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First Fridays at LongStory Coffee
2027-09-03 16:00 - 18:00, 2027-08-06 16:00 - 18:00, 2027-07-02 16:00 - 18:00, 2027-06-04 16:00 - 18:00, 2027-05-07 16:00 - 18:00, 2027-04-02 16:00 - 18:00, 2027-03-05 16:00 - 18:00, 2027-02-05 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) and 7 more dates | 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.

The Glory of Christmas
2026-12-14 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-12-13 19:00 - 20:30 | St. Matthew Church, 1200 Moreland Dr., Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
St. Matthew Church uses music and drama to relay a Christmas story which concludes with the story of the birth of Jesus. Choir, Orchestra, live animals, drama team, and a few extra surprises (including the BTHS drum line) help to share the music and message of the season. The program begins at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with pre-service music beginning at 6:15 p.m.

Downtown Cookie Stroll
2026-12-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-11 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.

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.

Way of Lights Display at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
2026-11-20 17:00 - 2026-12-31 21:00 | 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.

Keyboard Praise
2026-10-25 19:00 - 20:30 | St. Matthew Church, 1200 Moreland Dr., Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
St. Matthew Church presents a worship experience featuring 10 grand pianos and organ. Admission is FREE. Program begins at 7:00 p.m. with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. Call the church office at (618) 397-5994 for more information.

42nd Annual Belleville Chili Cook Off
2026-10-09 11:00 - 2026-10-10 20:00 | Belleville Public Square, Belleville, 62220
Hosted by the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce, the Annual Chili Cook-Off has been a beloved tradition for more than 41 years!
What began as a small event with just a handful of vendors on one block of East Main Street has grown into one of Belleville’s largest and most anticipated festivals—featuring over 60 vendors showcasing their best chili recipes.
While many attend for the delicious chili, live entertainment, and festive atmosphere, few realize the event’s incredible impact: it’s the biggest fundraiser of the year for many local non-profit organizations. In fact, more than half of the participating vendors represent non-profits or businesses raising money for charitable causes.
Attendees can also make a difference by voting in the People’s Choice Contest—just $1 per vote, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Community Interfaith Food Pantry in Belleville.
Join us for great food, great fun, and a great cause!

2026 Belleville Main Street Marathon and Half Marathon
2026-09-26 09:08, 2026-09-26 07:00 - 13:30 | 19 Public Square, 19 Public Square, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Get ready to make history with us on Saturday, September 26, 2026, as we commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the Belleville Main Street Marathon and our Half Marathon being designated as the Road Runners Club of America Illinois State Championship Event!!! This year promises to be our biggest and most exciting event yet!
Both the full and half marathon courses are ideal for runners of all experience levels and include Main Street and other city roads. The full marathon is a USTAF-certified Boston Marathon qualifier that also includes about 10 miles on a paved trail.
The Belleville Main Street Marathon and Half Marathon is a non-profit event, with proceeds reinvested back into our community (community food pantry, Belleville Parks and Recreation Department, and a college scholarship fund for Belleville high school students), with $20,000 being donated from 2025 race proceeds. We are a grass-roots event organized by dedicated volunteers from the Belleville Running Club and Toolen’s Running Start.
For more information about the marathon and half marathon or volunteer opportunities, please visit www.bellevillemarathon.com.

Bellevue Park Nights (08/14)
2026-08-14 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!

Cub Scout Twilight Camp
2026-07-20 17:30 - 2026-07-24 20:30 | Stone Lodge, 401 Bellevue Park Dr, Belleville, 62226
Cub Scouts will be at Bellevue Park again this summer! A five-night Cub Scout experience in our community giving Scouts in Belleville the experiences that we are known for! Fishing, Archery, STEM, and more! July 20-24 every night from 5:30pm to 8:30 pm! A chaperone is required to attend.

Sunday Sundae Sprint
2026-07-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Laderman Park, 1105 Mascoutah Ave., Belleville, 62220, United States
Calling all runners! Join us for a 1-mile fun run for National Ice Cream Day! 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. Entry fee is $20 each and includes a T-shirt and a post-run sundae bar! Event is open to all ages.

Bellevue Park Nights (07/10)
2026-07-10 19:00 - 23:00 | Bandshell in Bellevue Park, 401 Bellevue Park Dr, Belleville, 62226

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.
