We may be competitors on the field of play, but this Sunday, we are ONE. Join us as we come together in unity to protect the heart, spirit, and traditions of our schools — our mascots. This is bigger than the game. It's about identity, pride, and history. Sunday, April 27 Collinsville, IL (Kahok Stadium) […]
Join us every Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. for gentle yoga in the bookstore's book-filled, neoclassical space. We have partnered with Yoga on Main to offer this wonderful way to start the day! This community event takes place at the bookstore. Save your spot on yogaonwestmain.com link. Bring your own mat or borrow ours. Stay […]
Village of St. Jacob - 2025 Spring City/Village Wide Garage Sales The Village of St. Jacob is hosting its Spring City/Village Wide Garage Sales from May 1 - 3, 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Explore sales throughout the community and find great bargains. To register your address: To view the interactive map: For more information, […]
Shop, savor, and have some fun on each First Thursday of the month in Uptown Collinsville! Take advantage of restaurant specials, enjoy late night shopping, sales, pop-ups, tastings, product debuts, and live entertainment from 6 PM - 8 PM! Participating businesses include Lou Belle And Bing, Old Herald Brewery & Distillery, Miles Market, Cane's, Lucky […]
Cheers returns to TR’s Place for a night of live music beginning at 8:30 PM. Come out for a great evening of entertainment and fun!
Get ready for another wealth of health evening at the Multicare Market. Come support local farmers and artisans in this community event. We are bringing the best to you! Date: […]
Join the City of Troy First Fridays for shopping, market fun, and food & drink specials! Shop from local shops and artisan vendors, grab eats from food trucks, and catch live music each night! 2025 Music Schedule: 5/2 Mike Sonderegger 6/6 Shotgun Creek 8/1 Lanny & Julie 9/5 The Dude Abides
🎪 Hey boy moms! Join us for our MOTHER & SONS CELEBRATION on May 2nd! We're going to have a great time UNDER THE BIG TOP! 🥳 Register now, spots are limited! 👉 http://apm.activecommunities.com/bellevilleparksnrec/Activity_Search/2479
The St. Clair County Health Department is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day to help Illinois residents dispose of unwanted hazardous materials safely. This event is FREE for Illinois residents. Key Details: Appointments are required: Sign up here: https://loom.ly/Mz88-EY Drive-up only: No walk-ins permitted Staff will unload the waste items directly from your vehicle […]
Come out for a morning of fitness and fun at Belleville's oldest 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 3. This family friendly event also includes a 1K Youth Run and 300 M Toddler Trot. Race registration includes a race shirt (guaranteed if registered by April 19), awards ceremony, bounce house for kids, and a great post-race […]
Come to Downtown Belleville on May 3rd to shop, eat, and drink during the Strawberry Festival! Enjoy a variety of strawberry-themed foods, drinks, candy, treats, clothing, jewelry, and more from local restaurants, cafes, pubs, and shops. Visit Integrity Tattoos for a cute tiny strawberry tattoo. It’s going to be a berry good time—shop local and […]
Old Herald Brewery is throwing down a four-day Cinco de Mayo celebration with a full restaurant takeover by Tony’s Tacos. Expect authentic Mexican food, bold drinks, and live music that […]
Old Herald Brewery is throwing down a four-day Cinco de Mayo celebration with a full restaurant takeover by Tony’s Tacos. Expect authentic Mexican food, bold drinks, and live music that […]
It's Market Season! Oh how we have missed our summer evenings in the park each Thursday! Our opening day will feature: Saying good bye to our Mayor for the last […]
Join South of Sanity (SOS) for a night of live music, great food, and refreshing drinks at Copper Fire! Enjoy an evening filled with high-energy performances and the perfect atmosphere […]
Join Pamela Wegener for a fun-filled evening at Weingarten! Enjoy delicious food and drinks while singing along to live music and enjoying a great atmosphere.
Join Roaming Home for an unforgettable night of live music at Schmitty’s! Enjoy a full evening of great tunes and good times with this talented band.
Belleville Woofstock is May 10, 2025 at Rotary Dog Park! Music, food, vendors, dog parade, and so much more!
Join Metro East Pride for the 2nd Annual Rainbow Bar Crawl in downtown Belleville! Dress in your best Pride gear and celebrate everything Pride with great drinks, a raffle, and […]
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a full-service brunch buffet featuring a variety of breakfast classics, hearty entrees, lighter fare, and sweet treats. Menu highlights include scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, brioche cinnamon French toast, country potatoes, sliced prime rib, turkey burnt ends mac and cheese, chicken wings, lox and bagels, and assorted desserts. Pricing: $32 per […]
Village of Marine - 2025 Spring City/Village Wide Garage Sales The City of Troy is hosting its Spring City/Village Wide Garage Sales on May 15 - 17. Whether you're looking for furniture, collectibles, or everyday items, you'll find great deals throughout the city. To register your address: To view the interactive map: For more information, visit www.troymaryvillecoc.com, email [email protected], or […]
City of Troy - 2025 Spring City/Village Wide Garage Sales The City of Troy is hosting its Spring City/Village Wide Garage Sales on May 16 & 17 from 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Whether you're looking for furniture, collectibles, or everyday items, you'll find great deals throughout the city. To register your address: To view […]
Art on the Square is a juried fine art show held at the Veterans Memorial Fountain in Belleville, Illinois. Featuring over 100 artists, live music, food vendors, a wine tent, and a Children's Art Garden, it's a vibrant celebration of art and community in Belleville. Event Hours: 📅 Friday: 4 PM – 9 PM 📅 […]
Jordan returns to her Illinois home Venue!!! From Atoka, Oklahoma to center stage, Jordan Rainer is an award-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. With a guitar slung over her shoulder, Jordan has brought a unique rock edge to the country music scene and has been stirring up quite the buzz in Nashville and Texas country alike. As […]
Hands-On Building Activities, Meet TV Stars from LEGO Masters, See the Most Life-Size Models, Endless Photo Opportunities, See & Build in the Glow Zone, race your Car down 35' tracks, Shop New, Rare, & Exclusive Items and so much more! Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM Sunday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
The Carden Circus comes to Highland, IL at Madison County Fairground on MAY 29th with A FANTASTIC show for 2025! Are you ready to be amazed with all NEW, never-before-seen ACTS?!! We can't wait for your family to experience the laughter & wonder, stunning contortionists, the music & magic, amazing aerialists and see our MAGNIFICENT […]
Learn how to bake your very own sourdough bread at this hands-on class! This in-depth session will cover everything you need to know about sourdough baking, including: Maintaining a sourdough starter Mixing, fermentation, and cold retardation Shaping, proofing, scoring, and baking At the end of the class, you’ll take home a freshly-baked mini boule and […]
By popular demand, The Mexicants are returning to Danny’s Irish Pub and Banquet Center for two nights of high-energy fun! Don’t miss this opportunity to experience their dynamic performance on May 30 and 31 from 8:00 PM to midnight.
Seniors 55+ are invited to a Jimmy Buffett-themed day of shopping and dining along Downtown Belleville’s Main Street! Explore local shops and enjoy an after-party at the PSOP building, hosted by PSOP and the St. Clair County Office on Aging. The event will include fun, giveaways, and live music from a ukulele group. Admission: $10 […]
Join the St. Clair County Historical Society for Glo Bingo Night, supporting local museums, collections, and educational programs! Doors Open: 6:00 PM Bingo Starts: 7:00 PM Prizes: Over $1,000 in cash prizes! Tickets: $25 in advance | $30 at the door (includes 6 bingo cards, glow hat, and dauber) Additional Cards: $5 per set of […]
Ethan Carl LIVE! Experience rising country artist Ethan Carl as he performs his hottest original tracks and unreleased music, alongside your favorite classic country hits. For more information, visit www.ethancarl.com. Let me know if you'd like any changes!
Love cars? Attend Refuge Youth's Inaugural Car Show and show off your ride! Bring your car for the registration fee or just enjoy the show. Food will be available, and all proceeds support students of GCFirst Assembly of God, helping them attend camps, conventions, and other activities.
Support the Collinsville Wrestling Club by enjoying a delicious BBQ! This fundraiser offers a mouthwatering menu: Pork Steak – $10 Jumbo Hotdog – $8 Each meal comes with potato salad and beans. The event runs from 10:30 AM until 6:00 PM, or until they run out of food. Come enjoy great food and support local […]
The Belleville Indie Market returns for its 5th year, hosted at its original location on West Main Street. This curated, open-air market features a variety of local artists, handcrafters, and creative entrepreneurs. The event is organized by local artist Ash Saturday under the "HONEYLAND" brand. Vendor applications are available at visithoneyland.com/apply.
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