Explore Belleville

KPop Trivia
2026-05-23 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Belleville Public Library – Main Branch, 121 East Washington Street, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States

Fancy Pants Tea Party
2026-05-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Stone Lodge, 401 Bellevue Park Dr, Belleville, 62226
Grab your fancy little hat and gloves and join us for a lovely afternoon tea party. We will have delicious tea and snacks! We will also have crafts and games to make your afternoon even more enjoyable. Parent participation required, this is not a drop-off program. You will only register your child.

24th Annual Art on the Square
2026-05-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-16 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-15 16:00 - 21:00 | Honorary Veterans Memorial Square, 101 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States

Belleville Woofstock
2026-05-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Rotary Dog Park, 110 N 6th St, Belleville, 62220
Join Belleville Parks & Recreation out at Rotary Dog Park for our much-loved Belleville Woofstock music & vendor festival! Bring your furry friends and be prepared for a tail waggin’ good time! Don’t miss this year’s collectable T-shirt featuring last year’s winner of the cutest dog contest, Theo!

Bellevue Park Nights (05/08)
2026-05-08 19:00 - 23:00 | Bellevue Park Bandshell, 401 Bellevue Park Dr, Belleville, 62226, United States
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 starts! Takes place once a month on a Friday! Bands start at 7pm, movie starts at sunset. See full schedule below:
May 8 Band: Fanfare! Movie: Sing
June 12 Band: Dawn Weber Movie: The Greatest Showman
July 10 Band: Magnifikats Movie: Finding Nemo
Aug 14 Band: St. Chuch Movie: Big Hero 6
Spet 11 Band: Shortmist Movie: Moana 2

Puzzle Palooza: May the Pieces Be With You
2026-05-04 18:30 - 21:00 | 2300 West Main Street, 2300 West Main Street, Belleville, 62226
Use The Force to be the first team to complete their puzzle! Teams of 2-4 people, ages 6 & up with at least one adult, will compete to finish a 500 piece puzzle the fastest for a prize! Every group will be given the same puzzle to complete. BYO SNACKS and DRINKS!
Don’t forget the Puzzle Swap: bring your old puzzles with all pieces accounted for and swap them with new-to-you puzzles from your fellow puzzlers!

Show Me Reptiles
2026-05-03 09:00 - 15:30 | Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park, 200 S. Belt East, Belleville, 62220
A Show Me Reptiles event is a family-friendly expo dedicated to reptiles, amphibians, and exotic pets, designed to educate and connect animal enthusiasts of all ages.

First Fridays at LongStory Coffee
2026-05-01 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-03 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-06 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.

Cities in Harmony with Touch A Truck
2026-04-25 11:00 - 15:00 | 2300 West Main Street, 2300 West Main Street, Belleville, 62226
JOIN US IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TOUCH A TRUCK FOR OUR THIRD ANNUAL CITIES IN HARMONY EVENT. IT WILL BE A MEMORABLE DAY FOR OUR METRO EAST REGION AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. WHAT CAN YOUR FAMILY EXPECT? RAFFLE PRIZES, BOUNCE HOUSES, FACE PAINTING, LIVE MUSIC, GAMES, CRAFTS, GIVEAWAYS, AND MULTIPLE TRUCKS TO TOUCH AND CLIMB THROUGH, ALL FOR FREE!FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT MONET WEBSTER AT 618-233-2414 OR MWEBSTER@BELLEVILLE118.ORG.

Keep Belleville Beautiful
2026-04-25 09:00 - 12:00 | City Hall, test, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Volunteers Needed for the Keep Belleville Beautiful City-Wide Litter Pickup on Saturday, April 25, 2026! We are calling on residents, families, civic groups, businesses, students, and organizations to volunteer. This is a great way to give back to our community, enjoy the outdoors, and make a visible impact on our streets and in our neighborhoods. Supplies are provided. For more information or to sign up, please contact sschaefer@belleville.net or call 618-355-8627.

National Parks Week: Fireside Feasts
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Laderman Park, 1105 Mascoutah Ave., Belleville, 62220, United States
FREE NATIONAL PARKS WEEK EVENT!
Join us on Thursday, April 23, 2026, for Fireside Fests: an outdoor cooking class! Participants will learn to cook tortillas and s’mores on an open campfire. All equipment & supplies will be provided. Parent supervision is required for child participants.

National Parks Week: Reel & Relax
2026-04-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Stone Lodge, 401 Bellevue Park Dr, Belleville, 62226
FREE NATIONAL PARKS WEEK EVENT!
Join us on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, for Reel & Relax: Senior Fishing Basics! Have you always wanted to learn how to fish? Here is your chance!! Join us at the Stone Lodge where fishing enthusiasts will lead tutorials and demonstrations to get you casting and catching! All equipment will be provided. Open to ages 55+

National Parks Week: Sunset Stroll in Bicentennial
2026-04-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Bicentennial Park, 4811 Belleville Crossing St., Belleville, 62226
FREE NATIONAL PARKS WEEK EVENT!
Join us on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, for a sunset stroll through Bicentennial Park! Join Craig, our Assistant Director of Public Works & Parks, as we learn about trees, plants and fish in the park’s three lakes! Perfect for nature enthusiasts of all ages, this walk will deepen your appreciation for the flora & fauna that make up our local ecosystem.
Located at lower Bicentennial Park: 4811 Belleville Xing

National Parks Week: Monday Morning Windchimes
2026-04-20 09:30 - 11:00 | 515 East D Street, 515 East D Street, Belleville, 62220
FREE NATIONAL PARKS WEEK EVENT! Join us on Monday, April 20, 2026, for a windchime making event! Come ready to build and assemble your own enchanting windchime, perfect for enjoying the breeze in spring gardens and backyards! Parent or guardian must stay with children during activity. Ages 3+.

Mothers & Sons Glow Dance
2026-04-18 18:00 - 20:00 | 2300 West Main Street, 2300 West Main Street, Belleville, 62226
Welcome to an exciting night of dancing fun! A Mother & Sons Glow dance to remember, let’s glow crazy! Bust a move on the dance floor to music provided by a great DJ with glow sticks provided! Pizza dinner will be served as well! Memorialize the experience at our photo op area!

Main Street Kid’s Day
2026-04-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Belleville Main Street, 227 E Main St, Belleville, 62221
Join us Saturday, April 11th for the 4th annual Belleville Main Street Kid’s Day as we celebrate our community’s youngest residents & visitors!
Enjoy free activities hosted by our Main Street Kid’s Day Community Partners! Visit our Main Street businesses for kiddo focused activities and menus!
Please note: while Grown-Ups aren’t the stars of the show at Main Street Kids’ Day, their supervision is required.

Open House-Sparger Center for Performing Arts
2026-04-09 17:00 - 19:30 | Sparger Center for Performing Arts, 120 N Jackson, Belleville, IL, 62220
Join us for our FREE Open House on Thursday, April 9 from 5:30–7 PM.
Tour the Sparger Center, enjoy refreshments, and get a sneak peek at our summer offerings. Kiddos can jump into a hands-on workshop with Founder Jamie Eros and an intro to improv class with instructor Chris Kernan!
Plus, enter our $10 raffle for a chance to win a FREE class session. Come curious, leave inspired, we can’t wait to see you there!

The Joy of Easter
2026-04-02 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-01 19:30 - 21:00 | St. Matthew Church, 1200 Moreland Dr., Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
St. Matthew Church presents a dramatic and musical reenactment of the adult life of Jesus. Drama, choir, orchestra, and live animals are just a few of the surprises that will be seen at the program. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. each evening. Call the church office at (618) 397-5994 for more information.

K-Pop Guardians at the Lincoln Theatre
2026-03-31 16:00 - 17:30 | The Lincoln Theatre, 103 E Main Street, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Get ready for an epic live experience where music 🎶, lights ✨, and high-energy performances 🔥 come together, 𝗞𝗣𝗢𝗣 𝗚𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗦 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 is coming with two incredible shows 🎤💥 bringing the excitement ⚡, emotion 💖, and adrenaline 🌟 fans around the world love!
🎭 Each performance is part of an epic story, with special effects and action-packed sequences, making you feel like you’re inside a live K-Pop show!

50th Annual Belle Clair Rotary Chili Day
2026-03-25 11:00 - 19:00 | First United Presbyterian Church, 1303 Royal Heights Rd, Belleville, IL, 62223, United States
The Belle Clair Rotary Chili Day fundraiser helps support important programs and services throughout our local community. Proceeds from the event are donated to area charities, schools, and nonprofit organizations that aid families, children, and individuals in need. Funds raised help support scholarships, community improvement projects, youth programs, and emergency assistance efforts. By attending Chili Day, guests are not only enjoying a great meal, but also making a direct and meaningful impact in the Belleville area.

Monday Funday!
2026-03-23 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Paul United Church of Christ,, 115 W B St,, Belleville, IL, 62220
Please join us for pickleball, yoga, and board games on Monday, March 23rd, for our Monday Funday! Everyone is welcome! Bring your family and friends!

Lucky Pieces Puzzle Palooza
2026-03-13 18:30 - 21:00 | 2300 West Main Street, 2300 West Main Street, Belleville, 62226
Channel the luck o’ the Irish in our early puzzle palooza celebration for St Patrick’s Day! Teams of 2-4 people, ages 6 & up with at least one adult, will compete to finish a 500 piece puzzle the fastest for a prize! Every group will be given the same puzzle to complete. BYO SNACKS and DRINKS!
Don’t forget the Puzzle Swap: bring your old puzzles with all pieces accounted for and swap them with new-to-you puzzles from your fellow puzzlers!

Tu=Tu 2.2 Mile Fun Run
2026-02-22 14:22 - 16:44 | Laderman Park, 1105 Mascoutah Ave., Belleville, 62220, United States
Calling all runners! Join us on 2/22 at 2:22 for our very first 2.2-mile Tu-Tu Fun Run. This exciting 2.2-mile fun run is anything but ordinary. Whether you’re a fast runner or just in it for the fun, this event is all about being active and having a great time. Put on your favorite Tu-Tu, grab a friend or 2 and race across the finish line! Entry fee is $22 each and includes a T-shirt.

Daddy Daughter Dance (Saturday)
2026-02-21 17:00 - 20:30 | 2300 West Main Street, 2300 West Main Street, Belleville, 62226
Join us for an evening full of dancing, laughter, and sweet memories at our annual Daddy Daughter Dance, a heartfelt tradition in Belleville for over 20 years! Dress your best and enjoy a pasta dinner, music, photo ops, and even guest appearances by some of your favorite princesses! Don’t forget to practice for the Daddy Dance Off with jumbo prizes on the line! This event is very popular and space is limited, so get your tickets early!

Daddy Daughter Dance (Friday)
2026-02-20 17:00 - 20:30 | The CAMPUS, 2300 W Main St, Belleville, IL, 62226, United States
Join Belleville Parks and Recreation for an evening full of dancing, laughter, and sweet memories at our annual Daddy Daughter Dance, a heartfelt tradition in Belleville for over 20 years! Dress your best and enjoy a pasta dinner, music, photo ops, and even guest appearances by some of your favorite princesses! Don’t forget to practice for the Daddy Dance Off with jumbo prizes on the line! This event is very popular and space is limited, so get your tickets early!
