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SUMMARY:15th Annual Belleville Thanksgiving 5K Run and Kids Turkey Chase
DESCRIPTION:The 15th Annual Belleville Thanksgiving 5K Run and Kids Turkey Chase (In Person Race) will take place on Thanksgiving Day\, Nov. 27\, 2025\, in Downtown Belleville Illinois at the Square.  Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup at 7:00 am. with the race starting at 8 am.   \nAll proceeds go to support Belleville High School Hockey Club. \nEarly Packet Pickup: Saturday\, Nov. 22\, 2025: 11:00 AM – 4 PM at Toolen’s Running Start\, 3260 Greenmount Crossing Dr.\, Shiloh\, IL\, 62269.  \nEntry Fees: $30 per registration until October 26th / guaranteed a shirt.\n$35 per registration from October 27th to race day NOT guaranteed a shirt. \nTurkey Chase will be $15 per registration until October 26th / guaranteed a shirt.\nTurkey Chase after October 26th to race day NOT guaranteed a shirt $15 per registration. \nRegistration Link for Belleville Thanksgiving 5K and Turkey Chase \nQuestions Please email thanksgiving5krun@gmail.com\n*Proceeds to benefit Belleville Hockey Club*\n**No Refunds will be given if not able to complete the run**\n*** The race will run rain\, shine\, or snow***\n****In the event of any changes in State/City/County mandates that would require us to go to a virtual race no refunds will be issued ****
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/15th-annual-belleville-thanksgiving-5k-run-and-kids-turkey-chase/
LOCATION:1st Block of W Main – 159 to 1st Street
CATEGORIES:Walk/Run
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ORGANIZER;CN="Belleville East High School Hockey Club":MAILTO:thanksgiving5krun@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129
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SUMMARY:Santa's House on the Square
DESCRIPTION:Visit Santa at his house on Belleville’s Honorary Veterans Memorial Square and make memories that last a lifetime. VIEW WEBSITE FOR HOURS AND SCHEDULE \n  \n“Santa’s House is a decades long holiday tradition dating back to 1964 when it replaced its much smaller predecessor. For years families have been coming with their children to visit Santa in his Belleville house and take home a photo keepsake. We receive visitors from the entire metro area and we routinely receive visitors from all over the world including Germany\, England\, Japan\, Israeli\, Ukraine and many more. Santa’s House has been featured in many news articles\, television news segments and once had a photo mention on a national daytime talk show. Santa’s House is currently owned and operated by the Optimist Club of Belleville and supported by volunteers. The Optimist Club of Belleville is a community civic organization with deep roots in Belleville who support and promote the well being of youth in our community.” / BellevilleSantaHouse.com
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/santas-house-on-the-square/2025-11-28/
LOCATION:Honorary Veterans Memorial Square\, 101 S Illinois St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday Fun
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Optimist Club of Belleville":MAILTO:hawkins70@aol.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129
DTSTAMP:20260429T175911
CREATED:20251014T185308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T185308Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Horse-Drawn Trolley Rides
DESCRIPTION:Take a free ride through downtown aboard a 26-passenger horse-drawn trolley and visit Belleville’s Honorary Veterans Memorial Square\, Christkindlmarkt\, and the downtown shopping & dining district. \nPassengers can board and disembark in the first block of East Main Street near the entrance to the Christkindlmarkt in Downtown Belleville\, Illinois.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/free-horse-drawn-trolley-rides/2025-11-28/
LOCATION:Honorary Veterans Memorial Square\, 101 S Illinois St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday Fun
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Belleville":MAILTO:cadams@belleville.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251128T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175911
CREATED:20250923T150707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T151950Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast With Santa at the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a meal with Santa on the farm! Children can tell Santa their Christmas wishes. Santa has a special gift for each child. We will capture the moment in a photo of your child with Santa. Each child will get to decorate a sugar cookie with frosting and sprinkles and a holiday story will be read. Reservations are required. \nBreakfast will be provided from 8am until noon. The meal includes scrambled eggs\, crips bacon\, fried potatoes\, fruit\, biscuits\, and homemade sausage gravy\, drink (alcohol is not included). Fee charged.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/breakfastwithsanta/2025-11-28/
LOCATION:Eckert’s Country Restaurant\, 951 S. Green Mount Road\, Belleville\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Food and Drink,Holiday Fun
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eckert's Farms":MAILTO:cadams@belleville.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175911
CREATED:20251007T145826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T150620Z
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SUMMARY:Ainad Shriners FEZtival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:The Nobles and Ladies of Ainad Shriners have begun planning and preparations for its Third Annual Ainad Shriners FEZtival of Trees set for November 28 – December 13\, 2025. The FEZtival of Trees will be held at 23 Public Square\, Belleville\, Illinois\, and will be open to the public. \nPatrons at the FEZtival of Trees purchase raffle tickets and place such in respective tree ticket boxes for a chance to win those trees and the gifts accompanying the trees. At the conclusion of the FEZtival of Trees the winner of each tree will be selected from all raffle tickets submitted for each tree. \nYour support of Ainad Shriners FEZtival of Trees will help us maintain our beautiful and historic Ainad Shrine Center\, as well as support Shriner activities and causes throughout Southern Illinois. Unfortunately\, your donation is not deductible as a charitable contribution\, but please consider helping us generate a positive impact throughout Southern Illinois.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/ainad-shriners-feztival-of-trees/
LOCATION:23 Public Square\, 23 Public Square\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday Fun,Non-Profit
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T144236Z
UID:10000383-1764324000-1764331200@explorebelleville.net
SUMMARY:Optimist Club of Belleville Santa Parade
DESCRIPTION:The Optimist Club of Belleville invites you to attend the 2025 Santa Parade on Friday\, November 28th at 10:00AM starting at the intersection of North 3rd and West A streets in Downtown Belleville. The route will proceed south on 3rd street to West Main and continue on East Main Street until Forest Avenue. \n  \nTo participate in this year’s parade\, please view the forms shared on The Optimist Club of Belleville’s Facebook page (forms must be submitted by 11/7/2025).
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/optimist-club-of-belleville-santa-parade/
LOCATION:Downtown Belleville\, Illinois\, Belleville\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday Fun,Parade
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Optimist Club of Belleville":MAILTO:hawkins70@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251128T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251128T200000
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CREATED:20251006T160337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T160337Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Belleville Christkindlmarkt
DESCRIPTION:Thurs-Sat.\, 11 AM – 8 PM*\,\nSundays 11 AM – 6 PM*\n*See website for exact hours and details \nShop the 12th Annual Belleville Christkindlmarkt\, an open-air German Christmas Market on Belleville’s Public Square\, featuring unique vendors\, food\, and beverages\, along with live entertainment and special attractions on specific dates. \nVisit the Belleville Christkindlmarkt website for event details\, including dates and hours\, a list of vendors\, entertainment and attraction dates\, and more!
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/annual-belleville-christkindlmarkt/2025-11-28/
LOCATION:Honorary Veterans Memorial Square\, 101 S Illinois St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Food and Drink,Holiday Fun
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ORGANIZER;CN="Belleville Christkindlmarkt":MAILTO:belleville.christmas.market@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251128T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175911
CREATED:20251002T164032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T164032Z
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SUMMARY:56th Annual Way of Lights Christmas Display
DESCRIPTION:For 56 years\, the night shines at the Shrine of Our Lady of Snows at the Annual Way of Lights display\, lighting up the grounds for our Journey to Bethlehem and the birth of Christ. The breathtaking display now includes additional color lights to celebrate Christ’s birthday. It is FREE to drive through (donations accepted)\, but special activities incur a nominal charge for camel rides\, pony rides\, food\, drinks\, LEGO’S\, and Kettle Corn (with funnel cakes!). The lights are on from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm nightly\, even on the holidays. Buildings are closed on Thanksgiving\, Christmas Eve\, and Christmas Day. Donations accepted.\nThe National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows 618-397-6700
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/56th-annual-way-of-lights-christmas-display/2025-11-28/
LOCATION:Shrine of Our Lady of Snows\, 442 South Demazenod Drive\, Belleville\, 62223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday Fun
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows":MAILTO:info@snows.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251128T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175911
CREATED:20251014T160520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T160520Z
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SUMMARY:Lighting of the Fountain
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the lighting of the Veteran’s Memorial Fountain in Belleville’s Public Square as Belleville’s Mayor Jenny Gain Meyer\, residents and visitors carol for the holidays.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/lighting-of-the-fountain/
LOCATION:Honorary Veterans Memorial Square\, 101 S Illinois St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday Fun
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Belleville":MAILTO:cadams@belleville.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251130
DTSTAMP:20260429T175911
CREATED:20251014T163151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T172020Z
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SUMMARY:Santa's House on the Square
DESCRIPTION:Visit Santa at his house on Belleville’s Honorary Veterans Memorial Square and make memories that last a lifetime. VIEW WEBSITE FOR HOURS AND SCHEDULE \n  \n“Santa’s House is a decades long holiday tradition dating back to 1964 when it replaced its much smaller predecessor. For years families have been coming with their children to visit Santa in his Belleville house and take home a photo keepsake. We receive visitors from the entire metro area and we routinely receive visitors from all over the world including Germany\, England\, Japan\, Israeli\, Ukraine and many more. Santa’s House has been featured in many news articles\, television news segments and once had a photo mention on a national daytime talk show. Santa’s House is currently owned and operated by the Optimist Club of Belleville and supported by volunteers. The Optimist Club of Belleville is a community civic organization with deep roots in Belleville who support and promote the well being of youth in our community.” / BellevilleSantaHouse.com
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/santas-house-on-the-square/2025-11-29/
LOCATION:Honorary Veterans Memorial Square\, 101 S Illinois St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday Fun
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/house_3651_A1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Optimist Club of Belleville":MAILTO:hawkins70@aol.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251130
DTSTAMP:20260429T175911
CREATED:20251014T185308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T185308Z
UID:10000438-1764374400-1764460799@explorebelleville.net
SUMMARY:FREE Horse-Drawn Trolley Rides
DESCRIPTION:Take a free ride through downtown aboard a 26-passenger horse-drawn trolley and visit Belleville’s Honorary Veterans Memorial Square\, Christkindlmarkt\, and the downtown shopping & dining district. \nPassengers can board and disembark in the first block of East Main Street near the entrance to the Christkindlmarkt in Downtown Belleville\, Illinois.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/free-horse-drawn-trolley-rides/2025-11-29/
LOCATION:Honorary Veterans Memorial Square\, 101 S Illinois St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday Fun
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Belleville":MAILTO:cadams@belleville.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175911
CREATED:20250923T150707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T151950Z
UID:10000107-1764403200-1764417600@explorebelleville.net
SUMMARY:Breakfast With Santa at the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a meal with Santa on the farm! Children can tell Santa their Christmas wishes. Santa has a special gift for each child. We will capture the moment in a photo of your child with Santa. Each child will get to decorate a sugar cookie with frosting and sprinkles and a holiday story will be read. Reservations are required. \nBreakfast will be provided from 8am until noon. The meal includes scrambled eggs\, crips bacon\, fried potatoes\, fruit\, biscuits\, and homemade sausage gravy\, drink (alcohol is not included). Fee charged.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/breakfastwithsanta/2025-11-29/
LOCATION:Eckert’s Country Restaurant\, 951 S. Green Mount Road\, Belleville\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Food and Drink,Holiday Fun
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eckert's Farms":MAILTO:cadams@belleville.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T233000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175911
CREATED:20251014T160915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T160915Z
UID:10000410-1764403200-1764459000@explorebelleville.net
SUMMARY:Small Business Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Shop small throughout the City of Belleville Saturday\, November 29th in honor of Small Business Saturday. Visit Belleville’s Small business for the holidays to find unique and interesting holiday gifts\, plus friendly service with a smile!
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/small-business-saturday/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink,Holiday Fun,Shopping
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/026-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@bellevillechamber.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175911
CREATED:20251006T160337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T160337Z
UID:10000364-1764414000-1764446400@explorebelleville.net
SUMMARY:Annual Belleville Christkindlmarkt
DESCRIPTION:Thurs-Sat.\, 11 AM – 8 PM*\,\nSundays 11 AM – 6 PM*\n*See website for exact hours and details \nShop the 12th Annual Belleville Christkindlmarkt\, an open-air German Christmas Market on Belleville’s Public Square\, featuring unique vendors\, food\, and beverages\, along with live entertainment and special attractions on specific dates. \nVisit the Belleville Christkindlmarkt website for event details\, including dates and hours\, a list of vendors\, entertainment and attraction dates\, and more!
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/annual-belleville-christkindlmarkt/2025-11-29/
LOCATION:Honorary Veterans Memorial Square\, 101 S Illinois St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Food and Drink,Holiday Fun
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ORGANIZER;CN="Belleville Christkindlmarkt":MAILTO:belleville.christmas.market@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175911
CREATED:20251007T150255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T150446Z
UID:10000386-1764414000-1764446400@explorebelleville.net
SUMMARY:Ainad Shriners FEZtival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:The Nobles and Ladies of Ainad Shriners have begun planning and preparations for its Third Annual Ainad Shriners FEZtival of Trees set for November 28 – December 13\, 2025. The FEZtival of Trees will be held at 23 Public Square\, Belleville\, Illinois\, and will be open to the public. \nPatrons at the FEZtival of Trees purchase raffle tickets and place such in respective tree ticket boxes for a chance to win those trees and the gifts accompanying the trees. At the conclusion of the FEZtival of Trees the winner of each tree will be selected from all raffle tickets submitted for each tree. \nYour support of Ainad Shriners FEZtival of Trees will help us maintain our beautiful and historic Ainad Shrine Center\, as well as support Shriner activities and causes throughout Southern Illinois. Unfortunately\, your donation is not deductible as a charitable contribution\, but please consider helping us generate a positive impact throughout Southern Illinois.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/ainad-shriners-feztival-of-trees-2/2025-11-29/
LOCATION:23 Public Square\, 23 Public Square\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday Fun,Non-Profit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FEZtival-of-Trees.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175911
CREATED:20251002T164032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T164032Z
UID:10000135-1764435600-1764450000@explorebelleville.net
SUMMARY:56th Annual Way of Lights Christmas Display
DESCRIPTION:For 56 years\, the night shines at the Shrine of Our Lady of Snows at the Annual Way of Lights display\, lighting up the grounds for our Journey to Bethlehem and the birth of Christ. The breathtaking display now includes additional color lights to celebrate Christ’s birthday. It is FREE to drive through (donations accepted)\, but special activities incur a nominal charge for camel rides\, pony rides\, food\, drinks\, LEGO’S\, and Kettle Corn (with funnel cakes!). The lights are on from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm nightly\, even on the holidays. Buildings are closed on Thanksgiving\, Christmas Eve\, and Christmas Day. Donations accepted.\nThe National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows 618-397-6700
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/56th-annual-way-of-lights-christmas-display/2025-11-29/
LOCATION:Shrine of Our Lady of Snows\, 442 South Demazenod Drive\, Belleville\, 62223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday Fun
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20211128_175621.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows":MAILTO:info@snows.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251201
DTSTAMP:20260429T175911
CREATED:20251014T163151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T172020Z
UID:10000414-1764460800-1764547199@explorebelleville.net
SUMMARY:Santa's House on the Square
DESCRIPTION:Visit Santa at his house on Belleville’s Honorary Veterans Memorial Square and make memories that last a lifetime. VIEW WEBSITE FOR HOURS AND SCHEDULE \n  \n“Santa’s House is a decades long holiday tradition dating back to 1964 when it replaced its much smaller predecessor. For years families have been coming with their children to visit Santa in his Belleville house and take home a photo keepsake. We receive visitors from the entire metro area and we routinely receive visitors from all over the world including Germany\, England\, Japan\, Israeli\, Ukraine and many more. Santa’s House has been featured in many news articles\, television news segments and once had a photo mention on a national daytime talk show. Santa’s House is currently owned and operated by the Optimist Club of Belleville and supported by volunteers. The Optimist Club of Belleville is a community civic organization with deep roots in Belleville who support and promote the well being of youth in our community.” / BellevilleSantaHouse.com
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/santas-house-on-the-square/2025-11-30/
LOCATION:Honorary Veterans Memorial Square\, 101 S Illinois St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday Fun
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/house_3651_A1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Optimist Club of Belleville":MAILTO:hawkins70@aol.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251201
DTSTAMP:20260429T175911
CREATED:20251014T185308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T185308Z
UID:10000439-1764460800-1764547199@explorebelleville.net
SUMMARY:FREE Horse-Drawn Trolley Rides
DESCRIPTION:Take a free ride through downtown aboard a 26-passenger horse-drawn trolley and visit Belleville’s Honorary Veterans Memorial Square\, Christkindlmarkt\, and the downtown shopping & dining district. \nPassengers can board and disembark in the first block of East Main Street near the entrance to the Christkindlmarkt in Downtown Belleville\, Illinois.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/free-horse-drawn-trolley-rides/2025-11-30/
LOCATION:Honorary Veterans Memorial Square\, 101 S Illinois St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday Fun
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Christkindlmarkt-Trolley.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="City of Belleville":MAILTO:cadams@belleville.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175911
CREATED:20251006T160337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T160337Z
UID:10000365-1764500400-1764532800@explorebelleville.net
SUMMARY:Annual Belleville Christkindlmarkt
DESCRIPTION:Thurs-Sat.\, 11 AM – 8 PM*\,\nSundays 11 AM – 6 PM*\n*See website for exact hours and details \nShop the 12th Annual Belleville Christkindlmarkt\, an open-air German Christmas Market on Belleville’s Public Square\, featuring unique vendors\, food\, and beverages\, along with live entertainment and special attractions on specific dates. \nVisit the Belleville Christkindlmarkt website for event details\, including dates and hours\, a list of vendors\, entertainment and attraction dates\, and more!
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/annual-belleville-christkindlmarkt/2025-11-30/
LOCATION:Honorary Veterans Memorial Square\, 101 S Illinois St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Food and Drink,Holiday Fun
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Christkindlmarkt-Logo-scaled.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Belleville Christkindlmarkt":MAILTO:belleville.christmas.market@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175911
CREATED:20251007T150255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T150446Z
UID:10000387-1764500400-1764532800@explorebelleville.net
SUMMARY:Ainad Shriners FEZtival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:The Nobles and Ladies of Ainad Shriners have begun planning and preparations for its Third Annual Ainad Shriners FEZtival of Trees set for November 28 – December 13\, 2025. The FEZtival of Trees will be held at 23 Public Square\, Belleville\, Illinois\, and will be open to the public. \nPatrons at the FEZtival of Trees purchase raffle tickets and place such in respective tree ticket boxes for a chance to win those trees and the gifts accompanying the trees. At the conclusion of the FEZtival of Trees the winner of each tree will be selected from all raffle tickets submitted for each tree. \nYour support of Ainad Shriners FEZtival of Trees will help us maintain our beautiful and historic Ainad Shrine Center\, as well as support Shriner activities and causes throughout Southern Illinois. Unfortunately\, your donation is not deductible as a charitable contribution\, but please consider helping us generate a positive impact throughout Southern Illinois.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/ainad-shriners-feztival-of-trees-2/2025-11-30/
LOCATION:23 Public Square\, 23 Public Square\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday Fun,Non-Profit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FEZtival-of-Trees.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175911
CREATED:20251002T164032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T164032Z
UID:10000136-1764522000-1764536400@explorebelleville.net
SUMMARY:56th Annual Way of Lights Christmas Display
DESCRIPTION:For 56 years\, the night shines at the Shrine of Our Lady of Snows at the Annual Way of Lights display\, lighting up the grounds for our Journey to Bethlehem and the birth of Christ. The breathtaking display now includes additional color lights to celebrate Christ’s birthday. It is FREE to drive through (donations accepted)\, but special activities incur a nominal charge for camel rides\, pony rides\, food\, drinks\, LEGO’S\, and Kettle Corn (with funnel cakes!). The lights are on from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm nightly\, even on the holidays. Buildings are closed on Thanksgiving\, Christmas Eve\, and Christmas Day. Donations accepted.\nThe National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows 618-397-6700
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/56th-annual-way-of-lights-christmas-display/2025-11-30/
LOCATION:Shrine of Our Lady of Snows\, 442 South Demazenod Drive\, Belleville\, 62223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday Fun
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20211128_175621.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows":MAILTO:info@snows.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175911
CREATED:20251002T164032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T164032Z
UID:10000137-1764608400-1764622800@explorebelleville.net
SUMMARY:56th Annual Way of Lights Christmas Display
DESCRIPTION:For 56 years\, the night shines at the Shrine of Our Lady of Snows at the Annual Way of Lights display\, lighting up the grounds for our Journey to Bethlehem and the birth of Christ. The breathtaking display now includes additional color lights to celebrate Christ’s birthday. It is FREE to drive through (donations accepted)\, but special activities incur a nominal charge for camel rides\, pony rides\, food\, drinks\, LEGO’S\, and Kettle Corn (with funnel cakes!). The lights are on from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm nightly\, even on the holidays. Buildings are closed on Thanksgiving\, Christmas Eve\, and Christmas Day. Donations accepted.\nThe National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows 618-397-6700
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/56th-annual-way-of-lights-christmas-display/2025-12-01/
LOCATION:Shrine of Our Lady of Snows\, 442 South Demazenod Drive\, Belleville\, 62223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday Fun
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20211128_175621.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows":MAILTO:info@snows.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175911
CREATED:20251002T164032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T164032Z
UID:10000138-1764694800-1764709200@explorebelleville.net
SUMMARY:56th Annual Way of Lights Christmas Display
DESCRIPTION:For 56 years\, the night shines at the Shrine of Our Lady of Snows at the Annual Way of Lights display\, lighting up the grounds for our Journey to Bethlehem and the birth of Christ. The breathtaking display now includes additional color lights to celebrate Christ’s birthday. It is FREE to drive through (donations accepted)\, but special activities incur a nominal charge for camel rides\, pony rides\, food\, drinks\, LEGO’S\, and Kettle Corn (with funnel cakes!). The lights are on from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm nightly\, even on the holidays. Buildings are closed on Thanksgiving\, Christmas Eve\, and Christmas Day. Donations accepted.\nThe National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows 618-397-6700
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/56th-annual-way-of-lights-christmas-display/2025-12-02/
LOCATION:Shrine of Our Lady of Snows\, 442 South Demazenod Drive\, Belleville\, 62223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday Fun
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20211128_175621.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows":MAILTO:info@snows.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251204
DTSTAMP:20260429T175911
CREATED:20251014T163151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T172020Z
UID:10000415-1764720000-1764806399@explorebelleville.net
SUMMARY:Santa's House on the Square
DESCRIPTION:Visit Santa at his house on Belleville’s Honorary Veterans Memorial Square and make memories that last a lifetime. VIEW WEBSITE FOR HOURS AND SCHEDULE \n  \n“Santa’s House is a decades long holiday tradition dating back to 1964 when it replaced its much smaller predecessor. For years families have been coming with their children to visit Santa in his Belleville house and take home a photo keepsake. We receive visitors from the entire metro area and we routinely receive visitors from all over the world including Germany\, England\, Japan\, Israeli\, Ukraine and many more. Santa’s House has been featured in many news articles\, television news segments and once had a photo mention on a national daytime talk show. Santa’s House is currently owned and operated by the Optimist Club of Belleville and supported by volunteers. The Optimist Club of Belleville is a community civic organization with deep roots in Belleville who support and promote the well being of youth in our community.” / BellevilleSantaHouse.com
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/santas-house-on-the-square/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:Honorary Veterans Memorial Square\, 101 S Illinois St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday Fun
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/house_3651_A1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Optimist Club of Belleville":MAILTO:hawkins70@aol.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175911
CREATED:20251002T164032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T164032Z
UID:10000139-1764781200-1764795600@explorebelleville.net
SUMMARY:56th Annual Way of Lights Christmas Display
DESCRIPTION:For 56 years\, the night shines at the Shrine of Our Lady of Snows at the Annual Way of Lights display\, lighting up the grounds for our Journey to Bethlehem and the birth of Christ. The breathtaking display now includes additional color lights to celebrate Christ’s birthday. It is FREE to drive through (donations accepted)\, but special activities incur a nominal charge for camel rides\, pony rides\, food\, drinks\, LEGO’S\, and Kettle Corn (with funnel cakes!). The lights are on from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm nightly\, even on the holidays. Buildings are closed on Thanksgiving\, Christmas Eve\, and Christmas Day. Donations accepted.\nThe National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows 618-397-6700
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/56th-annual-way-of-lights-christmas-display/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:Shrine of Our Lady of Snows\, 442 South Demazenod Drive\, Belleville\, 62223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday Fun
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20211128_175621.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows":MAILTO:info@snows.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251205
DTSTAMP:20260429T175911
CREATED:20251014T163151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T172020Z
UID:10000416-1764806400-1764892799@explorebelleville.net
SUMMARY:Santa's House on the Square
DESCRIPTION:Visit Santa at his house on Belleville’s Honorary Veterans Memorial Square and make memories that last a lifetime. VIEW WEBSITE FOR HOURS AND SCHEDULE \n  \n“Santa’s House is a decades long holiday tradition dating back to 1964 when it replaced its much smaller predecessor. For years families have been coming with their children to visit Santa in his Belleville house and take home a photo keepsake. We receive visitors from the entire metro area and we routinely receive visitors from all over the world including Germany\, England\, Japan\, Israeli\, Ukraine and many more. Santa’s House has been featured in many news articles\, television news segments and once had a photo mention on a national daytime talk show. Santa’s House is currently owned and operated by the Optimist Club of Belleville and supported by volunteers. The Optimist Club of Belleville is a community civic organization with deep roots in Belleville who support and promote the well being of youth in our community.” / BellevilleSantaHouse.com
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/santas-house-on-the-square/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Honorary Veterans Memorial Square\, 101 S Illinois St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday Fun
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/house_3651_A1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Optimist Club of Belleville":MAILTO:hawkins70@aol.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175911
CREATED:20251006T160337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T160337Z
UID:10000366-1764846000-1764878400@explorebelleville.net
SUMMARY:Annual Belleville Christkindlmarkt
DESCRIPTION:Thurs-Sat.\, 11 AM – 8 PM*\,\nSundays 11 AM – 6 PM*\n*See website for exact hours and details \nShop the 12th Annual Belleville Christkindlmarkt\, an open-air German Christmas Market on Belleville’s Public Square\, featuring unique vendors\, food\, and beverages\, along with live entertainment and special attractions on specific dates. \nVisit the Belleville Christkindlmarkt website for event details\, including dates and hours\, a list of vendors\, entertainment and attraction dates\, and more!
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/annual-belleville-christkindlmarkt/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Honorary Veterans Memorial Square\, 101 S Illinois St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Food and Drink,Holiday Fun
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Christkindlmarkt-Logo-scaled.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Belleville Christkindlmarkt":MAILTO:belleville.christmas.market@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175911
CREATED:20251007T150255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T150446Z
UID:10000388-1764846000-1764878400@explorebelleville.net
SUMMARY:Ainad Shriners FEZtival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:The Nobles and Ladies of Ainad Shriners have begun planning and preparations for its Third Annual Ainad Shriners FEZtival of Trees set for November 28 – December 13\, 2025. The FEZtival of Trees will be held at 23 Public Square\, Belleville\, Illinois\, and will be open to the public. \nPatrons at the FEZtival of Trees purchase raffle tickets and place such in respective tree ticket boxes for a chance to win those trees and the gifts accompanying the trees. At the conclusion of the FEZtival of Trees the winner of each tree will be selected from all raffle tickets submitted for each tree. \nYour support of Ainad Shriners FEZtival of Trees will help us maintain our beautiful and historic Ainad Shrine Center\, as well as support Shriner activities and causes throughout Southern Illinois. Unfortunately\, your donation is not deductible as a charitable contribution\, but please consider helping us generate a positive impact throughout Southern Illinois.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/ainad-shriners-feztival-of-trees-2/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:23 Public Square\, 23 Public Square\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday Fun,Non-Profit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FEZtival-of-Trees.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T175911
CREATED:20251002T164032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T164032Z
UID:10000140-1764867600-1764882000@explorebelleville.net
SUMMARY:56th Annual Way of Lights Christmas Display
DESCRIPTION:For 56 years\, the night shines at the Shrine of Our Lady of Snows at the Annual Way of Lights display\, lighting up the grounds for our Journey to Bethlehem and the birth of Christ. The breathtaking display now includes additional color lights to celebrate Christ’s birthday. It is FREE to drive through (donations accepted)\, but special activities incur a nominal charge for camel rides\, pony rides\, food\, drinks\, LEGO’S\, and Kettle Corn (with funnel cakes!). The lights are on from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm nightly\, even on the holidays. Buildings are closed on Thanksgiving\, Christmas Eve\, and Christmas Day. Donations accepted.\nThe National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows 618-397-6700
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/56th-annual-way-of-lights-christmas-display/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Shrine of Our Lady of Snows\, 442 South Demazenod Drive\, Belleville\, 62223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday Fun
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20211128_175621.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows":MAILTO:info@snows.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251206
DTSTAMP:20260429T175911
CREATED:20251014T163151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T172020Z
UID:10000417-1764892800-1764979199@explorebelleville.net
SUMMARY:Santa's House on the Square
DESCRIPTION:Visit Santa at his house on Belleville’s Honorary Veterans Memorial Square and make memories that last a lifetime. VIEW WEBSITE FOR HOURS AND SCHEDULE \n  \n“Santa’s House is a decades long holiday tradition dating back to 1964 when it replaced its much smaller predecessor. For years families have been coming with their children to visit Santa in his Belleville house and take home a photo keepsake. We receive visitors from the entire metro area and we routinely receive visitors from all over the world including Germany\, England\, Japan\, Israeli\, Ukraine and many more. Santa’s House has been featured in many news articles\, television news segments and once had a photo mention on a national daytime talk show. Santa’s House is currently owned and operated by the Optimist Club of Belleville and supported by volunteers. The Optimist Club of Belleville is a community civic organization with deep roots in Belleville who support and promote the well being of youth in our community.” / BellevilleSantaHouse.com
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/santas-house-on-the-square/2025-12-05/
LOCATION:Honorary Veterans Memorial Square\, 101 S Illinois St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday Fun
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/house_3651_A1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Optimist Club of Belleville":MAILTO:hawkins70@aol.com
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR