Family events in Alton, IL

A welcoming hangout for students in grades 6 through 12 features food, plenty of games, and uplifting messages that speak to real life. Expect basketball, ping pong, foosball, and board games in a relaxed setting. All kids are welcome. Adult volunteers complete background checks, and dedicated safety teams are on site throughout to help ensure a secure environment.

A gospel sing at Johnson Road General Baptist Church in Granite City features the Tolley Family from Ripley, West Virginia. The group performs country and bluegrass gospel music.

Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 can take part in a weekly drop-off program that turns the outdoors into a classroom, with hands-on exploration across nearly 500 acres of preserve. Registration is offered by the month only, single-class signups are not available, and space is limited. Children must be able to use the restroom on their own. More information and registration details can be found on the Tiny Trekkers page.

Let your four-legged friends splash in the pool on its final day of the season at Dog Day at White Birch Bay. To participate, dogs need to be recently bathed and have a shot record that includes DHLLP and rabies, and they must wear an ID tag. Keep dogs on a leash when they are not in the water. Admission is $10 per resident dog and $15 per non-resident dog, and accompanying humans get in free.

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