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There’s something for everyone in the Downtown District!

Catch the latest musical talent at the Empire Theatre, enjoy Friday Night Bites with your friends at the Brake Room, enjoy Preschool Storytime with your little ones at the Belleville Public Library – there’s something for everyone, from the youngest family member to the oldest.

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Scavenger Hunt: Europe

John M. Parrott Art Gallery at the Belleville Library 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON

Each week we’ll have a new scavenger hunt in the Children’s Area. Visit the Readers’ Advisory desk to begin your adventure!

August 11 to August 16: Discover the sights of Europe hidden in the library!

For details about all of our summer children’s programs, visit https://www.bellevillelibrary.ca/kids/summer/

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End of Summer Celebration

John M. Parrott Art Gallery at the Belleville Library 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON

Join us for cake and games for our end of summer celebration!

All ages. This is a drop-in program, as space allows.

For details about all of our summer children’s programs, visit https://www.bellevillelibrary.ca/kids/summer/

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Raiders of the Lost Art Scavenger Hunt

Belleville Art Association 392 Front Street, Belleville

A Free Art Scavenger Hunt
Downtown Belleville
FREE ART is hidden in secret spots throughout downtown—and it’s yours to find and keep!
Pick Up Your Map
BAA Gallery, 208 Front St.
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Hunt begins at NOON

HOW TO CLAIM YOUR ARTWORK:
FIND a piece of art.
FILL IN your info on the art tag and leave it with the merchant.
SNAP A SELFIE with your artwork.
EMAIL your name and photo to:
[email protected]

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Summer Art Market

Sans- Souci 240 Front Street, Belleville

Join us for Sans-Souci’s first Indoor Art Market, happening during the Caribbean Festival in Downtown Belleville and featuring BAA artists! 
This free event invites you to browse and purchase original artworks, meet the artists, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon while treating yourself to delicious food from Sans-Souci – We hope to see you there!