Explore Belleville

National Parks Week: Monday Morning Windchimes
2026-04-20 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | 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+.

From Sea To Shining Sea Chorale Concert
2026-04-19 14:00 - 15:00 | St. Peter’s Catholic Cathedral, 200 W Harrison St, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Philharmonic Chorale Richard Thompson, conductor
Songs of America and patriotism for chorus

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!

Motorcycle Swap Meet
2026-04-12 07:00 - 15:00 | Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park, 200 S. Belt East, Belleville, 62220
A marketplace where riders, mechanics, collectors, and fans gather to buy, sell, and trade motorcycle parts.

Dustin Nickerson - Laughs at the Lincoln with The Courtney Show
2026-04-11 19:00 - 21:30 | The Lincoln Theatre, 103 E Main Street, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
oin the Courtney Show for an evening of laughs with special guest Dustin Nickerson. A Seattle native now suffering in Southern California, Dustin Nickerson is “the world’s most average person” but is far from it when on stage. He brings you into his life through his jokes about the struggles of parenting, marriage, and being generally annoyed by most people. He’s been featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Comedy Central and Netflix on Kevin Hart’s Hart of the City, The Late Late Show with James Corden, and is a regular on After Midnight with Taylor Tomlinson. Online, his stand-up clips and jokes have received hundreds of millions of views and his podcast, Don’t Make Me Come Back There, has made millions laugh.

Belleville Songwriter Festival
2026-04-11 10:00 - 22:00 | Venue on Main, 202 West Main, Belleville, 62220
8 Nashville Songwriters with three events, one ticket! 12-15 additional locations for an all day music event.
Featured Musicians:
Matt Wynn
Allie Colleen
Miranda Bury
Adam Harbison
Lockwood Batr
Megan Barker
Ethan Carl
Beth Bombara
John Krane
Nick Gusmon

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.

St. Paul UCC Rummage Sale
2026-04-10 16:00 - 19:00 | St. Paul United Church of Christ,, 115 W B St,, Belleville, IL, 62220
LOTS OF TREASURES TO BE FOUND!!!
Fri., Apr. 10
4-7pm &
Sat., Apr. 11
9am-12pm

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!

SICW Wrestling
2026-04-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park, 200 S. Belt East, Belleville, 62220
A fast-paced Contest where two competitors face off inside a ring, trying to outmaneuver and overpower each other using strength and technique.

Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Book Bazaar
2026-04-04 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-03 09:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-02 09:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-01 09:00 - 19:00 | Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park, 200 S. Belt East, Belleville, 62220
A Book Bazaar is a community-centered event where people can browse and purchase books in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, often at low or discounted prices all going to benefit the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

First Fridays at LongStory Coffee
2026-04-03 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.

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!

Pope Creek Gun and Kinfe Show
2026-03-29 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-28 09:00 - 16:00 | Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park, 200 S. Belt East, Belleville, 62220
A Gun and Knife Show is a large event where vendors and collectors gather to display and sell firearms, knives, and related items.

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.

Local 53 Blood Drive
2026-03-24 13:00 - 18:00 | Engine House #4, 1125 South Illinois Street, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Join our Belleville Firefighters for a great cause — providing a life-saving blood donation.
Please schedule your appointment through the American Red Cross app/website to give your donation more quickly.

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!

Glen Templeton
2026-03-21 19:30 - 22:00 | The Lincoln Theatre, 103 E Main Street, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Glen Templeton, The “blue-collared hero”, began his accomplished music career in Alabama singing at the VFW in Cottondale before chasing his dreams in Nashville. He first shared the stage with his veteran and country music recording artist father, Dwight Templeton, and in the years that followed with performers including Loretta Lynn, George Jones, Montgomery Gentry, LoCash, and others. With a string of successful singles and a growing fan base, Glen Templeton continues to make a significant impact on the country music scene, bringing a fresh yet familiar sound that honors the genre’s rich traditions.
Special guest Miranda Bury is a Nashville recording singer/songwriter from Southern IL. Voted 2023 Best Local Artist in River Front Times and 2024 & 2025 Best Local Musician in St. Louis Magazine. Her music available on all streaming platforms but you will want to enjoy her commentary and songs in person.

RV & Camper Show
2026-03-14 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-13 15:00 - 20:00 | Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park, 200 S. Belt East, Belleville, 62220
An RV & Camper Show is an interactive exhibition where travelers, outdoor enthusiasts, and families can explore a wide variety of recreational vehicles and camping gear all in one place

Lucky Leprechaun 5K
2026-03-14 09:00 - 10:30 | 227 E Main Street, 227 E Main Street, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Annual St. Patrick’s themed 5K Run/Walk to support Belleville Main Street.

Etta May and the Southern Fried Chicks
2026-03-13 19:00 - 21:30 | The Lincoln Theatre, 103 E Main Street, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Etta May and the Southern Fried Chicks is made up of Etta May, Jodi White and Sonya White. The Southern Fried Chicks is the story of Three different women, all from the South, and their hilarious take on life, love and the pursuit of happiness.
Etta May has appeared on Oprah, Showtime, Comic Strip Live, MTV and as a guest commentator on ‘CBS Sunday Morning,’ plus so much more. She headlines the successful all-female comedy tour, ‘Etta May and the Southern Fried Chicks,’ selling out theatres all over the country. Think Blue Collar Comedy Tour with better hair and bigger attitude! In addition to television, Etta May is a regular on Sirius-XM Comedy Channels and the syndicated Bob & Tom radio show.

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!

Stars of Tomorrow Concert
2026-03-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Saint Matthew Church, 1200 Moreland Dr, Belleville, 62220
Stars of Tomorrow, Philharmonic Orchestra Joseph Choi, conductor Featuring winners of the Stars of Tomorrow Competition
