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Save Our Mascots Rally!
Save Our Mascots Rally!
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 […]
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Community Yoga
Community Yoga
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 […]
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Village of St. Jacob – 2025 Spring City/Village Wide Garage Sales
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, […]
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First Thursdays in Uptown Collinsville
First Thursdays in Uptown Collinsville
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, […]
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Cheers Band Live at TR’s Place
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!
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Annual Spring Multicare Market
Annual Spring Multicare Market
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: […]
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First Fridays in Downtown Troy
First Fridays in Downtown Troy
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 […]
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Mother & Sons Celebration 2025
Mother & Sons Celebration 2025
🎪 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 […]
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
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 […]
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22nd Annual St. Clair County Law Day 5K Run/Walk, 1K Youth Run & Toddle Trot
22nd Annual St. Clair County Law Day 5K Run/Walk, 1K Youth Run & Toddle Trot
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 […]
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Strawberry Fest
Strawberry Fest
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 […]
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Tony’s Tacos 5 de Mayo Takeover
Tony’s Tacos 5 de Mayo Takeover
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 […]
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Tony’s Tacos 5 de Mayo Takeover
Tony’s Tacos 5 de Mayo Takeover
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 […]
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Maryville Farmer’s Market Opening Day
Maryville Farmer’s Market Opening Day
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 […]
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South of Sanity Live!
South of Sanity Live!
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 […]
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Pamela & a Piano
Pamela & a Piano
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.
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Roaming Home Live at Schmitty’s
Roaming Home Live at Schmitty’s
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.
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Belleville Woofstock
Belleville Woofstock
Belleville Woofstock is May 10, 2025 at Rotary Dog Park! Music, food, vendors, dog parade, and so much more!
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Mepsi Rainbow Bar Crawl
Mepsi Rainbow Bar Crawl
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 a drag show to top it all off. Event Highlights: Registration from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Chaos Sushi Bar & Grill $10 ticket […]
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Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at Copper Fire
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at Copper Fire
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 […]
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Village of Marine – 2025 Spring City/Village Wide Garage Sales
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 […]
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City of Troy – 2025 Spring City/Village Wide Garage Sales
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 2025
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 📅 […]
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Jordan Rainer Returns to the Venue
Jordan Rainer Returns to the Venue
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 […]
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Just One More Live!
Get ready for a night of rock and roll at Silver Creek Sports & Social in Belleville. Just One More takes the stage for an energetic evening filled with great music, good vibes, and fun with friends.
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25th Anniversary Celebration
25th Anniversary Celebration
Dog Day Afternoon is celebrating its 25th business anniversary with a heartfelt community celebration honoring the pets and people who made this milestone possible. Join the fun-filled afternoon featuring games, […]
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White Collar Recession Live!
White Collar Recession Live!
Get ready to dance the afternoon away with White Collar Recession as they bring the best 80s pop and dance hits to life at Copper Fire. From synth-pop grooves to […]
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Brick Fest Live
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
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Carden Circus – Highland, IL
Carden Circus – Highland, IL
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 […]
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Sourdough Bread Baking Class for Beginnings
Sourdough Bread Baking Class for Beginnings
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 […]
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The Mexicants Live at Danny’s Irish Pub
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.
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Senior Day
Senior Day
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 […]
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Glo Bingo For History
Glo Bingo For History
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 […]
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Ethan Carl Live at Time Out Sports Bar & Grill
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!
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Refuge Youth Inaugural Car Show
Refuge Youth Inaugural Car Show
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 […]
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CWC BBQ Fundraiser
CWC BBQ Fundraiser
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 […]
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The Belleville Indie Market Part One
The Belleville Indie Market Part One
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 […]
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