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

 

Thursday, May 1st

Bar Bling Design Class

Belleville, IL – Design your very own bar with a touch of bling using your choice of gold filled or silver materials. You can hand stamp a word, birth flowers, or even a small saying , names, dates

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

🍽️🥩 Steak Night Specials EVERY Thursday & Sunday! 🍽️🥩

Belleville, IL – 🍽️ Steak Night Specials Every Thursday & Sunday! 🍽️

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

GTO Cigars Meet & Greet with Dr. O

Belleville, IL – Join us for an exclusive event at Havana Fine Cigars on Thursday, May 1st from 6-9PM!

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Opening Day at the Swansea Farmer’s Market

Swansea, IL – It’s opening day at the Swansea Farmer’s Market, and nobody does opening day better than the St. Louis area.

Time: 10 AM – 2 PM

 

Friday, May 2nd

GRAND OPENING: 20 RIBEYES $40

Belleville, IL – BELLEVILLE, IL… 20 RIBEYES $40 is coming! 💥 🥩 THIS WEEKEND ONLY (3 Days Only) 🥩 Like! Tag 3 People! & Share! To Be Entered to win over $1000 Worth of free meat! 💥💥💥
LOCATION 📍

Time: 10 AM – 7 PM

PSOP Senior Celebration – Wild at Heart

Belleville, IL – 🥳10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. • Doors will open at 9:30 A.M.
😋LUNCH 11:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

Time: 10 AM

Cinco De Mayo 🌮🇲🇽🌯

Columbia, IL – Event by The Coffee Pot

Time: May 2 at 7 AM – May 5 at 5 PM

Friday Night @ Soulcial Kitchen

Swansea, IL – I am so stoked to be back at Soulcial Kitchen as part of their Summer Concert Series! Join me for a night of great food, music, and outdoor fun for the whole family.

Time: 6 PM

Bad Influence

Smithton, IL – Come enjoy some delicious food, amazing drinks, and great live music

Time: 9 PM – 1 AM

 

Saturday, May 3rd

STRAWBERRY FEST

Belleville, IL – Come Downtown Belleville and shop, eat & drink! Enjoy various strawberry themed foods, drinks, candy, treats, clothing, jewelry & products from all the restaurants, cafes, pubs and…

Time: 9 AM

22nd Annual St. Clair County Law Day

Belleville, IL – Come out for a morning of fitness and fun at Belleville’s oldest 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 3. This family friendly event also includes a 1K Youth Run and 300 M Toddler Trot

Time: 3 AM 

Makers Market & Block Party

Columbia, IL – Event by Makers On Main Street, My Charming Door and 2 others

Time: 10 AM – 2 PM

Museum Days

Columbia, IL – Due to storm damage the Sand Bank School will not be open during museum days, but the Shoemaker School at Stone Arch Bridge Park will be

Time: May 3 at 11 AM – May 4 at 4 PM

Free Comic Book Day 2025

Swansea, IL – For more details — https://twilightcomics.com/fcbd2025/

Time: 10 AM – 5 PM

Just 1 More

Smithton, IL – Pop/Rock cover band and one of our absolute favorites! Come check them out if you haven’t already.

Time: 8 PM

Dustin Coleman

Smithton, IL – Dustin Coleman performing at Pete’s Hard Stop

Time: 7 PM

Sunday, May 4th

Live Music: Mariachi Nuevo Azteca

Belleville, IL – Join us for a FREE concert underneath our Cider Shed pavilion conveniently located between the Country Store and Restaurant at our Belleville Farm.

Time: 1 PM – 4 PM

1924 Silent Movie Peter Pan with theatre organ accompaniment

Belleville, IL – The 1924 Peter Pan is a touching and perfect film still for all ages and probably the one silent film to start the youngsters off with

Time: 1:30 PM

Quatro De Mayo Feista * May 4

Smithton, IL – Event by Catholic War Veterans Post 370

Time: 12 PM

Miranda Bury at The Roost

Smithton, IL – Come enjoy some delicious food, some great music, and great drinks!!!

Time: 4 PM – 7 PM

Bar Rescue Premier Party

Smithton, IL – Come watch the bar rescue premier of the bar before us!! It will be a blast! we will have food specials and drink specials for the evening

Time: 8 PM – 11 PM

 

Monday, May 5th

May Mermaid Meditation

Belleville, IL – Event by Layla Dawn Does Life and Siren Slayla

Time: 7 PM

ACO Regional

Belleville, IL – Event by American Cornhole Organization

Time: 5:45 PM

Cinco De Meow at Three Tails

Columbia, IL – 🎉🐾 Cinco de Meow at Three Tails! 🐾🎉
Monday, May 5th | All Day | Columbia & Waterloo Locations

Time: 8 AM – 5:30 PM

 

Tuesday, May 6th

Jazz at Geo’s

Belleville, IL – Join us for music, food and more!

Time: 7 PM – 9:30 PM

FREE Open Play Tuesday Night Sand Volleyball

Belleville, IL – Come BUMP – SET – SPIKE in the finest Sand around the Metro East at Silver Creek Sports & Social

Time: 8 PM – 11:45 PM

Starting the Conversation: Vaping

Waterloo, IL – Parents, educators and caregivers! Join the Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities to learn how to start the conversation with youth about vaping

Time: 7 PM – 8 PM

Teacher Appreciation Event

Freeburg, IL – Event by The Veliz-Vice Team of Century 21 Advantage

Time: 7 AM

 

Wednesday, May 7th

Stompin’ Boots Line Dancing at Silver Creek Sports & Social

Belleville, IL – Get ready for a boot-stompin’ blast at Stompin’ Boots Line Dancing night!

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Blood Drive for ImpactLife

Belleville, IL – McKinley Hall. Upper Parking lot of Union UMC. Reservations are required. Scan QR code to schedule.

Time: 2:30 PM – 5 PM

Upper Room Worship Nights

Columbia, IL – Every quarter, on the first Wednesday, our church comes together for a time of meeting with the Lord in worship and prayer

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:15 PM

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Thursday, April 24th

Vicki Peterson (The Bangles) and John Cowsill (The Beach Boys. OPENER Beth Bombara!

Belleville, IL – Event by VENUE on Main, John Cowsill and 2 others

Time: 7 PM

Blues Watch Parties at Silver Creek Sports & Social

Belleville, IL – Let’s Go Blues! From doubters to believers, we’ve made it to the playoffs and it feels oh-so-good!

Time: 8:30 PM – 12 AM

Metro East Brain Warriors 1st Meeting!

Columbia, IL – We will be meeting at Metter Park in Columbia, IL. The Park Pavillion near the playground has been reserved for our group

Time: 6 PM – 7 PM

That Old Blue House Trunk Show

Swansea, IL – Join us for this jewelry trunk show to see the beautiful items from That Old Blue House-all created from vintage items. Lisa, the artist of this jewelry, will send us a large selection for you to shop during this event

Time: Apr 24 at 10 AM – Apr 28 at 6 PM

 

Friday, April 25th

26+ Houses- Neighborhood Yard Sale- Green Mount Manor & Wingate

Belleville, IL – Neighborhood Yard Sale! Some families will have their houses ready up Friday for early bird specials specials

Time: Apr 25 at 7:30 AM – Apr 27 at 11 AM

Top Shooters FNL: Season Two

Columbia, IL – Daddin & Baggin Presents: Top Shooter FNL Season Two

Time: 11:45 PM

Maryville Caregiver Coffee Talk

Swansea, IL – Are you caring for a loved one with memory loss or another disability? Join us for support, information, and strategies. Free coffee!

Time: 10 AM – 1 PM

 

Saturday, April 26th

Edgar Allen Poe: His Life and Stories

Belleville, IL – Enjoy an evening with Edgar Allan Poe! St. Louis performer Howie Hirschfield brings Edgar Allan Poe to life and entertains the audience with readings from some of Poe’s classic and terrifying tales, including The Raven

Time: 6:30 PM

Demo’s Birthday Party

Belleville, IL – Come celebrate the one and only “Demo” with us on April 26th!

Time: 2 PM

Healthy Kids Day 2025

Columbia, IL – Healthy Kids Day is our annual resource fair with fun for the whole family! In association with Birth to Five, we’ll have over 25 different resources, free screenings, live music from The Boogie Band, children’s Zumba, and much more

Time: 9 AM – 12 PM

Alice in Reverse

Smithton, IL – Alice in Reverse will be here at Pete’s! Let’s all welcome them. Come rock out, grab some food, and have a blast. Bring all your friends and family. We will have a fantastic Saturday night!

Time: 8 PM

Native Plant Sale & Order Pickup

Swansea, IL – Save the date! HeartLands Conservancy’s Native Plant Sale is April 26, 2025, from 12 – 3 pm at the Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park Pavillion.

Time: 12 PM – 3 PM

BBQ – Saturday, 26 April – SAVE THE DATE!!

Millstadt, IL – See flyer for details – all proceeds go towards repairing our parking lot!

Time: 11 AM – 4 PM

42 Foundation’s 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Millstadt, IL – 4-Man Scramble | Triple Lakes Golf Course

Time: 8 AM

 

Sunday, April 27th

Choral Fantasy

Belleville, IL – Program includes:
Battle of Jericho, arr. Moses Hogan
Black is the Color of My True Love’s Hair, arr. Stuart Churchill
Easter, Five Mystical Songs, Ralph Vaughan Williams

Time: 3 PM

We are back at Danny’s Irish pub!!

Belleville, IL – Event by Fuzzy Love

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

Live Your Dash Cruise

Columbia, IL – It’s hard to believe we’re celebrating our 5th Annual Cruise and 6 years that we lost our dear friend, Brian Stelzer

Time: 10 AM

Michelle Mueller’s Purple Power Fundraiser

Smithton, IL – Join us in supporting Michelle Mueller. Michelle has recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and she is bravely beginning the next step of her journey. Let’s come together as a community to show our love and support!

Time: 2 PM

110th Anniversary of the ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

Swansea, IL – We are honored to invite you to a special joint commemoration of the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, sponsored by Holy Virgin Mary and Shoghagat Armenian Church of Belleville, IL, and St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church of Granite City, IL.

Time: 10 AM

 

Monday, April 28th

Restoration Ranch April Skate Night: Beach Party🛼✝️

Belleville, IL – 🏖️ Restoration Ranch Skate Night – Soul on Sand & Wheels on the Floor! 🛼✝️

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

Friends of the Library Meetings

Columbia, IL – Our Friends group are volunteers who share a common belief that the library is important to the intellectual and cultural growth of the community.

Time: 7 PM – 8 PM

Gardening 101: Outdoor Gardening

Millstadt, IL – Learn the basics of growing plants outside. Discussion will be about how to choose the right plants for your climate, how to plan a garden layout, prepare soil, sunlight requirements, companion planting and more

Time: 6 PM

 

Tuesday, April  29th

Belleville CEO 10th Annual Trade Show

Belleville, IL – 38 high school seniors from Belleville East, Belleville West, Althoff Catholic High School and Governor French Academy will showcase their startups that they developed this semester

Time: 5 PM – 7:30 PM

Plant Swap

Columbia, IL – Bring in a healthy and pest-free plant or cuttings to swap, or just come adopt a new plant. Make sure you bring plants in pots you are willing to part with

Time: 5:30 PM – 7 PM

Knitting and Crochet Night

Millstadt, IL – Want to learn how to knit or crochet? Come to the library!

Time: 5:30 AM – 9 PM

 

Wednesday, April 30th

Stompin’ Boots Line Dancing at Silver Creek Sports & Social

Belleville, IL – Get ready for a boot-stompin’ blast at Stompin’ Boots Line Dancing night! Every First & Third Wednesday of the EVERY MONTH

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Business Networking Mixer

Columbia, IL – Join us for a Networking Mixer hosted by BCBN! Looking to make valuable connections in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere?

Time: 5 PM – 7 PM

Bluegrass Jam – All Skill Levels Welcome

Millstadt, IL – Live Bluegrass | Craft Beer | Open Jam

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

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Thursday, April 17th

🍽️🥩 Steak Night Specials EVERY Thursday & Sunday! 🍽️🥩

Belleville, IL – 🍽️ Steak Night Specials Every Thursday & Sunday! 🍽️

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

Death Cafe Offering Coffee, Hot Tea & Cake… and Conversation!

Belleville, IL – Pour Coffeehouse 322 east Main Street Belleville, Proudly Presents A traditional Death Cafe Offering Coffee, Hot Tea & Cake. And Conversation.

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Spring Trees Watercolor Class

Columbia, IL – Spring Trees Watercolor Class Spring has sprung and we are seeing it everywhere! Join us to celebrate by painting beautiful blooming trees adorned by a luscious walkway of flowers.

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

Main Street Music Pokémon League

Waterloo, IL – Come learn to play Pokémon and sign up for our League and receive a free prize pack

Time: 4 PM – 7 PM

 

Friday, April 18th

Live Music: Dustin Coleman

Belleville, IL – Join us for a FREE concert inside our Cider Shed conveniently located between the Country Store and Restaurant at our Belleville Farm

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Top Shooters FNL: Season Two

Columbia, IL – Event by Daddin & Baggin

Time: 11:45 PM

Good Friday Service @ Restoration Chapel

Waterloo, IL – ✝️ Good Friday Service at Restoration Chapel

Time: 6 PM

 

Saturday, April 19th

Easter Bunny Skate!

Belleville, IL – This year, capture your Easter photos in a whole new way—on skates with the Easter Bunny!

Time: 10 AM – 12 PM

Live Music: Stompbox and Mixtapes

Belleville, IL – Join us for a FREE concert inside our Cider Shed conveniently located between the Country Store and Restaurant at our Belleville Farm.

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Dazed n Acoustic @ Sunset Overlook

Columbia, IL – *On the front patio outside! *

Time: 5:30 PM

Smithton Easter Egg Hunt

Smithton, IL – Check in at 12:30 and the hunt begins at 1pm. The bunny will be hopping by for some photo opportunities!

Time: 1 PM

Annual Kids Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by CWV Auxiliary

Smithton, IL – Open to the public… Kids 0-10

Time: 11 AM

Ginger Snapped

Smithton, IL – Come jam out with us and Ginger Snapped! They will be playing all your favorite rock!

Time: 8 PM

 

Sunday, April 20th

Easter Brunch Buffet at Copper Fire

Belleville, IL – We’re bringing back our Eggstacular Brunch — and it’s going to be bigger, better, and more brunch-tastic than ever!

Time: 9 AM – 2 PM

Easter Potluck at the Dutch Hollow Barn

Belleville, IL – We’re having an Easter Potluck at the Barn! Please, bring a dish! The Sunday Night Jam starts at 7P-11P.

Time: 5 PM – 11 PM

Easter Sunday at The Way

Columbia, IL – Join us for our 9:00AM Easter Sunday service at The Way.

Time: 9 AM

Easter Services

Waterloo, IL – Easter Weekend at Waterloo First

Time: 10:15 AM

 

Monday, April 21st

ACO Regional- Belleville, IL (World Singles)

Belleville, IL – Event by American Cornhole Organization

Time: 5:45 PM

Queen of Hearts ❤️ Drawing

Columbia, IL – Queen of Hearts Drawing❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Time: 7 PM

 

Tuesday, April  22nd

FREE Open Play Tuesday Night Sand Volleyball

Belleville, IL – Come BUMP – SET – SPIKE in the finest Sand around the Metro East at Silver Creek Sports & Social!

Time: 8 PM – 11:45 PM

Camp Lakewood Visit at the Monroe County YMCA ⛺️

Columbia, IL – Staff from YMCA Camp Lakewood are coming to the Monroe County YMCA – HTC Center on April 22, 4-8 pm to talk all things overnight camp at their beautiful property in Potosi, MO!

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

Name that Tune Trivia

Waterloo, IL – Event by Vintage Wine Bar

Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

 

Wednesday, April 23rd

Bathbomb Workshop

Belleville, IL – Enjoy a FUN and interactive hands-on DIY class where you’ll make and take home 8-13 large…

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Log Cabin Quilt Class

Collumbia, IL – A great beginner class! Sewers of all ages can make a Log Cabin quilt with this book’s easy step-by-step directions and clear illustrations

Time: 10 AM – 4 PM

Yellowstone Tasting Night at Stubborn German!

Waterloo, IL – Plan to be here on Wednesday, April 23 for a tasting of the finest Yellowstone products we could get our hands on!

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

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Thursday, April 10th

SSC Meet and Greet

Belleville, IL – Treat yourself to a happy hour with us. Meet new people, learn a little about SSC, and have a great time.

Time: 5 PM – 7 PM

Beginner’s Cookie Decorating with Erica

Belleville, IL – Event by KetaCakes and Toot’s Cake & Candy Supplies

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

DIY Hat Bar with Stencil Burning

Columbia, IL – Join us for a DIY Hat Bar Class! Choose from numerous colors and styles of hats for your perfect fit and then DECORATE

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Ficklesticks Trunk Show

Swansea, IL – Join us for our Ficklesticks Trunk Show! Ficklesticks Fabric Jewels are handmade in Little Rock, Arkansas by Diana Taylor. Each stitched piece is one-of-a-kind, utilizing saturated… See more

Time: Apr 10 at 10 AM – Apr 14 at 6 PM

 

Friday, April 11th

FCAA Bingo night

 Belleville, IL – Bags and Bourbon Bingo fundraiser. Come out for a fun night at the Tribot Bingo Hall playing for Bags and Bourbon and support the FCAA

Time: 6 PM

The Dave Mendoza Band: Southern Rock Show

Belleville, IL – The Dave Mendoza Band performs the Southern Rock Show at Copperfire Friday April 11, 2025. Show starts at 8:00 pm

Time: 8 PM – 11 PM

Bad Influence @ Ace’s Wild

Columbia, IL – Come out and see the duo this Friday night!

Time: 7 PM – 11 PM

Friday Night POP UP Shrimp Boil

Columbia, IL – Ok you all ask for it so here we go!! Friday Night SHRIMP BOIL No reservations needed, just come on out, sit back and enjoy an amazing dinner.

Time: 5 PM – 8 PM

Ian Ferguson

Smithton, IL –Ian Ferguson is back! Come grab some food and drinks and listen to some great music!

Time: 8 PM

 

Saturday, April 12th

Garden Party

Belleville, IL – Dearest Gentle Drinkers….. We Cordially Invite you to the Event of the Season

Time: 11 AM

20 Year Anniversary Celebration

Belleville, IL – Event by Geo’s Wings & More

20 AMAZING Years we have been proudly serving Belleville!!

Time: 2 PM

Easter Egg Hunt

Belleville, IL – Join us for an egg-citing day on April 12th at Four Fountains! 🐣🐰

Time: 1 PM

Ethan Carl: Chateau La Vin

Columbia, IL – Ethan Carl LIVE! Come experience rising country artist Ethan Carl’s hit show jam packed with his hottest original and unreleased music, coupled with your classic country favorites..

Time: 7 PM – 10 PM

Mini poffertjes (pancakes) at Cafe on the Abbey

Columbia, IL – So many great things going on this Saturday. Join us for the hop to shop event with exclusive vendors on our patio.

Time: 8 AM

Children’s Easter Celebration

Swansea, IL – REJOICE- He is Risen! All families are invited to our Children’s Easter Celebration on Saturday, April 12 at 10:30 am in the Vine Cafe (door #9)

Time: 10:30 AM

Easter Egg Hunt

Smithton, IL – The First Baptist Church of Smithton in having their annual Easter Egg Hunt on 4/12/25 at 10 am. All are invited for a morning of faith, fun, Candy, and prizes. Please come and join us for a great time

Time: 10 AM

 

Sunday, April 13th

Dazed n Confused @Copper Fire

Belleville, IL – Event by Dazed n Confused STL, Copper Fire and Live Music Row – Belleville

Time: 2 PM

Palm Sunday

Belleville, IL – Palm Sunday commemorates Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the beginning of Holy Week..

Time: 9 AM – 10 AM

Nail Trim Day

Swansea, IL – Join us for our monthly Nail Trim Day with Happy Dog’s Grooming.
No appointment necessary and only $20 per pooch!

Time: 12 PM – 3 PM

TONY G. @ PETE’S HARD STOP SMITHTON IL.

Smithton, IL – S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y NIGHT BABY!! come join me for some KICKIN ACOUSTIC! Ya never know what I’m gonna play!! lol Get your requests on!! Good Peeps, Adult Beverages, No Cover, Gaming, Great Food.. LET’S GET IT AWN!! SEE YOU THERE!!!

Time: 2 PM – 5 PM

 

Monday, April 14th

A Big Band Evening feat. the SWIC 16 Piece Big Band!

Belleville, IL – Silver Creek Sports & Social presents A BIG BAND EVENING

Time: 7 PM

 

Tuesday, April  15th

Moye Skate Night!

Belleville, IL – Event by Moye Elementary PTO and Skate City Belleville

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

Pet Nutrition 101: The Raw Edition by OC Raw at Three Tails

Columbia, IL – Pet Nutrition 101: The Raw Edition by Three Tails

Time: 6 PM

 

Wednesday, April 16th

Stompin’ Boots Line Dancing at Silver Creek Sports & Social

Belleville, IL – Get ready for a boot-stompin’ blast at Stompin’ Boots Line Dancing night! Every First & Third Wednesday of the EVERY MONTH

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Welcome Wreath DIY

Columbia, IL – A collaboration of Mommy’s Design Farm & My Charming Door!

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

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Thursday, April 3rd

Pineapple Express & Raspberry Parade Release Party

Belleville, IL – Be among the first to taste our new Pineapple Express and the return of Raspberry Parade at Eckert’s Cider Shed.

Time: 5:30 PM – 9 PM

April Showers Watercolor Workshop with Christina Gilchrist

Columbia, IL – April Showers: Watercolor Magic Through Your Window” Picture this: A gentle spring rain kisses the glass as vibrant blooms peek through the misty drizzle

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

Live Music and Pizza

Waterloo, IL – Pizza & Live Music with Danny Kalaher

Time: 6:30 PM

Ladies Night Out

Smithton, IL – Grab the girls, sip, and shop all of the fresh as a daisy spring decor at Blush!!

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

Makeup & Mocktails

Smithton, IL – I am so excited to treat you to MAKEUP & MOCKTAILS! This is where I will introduce the newest Arbonne cosmetics, the foundation and skin tint (you are going to love them!) AND we will learn makeup tips, tricks and trends from professional makeup artis, Savahna Scheibe, while enjoying tasty mocktails and cocktails. Savahana will guide us through makeup application from start to finish.

Time: 6 PM

 

Friday, April 4th

Craig A. Johnson Book Discussion and Signing

Belleville, IL – Belleville Books is proud to host author Craig A. Johnson for discussion and book signing of his new nonfiction book, “How to Talk to Your Son about Fascism”

Time: 5 PM

Eric Lysaght from Superjam!

Columbia, IL – Eric Lysaght is coming back to Chateau La Vin! Stop in for a glass of wine, beer, whiskey or cocktail and listen to some great music!

Time: 7 PM

Celebrate Mellow Corn Day!

Waterloo, IL – It’s the corniest day ever! We’re celebrating Heaven Hill’s Mellow Corn Whiskey on Friday, April 4th.

Time: 3 PM – 10 PM

KevOnStage at Love Church – West Belleville

Swansea, IL – Join us for a night of laughter and entertainment with the incredibly talented KevOnStage! Get ready for a hilarious evening filled with comedy and good vibes

Time: 7:30 PM

Tom Norton at The Tailgate

Smithton, IL – Friday night‘s gonna be great at The Tailgate!

Time: 7 PM – 10 PM

 

Saturday, April 5th

Drop Dead Vintage $20 Fill A Bag Sale

Belleville, IL – Come shop sustainable this spring! Bags are provided. One bag per customer. Items on the lawn behind Drop Dead Vintage are included in the sale.

Time: 12 PM – 6 PM

1st Annual Foundation Putt Crawl

Belleville, IL – Come to downtown Belleville’s Main Street to try your luck or skill at a Putt Crawl at some of your favorite bars and restaurants

Time: 11 AM – 5 PM

Raelynn Alyse & Josh Boyer

Waterloo, IL – Event by Vintage Wine Bar

Time: 3 PM – 6 PM

Indoor Spring Rummage Sale

Swansea, IL – Huge indoor Rummage sale. If you would like to rent a space it is $25 618-233-7474 leave a message and someone will call you back

Time: 8 AM – 12 PM

 

Sunday, April 6th

Lakeside Farmer’s Market

Belleville, IL – We are still looking for Vendors!! This is FREE to the public!! Shop Local!

Time: 1 PM – 4 PM

Legacy Equestrian Mini Event, CT and Dressage Show

Columbia, IL – Event by Legacy Equestrian LLC

Time: 8 AM

Tipton Jr Golf Season kickoff

Waterloo, IL – First Practice of Tipton Jr. Golf 2025 . Get registered and join us for another great season on the course

Time: 4 PM

SWANSEA IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION with TONY G

Swansea, IL – Come Kick it with me … I’ll be layin’ down a multitude of tunes! I can’t wait. Should be a very pleasant afternoon

Time: 1 PM – 3 PM

Sunday Music with Boulderdash

Smithton, IL – Enjoy live music, great food, and good bartenders

Time: 3 PM – 7 PM

 

Monday, April 7th

First Monday’s at Benny’s!!!

Belleville, IL – JUST SHOW UP! No need to bring a flyer! Eat delicious pizza and a percentage will go towards Restoration Ranch. Make it a date! Family outing! Friends get together!

Time: 11 AM – 8 PM

Sprite dirty soda 🍓🍑

Columbia, IL – Event by The Coffee Pot

Time: 5 PM

 

Tuesday, April  8th

St Clair County, IL: Coffee & Connections

Belleville, IL – Join the St Clair County, IL Chapter’s Coffee & Connections. Coffee & Connections is a casual empowerment and networking opportunity available to women who work

Time: 8:30 AM

Rope Basket Class

Columbia, IL – These lovely and useful rope baskets will warm up any home. They make great quick and easy gifts great for the holidays or housewarming

Time: 9 AM – 12 PM

Auditions

Waterloo, IL – Auditions for ‘Savannah Sipping Society’ directed by Mark Tullis. Auditions will consist of cold readings from character monologues as well as some ensemble scene readings

Time: 6:30 PM

 

Wednesday, April 9th

Easter Cookie Decorating Class

Belleville, IL – Get into the festive spirit with our Easter Cookie Decorating Class! Join us for a fun and creative evening where you’ll learn to decorate an assortment of festive cookies, from decorative eggs to the cutest bunnies.

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Midweek Lenten Dinner & Worship

Columbia, IL – Join us on Wednesdays as we journey through the season of Lent together. We begin at 6:15pm with a potluck meal sponsored by various groups in the congregation.

Time: 6:15 PM

Brian Charron

Waterloo, IL – Event by Vintage Wine Bar

Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

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Thursday, March 27th

Dave Matthews Band night

Belleville, IL – We are back again for the Thursday night philharmonic at the Abbey espresso bar and cafe. We are bringing you some new DMB tunes along with some classics that are everyone’s favorites!!!

Time: 7 PM – 10 PM

90’s Trivia Night!

Columbia, IL – Join us for a 90s themed trivia night! Doors open at 5:30pm, Trivia starts at 6:00pm

Time: 5:30 PM

Four Roses Tasting Night at Stubborn German!

Waterloo, IL – Join us for a guided whiskey tasting featuring Four Roses!

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Open Mic Night

Waterloo, IL – Event by Vintage Wine Bar

Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

 

Friday, March 28th

Men’s Club Fish Fry

Belleville, IL – 2 days till the first fish fry of the season! Weather is going to be great! Can’t wait to see you there and enjoy the #1 ranked fish fry in the Belleville area.

Time: 4 PM – 7:30 PM

Trixie Trio at Copper Fire

Belleville, IL – Join us for our next performance at Copper Fire! No cover charge! A fantastic place to take in some music, food, and drinks.

Time: 8 PM

Meet the National Sales Vice President of Karen Berger and Don Kiki Cigars

Columbia, IL – Come meet the National Sales Vice President of Karen Berger and Don Kiki Cigars on Friday, March 28th from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM.

Time: 10 AM – 1 PM

Donuts with Dads

Smithton, IL – On Friday, March 28, PTF will be hosting our Donuts with Dad to celebrate our dads, or special role models. We invite our dads/male role models to join us from 7:30 am – 8:30 am in your child’s classroom

Time: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Kara & Kirk!!! Karaoke & Line Dancing

Smithton, IL – Come enjoy some Karaoke and line dancing with the amazing Kara and Kirk behind the screen and on the dance floor!

Time: 7 PM – 11 PM

Maryville Caregiver Coffee Talk

Swansea, IL – Are you caring for a loved one with memory loss or another disability? Join us for support, information, and strategies. Free coffee!

Time: 10 AM – 1 PM

Glo Golf

Waterloo, IL – Introducing: Monroe County StartUP Glo Golf – A Glowing Twist on Your Favorite Game!

Time: 6 PM – 11 PM

 

Saturday, March 29th

Create & Celebrate! Client Appreciation at Sawdust & Glitter

Belleville, IL – Join us for a special Client Appreciation Event at Sawdust & Glitter on Saturday, March 29, where we’ll get creative together! As a thank you for your support, we’re hosting a Tumbler & Sign Making Party—a fun and relaxing way to craft something unique while spending time with great company.

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Eckert’s Belleville Farm Wine Run 5k

Belleville, IL – Get ready to dash into March with a splash of wine! Our Eckerts Belleville Farm Wine Run 5k is the perfect way to shake off winter and welcome spring—whether you’re racing to the finish or just here for the sips

Time: 9 AM

STL NAUTUALS 18U ’07 BOWLING FUNDRAISER

Columbia, IL – Unlimited bowling, shoes included – ONLY $20! Plus, we will have a sports raffle, a YETI cooler/alcohol raffle, a silent auction, a 50/50 drawing, and much more

Time: 6 PM

Cody Phillips

Smithton, IL – Better add this to your calendar!! Country singer Cody Phillips

Time: 7 PM

BarStrong Spring Vendor and Craft Fair

Swansea, IL – Join us for our Spring Vendor and Craft Fair!

Time: 10 AM – 3 PM

NEW MOON SPRING SOUNDBATH

Swansea, IL – 🌟 NEW MOON SPRING SOUNDBATH: Healing Vibrations for Renewal

Time: 2 PM

Luke Hays

Waterloo, IL – Event by Vintage Wine Bar

Time: 3 PM – 6 PM

 

Sunday, March 30th

MAN CAVE EXTRAVAGANZA

Belleville, IL – The third annual MAN CAVE EXTRAVAGANZA is coming to the Belle Clair Fairgrounds on March 29th, 2025!

Time: 9 AM – 2 PM

Live Music: Duhart

Belleville, IL – Join us for a FREE concert inside our Cider Shed conveniently located between the Country Store and Restaurant at our Belleville Farm

Time: 1 PM – 4 PM

NY Cheesecake stuffed Pancakes

Columbia, IL – We do not own the rights to the image posted*Join us this Sunday March 30th to end the month with NY Cheesecake stuffed Pancakes.

Time: 8 AM

Tyrannosaurus Wreck at The Roost *DEBUT SHOW*

Smithton, IL – Come join us for our Roost debut! It’s a Sunday Fun Day you won’t want to miss! We’ll be on from 3-6

Time: 3 PM – 6 PM

Fuzzy Love is back at 1428 tap Haus

Swansea, IL – Come on out as we are back at the Tap Haus. make sure to mark your plans for Sunday funday!

Time: 2 PM – 6 PM

 

Monday, March 31st

Restoration Ranch March Skate Night

Belleville, IL – **🛼 Restoration Ranch Skate Night – Jesus Take the Wheels (…on My Skates!) ✝️🐑**

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

5th Monday Ladies’ Night Out

Smithton, IL – It is 5th Monday Ladies’ Night Out time! We are checking out a new place this! I hope you can join us for a ladies’ night out of food and fellowship! Please let Janet know if you are attending!

Time: 6 PM

 

Tuesday, April 1st

Local 53 Blood Drive

Belleville, IL – Belleville Firefighters Local 53 will be hosting a spring Blood Drive on Tuesday April 1st at Engine House #4.

Time: 12 PM – 5:30 PM

FREE Open Play Tuesday Night Sand Volleyball

Belleville, IL – Come BUMP – SET – SPIKE in the finest Sand around the Metro East at Silver Creek Sports & Social!

Time: 8 PM – 11:45 PM

Novels at Night (Adults)

Columbia, IL – Join our book discussion on “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel. Request a copy from the catalog. Library will be covering the appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks.

Time: 7 PM – 8 PM

Rock n Roll Bingo | Facebook

Waterloo, IL – Event by Vintage Wine Bar

Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

 

Wednesday, April 2nd

All About Herbs Class

Belleville, IL – Join us for an immersive and educational experience in our All About Herbs workshop. This session is designed for anyone interested in learning about the diverse world of herbs, from culinary uses to medicinal properties

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Midweek Lenten Dinner & Worship

Columbia, IL – Join us on Wednesdays as we journey through the season of Lent together. We begin at 6:15pm with a potluck meal sponsored by various groups in the congregation.

Time: 6:15 PM

Spring Fling GNO!

Columbia, IL – Bring your girls and shop with us at our Spring Fling Girls Night Out!

Time: 4:30 PM – 7 PM

Marli Nauert

Waterloo, IL – Event by Vintage Wine Bar

Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

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

 

Thursday, March 20th

🍽️🥩 Steak Night Specials

Belleville, IL – Event by Copper Fire

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

Live Blues Night

Belleville, IL – Thursday, Enjoy Live Blues Night – Come relax with us for a night of Live Blues! Seat back and enjoy the blues sounds of solo guitarist Vernon Williams!

Time: 7:30 PM – 11 PM

Main Street Jazz!

Columbia, IL – Main Street Jazz is back for another great night of music!

Time: 7 PM

Rachel Marie Designs Trunk Show

Swansea, IL – Shop Rachel Marie Designs new spring jewelry at this Trunk Show! All pieces are HAND CRAFTED in Michigan with Swarovski crystals

Time: Mar 20 at 10 AM – Mar 24 at 6 PM

Swansea Reiniger’s Estate Trunk Show

Swansea, IL – Hey there! Join us for our first ever Estate Trunk Show! Come check out hundreds of estate items all at incredible prices just for you! All items will be in our location for three days ONLY! So hurry in to be the first to shop our selection of fabulous items

Time: 10 AM – 5 PM

 

Friday, March 21st

Spring Vintage Market 2025

Belleville, IL – Spring Vintage Market March 21st-23rd 2025! Held at The Belle-Clair Fairgrounds.

Time: 3 PM

Schmittys welcomes back The Saloonatics

Belleville, IL – Come party with us, don’t be a dick be a Saloonatic!

Time: 8 PM

Daddy Daughter Dance

Columbia, IL – You’re Invited to the Most Magical Night of the Year! A Daddy-Daughter Dance: Red Carpet Affair

Time: 5:30 PM – 8 PM

Maryville Caregiver Coffee Talk

Swansea, IL – Are you caring for a loved one with memory loss or another disability? Join us for support, information, and strategies. Free coffee!

Time: 10 AM – 1 PM

UNHINGED

Smithton, IL – Come join us for some great music by Unhinged, great food, and your favorite cocktail!

Time: 7 PM

 

Saturday, March 22nd

Klose Kuarters Live @ Copper Fire

Belleville, IL – Klose Kuarters is playing live music on Saturday March 19th at Copper Fire from 2pm-5pm in Belleville, IL.

Time: 2 PM – 5 PM

Front Porch Bunny DIY Class

Belleville, IL – Join us for an open-house-style DIY class on Saturday, March 22nd and create your adorable bunny! Such an adorable addition for that Spring decor

Time: 10 AM – 2 PM

March Birthday & Gotcha Day Party!

Columbia, IL – Join us in celebrating your pup’s Birthday/Gotcha Day at Three Tails the THIRD SATURDAY of each month at either location

Time: 10 AM – 2 PM

craft show

Swansea, IL – hi everyone this is Diane this is my second craft show that I’m organizing so please come and see what we have for sale and it’s free to get in hope to see you there

Time: 9 AM – 2 PM

Just 1 More

Smithton, IL – Pop/Rock cover band and one of our absolute favorites! Come check them out if you haven’t already.

Time: 8 PM

Brandy Lee -Live At The Tailgate

Smithton, IL – Come on out for a great night of live music! You’ll be hearing some fun country and rock covers along with some original songs! See ya there!🎶

Time: 8 PM – 11 PM

 

Sunday, March 23rd

Youth Orchestra – Farewell to Seniors

Belleville, IL – Event by Belleville Philharmonic Society

Time: 2 PM

Sister Abbey’s Creations Cannoli’s

Columbia, IL – *We do not own the rights to the image posted* Join us for a taste of what our new endeavor Sister Abbey’s Creations has to offer…

Time: 8 AM

Freeburg Youth Trap Team–Meat Raffle

Smithton, IL – Event by Steph Kreher and Freeburg Youth Trap Club

Time: 11 AM

Blossom City at The Roost

Smithton, IL – Blossom City Debuts at The Roost! Come enjoy a Sunday Funday with us and enjoy some great music and hang with your friends

Time: 3 PM – 6 PM

 

Monday, March 24th

Free Tax Help from AARP

Columbia, IL – Event by Columbia Public Library, Columbia IL

Time: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

 

Tuesday, March 25th

WB Pack The Edge Night

Belleville, IL – Join us for a fun-filled evening at The Edge on March 25th from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM! It’s the perfect opportunity for the whole family to enjoy exciting activities while supporting Wolf Branch School

Time: 5 PM – 9 PM

St. John the Baptist Catholic School Queen of Hearts Raffle

Smithton, IL – St. John the Baptist Catholic School is excited to announce our Queen of Hearts Raffle at Pete’s Hard Stop in Smithton, Illinois

Time: 8 PM – 8:15 PM

 

Wednesday, March 26th

49th Annual Chili Day

Belleville, IL – The Belle Clair Rotary Club’s annual chili day helps raise funds to be reinvested into the Belleville community!

Time: 11 AM – 7 PM

Babygarten (6-18 mos.)

Columbia, IL – Event by Columbia Public Library, Columbia IL

Time: 9:15 AM – 10 AM

Cafe on the Abbey Job Fair

Columbia, IL – Cafe on the Abbey will be hosting a job fair with open interviews

Time: 2 PM

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

 

Thursday, March 13th

The Trifectta

Belleville, IL – Join us for an afternoon/evening of fun !!! This event we are bringing in the heat!

Time: 2 PM – 7 PM

Cozy Knit Blanket

Columbia, IL – In this event, we will guide you through the steps of the hand knitting process to create a super soft blanket

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

FREE Headshots!

Belleville, IL – Do you need a refreshed headshot for your business marketing? Stop by for a drink, a bite to eat and 2-3 new headshots!!

Time: 2 PM – 5 PM

 

Friday, March 14th

St Patrick’s Skate! ☘️

Belleville, IL – Bring the family in for some St Patty’s Day skating fun! 🍀🛼 Snap a family pic in our festive Photo Booth.

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

Daddy Daughter Dance

Columbia, IL – You’re Invited to the Most Magical Night of the Year! A Daddy-Daughter Dance: Red Carpet Affair Get ready for a night full of sparkle, laughter, and memories that will last a lifetime.

Time: 5:30 PM – 8 PM

Pi Day at Pie Hard

Waterloo, IL – Join us for our first ever Pi Day at Pie Hard! What’s on the menu? Everything pie!! 🥧🫐🍋🍎🍑🍒

Time: 11 AM

Chalan Pago Grill Pop-Up

Millstadt, IL – Event by Millpond Brewing

Time: 5 PM – 8 PM

Friday Fish Frys at the Millstadt VFW

Millstadt, IL – Join us on Friday’s for our weekly Fish Frys!

Time: 4 PM – 8 PM

 

Saturday, March 15th

St. Patrick’s Day Block Party

Belleville, IL – Get your green on and celebrate all things Irish and the coming of spring with your friends in Downtown Belleville, IL!

Time: 11 AM – 6 PM

St. Patrick’s Day Bash

Belleville, IL – Join us for an unforgettable day filled with music, drinks, and celebration! 🎶 Live Entertainment Lineup: 🎶 DJ: 2 PM – 8 PM 🎶 Riverside Bugle Band: 4 PM 🎶 Irish Wake: 4:30 PM The back bar will be open, so grab your friends and come raise a glass with us! 🍺 Don’t miss out — mark your calendars and see you there!

Time: 2 PM – 8 PM

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Belleville, IL – Join Camp Ondessonk’s float for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade!

Time: 11 AM

St. Paddy’s Day 5K Walk/Run

Waterloo, IL – Event by Waterloo Citizens for a Pool and Hopskeller Brewing Company

Time: 9 AM – 11 AM

Taste of the Region!

Waterloo, IL – Event by Gibault Catholic High School Women’s Club

Time: 5 PM – 9 PM

Wing and a Prayer Food Truck

Millstadt, IL – We are chicken wing truck/trailer with our own brand sauces from sweet and tangy to sting like a bee. We also have all white meat fried chicken henny sandwiches, Vegan Low carb bowls, loaded cheese tots, mozzarella cheese sticks, kids meals and more

Time: 5 PM – 8 PM

 

Sunday, March 16th

R&N @ Silver Creek Sports & Social

Belleville, IL – Great food, staff & owners!!

Time: 2 PM – 6 PM

Vinyl, Cigars and Sport’s Sunday….

Belleville, IL – Every Sunday…come relax with us and enjoy Vinyl, Cigars and Sport’s Sunday….enjoy the phonographic vinyl sounds of classic rock, R&B, soul and jazz

Time:  2 PM – 9 PM

Sunday Beignets

Columbia, IL – We’re doing it, again. For everyone that enjoyed the beignets or might have missed when we did it, this is for you!

Time: 8 AM

St Patricks Day Party with The Saloonatics

Smithton, IL – Lets Party like it is St Pattys Day!!! Come out enjoy some cold drinks, listen to some amazing music and be ready to Party!!!

Time: 3 PM – 7 PM

Lent Fish Fry

Smithton, IL – It’s Fish Fry Friday again . Hope you all can join us again Friday night ! Dine in or Carry out . Plenty of seating ! Prices are tax free

Time: 5:00 – 8:00pm

 

Monday, March 17th

ACO Regional- Belleville, IL (World Doubles)

Belleville, IL – Event by American Cornhole Organization

Time: 5:30 PM

Corned Beef and Cabbage at the Abbey

Columbia, IL – Join us Monday March 17th for corned beef and cabbage for St. Patrick’s day for lunch. See you there!🍀

Time: 10 AM

Gardening 101: Winter Sowing

Millstadt, IL – Learn how to start growing vegetable and flower seeds in an recycled milk jug. Gardening 101: Winter Sowing is presented by Kim Atkins of Atkins’ Educational Farm.

Time: 6 PM

 

Tuesday, March 18th

Teen Class

Belleville, IL – Event by My Tutor Driving School

Time: 5 PM – 7 PM

Tot Time (19 mos. – 3 yrs.)

Columbia, IL – Toddlers and their caregivers join in on simple stories, rhymes, songs, and a fun activity or themed craft.

Time: 11 AM – 12 PM

St. John the Baptist Catholic School Queen of Hearts Raffle

Columbia, IL – St. John the Baptist Catholic School is excited to announce our Queen of Hearts Raffle at Pete’s Hard Stop in Smithton, Illinois.

Time: 8 PM – 8:15 PM

Gibault Alumni Night: Soccer and Softball

Waterloo, IL – Join us for an exciting Alumni Night featuring the GCHS Soccer and Softball Teams!

Time: 4:30 PM

Reinhardt’s Hiring Event

Millstadt, IL – Tuesday March 18th from noon to 5pm. We are looking for Waitresses, Bartenders (21 or older), and a Cook.

Time: 12 PM – 5 PM

 

Wednesday, March 19th

Easter Door Hanger Class

Belleville, IL – Get ready to hop into spring with a fun and festive Easter Door Hanger Class in the Cider Shed!

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Mosaic Glass Lamp DIY workshop

Columbia, IL – Craft your own vibrant mosaic lamp at this Workshop. Enjoy a beginner-friendly, 2-hour session with guidance and several glass colors. You’re welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks.

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Cruising & Choosing Keywords

Waterloo, IL – Sail across different tools to find the best keywords with Commander-in-Chief Sherry Eskridge

Time: 10 AM – 11 AM