JUNE 16

East Alton Rotary Club

Thursday, noon

Julia’s Banquet Center, 101 Eastgate Shopping Center

For more information, call (618) 401-5530.

 

Arts in the Park

Thursday, 8 p.m.

Edwardsville City Park, 101 S. Buchanan St.

Free

Bring a picnic, a blanket, your neighbors and your friends to enjoy free entertainment. For more information, visit cityofedwardsville.com.

 

Alton Muny Band at Riverview Park

Thursday, 8 p.m.

Riverview Drive at Bluff Street

Free

Family-friendly Municipal Band concert which includes marches, concert pieces, popular tunes and novelty numbers. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. For more information, call (618) 465-6676.

 

JUNE 17

Movie Night Presents Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Friday, dusk

Tri-City Park, Troy

Free

The event starts at 6 p.m., but the movie doesn’t begin until dusk. For more information, call (618) 667-8769.

 

‘Death of a Blackheart’ Murder Mystery Dinner

Friday, starts at 6:30 p.m.

Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center, 13653 Lodge Blvd., Grafton

$45 per person (includes dinner and gratuity)

Don your pirate gear and join in the fun. Dinner menu includes fried chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, coleslaw, vegetable, rolls, salad, dessert and drink. For more information, call (618) 786-2331.

 

Craft Beer Walk

Friday, 5-9 p.m.

Downtown Belleville

$25 (must be 21 or older)

Free sample mug for 15 3-oz pour of craft beers. For more information, call (618) 920-3846.

 

JUNE 17-18

Glen Carbon Homecoming

Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight; Sat. 4 p.m.-midnight

Main Street, Old Town

Free

Event features carnival and pony rides; black jack, dice & carnival games; live entertainment; wine bar & beer garden; parade & fireworks. For more information, call (618) 288-1200.

 

JUNE 18

Troy City-Wide Garage Sales

Saturday

Troy and Tri-Township Park

Free

For more information, call (618) 667-1040.

 

Alton Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market

Saturday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Corner of Landmarks Blvd and Henry St.

Free

Fresh produce, baked goods, plants & flowers, handmade soaps, jewelry, pottery and arts and crafts. For more information, visit altonmainstreet.org.

 

Great Rivers Festival

Saturday, noon – 7 p.m.

National Great Rivers Museum, #2 Locks and Dam Way, Alton

Free

Live bird shows from TreeHouse Wildlife Center, an appearance by Serengeti Steve, archery, catch-and-release trout fishing, birdhouse building, sand and chalk art lesson, how to catch and prepare Asian carp, and live music from ‘Whiskey Drive.’ For more information, call (618) 462-6979.

 

Juneteenth Celebration

Saturday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

James Killion Park, Salu & Locust Streets, Alton

Free

The mission of Juneteenth is to commemorate the ending of slavery in the U.S. For more information, call (618) 910-7422.

 

Maryville/Glen Carbon Area Garden Tour

Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (rain or shine)

$15

Eight gardens will be open at the Open Gate Demonstration Garden, Drost Park #8 Shiber Court at Myron Provence Parkway. Sponsored by Madison County Extension Education Foundation with support of U of I Extension Master Gardeners. For more information, call (618) 344-4230.

 

Relay for Life Riverbend

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

East Alton Wood River High School, 777 N. Wood River Ave

Team event that supports cancer research and encourages survivors. Event includes a survivors’ lap and luminaria ceremony. For more information, call (618) 288-2320.

 

Craft & Vendor Fair Quarter Auction

Saturday, noon – 4 p.m.

American Legion Post 365, 1022 Vandalia, Collinsville

Bid paddle $5

Bring lots of quarters to bid on auction items. Event includes a 50/50 raffle. For more information, call (618) 741-9893.

 

Father/Daughter Dance

Saturday, 6-8 p.m.

YMCA, 7348 Goshen Road, Edwardsville

Until June 17 fee is $20 for one adult and one child; at the door, $30.

Celebrate great fathers with a festive event for children preschool through 4th grade. Special appearance by a Disney princess. For more information, call (618) 656-0436.

 

Tipsy Gypsy Performs at JAC

Saturday, gates open at 6:30 p.m.

Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway, Alton

$10

Six-piece band performs music that spans the decades. For more information, call (618) 462-5222.

 

Blackberry Jam Festival

Saturday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Eckert’s Farm, 951 S. Green Mount Road, Belleville

Free

Enjoy live entertainment, free wagon rides, and blackberry treats. For more information, call (618) 233-0513.

 

All About Pets Expo

Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Gateway Center, One Gateway Drive, Collinsville

Free

Pets and people welcome to adopt a pet, learn about training and crafts, and purchase pet merchandise. For more information, call (618) 345-8998.

 

YEAH! Festival Features Oleta Adams

Saturday, noon – 9 p.m.

525 S. Ruby Lane, Fairview Hgts.

Free

World-class entertainment and cultural activities for the whole family. For more information, call (618) 698-7759.

 

Free Movie: Wall-E

Saturday, 2 p.m.

Community Room, Collinsville Memorial Library, 408 W. Main St.

Free

As part of the summer challenge, the movie Wall-E will be shown. For more information, call (618) 344-1112.

 

Cruise for a Cure in Troy

Saturday, 1-3 p.m.

107 McDonald Drive, Troy

$20

Sponsored by Wholesale ATV, the event will include a poker run for all street-legal vehicles, a pink scooter raffle, and music. All net proceeds will be donated to Susan G. Komen, Missouri. For more information, call (618) 667-4901.

 

Monroe County Wheat Cutting Demonstration

Saturday, 11 a.m.

Sondag Farm on B. road, 1 miles west of ‘original’ Valmeyer

Free

Wheat will be harvested using horse-drawn binder as well as with a tractor-pulled binder. Rain date is June 25. For more information, call (618) 281-7144.

 

JUNE 19

Summer Solstice at Cahokia

Sunday, 5:20 a.m.

Woodhenge at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, 30 Ramey St., Collinsville

Free

Experience the thrill of seeing the sun pierce through the reconstruction of the pre-history Woodhenge. For more information, call (618) 346-5160.

 

Father’s Day at the Tower

Sunday, noon – 5 p.m.

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

Free

Dad will get a free tour of the Tower when accompanied by family members. For more information, call (618) 251-9101.

 

Alton Muny Band Concert at Haskell Park

Sunday, 7 p.m.

Haskell Park, 1200 block of Henry St., Alton

Free

Bring a blanket or lawn chairs to enjoy the festive music. For more information, call (618) 465-6676.

 

International SUNday Festival

Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

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

Free with paid admission to the Tower

Members of local astronomical organizations will be on hand to celebrate the summer solstice. Food vendors will be available. For more information, call (618) 251-9101.

 

Bluesy Beer Garden at Pere Marquette

Sunday, noon – 4 p.m.

Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center, 13653 Lodge Blvd., Grafton

Free

Live blues music, slow-cooked BBQ pork steak sandwiches and Shlafly Beer. Seating is limited, so you might want to bring your lawn chairs. For more information, call (618) 786-2331.

 

JUNE 20

 

Junior Green Thumb Program

Monday, 2 p.m.

Collinsville Memorial Library, 408 W. Main St.

Plants’ Food Factories will be the topic of the hands on workshop for young people. For more information, call (618) 344-1112.

 

JUNE 21

IDNR Fishing Lessons

Tuesday, 9-11 a.m.

Leclaire Lake Park, 900 Hale Ave., Edwardsville

Free

Youth aged 15 and younger will get free 2-hour class sponsored by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call (618) 692-7538.

 

Rockin’ with Robert Concert

Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Robert Wadlow Statue, 2810 College Ave., Alton

Free

Take your lawn chairs or blanket to the statue to enjoy the live music. For more information, call (800) 258-6645.

 

Porta Westfalica Festival

Tuesday, 4-10:30 p.m.

100 S. Main St., Waterloo

Free

The festival celebrates Waterloo’s relationship with its German sister city with a parade, music and food at the Courthouse Square, rides, vendors and a wine & beer garden. For more information, call (618) 939-5300.

JUNE 22  

Night Market

Wednesday, 6-9 p.m.

Elijah P’s, 401 Piasa Street

Free

Enjoy an evening of live music and artisans’ booths at the warehouse behind Elijah P’s. Vendors are not required to pre-register. For more information, call (618) 433-8445.

 

 

 

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