Explore Belleville

First Fridays at LongStory Coffee
2028-03-03 16:00 - 18:00, 2028-02-04 16:00 - 18:00, 2028-01-07 16:00 - 18:00, 2027-12-03 16:00 - 18:00, 2027-11-05 16:00 - 18:00, 2027-10-01 16:00 - 18:00, 2027-09-03 16:00 - 18:00, 2027-08-06 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) and 8 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.

Monthly Teen DIY
2027-03-08 17:00 - 19:00, 2027-02-08 17:00 - 19:00, 2027-01-11 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-12-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Belleville Public Library – Main Branch, 121 East Washington Street, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States

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.

Hard Cider Crafting Tour
2026-12-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Eckert’s Cider Shed, 951 S Green Mt Rd, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how our hard cider is made with our Hard Cider Crafting Tour!
During this guided experience, you’ll see how our homegrown fruit is transformed into handcrafted hard cider—from harvesting and pressing to fermentation and finishing. Along the way, our cider team will share the story, science, and passion behind each pour, giving you a deeper appreciation for the craft in every glass.
Whether you’re a longtime cider fan or just starting your cider journey, this is a unique opportunity to experience the process behind your favorite flavors.
Please note: Tours begin at 2:00 PM on your selected date. We recommend arriving a few minutes early to check in before the tour starts.

Holiday Cookie Decorating Class
2026-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Eckert’s Cider Shed, 951 S Green Mt Rd, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Get into the festive spirit with our Holiday Cookie Decorating Class! Join us for a fun and creative evening where you’ll learn to decorate an assortment of holiday cookies, from cheerful snowmen to sparkling ornaments.
Led by the talented Ina from Desserts First, this hands on class will guide you through decorating techniques that will make your cookies the highlight of any holiday gathering. All skill levels are welcome, so whether you’re a seasoned baker or a complete beginner, you’ll leave with beautiful, delicious creations to share (or keep for yourself!).

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.
