Welcome Home Search for: About Bethalto Village Government Village Departments Residents Economic Development How Would I… Community Events Home/Community Events COMMUNITY EVENTS The Village offers support to various groups and organizations that sponsor community-wide events that are free to the public throughout the calendar year. Watch for specific community events on the Events Calendar. To submit information for the Community Events Calendar, contact the Village Clerk’s office at 618-377-8723. Please make all submissions at least 14 days prior to the event. PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS, MANY EVENTS HAVE BEEN CANCELED OR MODIFIED. THE EVENTS LISTED BELOW MAY OR MAY NOT STILL BE SCHEDULED, WATCH OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE MOST UPDATED INFORMATION. Easter Egg Hunt – The annual Easter Egg Hunt is hosted by the Bethalto Rotary Club. NO DATE HAS BEEN SET FOR 2022. Lifebrook Church will host the Easter Festival at the park immediately following the egg hunt. Memorial Day Parade – The annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonial Service are normally held on Memorial Day. The parade lines up at Prairie St. and Plegge Blvd. at 10 a.m. and steps off at 10:15 a.m., traveling down Plegge to Roselawn Cemetery. The memorial service begins at 11 a.m. at the cemetery. Bethalto Spirit Market Days – Stop by for local fresh fruits & vegetables, baked goods, arts & crafts & so much more! 2021 Market Days will be held every Sunday starting in mid-May and ending in mid-October from 9 am – 1 pm in Central Park. Keep an eye on Facebook for more details. Bethalto Splash Pad – Beat the heat at the Bethalto Splash Pad! Homecoming – A Labor Day weekend tradition, the event features food vendors, carnival rides and games and live music at the bandstand, and special events focusing on the centennial celebration. The Bethalto Volunteer Fire Department coordinates the Homecoming. Vendors should contact the Fire Department for applications. Family Fun Day – Join hundreds of children as they celebrate National Day for Kids in Steve Bryant Park on Culp Lane. The free event, sponsored by the Bethalto Boys and Girls Club, features a kids fishing derby, face painting, and various activity booths and treats for children. Family Fun Day is always the third Saturday in September. Fly-In and Car Show – Whether you prefer your feet firmly planted on the ground, or your hair flapping in the wind, the Airport Fly-In and Car Show has something for everyone. View collectible show cars and vintage planes and sample a delicious variety of tasty treats on the grounds of St. Louis Regional Airport. Check the Events Calendar for dates and times. CMHS Homecoming Parade – Notably the largest community parade, the Civic Memorial High School Homecoming Parade features the CMHS Band, appearances by queen and king candidates, dozens of floats representing youth organizations, and LOTS of candy. The parades leave the high school parking lot at 2:30 p.m. and travel south on Old Bethalto Road, then east on Second St. to Prairie St. After turning south on Prairie, the parade comes to an end on Roosevelt St. The parade is held each year on the Friday during school Homecoming Week. Halloween Parade – The annual Halloween Parade, sponsored by the Bethalto Rotary Club, will be held October 26, 2021 beginning at 6pm. Line up for the parade is at the former Busey Bank building at the corner of IL Route 140 & Prairie St. The parade will travel north on Prairie and conclude near Central Park, where there will be a Trunk or Treat. For more information on the parade & Trunk or Treat, contact Bethalto Rotarian Alan Winslow at (618) 977-6519. Lifebrook Chili Cook-Off – Join in the fun at the annual Lifebrook Church Fall Festival and Chili Cook-Off each October. The event features live music, door prizes and giveaways, bounce houses, chili tasting and judging, and more. Check the Events Calendar for a specific date and time. To register your chili call 618-377-8804. For more information visit Lifebrook Church. Trunk or Treat – Join hundreds of trick-or-treaters in Central Park immediately following the Halloween Parade for the annual Trunk or Treat. Representatives from local businesses, churches, and civic organizations line the perimeter of the park with their Halloween-themed vehicles waiting for visits from trick-or-treaters. Trick or Treat – Trick-or-Treating is allowed in the village on October 30 and 31 from 6-9 p.m. BAMA Community Thanksgiving Service – Each year the Bethalto Area Ministerial Alliance holds a community Thanksgiving Service on the Tuesday evening prior to Thanksgiving. The event, which features music, prayers, and sermons conducted by multiple local pastors, demonstrates the shared worship and fellowship among the local church leaders and congregations. The event is open to the public and is hosted by a different BAMA member church each year. Check the Events Calendar for specific dates and times. Kiwanis’ Breakfast with Santa – Enjoy pancakes with the whole family while the children visit Santa and make known their Christmas wishes. The free event is held on the second Saturday morning in December at the Bethalto Senior Citizen’s Center. Christmas Village – COVID-19 won’t ruin Christmas Village this holiday season! Come take a stroll through our free holiday display in the Village Arboretum. This contact-free experience will be open nightly throughout the holiday season. Enjoy lighting displays and rekindle your holiday spirit! Christmas Choir and Orchestra Concert – For nearly 30 years, the Bethalto Spirit Community Choir & Orchestra has performed a free Christmas Concert to kick off the Bethalto Christmas Walk. The Concert features singers and musicians from around the Riverbend area performing holiday pops, traditional Christmas songs, and sacred selections in a variety of styles. Talented soloists and ensembles enhance the performance, which includes guest appearances by the Civic Memorial High School Chorus, the Zion Lutheran Hand Bell Choir, and a youth choir. The concert is also streamed live on the Internet at Riverbender.com and simulcast live by radio station WBGZ 1570 AM and 94.3 FM. The concert is held on the second Sunday in December at 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church on Moreland Road. More than 750 attend the concert annually. Bethalto Spirit Victorian Christmas Walk – Step back in time and stroll through the downtown area enjoying the Christmas Spirit Victorian style! Find costumed street vendors peddling roasted chestnuts, cookies, wassail, popcorn, and other goodies. Experience the sounds of bell choirs and singers caroling through the streets. And maybe even take a ride in the horse-drawn carriage. The event is free and occurs on the second Sunday in December from 4-7 p.m. SOCIAL MEDIA OFFICE HOURS Village Hall – Mon-Fri 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed for lunch 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Water Dept. – Mon-Fri 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Village offices are closed for all Federal Holidays. Copyright 2021 Site Designed and Hosted by RiverBender.com