Summer Movie Series at The Edge
2026-06-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-23 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | The Edge, 701 S Belt W, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Monday-Wednesday at 10am on June 1- August 12 join us for a free movie courtesy of our sponsors!

ESPORTS SUMMER CAMP
2026-06-17 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-18 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-19 09:00 - 13:00 | C.A.V.E., 7645 Magna Dr., Ste 1, Belleville, IL, 62223, United States

West Main Village Market
2026-06-17 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-24 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-01 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-08 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-15 16:00 - 19:00 | 335 West Main Street, 335 West Main Street, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Family and dog friendly market where you will find a variety of local vendors, delicious food and drinks and live music. Don’t make dinner…come out and visit our weekly food trucks. Kick back and relax with your pups! In the parking lot across from the DMV in Belleville at 4th and West Main St.

Houseshakers at Danny's Irish Pub
2026-06-19 18:30 - 22:30 | 5500 N Belt W, Belleville, IL 62226, 5500 N Belt W, Belleville, 62226
The Houseshakers take the stage this Friday night at Danny’s Irish Pub. Come enjoy some amazing music from 6:30-10:30.

One City, Many Stories: Belleville History Field Day
2026-06-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Belleville, Illinois, Belleville, 62220, United States
Celebrate America 250 with a fun, free day of local history in downtown Belleville!
You’ll explore:
• Historical demonstrations
• Exhibits and workshops
• Short films
• Live music
• Lincoln in Belleville walking tour
• Hands-on activities for all ages

Starry Night Campout
2026-06-20 19:00 - 2026-06-21 08:00 | The CAMPUS, 2300 W Main St, Belleville, IL, 62226, United States
Join Belleville Parks and Recreation at the Campus Stadium for a campout under the stars. Families will pitch their own tents. We will be watching a movie on the inflatable screen, eating hot dogs, playing games and making smores.

Eckert's Night Market
2026-06-25 16:00 - 21:00 | Eckert’s Cider Shed, 951 S Green Mt Rd, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Spend your evening at the farm under the lights with live music, local vendors, delicious food trucks, drink specials, and all the summer fun you can handle. Bring your friends, gather the family, and make a night of it — we’ll see you at the farm!
Fourth Thursday of the month from 4–9 PM
June 25th
July 23rd
August 27th
September 24th

The Great Puzzle Race
2026-06-25 18:30 - 21:00 | St. Paul United Church of Christ,, 115 W B St,, Belleville, IL, 62220
Thursday, June 25th – 6:30-9:00PM
Deadline to sign up is June 12th!
Cost is $10 per person ($5 for ages 6-11)
2-4 people per table
Attendance prizes and a prize for the 1st and 2nd place winners.
Bring your own drinks and snacks! Popcorn & lemonade will be provided.
Sponsored by St Paul UCC Mission and Christian Education teams.
All proceeds will be donated to Beacon, which provides low-income people in need of furniture and household goods for a new beginning.
RSVP by mailing or dropping off a check or cash to the office!
115 W. B. St., Belleville, IL 62220

Freedom Fest
2026-06-26 17:00 - 23:00 | The CAMPUS, 2300 W Main St, Belleville, IL, 62226, United States
FREEDOM FEST Incorporated is a Not-For-Profit, that is dedicated to honor Military Veterans and/or First Responders through Charitable contributions. This year, funds will be raised for “HONOR FLIGHT.” We are holding an outdoor Music Festival at the Southern Illinois Justice Center Campus, formerly Lindenwood University, Belleville, 2300 West Main Street, on Friday, June 26 & Saturday, June 27, 2026.
The music line-up includes national recording artists, HEAD EAST. Other groups include Aragon, a KSHE house band with Guns n’ Roses drummer; long time local favorite Boulderdash; hottest new country group, Shotgun Creek; House Shakers with former members of the SMASH band; Ainad Shrine Drum & Bugle Corp; Clinton County’s own, with the brother of Lead man from HEAD EAST, Repeat Offenders, and others.
On Friday, we will operate from 5PM until 11PM. Saturday, we will open the gates at 12:30PM, following the City’s 250th USA Anniversary Parade, which will end at our venue. Music starts at 2PM and concludes with HEAD EAST performing from 8PM until 9:30PM. We will close around 10PM, depending on our crowd. Later, warranted.
There will have food Vendors, Veteran Information booths and other activities for our clientele, such as a photo booth, possibly a character artist, clowns, etc.
This event is being organized by the Ainad Shrine’s, Legion of Honor and the Belleville Gear Jammers Car Club.
For additional information, you may contact:
Barry R Gregory, 618-616-0338, barry_gregory@yahoo.com or
Ryan Rothweiler, 618-444-3000, rlr1116@gmail.com

Liberty and Legacy Parade: A Hometown Celebration of America's 250th Anniversary
2026-06-27 11:00 - 12:30 | City Hall, test, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
The City of Belleville will hold the Liberty and Legacy Parade commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. and we hope that you will join us. We have included a letter from Mayor Jenny Gain Meyer, an entry form, parade guidelines, and a map. Please review, and if you would like to join us, please return to Mayor Jenny Gain Meyer, via email at jmeyer@belleville.net, or via mail at 101 S Illinois Street, Belleville, IL 62220. Please return the registration no later than May 20, 2026.
Belleville’s Liberty and Legacy Parade Information

Craft Beer Walk
2026-06-27 15:00 - 19:00 | 227 E Main Street, 227 E Main Street, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Community event to encourage attendees to support the Downtown District. Merchants will have craft beer samples and live music at their locations.

STR8 UP Magazine's 20th Anniversary
2026-06-27 16:00 - 23:59 | SPACES, 207 East Main Street, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Come Out and Celebrate Str8 Up Magazine’s 20th Anniversary and Help Us Support T.O.C.O (nfp) with this epic live music and arts event on
Saturday June 27th, 2026 at SPACES in Downtown Belleville, Illinois !!

Experience a full night of celebration with 3 stages of live local music, immersive visual art installations, a 50/50 raffle supporting TOCO, and a special “20 Years Remembered” slideshow playing throughout the evening. Explore the venue, connect with the community, and enjoy a lineup packed with creativity, nostalgia, and surprises.

18+
Doors at 4pm
Special door prizes to the first 17 people through the door!!!

Get your Early-Bird tickets today and come celebrate our 20th with us!!!

Ehtar Belleville FC
2026-06-27 18:00 - 21:30 | Althoff Catholic High School, 5401 West Main Street, Belleville, IL, 62226, United States
Semi-professional Soccer Game(s)
Food Trucks and Beer Garden
Kids Game Area
Affordable Family Fun

Freedom Celebration
2026-06-28 17:00 - 20:00 | St. Matthew Church, 1200 Moreland Dr., Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Come and join St. Matthew Church for a picnic, activities for all ages, and music to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The program will include the choir and the orchestra and will be outside on the St. Matthew grounds. Picnic begins at 5:00 p.m. with the music program beginning at 7:00 p.m.

First Fridays at LongStory Coffee
2026-07-03 16:00 - 18:00 | LongStory Coffee, 732 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Come join us for First Fridays at LongStory Coffee on the first Friday of every month from 4:00pm-6:00pm.
Jon Goodson, former owner of Belleville’s 1980’s-1990’s Trak Records, will be at the cafe spinning records, as well as selling vinyls/CD’s.

Art Exhibition Opening: Public Defender
2026-07-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Public Defender Art + Zines, 123 W Main Street, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Public Defender presents “Useless Magic” Paintings by Michael Romanelli (Front Room), and “I Was A Teenage Jem Girl” The Truly Outrageous Memorabilia Collection of Hyperbubble’s Jeff DeCuir (Martin Room)

Kirk and Kara Karaoke at Eckert’s Belleville Farm
2026-07-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Eckert’s Cider Shed, 951 S Green Mt Rd, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Take the stage and get ready to sing your heart out at Kirk & Kara Karaoke!
Join us for a FREE night of karaoke, where you can grab your friends, pick your favorite song, and enjoy plenty of fun, laughs, and great memories.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase from the Cider Shed. No outside food or drinks will be permitted.

Bellevue Park Nights (07/10)
2026-07-10 19:00 - 23:00 | Bandshell in Bellevue Park, 401 Bellevue Park Dr, Belleville, 62226
Come out and enjoy a local band in the park before kicking back under the stars for a summer movie! Enjoy food trucks and activities for kids before the movie. Bands start at 7:00pm and the movie starts at sunset. View full at link below!

Jenna Kay Band
2026-07-11 19:00 - 23:00 | SPACES, 207 East Main Street, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Tickets: $15 at the door, Doors open at 6PM
About Jenna Kay:
Armed with boots, bows, and powerhouse vocals, Jenna Kay is anything but subtle. With
a voice built for anthems, her music hits hard, flowing through lyrics about messy breakups,
resilience through heartache, and navigating the awkward, beautiful chaos of life in your
twenties. The Nashville-based singer-songwriter layers her velvety vocals over doo-wop
melodies and distorted guitar riffs, creating a sound that is equal parts glam and grit. Channeling
the spirit of artists like Avril Lavigne, Hayley Williams, and Pat Benatar, her music is nostalgic
and fearless. Stylish, sultry, and razor-sharp, Jenna Kay is redefining what girl-powered pop-rock
looks and sounds like.
Raised in St. Louis, Jenna showed a natural gift for music. She started singing at just five
years old, taught herself the ukulele at 12, and by her teens, was landing the lead role in her high
school’s musical. As a freshman, she was cast as Roxie Hart in Chicago, the first in her school's
history to do so, and by senior year, she was playing Heather Chandler in Heathers. After
graduation, Jenna moved to Nashville to pursue music full-time. She continued to grow as an
artist, working with mentors, defining her sound, and connecting with the local music scene.
She’s become a rising regular performer in the city’s live circuit, taking the stage at iconic
venues like The Bluebird Café, Tin Roof, Jelly Roll’s Bar, and Jon Bon Jovi’s bar.
On stage, Jenna is electric. Trained in musical theater, dance, and voice, she’s a triple
threat. Bold, theatrical, and sassy, she’s studied under some of the best in the industry,
completing Broadway intensives in New York and auditioning at iPOP events in Los Angeles.
The momentum continues to build, as the accolades follow. Jenna was nominated as an
Emerging Artist at the 2025 Josie Awards, received Female Vocalist of the Year in 2025 at the
Nashville Music Awards, and was ranked as a Top 10 Songwriter by Nashville Songwriter
Association International (NSAI) in 2026. Her latest project, Smartsass, debuted at No. 6 on the
iTunes Pop Album Charts and reached No. 26 across all genres after its release. These
achievements solidify her as one of the most exciting new artists in music today.
Jenna Kay balances the grind of her music career with a full-time job as a professional
makeup artist. She does her own makeup for every show, video, and photo shoot and shares tips
with fans on social media. Unapologetically honest, she isn’t afraid to speak her truth, proving
that you can be soft, stylish, and strong all at once. Her signature logo is tattooed on her wrist: a
semicolon, a star, and a treble clef in the shape of her initials, J.K. The same logo is stitched on
the sleeves of her merch as a reminder of how music saved her life. She’s building a catalog of
therapy anthems, designed to meet listeners wherever they are: too soft, too loud, too much, or
just a little messy. Her empowering mantra sums it up perfectly: “Just tie a bow around it.” Own
the chaos, dress it up, and walk out the door like you planned it that way. Polished enough to top
the charts and edgy enough to rattle the speakers, Jenna Kay is the full package, wrapped up in
bows and boots.

Monthly Teen DIY
2026-07-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Belleville Public Library – Main Branch, 121 East Washington Street, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States

Flower Arranging Class at Eckert’s Belleville Farm
2026-07-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Eckert’s Cider Shed, 951 S Green Mt Rd, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Embrace the beauty of our season at our Flower Arranging Workshop with Lone Star Flower Farm! Using fresh-cut sunflowers and seasonal blooms grown right in their own backyard, you’ll create a gorgeous bouquet in a mason jar or vase. Guided by floral experts, you’ll sip, snip, and design your own arrangement to take home.
