Explore Belleville

First Fridays at LongStory Coffee
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, 2027-01-01 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-12-04 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) and 4 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.

Downtown Christmas Stroll
2026-12-17 15:00 - 19:00 | 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 Holiday sales in their locations.

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.

Annual 50's Christmas Party
2026-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Blazier House Museum, 6 Oak Knoll Pl, Belleville, 62223, United States
Save the date: Details coming soon.

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.

Art & Wine Walk
2026-11-14 15:00 - 19:00 | 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 wine and art at their locations.

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.

Main Street Senior Day
2026-10-16 10:00 - 13:00 | 227 E Main Street, 227 E Main Street, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Community event to encourage seniors from PSOP to support the Downtown District. Merchants will have giveaways at their locations as well as host sales.

13th Annual Chili Chase 5k
2026-10-10 08:00 - 11:00 | E Main and Church Street, Belleville, 62220, United States
Join us for the 13th Annual Chili Chase 5K – Belleville’s favorite winter run!
Kick off your morning with a fun and festive race through the heart of Belleville. Whether you’re chasing a personal best, running for fitness, or simply soaking in the community spirit, this event is perfect for runners of all ages and abilities. Enjoy a lively atmosphere, great competition, and the chance to earn awards in multiple age categories. Plus, kids can join the Pepper Dash for their own medal and a big dose of fun!

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.

Paint Historic Belleville Art Auction
2026-09-19 | Historic Garfield Street Saloon, 633 E Garfield Street, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Save the Date: Details Coming Soon

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!

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival: Two Gentleman of Verona
2026-08-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Bandshell in Bellevue Park, 401 Bellevue Park Dr, Belleville, 62226
Best friends Valentine and Proteus swear loyalty to each other… until they both fall for the same woman. Suddenly loyalty, love, and good judgment all go out the window. Complete with disguises, misunderstandings, and one very scene-stealing dog, this is Shakespeare’s original rom-com about friendship, forgiveness, and the hilarious messiness of growing up.
Don’t miss the talented actors live on stage at the Bellevue Park Bandshell on August 13th! St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s commitment to accessible theater means this event is FREE to attend and held right here in one of our public parks. We hope to see you there!
