Explore Belleville

10/23/2026

Want to see Rocky Horror Picture Show on the big screen in VIP for free October 30th? Comment with who you’re bringing + a winner will be drawn at random next week, courtesy of The EDGE / Laser Rock

* for an extra entry, head over to our TikTok

Don’t want to press your luck? Visit The Edge’s website and reserve your seats + prop bag before they’re sold out!

10/23/2026

10/21/2026

We gathered all of the info in one place to make planning that Holiday party, get-together, or shindig just a bit easier.

10/21/2026

Art on the Square is a proud sponsor of the Downtown Belleville Gingerbread Festivities! Creations are due ONE MONTH from today. Make sure to include an Art on the Square sculpture in your creation to win additional prize money!

For more information, visit: https://explorebelleville.net/gingerbread/

10/20/2026

Explore Belleville this holiday season with our Belleville, Illinois Holiday Guide: twinkling lights, events, music, trolley rides, and more throughout our Great. Big. Small Town. Visit our website to Explore.

10/19/2026

Highlights of what's happening this week in our Great. Big. Small Town. 📌 October 19-25, 2026. Explore events & more throughout the City of Belleville, Illinois at ExploreBelleville[dot]net+ submit your events to the Belleville Community Calendar.

10/19/2026

It’s almost too early for Christmas, but if you would like to participate in the 2026 Optimist Club of Belleville Santa Parade, applications are due November 6th.

Visit their page for application form & details.

The Optimist Club of Belleville invites you to attend the 2026 Santa Parade on Friday, November 27th. The parade route will begin at the intersection of North 3rd and West A Street and proceed south on 3rd Street to West Main. East on Main Street to Forest Ave.

10/17/2026

10/16/2026

This weekend, don’t miss Cathedral Food Truck Fest! The fun begins at 4pm Saturday with live music, raffles, kids activities and plenty to eat. Free entry.

Make a day of it and head to the Belle-Clair Flea Market beforehand from 9AM - 4PM.