JUNE 30

Jawsome Evening at the Library

Thursday, 7 p.m.

Collinsville Memorial Library, 408 W. Main St.

Free

Celebrate Shark Week with a screening of ‘Jaws” and shark-themed trivia, games and a snack. For more information, call (618) 344-1112.

 

Grafton’s Music in the Park

Thursday, 7-9 p.m.

Grove Memorial Park, Market St., Grafton

Free

The Hot Flashes will offer music from the 50s to the 80s. For more information, call (618) 535-9922.

 

Arts in the Park in Edwardsville

Thursday, 8 p.m.

Edwardsville City Park, 101 S. Buchanan St.

Free

Bring a picnic and your seating to enjoy a free concert by the Edwardsville Municipal Band. For more information, visit cityofedwardsville.com.

 

Alton Muny Band: Riverview Park

Thursday, 8 p.m.

Riverview Park, Riverview Drive at Bluff St.

Free

Band performs patriotic music. For more information, call (618) 463-3580.

 

JULY 1

First Friday Car Cruise

Friday, 5-9 p.m.

Arby’s and Burger King in Jerseyville

Free

Jersey County Street Machine Association sponsors the event. For more information, call (618) 407-6270.

 

JULY 1-2

Brighton Fireworks and Carnival

Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Schneider Park, 414 N. Maple, Brighton

Free admission

Carnival rides, pie judging, home run derby, live music and Saturday night fireworks. For more information, visit brightonill.com.

 

JULY 1-AUGUST 6

Social Justice: Both Sides of the River

Opening reception, Friday July 8, 6-8 p.m.

Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway, Alton

Month-long event that explores Black experience. For more information, visit jacobyartscenter.org.

 

JULY 2

‘Common Bond Quartet’ in Concert

Saturday, 7 p.m.

Bethalto Church of God, 800 E. Bethalto Drive

Free

Event promises an evening of Southern Gospel music. For more information, call (618) 616-2815.

 

Alton Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market

Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon

Parking lot at corner of Landmarks and Henry Street

Free

Fresh produce, crafts, baked goods, hormone-free meat, plants and flowers, jewelry, pottery, and handmade soaps. For more information, visit altonmainstreet.org.

 

Pop Art Gallery at Farley’s Music Hall

Saturday, noon – 6 p.m.

37 Mill St., Elsah

Free

Items available for purchase include jewelry and photography in all price ranges. For more information, call (618) 374-1059.

 

JULY 2-3

Illinois Jr. Rodeo

Saturday-Sunday

Du Quoin Stage Fairgrounds Horse Arena

655 Executive Drive

The event is open to youth from kindergarten through 8th grade. Includes barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying, team roping and chute doggin. For more information, call (618) 472-2710.

 

JULY 3

Independence Day Pub Crawl

Sunday, 1-10 p.m.

Main Street, downtown Alton

$10

Alton Main Street hosts the Pub Crawl in downtown Alton. For more information, visit downtownalton.com.

 

Alton Muny Band: Haskell Park

Thursday, 8 p.m.

Riverview Park, Riverview Drive at Bluff St.

Free

Band performs patriotic music. For more information, call (618) 463-3580.

 

Fireworks Fest-St. Mary’s

Sunday, 5-11:30 p.m.

St. Mary’s Parish Grounds, 519 E. 4th St., Alton

Food, live music, games, ice cream and beer as a prelude to watching the Alton fireworks from the church grounds. For more information, visit stmarysalton.com.

 

Flea Market

Sunday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Du Quoin State Fair Grounds Expo Hall

655 Executive Drive

For more information, visit jcflea.com.

 

JULY 6

St. Louis History Club

Wednesday, 6 p.m.

Blum House, 414 W. Main St., Collinsville

Free

The topic for the St. Louis history club will be Famous St. Louisans. For more information, visit www.collinsvillelibrary.org.

 

 

 

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