Atomic Pinball Arcade’s league play continues in Wood River

If you're looking for fun in Wood River this Wednesday, the Atomic Pinball Arcade may be a fun stop.

Atomic Pinball Arcade’s Spring League 2026 continues through July 29 at 7 p.m. at 102 Whitelaw Avenue.

The league includes two weeks of pre-play, 10 weeks of qualifying, and one week of final games, if you want to stop by and watch. 

If you're playing in this summer tournament, the cost to participate is $120 per person. Your payment includes free play for every week of tournament games. 

Of course, if you don't want to participate, you can check out the arcade and grab a $10 pass for an hour of fun or a $20 pass for a full night of fun. Atomic Pinball Arcade is open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

Here’s what else is happening in the area:

Tuesday, July 21

• X's and Sews: 6:30 p.m., Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall, 225 Alton Square Mall, Alton.
• Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market: 4 p.m., City Center Plaza, 403 North State Street, Jerseyville.
• Number 9 Networking: 9 a.m., Madison County Farm Bureau, 912 Hillsboro Road, Edwardsville.
• Tales for Twos Story Time and Playgroup: 10 a.m., Edwardsville Public Library, 112 South Kansas St., Edwardsville.
• Mexican Train Dominoes: 10:30 a.m., Main Street Community Center, 1003 North Main St., Edwardsville.
• Functional Fitness: 12:15 p.m., Main Street Community Center, 1003 North Main St., Edwardsville.
• Mah Jongg: 12:30 p.m., Main Street Community Center, 1003 North Main St., Edwardsville.
• Teen Game Night: 6 p.m., Edwardsville Public Library, 112 South Kansas St., Edwardsville.
• Pace Series and Community Run: 6:30 p.m., RunWell, 6120 Shoger Drive, D, Edwardsville.
• Vinyasa Flow: 7 p.m., Aura Wellness Collective, 2110 Troy Road, Suite B, Edwardsville.
• Karaoke Night: 8 p.m., Backstage Bar & Patio, 228 North Main St., Unit C, Edwardsville.

Wednesday, July 22

• Wednesday Wonders: 4 p.m., Performance Room at Alton Square Mall, 225 Alton Square Mall, Alton.
• Sunshine Al-Anon Family Group: 7 p.m., Upper Alton Baptist Church Basement, 2726 College Avenue, Alton.
• Scott Credit Union Summer Performer Series: 10 a.m., Wood River Public Library, 633 North Wood River Ave., Wood River.
• Atomic Pinball Spring League 2026: 7 p.m., Atomic Pinball Arcade, 102 Whitelaw Ave., Wood River.
• Hope for Today Al-Anon Family Group: 9:15 a.m., Leclaire Christian Church, 1914 Esic Drive, Edwardsville.
• Open Caption Movies: 6 p.m., AMC Showplace Edwardsville 12, 6633 Center Grove Road, Edwardsville.
• Team Trivia Night: 7 p.m., Hotshots Sports Bar and Grill, 2511 IL-157, Edwardsville.
• Tai Chi: 7 p.m., Main Street Community Center, 1003 North Main St., Edwardsville.
• Fundamentals of Recovery Al-Anon Family Group: 7:30 p.m., St. John's United Methodist Church, 7372 Marine Road/Route 143, Edwardsville.

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