BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Metro East Star - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://metroeaststar.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Metro East Star REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20280312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20281105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T183000 DTSTAMP:20260901T133021Z CREATED:20260901T133021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T133021Z UID:52736-1795023000-1795026600@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:DIY Holiday Gifts For Tweens & Teens DESCRIPTION:DIY Holiday Gifts For Tweens & Teens Grades 5-12 Wednesday\, November 18 5:30 PM SMRLD\, 2001 Delmar Ave Drop in\, use our supplies to make your holiday gifts! \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/diy-holiday-gifts-for-tweens-teens/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T193000 DTSTAMP:20260901T133022Z CREATED:20260901T133022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T133022Z UID:52737-1795023000-1795030200@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Teen Unwind DESCRIPTION:Teen Unwind Open to Teens\, Grades 7-12 Every Wednesday 5:30 PM SMRLD\, 2001 Delmar Ave Snacks\, Crafts\, Games \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/teen-unwind-38/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T150000 DTSTAMP:20260901T133022Z CREATED:20260901T133022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T133022Z UID:52738-1795096800-1795100400@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Enjoy stories\, music\, and crafts! Mondays at 10 AM SMRLD\, 2001 Delmar Ave & Thursdays at 2 PM SMRLD\, 2145 Johnson Rd Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720 \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/story-time-65/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T193000 DTSTAMP:20260901T133023Z CREATED:20260901T133023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T133023Z UID:52739-1795113000-1795116600@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Sit\, Stay\, Read DESCRIPTION:Sit\, Stay\, Read  with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs Every 3rd Thursday: September 17 October 15 November 19 6:30-7:30 PM SMRLD\, 2145 Johnson Rd For children\, grades K-8\, come practice reading or just talk with a trained therapy dog! \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/sit-stay-read-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T110000 DTSTAMP:20260901T133024Z CREATED:20260901T133024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T133024Z UID:52740-1795255200-1795258800@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Saturday Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers DESCRIPTION:Saturday Play & Learn For Babies & Toddlers Saturday\, September 19 Saturday\, October 17 Saturday\, November 21 10 AM at SMRLD 2001 Delmar Ave Stories\, Songs\, & Slightly Messier Playtime Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720 \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/saturday-play-learn-for-babies-toddlers-8/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T130000 DTSTAMP:20260901T133024Z CREATED:20260901T133024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T133024Z UID:52741-1795258800-1795266000@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:All Wound Up DESCRIPTION:All Wound Up Yarn Crafts 11AM – 1PM Saturday\, September 19 – Knitting Saturday\, October 24 – Knitting Saturday\, November 21 – Crochet Amigurumi Limited to 8 people 2145 Johnson Road Register at tinyurl.com/allwoundup2 or call 618-452-6238 \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/all-wound-up-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T160000 DTSTAMP:20260901T133025Z CREATED:20260901T133025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T133025Z UID:52742-1795266000-1795276800@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Nintendo Switch DESCRIPTION:Nintendo Switch Every Saturday\, 1-4 PM Teen Room\, 2001 Delmar Ave Grades 7-12 Questions? Email ys@smrld.org or call the Youth Services department at 618-452-6238 ext 720 \nVenue: Six Mile Regional Library District\n2001 Delmar Avenue Granite City IL 62040 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/nintendo-switch-38/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/upcomingevent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261219T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261220T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T125837Z CREATED:20260409T125837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T125837Z UID:46675-1797674400-1797782400@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Gateway Winter Market DESCRIPTION:Gateway Winter Market \n \nDecember 19th and 20th\, 2026\, from 10:00am-4:00pm \n \n  \n \n  \n \nBreakfast with Santa: Saturday the 19th from 8:00am-10:00am \n \nKids 5 and under Free \n \nAges 6-14 are $12 each ($14.64 with fee) \n \nAges 15 and up are $18 each ($21.05 with fee) \n \n*An Adult Ticket\, Ages 15+\, must be purchased with any Children Tickets. \n \nPurchase your Tickets HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breakfast-with-santa-tickets-1985940869601?aff=oddtdtcreator \n \n  \n \n  \n \nPhotos with Santa: 10:00am-2:00pm – FREE \n \nLocated in Prefunction \n \n  \n \n  \n \nSensory Inclusive Santa: Sunday 20th from 10:00am-2:00pm \n \nSign up for your spot HERE: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/l6yDVtpaNEOOZdh6lfDfTRFKft4TmlU8Y2OVxHIOVOOLfQeT/762171820062/false/#/invitation \n \n  \n \n  \n \nVendor Information: \n \nInterested in being a Vendor at the upcoming Gateway Winter Market? Please email the Show Producer Anni at amierisch@gatewaycenter.com\, or call our Front Office at 618-345-8998 for more Information. \nVenue: Gateway Convention Center\n1 Gateway Drive Collinsville IL 62234 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/gateway-winter-market/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/456F66FF-ACC1-4658-B86E3DBF5A4DE91B.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270124T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270124T163000 DTSTAMP:20260409T125834Z CREATED:20260409T125834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T125834Z UID:46673-1800795600-1800808200@metroeaststar.com SUMMARY:Gateway Wedding Show DESCRIPTION:The Gateway Wedding Show features many different vendors that can help brides\, grooms\, & event planners personalize their upcoming special event! \nFor the couples that just got engaged\, or the event planners just starting off\, the show will feature everything they need. For those who are just looking for fresh ideas and inspiration\, there will be plenty of new ideas on display.   \nThe Gateway Wedding Show takes the stress out of planning your next event! In just a few hours\, you can meet more vendors than you could visit in a month. We bring you a face-to-face sampling of virtually everything you’ll need to plan your perfect event! \nVenue: Gateway Convention Center\n1 Gateway Drive Collinsville IL 62234 URL:https://metroeaststar.com/event/gateway-wedding-show-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metroeaststar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/92129FC2-33E0-4400-8A2030D7CEBDD7A6.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR