Check out these local events that are happening in the surrounding areas!
Thursday, November 23rd
Gentle Flow & Restore – Yoga Sanctuary of Belleville
Belleville, IL – This NEW class format is a 90-minute class. This class combines gentle flow (vinyasa) yoga with an extended restorative portion of the class. The best of a vinyasa yoga class and a Restorative yoga class together. For tickets, click here.
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Wonderlights Christmas – World Wide Technology Raceway
Madison, IL – Join us for the 2023 season of WonderLight’s Christmas at World Wide Technology Raceway! This dazzling display of Christmas lights is synchronized to traditional and newer, rocking music, played through your car stereo. Come see shooting stars, floating snowflakes, dancing candy canes and lollipops, giant Christmas trees, and (a crowd favorite) enchanting tunnels of lights! USE CODE “PAWLIDAY10” for $10 off tickets for ANY November date and $5 of your purchase will go back to MEHS! For tickets, click here.
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday, November 24th
Black Friday Brunch – Triple Lakes Tavern
Dupo, IL – We’re having BRUNCH for all of you Black Friday shoppers (or non-shoppers)! Come enjoy breakfast food & mimosas after your festivities with us.
Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Winterfest – Kiener Plaza
St. Louis, IL – Winterfest, presented by Bank of America and World Wide Technology, is bringing back all the fan favorites, including ice skating, s’mores stations, and igloos underneath 100,000 twinkling lights in the shadow of the Gateway Arch. This six-week winter celebration will also showcase exciting events like St. Louis Blues’ try hockey free, visits from princesses and superheroes, and a family friendly New Year’s Eve fireworks spectacular. We are so excited to celebrate the winter season with you all again this year! Tickets for skate rentals and heated igloos are now available. For more information, click here.
Time: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Santa Parade – Downtown Belleville
Belleville, IL – Join the community of Belleville for this annual parade when Santa comes to town. Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Belleville, this tradition began in 1952 and is the largest parade in Southern Illinois, featuring floats, marching bands, dance groups, and the arrival of Mr. & Mrs. Claus.
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Skate Your Turkey Off – Skate City Belleville
Belleville, IL – Feelin’ stuffed?? Come skate off your turkey…and mashed potatoes…and stuffing….and pie the day after Thanksgiving!! All-day fun for just $6!! (10am-4pm, 4-9pm) Hitting the Santa Parade in the morning?? Perfect. We’ll see you there too! Round up the family and warm up with some skating fun afterwards
Time: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thanksgiving Craft Show – Belle Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center
Belleville, IL – Come to the Fairgrounds in Belleville, IL for a Kay Weber craft show. There will be over 400 crafters, all homemade crafts. You won’t want to miss this great shopping opportunity on Thanksgiving Weekend!
Time: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wonderlights Christmas – World Wide Technology Raceway
Madison, IL – Join us for the 2023 season of WonderLight’s Christmas at World Wide Technology Raceway! This dazzling display of Christmas lights is synchronized to traditional and newer, rocking music, played through your car stereo. Come see shooting stars, floating snowflakes, dancing candy canes and lollipops, giant Christmas trees, and (a crowd favorite) enchanting tunnels of lights! USE CODE “PAWLIDAY10” for $10 off tickets for ANY November date and $5 of your purchase will go back to MEHS! For tickets, click here.
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Christmas in Carlyle – Carlyle City Park
Carlyle, IL – Come welcome Santa to town with the annual Christmas in Carlyle Parade on Friday, November 24th at 6:30pm! Route begins at 11th and Fairfax Street, East to 5th Street and then North to the City Park.
Start Time: 6:30 PM
Feeling This – Spaces
Belleville, IL – Feeling This – A Tribute to Blink 182 is beyond stoked to be back in Belleville, IL with our friends in American Idiots Chicago. We are partnering with Shriner’s Children’s Hospital in St Louis to host a toy drive! Donate a $10 toy or gift card (preferred) and receive access to the VIP section for some pizza from Bennie’s Pizza Pub and a pack bag of coupons and giveaways!
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 25th
Winterfest – Kiener Plaza
St. Louis, IL – Winterfest, presented by Bank of America and World Wide Technology, is bringing back all the fan favorites, including ice skating, s’mores stations, and igloos underneath 100,000 twinkling lights in the shadow of the Gateway Arch. This six-week winter celebration will also showcase exciting events like St. Louis Blues’ try hockey free, visits from princesses and superheroes, and a family friendly New Year’s Eve fireworks spectacular. We are so excited to celebrate the winter season with you all again this year! Tickets for skate rentals and heated igloos are now available. For more information, click here.
Time: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thanksgiving Craft Show – Belle Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center
Belleville, IL – Come to the Fairgrounds in Belleville, IL for a Kay Weber craft show. There will be over 400 crafters, all homemade crafts. You won’t want to miss this great shopping opportunity on Thanksgiving Weekend!
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Waterloo Christmas Parade – Downtown Waterloo
Waterloo, IL – Come out to see all the wonderful Christmas themed parade floats, each with over 1,000 lights, and walking groups dressed in holiday inspired costumes. The parade starts at Gibault Catholic High School and follows the Porta Westfalica Route to downtown Waterloo.
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Wonderlights Christmas – World Wide Technology Raceway
Madison, IL – Join us for the 2023 season of WonderLight’s Christmas at World Wide Technology Raceway! This dazzling display of Christmas lights is synchronized to traditional and newer, rocking music, played through your car stereo. Come see shooting stars, floating snowflakes, dancing candy canes and lollipops, giant Christmas trees, and (a crowd favorite) enchanting tunnels of lights! USE CODE “PAWLIDAY10” for $10 off tickets for ANY November date and $5 of your purchase will go back to MEHS! For tickets, click here.
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday, November 26th
Winterfest – Kiener Plaza
St. Louis, IL – Winterfest, presented by Bank of America and World Wide Technology, is bringing back all the fan favorites, including ice skating, s’mores stations, and igloos underneath 100,000 twinkling lights in the shadow of the Gateway Arch. This six-week winter celebration will also showcase exciting events like St. Louis Blues’ try hockey free, visits from princesses and superheroes, and a family friendly New Year’s Eve fireworks spectacular. We are so excited to celebrate the winter season with you all again this year! Tickets for skate rentals and heated igloos are now available. For more information, click here.
Time: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thanksgiving Craft Show – Belle Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center
Belleville, IL – Come to the Fairgrounds in Belleville, IL for a Kay Weber craft show. There will be over 400 crafters, all homemade crafts. You won’t want to miss this great shopping opportunity on Thanksgiving Weekend!
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday Funday – Copper Fire
Belleville, IL – Join us for breakfast, lunch specials, live music, dinner specials, and ALL DAY Mary’s and Mimosa specials.
Time: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Xtreme Bar Bingo – Eckert’s Country Store & Farms
Belleville, IL – Join us every Sunday for Xtreme Bar Bingo. Free to play. Join us in our NEW! Cider Shed for your chance to win Cash, Prizes, or even the Jackpot. Delicious food & drinks available for purchase from the Cider Shed. May not bring in any outside food or drink.
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Wonderlights Christmas – World Wide Technology Raceway
Madison, IL – Join us for the 2023 season of WonderLight’s Christmas at World Wide Technology Raceway! This dazzling display of Christmas lights is synchronized to traditional and newer, rocking music, played through your car stereo. Come see shooting stars, floating snowflakes, dancing candy canes and lollipops, giant Christmas trees, and (a crowd favorite) enchanting tunnels of lights! USE CODE “PAWLIDAY10” for $10 off tickets for ANY November date and $5 of your purchase will go back to MEHS! For tickets, click here.
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Monday, November 27th
Wonderlights Christmas – World Wide Technology Raceway
Madison, IL – Join us for the 2023 season of WonderLight’s Christmas at World Wide Technology Raceway! This dazzling display of Christmas lights is synchronized to traditional and newer, rocking music, played through your car stereo. Come see shooting stars, floating snowflakes, dancing candy canes and lollipops, giant Christmas trees, and (a crowd favorite) enchanting tunnels of lights! USE CODE “PAWLIDAY10” for $10 off tickets for ANY November date and $5 of your purchase will go back to MEHS! For tickets, click here.
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Eli Ward – Bennie’s Pizza Pub
Belleville, IL – Waterloo’s very own The Voice contestant will be playing for us LIVE on a Monday! Come check out the talented Eli Ward, Monday, November 27th at 6pm right here at Bennie’s!
Start Time: 6:00 PM
Xtreme Bar Bingo – Columbia City Saloon
Columbia, IL – Join us every Monday night for Xtreme Bar Bingo! It’s free to play and you must be 21 to play.
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday, November 28th
Strengthen & Stretch – Yoga Sanctuary of Belleville
Belleville, IL – This movement class includes balance, strength, and flexibility. We will use body weight, tubes, bands, and/or dumbbells. The class will finish with long slow stretching. For tickets, click here.
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Wonderlights Christmas – World Wide Technology Raceway
Madison, IL – Join us for the 2023 season of WonderLight’s Christmas at World Wide Technology Raceway! This dazzling display of Christmas lights is synchronized to traditional and newer, rocking music, played through your car stereo. Come see shooting stars, floating snowflakes, dancing candy canes and lollipops, giant Christmas trees, and (a crowd favorite) enchanting tunnels of lights! USE CODE “PAWLIDAY10” for $10 off tickets for ANY November date and $5 of your purchase will go back to MEHS! For tickets, click here.
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday, November 29th
Stress & Anxiety Release – Yoga Sanctuary of Belleville
Belleville, IL – Open to ALL skill levels. No Yoga experience is necessary. A mindful slower-paced class that consists of gentle floor movements, stretches, and meditation. In addition, restorative poses that promote relaxation and calm to a stressed and agitated Nervous System. You will emerge feeling enlightened and rejuvenated. For tickets, click here.
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Wonderlights Christmas – World Wide Technology Raceway
Madison, IL – Join us for the 2023 season of WonderLight’s Christmas at World Wide Technology Raceway! This dazzling display of Christmas lights is synchronized to traditional and newer, rocking music, played through your car stereo. Come see shooting stars, floating snowflakes, dancing candy canes and lollipops, giant Christmas trees, and (a crowd favorite) enchanting tunnels of lights! USE CODE “PAWLIDAY10” for $10 off tickets for ANY November date and $5 of your purchase will go back to MEHS! For tickets, click here.
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Charcuterie Class – Courage&Grace
O’Fallon, IL – Join us for an evening of fun. You will be guided through the best way to design your very own charcuterie board, and then will be able to enjoy it while you eat it too! Each registration will have their own custom board to take home as well. For tickets, click here.
Start Time: 6:30 PM
Pop Culture Trivia – 1428 Tap Haus
Belleville, IL – Join us every Tuesday at 7 p.m. for Free Bar Trivia courtesy of Chill Trivia Company! Five rounds of trivia covering all things movies, music, television, sports, and much more! No need to reserve a table, just come out with your friends or family and be ready to enjoy great food and drink at 1428 Tap Haus while answering fun questions for gift cards and prizes.
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
