Riverbend Family Fun

08/16/2026

🎬🌟 Riverbend Family Fun Pick! 🌟🎬
Pack a blanket, grab your lawn chairs, and enjoy a FREE movie under the stars! 🍿🌙
🤖 Summer Movies in the Park presents: The Wild Robot
📅 Saturday, August 22
🕗 Movie begins at 8:00 PM
📍 Edwardsville City Park

https://facebook.com/events/s/wild-robot-august-movie-night/1411465200578409/

08/14/2026

☀️ Weekend plans? We’ve got you covered! 💙💚
There’s plenty of family fun happening around the Riverbend this weekend! 🎈🌸🚜🎬🚲
From the Staunton Balloon Glow and Zinnia Fields to Tractor Days, Movie Night, farmers markets, and the Edwardsville Rotary Criterium—get out, explore, and make some memories together!
📅 August 15–16
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08/12/2026

You still have time to register for the Barnyard Buddies class at Willoughby Farm on Saturday August 22 from 9-10:30. This class is a hands on learn about farm animals class. Bring a water bottle and wear closed in shoes.
Resident $20.00
Non-resident $25.00
You can register on-line https://www.collinsvilleil.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/10513/297?widgetId=879 or call (618) 977-0941

08/12/2026

🚨Riverbend Family Fun Alert 🚨

You still have time to register for the Barnyard Buddies class at Willoughby Farms on Saturday August 22 from 9-10:30. They offer a hands on learn about farm animals class.
Resident $20.00
Non-resident $25.00
You can register on-line https://www.collinsvilleil.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/10513/297?widgetId=879 or call (618) 977-0941

Some of our programs require advance registration. To register online, visit our online registration page or select an image in the calendar: 

08/11/2026

🎈✨ RIVERBEND FUN SPOTLIGHT!✨🎈
The Staunton Balloon Glow is happening this Saturday!
📅 Saturday, August 15
⏰ Festivities start at 4 PM | Balloon Glow at dusk
📍 Fireman’s Park • 900 Montgomery St., Staunton
🎈 Hot air balloon glow
🏰 FREE bounce houses & kids crafts
🎨 FREE balloon artist
🫧 Glow-in-the-dark Foam & Light Party at 8 PM
🌭 Lots of food vendors
🎈 Tethered balloon rides – $20/person, weather permitting
🪑 Bring lawn chairs, blankets & a towel for the foam party!
⚠️ Balloons and tethered rides are weather and wind dependent.
Another fun family night worth the short drive!

08/11/2026

🌸 Bloom Alert! 🌸
Looking for a beautiful family outing this coming weekend? Head to Rinkel Pumpkin Farm in Glen Carbon on August 15–16 (10 AM–5 PM) for their annual Zinnia Bloom Weekend!
🌼 Pick your own colorful zinnias and fill a signature flower cup to take home.
🍩 Don't leave without trying their famous fresh apple cinnamon donuts!
Know Before You Go:
🌸 Admission: $8 (Ages 4–64), $5 (65+), FREE for ages 3 & under
📍 Located on Old Troy Road in Glen Carbon
💳 Credit cards accepted (3% processing fee)
🐾 Only ADA service animals are permitted
🌻 Mark your calendars, too—Pumpkin Season officially opens September 12!
Who would you bring to wander through the flowers? 💐

https://facebook.com/events/s/zinnia-feat/2207157049825263/

08/11/2026

🚜RIVERBEND FUN ALERT: TRACTOR DAYS! 🚜
Got a little one who LOVES tractors and big machines? This one is for them! 🤩
Head to Eckert’s Belleville Farm for Tractor Days!
📅 Saturday & Sunday, August 15 & 16
⏰ 10 AM–4 PM
🚜 Climb into the driver’s seat of REAL farm machinery
🚜 Check out tractors, an excavator, combine & more
🚂 FREE wagon train rides from 10 AM–2 PM
🎨 FREE tractor stickers & coloring sheets while supplies last
🍎 Grab a tractor sipper cup filled with sweet cider
🌻 Make a full day of it!
Visit the Sunflower Experience and head to the fields to pick your own apples!
🎟️ Field admission is required for the Sunflower Experience and apple picking. Sunflower tickets include access to the apple fields.
💙 Riverbend Family Fun
Helping local families find more ways to get out, explore & make memories together!
👇 Tag a tractor-loving family who needs to know about this! 🚜

08/10/2026

🎬🌿 Riverbend Family Fun Spotlight! 🌿🎬

Calling all Lord of the Rings fans! 🧙‍♂️⚔️ Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Peter Jackson's iconic trilogy with a magical series of FREE outdoor movie nights at The Nature Institute!

📍 The Nature Institute
🎟️ FREE Admission (donations welcome)
✨ Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, pack your favorite snacks, and enjoy movies under the stars on a giant inflatable screen! No registration is required. (Please note: no alcohol is permitted.)
📅 Upcoming Movies
🧙 August 15 – The Return of the King (2003) – 8:30 PM
⚔️ September 19 – The War of the Rohirrim (2024) – 7:30 PM
👑 October 17 – The Return of the King (1980) – 7:00 PM
🚗 Parking is limited, so plan to arrive early for the best spot!

https://facebook.com/events/s/movie-night-at-tni/853214017518297/

08/09/2026

🚨Riverbend Fun Alert 🚨
Hurry spots are filling quickly!

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🚨🩷 ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT!! 🩷🚨

Our Squishy Trade Day is almost FULL! 🤩 If you’ve been thinking about signing up, now is the time!

📅 Tuesday, August 11
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 To Do’s Party Store

✨ Bring your squishies to trade & swap with other collectors!
🛍️ 20% OFF all NEW squishies during the event — 4–6 PM only!

⚠️ Registration is REQUIRED!
👨‍👩‍👧 A parent or guardian must be present for participants under 18.

📲 ONLY 2 SPOTS REMAINING!
Message us on Facebook or Instagram, or call 618.656.8899 to claim your spot!

💜 First come, first served — once they’re gone, we’re FULL!

08/07/2026

☀️ WEEKEND FUN IN THE RIVERBEND! 🌻🍑🎡
Looking for something fun to do with the family this weekend? We’ve rounded up a few local events happening around the Riverbend! 💙

📌 Know of another family-friendly event happening this weekend? Drop it in the comments so everyone can check it out!