Explore Belleville

Way of Lights Display at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
2026-11-20 17:00 - 2026-12-31 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Shrine of Our Lady of Snows, 442 South Demazenod Drive, Belleville, 62223, United States
The night glows with the festive brilliance of Christmas lights at the Shrine of Our Lady of Snows’ annual Way of Lights display. The lights illuminate the journey Mary and Joseph made to Bethlehem and the birth of Jesus at the life-size nativity. The breathtaking display now includes additional colored lights to celebrate Christ’s birthday. It is FREE to drive through, but special activities, such as camel rides, pony rides, food, drinks, LEGO’s, and Kettle Corn (with funnel cakes!), are available at a nominal charge.
At the Visitors Center, we will have our Christmas tree display area in the lobby, our fantastic Gift Shop, the Shrine food stand offering hot dogs, hamburgers, nachos, and more, the Arctic Exhibit, Choirs, LEGO Display, Wreath Auction, 50/50 Raffle, Kids’ Christmas Corner, the wreath and tree voting, as well as a selfie area with a Christmas background for family and friend pics! Visit Snows.org for details.

16th Annual Belleville Thanksgiving 5K Race and Turkey Chase
2026-11-26 08:00 - 10:00 | Belleville Public Square, Belleville, 62220
Start your Thanksgiving morning in Downtown Belleville with this fun, family-friendly race supporting Belleville Hockey Club.🏒
Top 3 Males and Top 3 Females overall receive a pumpkin pie and award plate.
Top 3 Males and Top 3 Females in each age group receive a medal.

Annual 50's Christmas Party
2026-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Blazier House Museum, 6 Oak Knoll Pl, Belleville, 62223, United States
Save the date: Details coming soon.

Downtown Cookie Stroll
2026-12-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-12 10:00 - 17:00 | 227 E Main Street, 227 E Main Street, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Community event to encourage engagement in the Downtown District. Merchants will have cookies at their locations.

Downtown Christmas Stroll
2026-12-17 15:00 - 19:00 | 227 E Main Street, 227 E Main Street, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Community event to encourage engagement in the Downtown District. Merchants will have Holiday sales in their locations.
