The Great Puzzle Race
2026-06-25 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | 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

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.

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

St.Mary's Parish, Alumni and Community Homecoming
2026-06-13 17:00 - 23:00 | St. Mary Parish, 1706 W Main Street, Belleville, IL, 62226, United States
Former
Alumni, parishioners and community come home and get together for an evening of fun with previous classmates young and old

Bellevue Park Nights (06/12)
2026-06-12 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 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. Chuck Movie: Big Hero 6
Spet 11 Band: Shortmist Movie: Moana 2

2026 Shriners Day Parade
2026-06-05 19:30 - 21:00 | IL
🎉 2026 Shriners Parade – Belleville, Illinois 🎉
Get ready, Belleville! The 2026 Shriners Parade is rolling into town bigger and better than ever. Shriners from all over, along with local schools, businesses, clubs, and units, come together to create one of the biggest and longest parades in Southern Illinois.
From colorful floats and marching units to classic cars and Shriner fun, this is a community celebration you won’t want to miss. Bring the family, grab a spot along the route, and enjoy a parade filled with tradition, pride, and hometown spirit!
“Having Fun Helping Kids” – Ainad Shriners

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

SATISFACTION - The International ROLLING STONES Tribute - 25th Anniversary Tour
2026-06-04 19:30 - 21:30 | The Lincoln Theatre, 103 E Main Street, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
If you love the music of the Rolling Stones, then this is one Tribute Show you don’t want to miss! These band members have played together for 25 years, and are celebrating an Anniversary Tour like no other!

City of Belleville Blood Drive
2026-05-27 12:30 - 16:30 | City Hall, test, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Blood Drive
City of Belleville
Atrium
101 S Illinois St
Belleville, IL 62220
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: CityOfBelleville
to schedule an appointment.

Honoring the Legacy 5K
2026-05-25 08:30 - 09:30 | Laderman Park, 1105 Mascoutah Ave., Belleville, 62220, United States
The Honoring The Legacy Memorial Day 5K Run/Walk seeks to honor the many who have given their lives in defense of our country.
The run helps support Trail Life and American Heritage Girl Troops IL-0078 in the Belleville area in their efforts to promote patriotism, good citizenship, and a love for the military through the programs offered.
Event details and schedule
Registration
$30 received NLT May 5; $35 May 6 to race day — T-shirt guaranteed if registered & paid NLT May 5
Make checks out to TrailLife Troop IL-0078 and send to Honoring The Legacy 5K, 225 S. Pennsylvania Ave, Belleville IL 62220
Online registration will be open now through Monday, May 25.
Paper packet registration can be picked up at Toolen’s Running Start, 3220 Green Mt Crossing Dr, O’Fallon, IL 62269, through Saturday, May 23
In-person registration on Saturday, May 23 2:00-4:00 pm at Toolen’s Running Start
In-person registration on Monday, May 25, 7:30-8:15am, before the race.
Packet Pickup
Sat, May 23, 2:00-4:00 pm at Toolen’s Running Start,
3220 Green Mount Crossing Dr, Shiloh, IL 62269
Packet Pickup/Late Registration: Mon, May 25, 7:30-8:15 am at Laderman Park,
1105 Mascoutah Ave, Belleville, IL 62220
Race Event Schedule
7:30 am – Race Check-In
8:30 am – National Anthem
8:45 am – Race start
9:45 am – Award ceremony
Course Description
The course begins and ends at Laderman Park in Belleville, Illinois and will run downtown Belleville.
Parking
There is parking available in Laderman Park. Exiting the park will not be available until after all the runners/walkers have completed the race. Please be safe.
Awards
Medals for top three male and female finishers in each age category (14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
Awards for top three male and female Overall and Masters Division finishers
What To Bring
Bring essentials like comfortable running attire, proper footwear, a water bottle for hydration, and a towel for post-race cleanup.
Bib provided in packet attached to shirt
Good thoughts for cool weather!

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.

Tchaikovsky Fireworks
2026-05-09 19:30 - 21:00 | St. Paul United Church of Christ,, 115 W B St,, Belleville, IL, 62220
Joseph Choi, conductor
MENDELSSOHN St. Paul Overture
HAYDN The Heavens are Telling from Creation (Performed at the first Philharmonic Concert on January 26, 1867)
MENDELSSOHN He Watching Over Israel from Elijah
Thanks be to God from Elijah
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5

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!

Ogles Watch Community Recycling Event
2026-05-09 09:00 - 12:00 | St. Matthew Church, 1200 Moreland Dr., Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING by J & C RECYCLING:
Computers, computer towers and components, laptops, printers, keyboards, mice, floppy drives, battery backups, modems, computer fans, computer batteries, cell phones, electric motors, stereos, DVD/VHS players, speakers, electric treadmills and stationary bikes, refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, freezers, small appliances, flat screen TVs and monitors*, microwaves, lawn mowers, weed eaters, other lawn tools, etc.
Anything with a cord!
* Tube style and plasma TVs and monitors fee: 50¢ per lb.
DOCUMENT SHREDDING by THE FILE ROOM:
Personal documents only. No business records please.
EXPIRED PRESCIPTION MEDICATION AND DRUG COLLECTION:
(A St. Clair County Deputy will attend)
No liquids, needles, or syringes accepted.
Please join us on Saturday, May 9, from 9:00 AM to Noon at St. Matthew’s!

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

Cinco de Mayo Bingo (21+)
2026-05-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Stone Lodge, 401 Bellevue Park Dr, Belleville, 62226
Join us as we continue the Cinco de Mayo celebration with 10 rounds of Fiesta Bingo and a scrumptious Taco Bar! All for just $5 per person!

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!

Metro East Community Chorale Spring Concert
2026-05-03 15:00 - 17:00 | St. Paul United Church of Christ,, 115 W B St,, Belleville, IL, 62220
On Sunday, May 3, 2025, the Metro East Community Chorale will perform its spring concert at 3:00 pm at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 115 W B St, Belleville, IL 62220. The concert is free, although there will be an opportunity to donate. We welcome all to come and enjoy.
Website: www.metroeastcommunitychorale.org

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.

Desperados & Dreamers - a Linda Ronstadt tribute
2026-05-02 19:30 - 22:00 | The Lincoln Theatre, 103 E Main Street, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Desperados and Dreamers is a Tribute show to an era when some of
the greatest music of all time was created and performed!
The show begins with a salute to the boys from Jacksonville where the
band performs the hits from the legendary “Fathers of Southern Rock”
Lynyrd Skynyrd. Singer/Songwriter & Producer Sam Morgan fronts
this effort and does a fantastic job recreating the magic that was
Lynyrd Skynyrd. While in most cases this would be a show in itself,
this is just the warm up to the feature!
Belleville singer/songwriter Vannah Leigh pays homage to the “Queen
of Country-Rock”, Linda Ronstadt, in a 2 hour plus set that will leave
you captivated. Leigh, a rising star in her own right, fully embodies the
look, persona, and voice of Ronstadt. The show includes a full set of
seamlessly blended country, folk, rock, pop, Mexican rancheras, and
Great American Songbook standards. Ronstadt, a Rock n Roll Hall of
Fame member, is known for her ability to cover a song and turn it to
gold!
Backed by a hand selected band of some of the best musicians in the
area this show leaves no stone unturned in delivering what you expect
when you view a performance of this magnitude! Take this trip back in
time and relive the memories by listening to some of the most timeless
music ever created, or for the younger crowd just see how cool your
parents and grandparents really are!!

Spring Clean: Swap & Shop
2026-05-02 08:00 - 14:00 | 2300 West Main Street, 2300 West Main Street, Belleville, 62226
Clean out those closets, garages, and storage bins and turn your unused items into someone else’s treasure. Reserve a table, bring your gently used items, and enjoy a fun day of shopping, swapping, and springtime socializing. Easter Bunny will be on site! Free to shop! Interested in setting up a vendor space? Give us a call at 618-233-1416.

Man Cave Extravaganza
2026-05-02 07:30 - 14:00 | Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park, 200 S. Belt East, Belleville, 62220
A Man Cave Extravaganza is a high-energy, themed event centered around entertainment, hobbies, and lifestyle items designed to create the ultimate personal hangout space. emphasizing on vintage beer sings, collectable and man cave items.

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 @ the LINCOLN THEATRE
2026-04-30 16:00 - 21:00 | The Lincoln Theatre, 103 E Main Street, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
20th Century Studios presents THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2!
As Miranda Priestly nears retirement, she reunites with Andy Sachs to face off against her former assistant turned rival: Emily Charlton.

Silent Film THE NAVIGATOR, with comedy star Buster Keaton & full theatre Pipe Organ accompaniment
2026-04-26 13:30 - 15:30 | The Lincoln Theatre, 103 E Main Street, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
The Navigator is Buster Keaton’s most successful films. Buster Keaton is known as a master stutman with all his acts of physical comedy as well as a great story teller.
The Navigator tells the story of the wealthy and impulsive Rollo Treadway (Buster Keaton). He decides to propose to his beautiful socialite neighbor, Betsy O’Brien (Kathryn McGuire). Although Betsy turns Rollo down, he still opts to go on the cruise that he intended as their honeymoon. When circumstances find both Rollo and Betsy on the wrong ship, they end up having adventures on the high seas, allowing Keaton plenty of opportunities to display his trademark agility.
The film will be accompanied by Marvin Faulwell at the mighty Lincoln Theatre Pipe Organ and Brad Kuntz providing additional percussions.

The Navigator - Silent Movie starring Buster Keaton
2026-04-26 13:30 - 15:30 | The Lincoln Theatre, 103 E Main Street, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
The Navigator is Buster Keaton’s most successful film. Buster Keaton is known as a master stutman with all his acts of physical comedy as well as a great story teller.
The Navigator tells the story of the wealthy and impulsive Rollo Treadway (Buster Keaton). He decides to propose to his beautiful socialite neighbor, Betsy O’Brien (Kathryn McGuire). Although Betsy turns Rollo down, he still opts to go on the cruise that he intended as their honeymoon. When circumstances find both Rollo and Betsy on the wrong ship, they end up having adventures on the high seas, allowing Keaton plenty of opportunities to display his trademark agility.
The film will be accompanied by Marvin Faulwell at the mighty Lincoln Theatre Pipe Organ and Brad Kuntz providing additional percussions.

St. Louis Antique Festival
2026-04-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park, 200 S. Belt East, Belleville, 62220
An Antique Show is a curated event where dealers, collectors, and history enthusiasts gather to buy, sell, and admire antiques and vintage items from past eras.

Belleville HomebrewFest
2026-04-25 12:00 - 16:00 | Shoehorn Brewing, 225 E Main St, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Join us for the Inaugural Belleville HomebrewFest! Try some of the most unique beers of the area from the fantastic pool of local homebrewers! Your ticket gets you a custom tasting glass and access to a growing list of beers, ciders, and mead! Proceeds to benefit the Belleville Area Humane Society!

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.
