‘Peter Rabbit’
Monday, 1-2:45 p.m.
Roxana Public Library, 200 N. Central Ave.
Free

Cool off at the library with a movie, popcorn and juice box. For more information, call 618-254-6713.

JULY 3

Alton Fireworks Spectacular
Tuesday, 5-10 p.m.
Alton Amphitheater, 1 Riverfront Drive
Free

Fireworks will begin at 9:30, preceded by musical entertainment from Dave and Greg (6:30 p.m.) and the Air Force Band of the Midwest (8 p.m.). For more information, visit goo.gl/Lr7wFB.

Alton Fireworks Spectacular
Tuesday, begins at 5 p.m.
Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater,
1 Riverfront Drive
Free

Live entertainment, food vendors, and family activities begin at 5. Fireworks begin at 9:15. For more information, visit vistalton.com.

JULY 4

Highland Fireworks
Wednesday, dusk
Glik Park, 1 Nagel Drive
Free

Come early to enjoy the food and vendors. For more information, call 618-651-1386.

4th of July Bike Parade
Wednesday, 10 a.m.-noon
Immaculate Conception School, 321 S. Metter St., Columbia
Free

Children decorate their bikes and parade around the park. Event includes games, activities and treats. For more information, call 618-281-5105.

Columbia Fireworks
Wednesday, opens 11 a.m.
American Legion Park, 375 E. Locust St.
Free

In addition to the fireworks, visitors will enjoy bingo, Kloepper and washers tournaments, and food & drink stands. Additional event is First Annual KIDS-CUE Barbeque Cook-off sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion. For more information, call 618-281-5556.

Godfrey Family Fun Fest and Fireworks
Wednesday, 5-10 p.m.
Glazebrook Park, 1401 Stamper Lane, Godfrey
Free

Food trucks, bike decorating contest, and vendors will be on hand. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. For more information, visit godfreyil.org.

Jerseyville Fireworks
Wednesday, 9:15-10 p.m.
Jersey County Fairgrounds, 101 W. Fairgrounds Ave.
Free

For more information, call 618-498-3312.

–Metro East Calendar of Events June 27 – July 4–