local events

Are you looking for opportunities for your pet to get their paws on Santa in or around Belleville?  I put together a popular post a couple years ago compiling opportunities around Metro Detroit for your pets to meet and greet Santa during the holiday season.  You can read that original …

The first weekend in December is always full of fun around Belleville as Winterfest is celebrated.  This year that is Friday November 30 and Saturday December 1. The event kicks off Friday 6:00 PM with an Animal Magic show at the Fourth Street Square. Saturday is jam packed with various …

Looking for something special and unique for a hard to buy for person? Look no further than Crafted in Downtown Belleville! They feature items crafted by over 100 Michigan artists. There will be special deals and happenings for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. Watch to the end for details! …

Fall is in the air!  Literally, the temperatures and humidity have suddenly dropped and it gets me in the mood for boots and bonfires…and fall festivals and fun.  In celebration and in looking forward to the season ahead, I’ve compiled a list of festivals, corn mazes and cider mills in …

I will gladly admit. I am a dog person. I particularly love the larger breeds. Since I was about 5 years old I have spent no more than a couple of months combined without a dog in my life. Before I had children, my dog(s) were my babies. I took …

Tomorrow, Saturday December 3, 2016 is the day!  Santa Clause will be making a grand visit through our town to help kick off the holiday season in Belleville’s lighted Christmas parade.  So grab your family, friends, chairs, blankets, glow sticks, and hot chocolate.  Line the streets to welcome Santa to our town.  The parade …

One thing that I truly love about living in downtown Belleville, is that there are fun, family friendly events offered downtown throughout the year.  Events that our family is lucky enough to be able to walk to, just blocks from our own front door.  Winter is no exception!  Downtown Belleville kicks of …

Travel along Main Street in downtown Belleville throughout the month of October and you will be greeted by a line of scarecrows  along the way.  These scarecrows are the creations of local businesses, families, individuals, schools, organizations and clubs and another fun “Booville” activity.  Not only are they fun decorations …

This past Saturday our family visited the annual Harvest Fest in downtown Belleville.  We have made this a family tradition for many years.  Our kids always have a lot of fun participating in the various activities.  These are offered within the Belleville Area Museum, the Belleville Area District Library, and …