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.
This page is updated frequently. Check back often to stay up to date with the latest activities and events in the Downtown District!
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/
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/
Learn from St. John Ambulance volunteers and their trained therapy dogs about dog behavior and how to be safe around our canine friends.
All ages. Third Floor Meeting Room. 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/
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/
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/
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/
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]
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!
Sunday Blues Jam at UpFront Cafe features Backtracks with Terry Rose, Steve Fralick and friends.
The Jam is held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 1 – 4 pm. All welcome!
Doors open: noon
Music: 1 – 4 pm
No cover
BYOG (guitar)
Licensed venue
Snacks and pastries
Cousin Gibbard Suede brings his unique style and original tunes to the UpFront Cafe – first Thursdays each month from 3 – 5 pm.
No cover
Licensed venue
Snacks and refreshments available
313 Front St Belleville at UpFront Café
Cousin Gibbard Suede brings his unique style and original tunes to the UpFront Cafe on the first Thursday of each month from 3 – 5 pm.
No cover
Licensed venue
Snacks and refreshments available
Join us at the Belleville Public Library on Saturday, September 20 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and meet authors from the Bay of Quinte region in our Local Author Fair!
Entry is free. Most authors will have books available for purchase.
Author applications are open from July 28 to August 18 at https://www.bellevillelibrary.ca/adults/local-author-fair/
The Belleville Caribbean Festival is a vibrant, annual celebration that brings the rich cultural heritage of the Caribbean islands to the heart of Belleville, Ontario. This year’s Caribbean Festival will be held from August 15 to 17, 2025 in three different locations.
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