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SUMMARY:Belleville Pintwood Derby
DESCRIPTION:This one is for the adults! Build and race your own pinewood derby car\, and support scouting while you do it!
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/belleville-pintwood-derby/
LOCATION:The Copper Fire\, 200 E Main St\, Belleville\, 62220
CATEGORIES:Non-Profit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater St Louis Area Scouting":MAILTO:help@stlbsa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T083000
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SUMMARY:Honoring the Legacy 5K
DESCRIPTION:The Honoring The Legacy Memorial Day 5K Run/Walk seeks to honor the many who have given their lives in defense of our country. \nThe run helps support Trail Life and American Heritage Girl Troops IL-0078 in the Belleville area in their efforts to promote patriotism\, good citizenship\, and a love for the military through the programs offered. \nEvent details and schedule\nRegistration \n$30 received NLT May 5; $35 May 6 to race day — T-shirt guaranteed if registered & paid NLT May 5\nMake checks out to TrailLife Troop IL-0078 and send to Honoring The Legacy 5K\, 225 S. Pennsylvania Ave\, Belleville IL 62220\nOnline registration will be open now through Monday\, May 25.\nPaper packet registration can be picked up at Toolen’s Running Start\, 3220 Green Mt Crossing Dr\, O’Fallon\, IL 62269\, through Saturday\, May 23\nIn-person registration on Saturday\, May 23 2:00-4:00 pm at Toolen’s Running Start\nIn-person registration on Monday\, May 25\, 7:30-8:15am\, before the race.\nPacket Pickup \nSat\, May 23\, 2:00-4:00 pm at Toolen’s Running Start\,\n3220 Green Mount Crossing Dr\, Shiloh\, IL 62269\nPacket Pickup/Late Registration: Mon\, May 25\, 7:30-8:15 am at Laderman Park\,\n1105 Mascoutah Ave\, Belleville\, IL 62220\nRace Event Schedule \n7:30 am – Race Check-In\n8:30 am – National Anthem\n8:45 am – Race start\n9:45 am – Award ceremony \nCourse Description \nThe course begins and ends at Laderman Park in Belleville\, Illinois and will run downtown Belleville. \nParking \nThere is parking available in Laderman Park. Exiting the park will not be available until after all the runners/walkers have completed the race. Please be safe. \nAwards \nMedals for top three male and female finishers in each age category (14 & under\, 15-19\, 20-29\, 30-39\, 40-49\, 50-59\, 60-69\, 70+)\nAwards for top three male and female Overall and Masters Division finishers\nWhat To Bring \nBring essentials like comfortable running attire\, proper footwear\, a water bottle for hydration\, and a towel for post-race cleanup.\nBib provided in packet attached to shirt\nGood thoughts for cool weather!
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/honoring-the-legacy-5k/
LOCATION:Laderman Park\, 1105 Mascoutah Ave.\, Belleville\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Sports / Recreation,Walk/Run
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SUMMARY:2026 Memorial Day Parade
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URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/2026-memorial-day-parade/
LOCATION:Downtown Belleville\, Illinois\, Belleville\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Family Friendly,Parade
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Belleville":MAILTO:cadams@belleville.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T173000
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SUMMARY:Tennis Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join us for Tennis Tuesdays — FREE group tennis lessons at the East End Park courts from 5:30pm–7:30pm on May 19\, May 26\, and June 2! Whether you’re brand new to tennis or looking to sharpen your skills\, this is a great chance to learn from tennis coach Kevin Pickard in a fun\, welcoming environment. No registration required — just grab your racket and come play! Designed for ages 8+.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/tennis-tuesdays/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:East End Park\, 501 Forest Avenue\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Sports / Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Belleville Parks and Recreation":MAILTO:parksnrec@belleville.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T123000
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SUMMARY:City of Belleville Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:Blood Drive\nCity of Belleville \nAtrium\n101 S Illinois St\nBelleville\, IL 62220 \nWednesday\, May 27\, 2026\n12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. \nPlease visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: CityOfBelleville\nto schedule an appointment.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/city-of-belleville-blood-drive/
LOCATION:City Hall\, test\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non-Profit
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Belleville":MAILTO:cadams@belleville.net
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SUMMARY:West Main Village Market
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Family and dog friendly market where you will find a variety of local vendors\, delicious food and drinks and live music. Don’t make dinner…come out and visit our weekly food trucks. Kick back and relax with your pups! In the parking lot across from the DMV in Belleville at 4th and West Main St.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/west-main-village-market/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:335 West Main Street\, 335 West Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Music,Shopping
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Barkery":MAILTO:lynette@itsthebarkery.com
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SUMMARY:The M Factor 2: Before the Pause
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URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/the-m-factor-2-before-the-pause/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Theatre\, 103 E Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre & Entertainment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@bellevillechamber.org
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UID:10001229-1780135200-1780156800@explorebelleville.net
SUMMARY:Homebrewing Demo
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at Down the Hall Homebrew as members of the East Side Brewers homebrew club put on a free brewing demonstraton!
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/homebrewing-demo/
LOCATION:Down the Hall Homebrew\, 225 E Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="Down the Hall Homebrew":MAILTO:info@dthhomebrew.com
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UID:10001278-1780135200-1780156800@explorebelleville.net
SUMMARY:Belleville Book Festival and Literary Market
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Belleville Book Festival & Literary Market!\nFriday- 6 p.m. @ Belleville Books: Award-winning author\, David Benjamin\, will share opening festival remarks entitled\, “What’s So Funny?”\, followed by a book signing of his new mystery novel\, Upstairs. Light refreshments will be served.\nSaturday- 10am to 4pm- “The Literary Market” on the sidewalks and inside “Blanquart’s Vintage Market”\, “I Had That Vintage Toys” and “Local Lucy’s”-\nVendors include: Adams Publications\, Inc.\, Belleville Aspiring Writers Group\, Crafty Dreams by Manda\, Hexenbuckel Field Guide\, Nic’s Sola Wood Flowers\, Author Luke Naliborski\, Public Defender Art + Zines\, Ragz and Relics and poet Patricia Sauer\nOther Festival Activites:\n11 a.m. @ Belleville Books: Dr Seuss Storytime\n11 a.m. @ Belleville Books: Author Dominic Dorsey\, discussing and signing his new YA novel\, Shadow Scholar: Lessons in the Dark.\nNoon-2pm Marjorie Handy singing smooth jazz\n1-3 p.m. @ Belleville Books\, I Had That Vintage Toys & Local Lucy’s: More than 20 authors will sign their books at three locations. Books are for purchase.\n4 p.m. @ Belleville Books: A free Writing Class with author and screenwriter\, Adam Sydney.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/belleville-book-festival-and-literary-market/
LOCATION:20 & 26 East Main Street\, 20 East Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Belleville Books":MAILTO:rob@bellevillebooks.com
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