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SUMMARY:Apple Fest
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season at Eckert’s Belleville Farm\, just 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis! Our Apple Festival is packed with family fun\, farm-fresh flavors\, and plenty of fall traditions.\n\nEnjoy a full day on the farm with wagon rides\, live entertainment\, children’s activities\, and delicious festival foods. Kids will love pony rides\, feeding friendly farm animals\, and exploring the orchards.\n\nAnd don’t forget the treats—kettle corn\, caramel apples\, apple cider donuts\, and more are waiting to tempt your taste buds. Of course\, the highlight of the day is picking your own crisp\, juicy apples straight from the orchard!\n\n What to Expect:\nWagon rides through the orchard\nLive entertainment & kids’ activities\nPony rides & petting farm animals\nFestival foods like kettle corn & caramel apples\nPick-your-own apples at their peak freshness\nA fun fall tradition just a short drive from St. Louis\nBring the whole family and make unforgettable fall memories at Eckert’s Apple Festival!
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/apple-fest/2025-09-28/
LOCATION:Eckert’s Farms\, 951 S. Green Mount Road\, Belleville\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Food and Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eckert's Farms":MAILTO:cadams@belleville.net
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SUMMARY:Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for the 3rd annual Harvest Festival benefitting the Belleville Heart Garden! This event will be from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sunday\, September 28th\, and will take place on High Street between LongStory Coffee and the Belleville Heart Garden. \nThis year\, we are adding more family-friendly events to this event\, thanks to increased sponsorship.\n*Paint-a-Pot (FREE) kids’ activity\n*Garden Scavenger Hunt (FREE) kids’ activity\n*Bird Feeder Craft (FREE) kids’ activity\n*Live Music by Mellow D\n*Book Mobile from the Belleville Public Library\n*Coffee\, Cider\, Hot Cocoa\, and More from LongStory Coffee\n*Food Truck and Pie Sale by Clara B’s\n*50/50 Chuck-A-Hay Bale by Birch Tree Market\n*Produce and Handmade Goods Vendors\n*Year of the Bumblebee Merch\n*Heart Garden Tours \nProceeds from this event will benefit the Belleville Heart Garden!
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/harvest-festival/
LOCATION:LongStory Coffee\, 732 S Illinois St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Food and Drink,Halloween Activities,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T100000
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SUMMARY:Show Me Reptiles - Belleville Reptile Show
DESCRIPTION:Show Me Reptiles is a unique experience for both reptile lovers and the reptile-curious. It is a place of friendship and community for everyone. \nWhen you walk into a Show Me Reptiles Show\, you can expect to see large crowds of people who admire and care for animals. The show provides everything you need to properly care for your reptiles. From high-quality reptile equipment such as lighting\, heating\, feeders\, substrate\, cleaners\, and enclosures to friendly vendors who assist in reptile husbandry and adoptions. There is always someone there to help you. The show provides entertainment such as educational stations\, face painting\, food\, and other activities. \nGeneral Admission\, 10 AM Entry: $10.00 per ticket\nVIP Admission\, 9 AM Entry: $15.00 per ticket\nKids’ Admission (7-12 years old): $5.00 per ticket\nAccessible Ticket: $10.00 Per Ticket \nAccessible Ticket: Guests with disabilities may purchase a special ticket at a discounted rate when bought only in advance. This ticket grants access during VIP hour and helps to ensure a smoother\, more supported visit. \nThe Show Me Reptile Show is a unique experience you don’t want to miss out on!
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/show-me-reptiles-belleville-reptile-show/
LOCATION:Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park\, 200 S. Belt East\, Belleville\, 62220
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Shopping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park":MAILTO:cadams@belleville.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T200000
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SUMMARY:12th Annual Belleville Christkindlmarkt
DESCRIPTION:Thurs-Sat.\, 11 AM – 8 PM*\,\nSundays 11 AM – 6 PM*\n*See website for exact hours and details \nShop the 12th Annual Belleville Christkindlmarkt\, an open-air German Christmas Market on Belleville’s Public Square\, featuring unique vendors\, food\, and beverages\, along with live entertainment and special attractions on specific dates. \nVisit the Belleville Christkindlmarkt website for event details\, including dates and hours\, a list of vendors\, entertainment and attraction dates\, and more!
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/12th-annual-belleville-christkindlmarkt/2025-10-03/
LOCATION:Honorary Veterans Memorial Square\, 101 S Illinois St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Food and Drink,History and Culture,Holiday Fun,Shopping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Belleville Christkindlmarkt":MAILTO:belleville.christmas.market@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Ecktoberfest
DESCRIPTION:Ecktoberfest at Eckert’s is our signature celebration of all things fall—where harvest traditions meet festive fun for the whole family! Head to the farm for a weekend packed with apple and pumpkin picking\, live music\, and crisp autumn air. \nKids will love exploring the Kid’s Corral\, complete with farm-themed activities and plenty of space to play. Enjoy a scenic wagon ride through the orchard\, then treat yourself to seasonal favorites like warm kettle corn\, cider donuts\, and fresh-pressed cider. Adults can sip on hard cider from the Cider Shed while taking in the sounds of live German-style music\, including performances by local favorites like the Waterloo German Band. \nMake a day of it with shopping in our Country Store\, dining in the Country Restaurant\, and picking out the perfect fall décor to bring the season home with you. \nEcktoberfest is the ultimate fall festival experience—celebrating the flavors\, sights\, and traditions of autumn on the farm.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/ecktoberfest/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:Eckert’s Farms\, 951 S. Green Mount Road\, Belleville\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Food and Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eckert's Farms":MAILTO:cadams@belleville.net
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SUMMARY:12th Annual Belleville Christkindlmarkt
DESCRIPTION:Thurs-Sat.\, 11 AM – 8 PM*\,\nSundays 11 AM – 6 PM*\n*See website for exact hours and details \nShop the 12th Annual Belleville Christkindlmarkt\, an open-air German Christmas Market on Belleville’s Public Square\, featuring unique vendors\, food\, and beverages\, along with live entertainment and special attractions on specific dates. \nVisit the Belleville Christkindlmarkt website for event details\, including dates and hours\, a list of vendors\, entertainment and attraction dates\, and more!
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/12th-annual-belleville-christkindlmarkt/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:Honorary Veterans Memorial Square\, 101 S Illinois St\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Food and Drink,History and Culture,Holiday Fun,Shopping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Belleville Christkindlmarkt":MAILTO:belleville.christmas.market@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Metro East Pride Fest
DESCRIPTION:Family-friendly festival celebrating the LGBTQIA+ Community. Food\, music\, booths\, Kid Zone\, Teen Pride\, High Heel Drag Race\, Drag Show \nEntertainment Schedule https://www.metroeastpride.org/entertainment-schedule/
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/metro-east-pride-fest/
LOCATION:Belleville Public Square\, Belleville\, 62220
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Theatre & Entertainment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Metro East Pride":MAILTO:metroeastpride@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T210000
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SUMMARY:Cathedral Food Truck Fest
DESCRIPTION:Mass at 4 pm\nSnjoy Food Trucks\, LIVE Music.\nPony Rides\, Inflatables\, Yard Games\,\nRaffle for Cash and Prizes\, Visit a Clydesdale & more!\nFree entry!\nLawn chairs welcome.\nNo coolers or pets please.\nFor more info call 618-234-1166\n200 S. 2nd Street\, Belleville\, IL
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/cathedral-food-truck-fest/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Food and Drink
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SUMMARY:Howlin' Hayride & Moonlight Movie
DESCRIPTION:Jump into the spooky season spirit with Belleville Parks & Recreation in our much-loved Howlin’ Hayride & Moonlight Movie. Take a hayride at dusk through historic Walnut Hill Cemetery as your littles check off a Halloween Scavenger Hunt! Return to Laderman Park to roast s’mores over the bonfire\, play Halloween themed games\, and grab snacks and hot chocolate at our concession stand. And of course\, cozy up with your family and watch a movie under the stars: this year’s movie is The Nightmare Before Christmas! Don’t forget your chairs and blankets. Hurry to register\, this event sells out!
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/howlin-hayride-moonlight-movie/
LOCATION:Laderman Park\, 1105 Mascoutah Ave.\, Belleville\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Halloween Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Belleville Parks and Recreation":MAILTO:parksnrec@belleville.net
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