What we’re about
This group is for singles that enjoy activities together while building friendships in or near locations primarily around the Metro East IL 618 area code. This includes Grafton, Alton, Edwardsville, Highland, Collinsville, Maryville, Belleville, Fairview Heights, O’Fallon, and more. However, we'll also have some events in the St Louis area. (That's the "beyond" part ;-).
There is so much to do and experience in our area - great places to eat, events and activities that are interesting, history related, and unique, as well as many outdoor opportunities. Please consider hosting an event or suggesting one. This group is about adventures and making friends - so easy to do with all this area offers.
Here are just some examples of activities:
Outdoor
- concerts
- festivals
- day trips
- picnics
- wineries
- hiking/biking
- canoeing/kayaking
- etc.
Indoor
- dinners
- bands
- karaoke
- trivia
- museums
- cooking class
- games (pool, darts, bowling,etc.)
- card or board games
- etc.
Join in the fun. As a group, we should be able to offer some fun activities for you to participate in.
Upcoming events (4)
See all- 🎄3rd Annual Holiday Brew-haha at Anheuser-Busch Brewery LightsAnheuser-Busch, St. Louis, MO
Join us for a magical walk through the A-B Brewery's Christmas lights extravaganza!
TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE!
The price for a standard adult ticket is $13.20 (which includes a $1.20 service fee.)
NOTE THAT TICKETS ARE LIMITED, SO PLEASE DON'T DELAY! ORDER THEM IN ADVANCE, NOT AT THE DOOR. Make sure you purchase a 6:00 pm ticket for Saturday, 11/30/24 and plan on arriving early. Park in designated parking (see map in attached pictures) and proceed through the check-in area. We'll meet inside the main hall of the Brewhouse at the couches. Look for the 618 & Beyond and St. Louis Social Club signs.CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
For the third year in a row, this event is being cross-posted with St. Louis Social Club. If you are a member of St. Louis Social Club and 618 & Beyond, please RSVP through only ONE of these groups so we can maintain an accurate head count.
Included in your Brewery Lights 2024 reservation:
Our 21+ guests will be welcomed with a complimentary beer. Free parking is available on a first come, first served basis.- The music and light display extends the whole length of the brewery!!
- Interactive Yule Groove performance on stage (6:30 pm and 8:30 pm)
- *NEW* Two themed shows centered around 50' Tall Holiday Trees
*NEW* Parade Will Include LIVE MUSIC
Self-Guided Tours
Explore the Old Lyon Schoolhouse Museum at your own accord. This historic space houses hundreds of never-before-seen artifacts from the Anheuser-Busch archives. Also, a great place to warm up!Nightly Parade
- Festive parade each night at 7:30 pm
- Will include floats, a trolley, a drum line, street performers, a vintage truck, branded vehicles, and of course the World-Famous Clydesdales!
After our yuletide stroll, feel free to stick around for dinner (food will be available to purchase until 8:30 pm.)
Please keep in mind that our group will be large and there will be a HUGE number of guests attending this event. Please have an “event buddy” to stick with to make sure everyone is accounted for. We will send texts on the event page to give updates during the parade, where/when we’ll eat, etc. so if you want to reconnect with the group, you can. This is always an awesome event and it will definitely get you in the holiday spirit.
