Belleville Giving Guide: For the Kids
Whether it’s fresh off the shelf, handmade, home-baked or even a few minutes of your time, find the perfect “something” right here in Belleville with the help of our Giving Guide.
More than likely the littles have provided a never-ending wish list. Knock it out of the park with unique gifts they couldn’t imagine on their own.
Fill their Oompa Loompa little hearts with goodies from The Candy Bar. You’ll find nostaligic sweet treats from decades gone by right along with every-gummy-everything and all the sour candy they can handle. The shelves are stocked like Buddy the Elf’s pantry (minus the spaghetti) so dig in.
3 South High Street, Belleville, Illinois
There’s something a little sentimental about giving books. The gift of stories for all ages, whether a classic favorite or something fresh to the bookshelves, is made easy at Belleville Books. A favorite idea is to skip the card and replace it with a book, personalized with your note of holiday wishes, congratulations, or gratitude right inside the cover.
20 East Main Street, Belleville, Illinois
A classic for the sports fan: sports cards and memorabilia are a big hit right in Downtown Belleville at Collector’s Corner. Don’t miss the vintage cards and Cardinals finds you likely won’t come across elsewhere- they’ve done the hunting for you.
116 East Main Street, Belleville, Illinois
If the younger humans in your life go through scotch tape faster than a Macy’s gift wrapper, you need to head to Sawdust & Glitter. Just a few of our fun finds include fidgets galore, DIY kits, custom denim jackets, and even a station to jazz up your sneakers.
16 South Illinois Street, Belleville, Illinois
For the kiddo with all the imagination and love of lore, look no further than Fantasy Books. Comic books, board games, Pokémon, graphic novels, and unique gift ideas are featured throughout the shop, and staff is happy to help point you in the right direction.
1113 East Main Street, Belleville, Illinois
Circa Boutique is well-known to area style enthusiasts, but tucked in the back of their shop is an adorable selection of games and gifts for the younger set.
128 East Main Street, Belleville, Illinois
Whether it’s the latest addition to your family or that of a friend, Local Lucy’s is a favorite for customized cuteness in the smallest sizes. Bibs & booties, bath towels & toys are just a few of the many (MANY) items to choose from. The best part? If you can’t find it there, they can likely make it for you.
122 East Main Street, Belleville, Illinois
I Had That Toys is appropriately named considering you hear the phrase echoing up and down the aisles on a daily basis. Head here to give the kiddos those toys Santa forgot to deliver to you oh-so-long-ago.
116 East Main Street, Belleville, Illinois