Do it Al Fresco in the Downtown District this summer!
Al Fresco, meaning ‘done or eaten in the open air’, is back this June, July and August in the Downtown District.
For the first time in Downtown history, The Downtown District BIA is facilitating weekend street closures on Front Street between Victoria Street and Campbell Street. Every weekend there will be activities happening in the Downtown District. Share your Al Fresco moments with #doitalfresco
Sit and stay awhile! Last year’s parklets that were painted by local artists are back in front of Chilangos, Gourmet Diem and Capers. Many other restaurants along Front Street have their patios ready for you to soak up the sun while sinking into some good food.
Play us a tune! Stop by Century Village every day to test your talents at the keys with our painted piano until September 26. Not so musically inclined? Give the players an audience and make sure you clap REALLY loud to show them how much you appreciate the tunes in the District. This pianos has been beautifully painted by local artists. Click here for hours, rules and the meaning behind the design!
No, seriously. It is GIANT. And it is for you to take photos with your friends, family and more! Replace ‘cheese’ with ‘I love the Downtown District’ and see what funny faces (and great memories) you end up with. Tag us on Facebook and Instagram at @downtownbelleville when you post your snaps for us to share!
Throughout the summer, starting with the June 23rd street closure, vendors will be set up on the street every Sunday afternoon. Find unique, handmade goods for your home, pets or people. What a great way to support local artisans!
There are tête-à-têtes along Front Street painted with beautiful designs by local artists and sponsored by local businesses. On Thursdays we encourage you to head Downtown and snap a picture sitting in the chairs tagging @downtownbelleville!
Do you hear that? It’s music in the air! On Fridays, enjoy the sounds of summer as Downtown businesses host live musicians to kick off the weekend. Check out Gourmet Diem, Sans Souci, Capers, Uptown Funk Styling, Smokin 116 Bistro and Export Grill online regularly for updates on who is playing and where.
Join the Saturday Breakfast Club! There are great Saturday breakfast spots downtown to choose from:
Quinte Corner Cafe opens at 8am
The Brake Room opens at 8am
Gourmet Diem opens at 9am
L’auberge de France opens at 9am
Sans Souci opens at 9am
The 116 Bistro opens at 9am
Kate’s Kitchen Shop opens at 10am
There are just under 1,000 parking spaces located within a three block radius of the downtown core.
We are challenging our visitors that are able-bodied to support the downtown by giving yourselves a bit of extra time to park in the municipal lots and walk into the downtown so that people with mobility challenges can take advantage of the on street parking. For more information about parking availability click here.
