November 20- December 31
57th Annual Way of Lights Christmas Display
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
Visit the largest spiritual, spectacular 1.5 mile light display telling the Christmas story. Enjoy choir performances, Christmas tree room and wreath display, Lego Block Display, arctic wing, the Shrine exhibit, camel rides, petting zoo, and gift shop.
November 21
Cut-Your-Own Christmas Trees Opens
Eckert’s Belleville Farm
Spend a crisp winter day exploring 40 acres of evergreens to find your perfect Christmas tree. We provide the saw—you do the cutting! Our full-service farm offers free shaking and baling, plus a selection of pre-cut trees.
November 22
Gingerbread Creation Preview
Nichols Community Center
Preview the spectacular gingerbread creations all in one location at the Nichols Community Center before they are put on display in Downtown merchant windows for the season.
November 24 – January 1
36th Annual Gingerbread Walk Display
Downtown Belleville
Stroll Belleville’s Downtown Main Street to view award-winning gingerbread creations displayed in merchant windows; first 4 blocks East Main & 3 blocks West Main Streets from the Public Square.
November 27
Santa Parade
Downtown Belleville
Welcome the holiday season to Belleville by attending the Santa Parade hosted by the Optimist Club of Belleville
November 27- December 24
Santa’s House on the Square
Honorary Veterans Memorial Square
Visit Santa at his house on Belleville’s Honorary Veterans Memorial Square and make memories that last a lifetime.
November 27-December 23
Annual Belleville Christkindlmarkt
Honorary Veterans Memorial Square
Shop 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.
Visit the Belleville Christkindlmarkt website for event details, including dates and hours, a list of vendors, entertainment and attraction dates, and more!
November 27- December 12
Third Annual Ainad Shriners FEZtival of Trees
23 Public Square
Patrons at the FEZtival of Trees purchase raffle tickets and place such in respective tree ticket boxes for a chance to win those trees and the gifts accompanying the trees. At the conclusion of the FEZtival of Trees the winner of each tree will be selected from all raffle tickets submitted for each tree.
November 27, 6PM
Lighting of the Fountain
Honorary Veterans Memorial Square
Enjoy the lighting of the Veterans Memorial Fountain in Belleville’s Public Square as Belleville’s Mayor Jenny Gain Meyer, residents and visitors carol for the holidays.
November 27 – December 21
FREE Horse-Drawn Trolley Rides
Downtown Belleville
Take a free ride through downtown aboard a 26-passenger horse-drawn trolley and visit Belleville’s Honorary Veterans Memorial Square, Christkindlmarkt, and the downtown shopping & dining district.
December 5
Gingerbread Run 5K
Belleville Parks & Recreation
Join Belleville Parks & Recreation for our 18th Annual Gingerbread 5K Walk/Run through the streets of beautiful downtown Belleville! New this year: the Ginger Loop! A kid’s 1-mile fun run. Sign up early for deals on registration and to guarantee your long-sleeve t-shirt size for the event!
December 5
Movie Night With Santa at the Drive-In
Skyview Drive-In
Attendees will get to see Santa as he drives through the lot to hand out candy to children before the movie begins. There will also be a limited number of spots to purchase a professional photo with Santa.
Call 618-233-2015 for info regarding ticket sales
December 11 – 12
Downtown Cookie Stroll
Downtown Belleville
Stroll along Downtown Belleville’s Main Street with family and friends while collecting cookies along the way. A fun annual event to celebrate the season, tickets go on-sale online only November 3rd.
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The Old Belleville Historical Luminary Walk
Old Belleville Historic District
Experience candlelit streets, holiday tours, carolers, St. Nicholas, and festive treats in Old Belleville’s Historic District. Some stops even offer free cookies and drinks!
January 1
Way of Lights 5K Run
Shrine of Our Lady of Snows
Join us for our annual Way of Lights 5k Competitive Run and 1.5-mile Fun Walk to start your year off right!
The only time of the year to run or walk through our beautiful light display.
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Way of Lights Display at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
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