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SUMMARY:Way of Lights 5K Run
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Way of Lights 5k Competitive Run and 1.5-mile Fun Walk to start your year off right!\nThe only time of the year to run or walk through our beautiful light display. \n5K Competitive Run & 1.5-Mile Fun Walk\nCheck in Time: 3:30 – 4:45 pm\nRace Starting Time: 5:00 pm \nT-shirts sizes guaranteed for all those who register by December 17 / MORE INFO & REGISTER \n 
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/way-of-lights-5k-run/
LOCATION:Shrine of Our Lady of Snows\, 442 South Demazenod Drive\, Belleville\, 62223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walk/Run
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows":MAILTO:info@snows.org
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SUMMARY:Holiday Movie Festival
DESCRIPTION:🎉 Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Optimist Club Of Belleville‘s fundraising event. 🎉 \nYour ticket invites you to enjoy 3 movies\, free popcorn and Pre-movie entertainment. \nYour purchase provides funds for educational programs for children in Belleville\, IL District 118. \nThank you for supporting our mission to “enhance the lives of children”. \n  \n3-MOVIE BUNDLE: \nDecember 6\, 2025 – Jack Frost \nDecember 20\, 2025 – Polar Express \nJanuary 3\, 2026 – Gremlins \nEnjoy pre-entertainment starting at 10:30 and free popcorn. Movie begins at 11:00. \nPurchase tickets HERE \n  \nPartner with the Optimist Club in our “Fill the Gap” campaign. This program is designed to help offset educator expenses for instructional tools. Help enhance a child’s learning experience with these additional supplies.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/holiday-movie-festival/2026-01-03/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Theatre\, 103 E Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday Fun,Non-Profit,Theatre & Entertainment
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Optimist Club of Belleville":MAILTO:hawkins70@aol.com
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SUMMARY:Motorcycle Swap Meet
DESCRIPTION:A gathering of riders\, mechanics\, and collectors who buy\, sell and trade.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/motorcycle-swap-meet-4/2026-01-04/1/
LOCATION:Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park\, 200 S. Belt East\, Belleville\, 62220
CATEGORIES:Shopping
ORGANIZER;CN="Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park":MAILTO:cadams@belleville.net
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SUMMARY:Motorcycle Swap Meet
DESCRIPTION:A gathering of riders\, mechanics\, and collectors who buy\, sell and trade.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/motorcycle-swap-meet-4/2026-01-04/2/
LOCATION:Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park\, 200 S. Belt East\, Belleville\, 62220
CATEGORIES:Shopping
ORGANIZER;CN="Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park":MAILTO:cadams@belleville.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T230000
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SUMMARY:SICW Wrestling (St. Clair County Animal Services fundraiser)
DESCRIPTION:A fast-paced contest where two competitors face off inside a ring\, trying to outmaneuver and overpower each other using strength and technique. All proceeds go to St. Clair County Animal Services
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/sicw-wrestling-st-clair-county-animal-services-fundraiser/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Sports / Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T160000
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SUMMARY:Heart & Soul 4 Year Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Elated Hearts is celebrating their 4 year mark in Downtown Belleville. Come celebrate with us. Sample products\, join in on mini workshops and meet some of our local artisans.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/heart-soul-4-year-anniversary/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Shopping
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SUMMARY:Onesie Bar Crawl
DESCRIPTION:The coziest bar crawl in Belleville around is BACK! Get your onesies ready for January 17th!! \nBar Crawl Registration will open Jan 17 at 11am\, at Big Daddy’s 618\, 313 E Main. \nDonations will be going towards the Belleville Schools in need. Your $10 Donation to participate in this year’s bar crawl includes:\n– a slice of pizza from Bennie’s\n– raffle ticket\n– Big Daddy’s 618 Cup with $5 refills on onesie punch\n– Free shuttle\n– Live Music \nParticipating Locations:\nBennie’s Pizza Pub\nBig Daddy’s 618\nThe Corner Chill & Grill\nChaos\nThe Office Lounge\nTavern on Main\nCopper Fire\nSugar High\nFridays South\nSullivans\nShoehorn Brewing\nRachel’s Sidebar\nCharlie’s Place\nMargaritas\nSPACES\nSilver Creek Sports & Social\nSchatze’s \nBooze raffle will be drawn at Big Daddy’s 618 at 6:30pm! \nShuttle stops continuous loop stopping at each spot every 30 minutes:\n– Big Daddy’s 618\n– Sullivans\n– The Corner Chill & Grill\n– Friday’s South\n– Charlie’s Place\n– Bennie’s Pizza Pub\n– Rachel’s Sidebar \nThank you to our sponsors!! \nHosted by: Bennie’s Pizza Pub\, Big Daddy’s 618\, and Bar Buddies \nThis crawl is an event to raise funds for Bar Buddies 618\, LLC a 501 (C) (3) entity. Donations that are made and funds raised at this event and our other events help support local schools\, businesses and other charitable causes throughout the year.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/onesie-bar-crawl/
LOCATION:Downtown Belleville\, Illinois\, Belleville\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink
ORGANIZER;CN="Bennie's Pizza Pub":MAILTO:mariah@benniespizzapub.net
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SUMMARY:Main Street Shop Hop
DESCRIPTION:Belleville Main Street Shop Hop 🛍️✨\nThink bar crawl… but for shops! Save the date for Saturday\, January 24th and hop your way through Belleville Main Street businesses for a fun day of shopping and surprises. \nEach stop brings something new\, so grab your friends and make a day of it! Come early for a cup of coffee\, then stick around for drinks or a bite to eat. Be sure to check back here for participating businesses\, hours\, and specials. PLUS one lucky Shop Hop attendee will win $50 in Downtown Dollars! \nExplore all our shops here: https://www.bellevillemainstreet.net/merchants-retail
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/main-street-shop-hop/
LOCATION:local lucy’s\, 122 Main Street\, Belleville\, 62221
CATEGORIES:Shopping
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SUMMARY:Pope Creek Gun and Knife Show
DESCRIPTION:Hunting rifles\, antique or collectable items firearms\, modern sporting guns\, and many styles or knives\, from large to small.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/pope-creek-gun-and-knife-show/2026-01-24/
LOCATION:Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park\, 200 S. Belt East\, Belleville\, 62220
CATEGORIES:Shopping
ORGANIZER;CN="Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park":MAILTO:cadams@belleville.net
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T210000
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SUMMARY:Games and Grounds at LongStory Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our fifth board game night with Fantasy Books Inc at LongStory Coffee. Each event ticket is good for two people and includes two drink tickets\, a pastry spread\, and your board game! Doors open at 5:30pm and the games start around 6:15pm. \nThis months game: STAR REALMS\nStar Realms is a space combat card game\, pitting players against each other in a fight for dominance over the entire galaxy. To accomplish this\, players must steadily grow their deck’s weak starting fleet into an armada powerful enough to overwhelm the opposition.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/games-and-grounds-at-longstory-coffee/
LOCATION:LongStory Coffee\, 732 S Illinois St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260125T140000
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SUMMARY:Pope Creek Gun and Knife Show
DESCRIPTION:Hunting rifles\, antique or collectable items firearms\, modern sporting guns\, and many styles or knives\, from large to small.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/pope-creek-gun-and-knife-show/2026-01-25/
LOCATION:Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park\, 200 S. Belt East\, Belleville\, 62220
CATEGORIES:Shopping
ORGANIZER;CN="Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park":MAILTO:cadams@belleville.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T200000
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SUMMARY:Iceland Presentation with Ambassador Travel and Cruises
DESCRIPTION:Join the Belleville Chamber and Ambassador Travel & Cruises on an information night for the November 2026 Iceland Tour. Must RSVP by January 18th. 618.234.1046
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/iceland-presentation-with-ambassador-travel-and-cruises/
LOCATION:Belleville Chamber of Commerce\, 216 E A St\, Belleville\, 62220
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ambassador Travel &amp%3B Cruises":MAILTO:toni@4ambassadortravel.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T150000
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SUMMARY:Indoor Yard Sale
DESCRIPTION:A Variety of items for sale of new and used goods by individuals in our indoor expo building.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/indoor-yard-sale-2/2026-01-30/
LOCATION:Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park\, 200 S. Belt East\, Belleville\, 62220
CATEGORIES:Shopping
ORGANIZER;CN="Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park":MAILTO:cadams@belleville.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T164032Z
UID:10000491-1769846400-1769868000@explorebelleville.net
SUMMARY:Indoor Yard Sale
DESCRIPTION:A Variety of items for sale of new and used goods by individuals in our indoor expo building.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/indoor-yard-sale-2/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park\, 200 S. Belt East\, Belleville\, 62220
CATEGORIES:Shopping
ORGANIZER;CN="Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park":MAILTO:cadams@belleville.net
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