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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-2/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:23 Public Square\, 23 Public Square\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday Fun,Non-Profit
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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/2025-12-11/
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;VALUE=DATE:20251212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTSTAMP:20260509T181251
CREATED:20251014T163151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T172020Z
UID:10000422-1765497600-1765583999@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/2025-12-12/
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTSTAMP:20260509T181251
CREATED:20251014T185308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T185308Z
UID:10000443-1765497600-1765583999@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/2025-12-12/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181251
CREATED:20251006T160337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T160337Z
UID:10000371-1765537200-1765569600@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/2025-12-12/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T200000
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CREATED:20251007T150255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T150446Z
UID:10000396-1765537200-1765569600@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-2/2025-12-12/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181251
CREATED:20250923T151121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T151121Z
UID:10000115-1765558800-1765566000@explorebelleville.net
SUMMARY:Breakfast with Santa at Dinnertime
DESCRIPTION:Join us for breakfast with Santa on the farm at dinner-time! We know some of you just aren’t morning people\, so we are now offering Breakfast with Santa in the evening. The event is exactly like our traditional Breakfast with Santa… just at night! \n  \nChildren 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 his/her face/hand painted\, 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 5pm until 7pm. 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/breakfast-with-santa-at-dinnertime/2025-12-12/
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:20251212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181251
CREATED:20251002T164032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T164032Z
UID:10000148-1765558800-1765573200@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/2025-12-12/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTSTAMP:20260509T181251
CREATED:20251014T163151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T172020Z
UID:10000423-1765584000-1765670399@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/2025-12-13/
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:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTSTAMP:20260509T181251
CREATED:20251014T185308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T185308Z
UID:10000444-1765584000-1765670399@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/2025-12-13/
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:20251213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181251
CREATED:20250923T150707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T151950Z
UID:10000110-1765612800-1765627200@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/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:Eckert’s Country Restaurant\, 951 S. Green Mount Road\, Belleville\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Food and Drink,Holiday Fun
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Eckerts-Breakfast-with-Santa.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Eckert's Farms":MAILTO:cadams@belleville.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181251
CREATED:20251006T160337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T160337Z
UID:10000372-1765623600-1765656000@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/2025-12-13/
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:20251213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181251
CREATED:20251007T150255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T150446Z
UID:10000397-1765623600-1765656000@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-2/2025-12-13/
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:20251213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181251
CREATED:20251002T164032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T164032Z
UID:10000149-1765645200-1765659600@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/2025-12-13/
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:20251214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTSTAMP:20260509T181251
CREATED:20251014T163151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T172020Z
UID:10000424-1765670400-1765756799@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/2025-12-14/
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:20251214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTSTAMP:20260509T181251
CREATED:20251014T185308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T185308Z
UID:10000445-1765670400-1765756799@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/2025-12-14/
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:20251214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181251
CREATED:20250923T150707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T151950Z
UID:10000111-1765699200-1765713600@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/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:Eckert’s Country Restaurant\, 951 S. Green Mount Road\, Belleville\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Food and Drink,Holiday Fun
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Eckerts-Breakfast-with-Santa.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Eckert's Farms":MAILTO:cadams@belleville.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181252
CREATED:20251006T160337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T160337Z
UID:10000373-1765710000-1765742400@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/2025-12-14/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181252
CREATED:20251002T164032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T164032Z
UID:10000150-1765731600-1765746000@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/2025-12-14/
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:20251214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181252
CREATED:20251014T185807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T185807Z
UID:10000450-1765738800-1765746000@explorebelleville.net
SUMMARY:The Glory of Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:Each year during the Christmas season\, the Sanctuary Choir\, Orchestra\, and Drama Ministry combine to present the story of Christ’s birth\, what he meant to the world then\, and what he continues to mean for us today. We will take you back to early America to see how the gift of Jesus changed and molded the meaning of Christmas for a family looking for answers. \n  \nThe Glory of Christmas is interpreted nightly for the hearing impaired. It is streamed LIVE nightly on the Saint Matthew’s Church website.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/the-glory-of-christmas-concert/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:St. Matthew Church\, 1200 Moreland Dr.\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday Fun,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Glory-of-Christmas-2025-wpv_500x281_center_center.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181252
CREATED:20251002T164032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T164032Z
UID:10000151-1765818000-1765832400@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/2025-12-15/
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:20251215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181252
CREATED:20251014T185807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T185807Z
UID:10000451-1765825200-1765832400@explorebelleville.net
SUMMARY:The Glory of Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:Each year during the Christmas season\, the Sanctuary Choir\, Orchestra\, and Drama Ministry combine to present the story of Christ’s birth\, what he meant to the world then\, and what he continues to mean for us today. We will take you back to early America to see how the gift of Jesus changed and molded the meaning of Christmas for a family looking for answers. \n  \nThe Glory of Christmas is interpreted nightly for the hearing impaired. It is streamed LIVE nightly on the Saint Matthew’s Church website.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/the-glory-of-christmas-concert/2025-12-15/
LOCATION:St. Matthew Church\, 1200 Moreland Dr.\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday Fun,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://explorebelleville.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Glory-of-Christmas-2025-wpv_500x281_center_center.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181252
CREATED:20251002T164032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T164032Z
UID:10000152-1765904400-1765918800@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/2025-12-16/
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:20251217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251218
DTSTAMP:20260509T181252
CREATED:20251014T163151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T172020Z
UID:10000425-1765929600-1766015999@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/2025-12-17/
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:20251217T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181252
CREATED:20251002T164032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T164032Z
UID:10000153-1765990800-1766005200@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/2025-12-17/
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:20251218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251219
DTSTAMP:20260509T181252
CREATED:20251014T163151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T172020Z
UID:10000426-1766016000-1766102399@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/2025-12-18/
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:20251218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251219
DTSTAMP:20260509T181252
CREATED:20251014T185308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T185308Z
UID:10000446-1766016000-1766102399@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/2025-12-18/
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:20251218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181252
CREATED:20251006T160337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T160337Z
UID:10000374-1766055600-1766088000@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/2025-12-18/
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:20251218T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181252
CREATED:20251002T164032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T164032Z
UID:10000154-1766077200-1766091600@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/2025-12-18/
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:20251219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251220
DTSTAMP:20260509T181252
CREATED:20251014T163151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T172020Z
UID:10000427-1766102400-1766188799@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/2025-12-19/
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