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  • Enchanted Holiday Market

    Belleville Downtown District Front Street, Belleville, Ontario, Canada

    Experience the magic in Downtown Belleville from Friday, November 14 to Sunday, November 16, 2025. This seasonal event brings together all the best of the holiday season with shopping, dining and selfies with Santa.

  • Belleville Arts Festival – “The Susanna Moodie Era in Belleville”: A Staged Reading

    Theatre in the Wings 30 Bridge Street East, Belleville

    Join us for staged readings of the three winning plays from this year’s Belleville Arts Festival Play Writing Competition featuring some of the Quinte Region’s finest actors. This year’s theme is The Susanna Moodie Era in Belleville: 1840-1879. The winners are: First Place -“Seasons” by Colleen Simm Second Place – “The Story of Two Women” by Beth Milligan Third Place – “Susanna & John Moodie Write a Play” by Ed Schroeter Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-susanna-moodie-era-in-belleville-a-staged-reading-tickets-1730530466209

    $15

  • Belleville Nighttime Santa Claus Parade

    Bridge Street Bridge Street, Belleville

    The Belleville Santa Claus Parade is back on Sunday, Nov. 16! The parade will begin at Bridge Street West and Sidney Street at 4:30 p.m. and travel down Bridge Street through downtown Belleville before ending at the corner of Herchimer Avenue at approximately 7 p.m. Join us before the parade at Glanmore National Historic Site for pre-parade festivities including free admission from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Visitors can explore the historic house with its seasonal exhibitions and even make a simple ornament to take home. Rotary’s Reindeer Village will also once again be set up in Robin Jeffrey Park, complete with both light-up and live reindeer and free hot chocolate while supplies last. Don’t forget your letters for Santa and donations for Gleaners and the Firefighters Toy Drive!

  • Adult Chess Club

    Belleville Public Library 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON

    Belleville Public Library's Adult Chess Club is for ages 18 and up. The club meets every Monday at 5:30pm. Bring your own chess board or borrow one from the library and meet with fellow chess players for a friendly game. All skill levels are invited to this informal, self-led program. To register call (613) 968-6731 ext. 2037 or email [email protected]. Drop-ins are welcome, but we encourage you to register if you'd like notifications about any updates or weather related cancellations.

    FREE

  • Belleville Arts Festival – Art Crawl

    Downtown Belleville Gallery District

    Experience a curated art crawl through Belleville’s gallery district, where history and creativity come alive. Presented in partnership with the QAC Cultural Hub and Gallery, John M. Parrott Gallery, Belleville Art Association, and Gallery 121, this unique event invites you to explore artistic interpretations of 19th-century Ontario life. Step into each gallery to discover historical artwork curated from the collection at the Glanmore National Historic Site, accompanied by scripted historical notes that bring the stories behind the works to life. Pick up a Gallery Crawl Card at any participating location, enjoy the exhibits, and collect a stamp at each stop for your chance to win a one-year membership to Glanmore. Take a stroll through Belleville’s vibrant art district and immerse yourself in the culture, history, and artistry of Ontario’s past. QAC Cultural Hub Belleville Art Association Gallery 121 John M. Parrott Gallery Pick up a special “passport” system at the first gallery you visit, get it stamped and continue to explore each participating venue to win prizes.

    Free

  • Gallery 121’s Christmas Holiday Show

    Gallery 121 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Canada

    The Members of Gallery 121 invite you to celebrate this Season at our Holiday Show, Nov.18th – Dec. 24th; reception Saturday, Nov. 22nd. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Our space will be adorned with wood working, found object dolls, fused glass designs, decorative brooms and more!

  • Belleville Arts Festival – Collaborative Exhibition

    J.M. Parrott Gallery 254 Pinnacle, Belleville

    An immersive, collaborative exhibition highlighting 19th-century Ontario life and the Moodie family, presented in partnership with the Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County, the Parrott Gallery, and Glanmore National Historic Site. Archival material, artworks, and historical objects will bring the Moodie era to life for visitors throughout the month.

    Free

  • Crochet Tuesdays

    Quinte Arts Council Cultural Hub 36 Bridge St E, Belleville, Canada

    Join the Bridging Communities project!

    Bridging Communities – Crochet Circle with artist/educator Emebet Belete
    Emebet’s current art project is Bridging Communities, a large-scale art installation where community members will create crochet, and cover the downtown Front Street Bridge in stripes, blocks and patterns! Over the past year, she has taught and involved students in six area schools in the art of crochet.

    Open for youth and adults, experienced and beginners, individuals, families and friends!

    How You Can Get Involved:
    Crochet a piece (or more!) for the bridge.
    Join the organizing committee to help steer the project.
    Teach others to crochet and share your skills.
    Help distribute crocheting materials to participants.
    Collaborate with your group or organization to crochet pieces.
    Form a crochet group with friends or partners.
    Sponsor a pillar to support the project financially.
    Donate yarn to ensure we have enough materials.
    Contribute to the GoFundMe to help cover project costs.
    Supported by the Ontario Arts Council, the City of Belleville, Quinte Arts Council

    Free

  • Belleville Arts Festival – Art Crawl

    Downtown Belleville Gallery District

    Experience a curated art crawl through Belleville’s gallery district, where history and creativity come alive. Presented in partnership with the QAC Cultural Hub and Gallery, John M. Parrott Gallery, Belleville Art Association, and Gallery 121, this unique event invites you to explore artistic interpretations of 19th-century Ontario life. Step into each gallery to discover historical artwork curated from the collection at the Glanmore National Historic Site, accompanied by scripted historical notes that bring the stories behind the works to life. Pick up a Gallery Crawl Card at any participating location, enjoy the exhibits, and collect a stamp at each stop for your chance to win a one-year membership to Glanmore. Take a stroll through Belleville’s vibrant art district and immerse yourself in the culture, history, and artistry of Ontario’s past. QAC Cultural Hub Belleville Art Association Gallery 121 John M. Parrott Gallery Pick up a special “passport” system at the first gallery you visit, get it stamped and continue to explore each participating venue to win prizes.

    Free

  • Gallery 121’s Christmas Holiday Show

    Gallery 121 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Canada

    The Members of Gallery 121 invite you to celebrate this Season at our Holiday Show, Nov.18th – Dec. 24th; reception Saturday, Nov. 22nd. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Our space will be adorned with wood working, found object dolls, fused glass designs, decorative brooms and more!

  • Belleville Arts Festival – Collaborative Exhibition

    J.M. Parrott Gallery 254 Pinnacle, Belleville

    An immersive, collaborative exhibition highlighting 19th-century Ontario life and the Moodie family, presented in partnership with the Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County, the Parrott Gallery, and Glanmore National Historic Site. Archival material, artworks, and historical objects will bring the Moodie era to life for visitors throughout the month.

    Free

  • Belleville Arts Festival – Art Crawl

    Downtown Belleville Gallery District

    Experience a curated art crawl through Belleville’s gallery district, where history and creativity come alive. Presented in partnership with the QAC Cultural Hub and Gallery, John M. Parrott Gallery, Belleville Art Association, and Gallery 121, this unique event invites you to explore artistic interpretations of 19th-century Ontario life. Step into each gallery to discover historical artwork curated from the collection at the Glanmore National Historic Site, accompanied by scripted historical notes that bring the stories behind the works to life. Pick up a Gallery Crawl Card at any participating location, enjoy the exhibits, and collect a stamp at each stop for your chance to win a one-year membership to Glanmore. Take a stroll through Belleville’s vibrant art district and immerse yourself in the culture, history, and artistry of Ontario’s past. QAC Cultural Hub Belleville Art Association Gallery 121 John M. Parrott Gallery Pick up a special “passport” system at the first gallery you visit, get it stamped and continue to explore each participating venue to win prizes.

  • Gallery 121’s Christmas Holiday Show

    Gallery 121 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Canada

    The Members of Gallery 121 invite you to celebrate this Season at our Holiday Show, Nov.18th – Dec. 24th; reception Saturday, Nov. 22nd. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Our space will be adorned with wood working, found object dolls, fused glass designs, decorative brooms and more!

  • Youth Chess Club

    Belleville Public Library 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON

    ​Join us for at Belleville Public Library for some chess fun! Players of all skill levels are welcome.

    For children & youth aged 9 – 17. Children 10 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

    The chess club meets biweekly on Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

  • Belleville Arts Festival – Art Crawl

    Downtown Belleville Gallery District

    Experience a curated art crawl through Belleville’s gallery district, where history and creativity come alive. Presented in partnership with the QAC Cultural Hub and Gallery, John M. Parrott Gallery, Belleville Art Association, and Gallery 121, this unique event invites you to explore artistic interpretations of 19th-century Ontario life. Step into each gallery to discover historical artwork curated from the collection at the Glanmore National Historic Site, accompanied by scripted historical notes that bring the stories behind the works to life. Pick up a Gallery Crawl Card at any participating location, enjoy the exhibits, and collect a stamp at each stop for your chance to win a one-year membership to Glanmore. Take a stroll through Belleville’s vibrant art district and immerse yourself in the culture, history, and artistry of Ontario’s past. QAC Cultural Hub Belleville Art Association Gallery 121 John M. Parrott Gallery Pick up a special “passport” system at the first gallery you visit, get it stamped and continue to explore each participating venue to win prizes.

  • Gallery 121’s Christmas Holiday Show

    Gallery 121 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Canada

    The Members of Gallery 121 invite you to celebrate this Season at our Holiday Show, Nov.18th – Dec. 24th; reception Saturday, Nov. 22nd. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Our space will be adorned with wood working, found object dolls, fused glass designs, decorative brooms and more!

  • Belleville Arts Festival – Collaborative Exhibition

    J.M. Parrott Gallery 254 Pinnacle, Belleville

    An immersive, collaborative exhibition highlighting 19th-century Ontario life and the Moodie family, presented in partnership with the Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County, the Parrott Gallery, and Glanmore National Historic Site. Archival material, artworks, and historical objects will bring the Moodie era to life for visitors throughout the month.

  • Belleville Arts Festival – Art Crawl

    Downtown Belleville Gallery District

    Experience a curated art crawl through Belleville’s gallery district, where history and creativity come alive. Presented in partnership with the QAC Cultural Hub and Gallery, John M. Parrott Gallery, Belleville Art Association, and Gallery 121, this unique event invites you to explore artistic interpretations of 19th-century Ontario life. Step into each gallery to discover historical artwork curated from the collection at the Glanmore National Historic Site, accompanied by scripted historical notes that bring the stories behind the works to life. Pick up a Gallery Crawl Card at any participating location, enjoy the exhibits, and collect a stamp at each stop for your chance to win a one-year membership to Glanmore. Take a stroll through Belleville’s vibrant art district and immerse yourself in the culture, history, and artistry of Ontario’s past. QAC Cultural Hub Belleville Art Association Gallery 121 John M. Parrott Gallery Pick up a special “passport” system at the first gallery you visit, get it stamped and continue to explore each participating venue to win prizes.

  • Gallery 121’s Christmas Holiday Show

    Gallery 121 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Canada

    The Members of Gallery 121 invite you to celebrate this Season at our Holiday Show, Nov.18th – Dec. 24th; reception Saturday, Nov. 22nd. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Our space will be adorned with wood working, found object dolls, fused glass designs, decorative brooms and more!

  • Side Hustle Christmas Market

    Venue 1906 34 Victoria Ave, Belleville

    SHOP: Cozy up with local holiday vendors and find gifts that feel good SIP: Warm your hands (and heart) at our free hot cocoa bar for the community DIY: Build your own bouquet with @designsbyalexisrose at the bloom bar CREATE: Sprinkle a little magic at our Santa letter station Come for the holiday treasures, stay for the cocoa, the DIY fun, and the festive vibes. It’s that tiered experience we’ve been craving at markets—shop, sip, create, connect.

  • Belleville Arts Festival – Collaborative Exhibition

    J.M. Parrott Gallery 254 Pinnacle, Belleville

    An immersive, collaborative exhibition highlighting 19th-century Ontario life and the Moodie family, presented in partnership with the Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County, the Parrott Gallery, and Glanmore National Historic Site. Archival material, artworks, and historical objects will bring the Moodie era to life for visitors throughout the month.

  • Gallery 121’s Christmas Holiday Show – Reception

    Gallery 121 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Canada

    The Members of Gallery 121 Invite you to celebrate this Season at our Holiday Show, Nov.18th – Dec. 24th; reception Saturday, Nov. 22nd. 2p.m. – 4 p.m. Our space will be adorned with wood working, found object dolls, fused glass designs, decorative brooms and more!

    Free

  • Belleville Arts Festival – Closing Reception

    Pinnacle Playhouse 256 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON, Canada

    Come celebrate the Belleville Arts Festival in a closing reception at the Pinnacle Playhouse Lounge.

  • Adult Chess Club

    Belleville Public Library 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON

    Belleville Public Library's Adult Chess Club is for ages 18 and up. The club meets every Monday at 5:30pm. Bring your own chess board or borrow one from the library and meet with fellow chess players for a friendly game. All skill levels are invited to this informal, self-led program. To register call (613) 968-6731 ext. 2037 or email [email protected]. Drop-ins are welcome, but we encourage you to register if you'd like notifications about any updates or weather related cancellations.

    FREE

  • Belleville Arts Festival – Art Crawl

    Downtown Belleville Gallery District

    Experience a curated art crawl through Belleville’s gallery district, where history and creativity come alive. Presented in partnership with the QAC Cultural Hub and Gallery, John M. Parrott Gallery, Belleville Art Association, and Gallery 121, this unique event invites you to explore artistic interpretations of 19th-century Ontario life. Step into each gallery to discover historical artwork curated from the collection at the Glanmore National Historic Site, accompanied by scripted historical notes that bring the stories behind the works to life. Pick up a Gallery Crawl Card at any participating location, enjoy the exhibits, and collect a stamp at each stop for your chance to win a one-year membership to Glanmore. Take a stroll through Belleville’s vibrant art district and immerse yourself in the culture, history, and artistry of Ontario’s past. QAC Cultural Hub Belleville Art Association Gallery 121 John M. Parrott Gallery Pick up a special “passport” system at the first gallery you visit, get it stamped and continue to explore each participating venue to win prizes.

    Free

  • Gallery 121’s Christmas Holiday Show

    Gallery 121 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Canada

    The Members of Gallery 121 invite you to celebrate this Season at our Holiday Show, Nov.18th – Dec. 24th; reception Saturday, Nov. 22nd. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Our space will be adorned with wood working, found object dolls, fused glass designs, decorative brooms and more!

  • Belleville Arts Festival – Collaborative Exhibition

    J.M. Parrott Gallery 254 Pinnacle, Belleville

    An immersive, collaborative exhibition highlighting 19th-century Ontario life and the Moodie family, presented in partnership with the Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County, the Parrott Gallery, and Glanmore National Historic Site. Archival material, artworks, and historical objects will bring the Moodie era to life for visitors throughout the month.

    Free

  • Crochet Tuesdays

    Quinte Arts Council Cultural Hub 36 Bridge St E, Belleville, Canada

    Join the Bridging Communities project!

    Bridging Communities – Crochet Circle with artist/educator Emebet Belete
    Emebet’s current art project is Bridging Communities, a large-scale art installation where community members will create crochet, and cover the downtown Front Street Bridge in stripes, blocks and patterns! Over the past year, she has taught and involved students in six area schools in the art of crochet.

    Open for youth and adults, experienced and beginners, individuals, families and friends!

    How You Can Get Involved:
    Crochet a piece (or more!) for the bridge.
    Join the organizing committee to help steer the project.
    Teach others to crochet and share your skills.
    Help distribute crocheting materials to participants.
    Collaborate with your group or organization to crochet pieces.
    Form a crochet group with friends or partners.
    Sponsor a pillar to support the project financially.
    Donate yarn to ensure we have enough materials.
    Contribute to the GoFundMe to help cover project costs.
    Supported by the Ontario Arts Council, the City of Belleville, Quinte Arts Council

    Free

  • Belleville Arts Festival – Art Crawl

    Downtown Belleville Gallery District

    Experience a curated art crawl through Belleville’s gallery district, where history and creativity come alive. Presented in partnership with the QAC Cultural Hub and Gallery, John M. Parrott Gallery, Belleville Art Association, and Gallery 121, this unique event invites you to explore artistic interpretations of 19th-century Ontario life. Step into each gallery to discover historical artwork curated from the collection at the Glanmore National Historic Site, accompanied by scripted historical notes that bring the stories behind the works to life. Pick up a Gallery Crawl Card at any participating location, enjoy the exhibits, and collect a stamp at each stop for your chance to win a one-year membership to Glanmore. Take a stroll through Belleville’s vibrant art district and immerse yourself in the culture, history, and artistry of Ontario’s past. QAC Cultural Hub Belleville Art Association Gallery 121 John M. Parrott Gallery Pick up a special “passport” system at the first gallery you visit, get it stamped and continue to explore each participating venue to win prizes.

    Free

  • Gallery 121’s Christmas Holiday Show

    Gallery 121 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Canada

    The Members of Gallery 121 invite you to celebrate this Season at our Holiday Show, Nov.18th – Dec. 24th; reception Saturday, Nov. 22nd. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Our space will be adorned with wood working, found object dolls, fused glass designs, decorative brooms and more!

  • Belleville Arts Festival – Collaborative Exhibition

    J.M. Parrott Gallery 254 Pinnacle, Belleville

    An immersive, collaborative exhibition highlighting 19th-century Ontario life and the Moodie family, presented in partnership with the Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County, the Parrott Gallery, and Glanmore National Historic Site. Archival material, artworks, and historical objects will bring the Moodie era to life for visitors throughout the month.

    Free

  • Belleville Arts Festival – Art Crawl

    Downtown Belleville Gallery District

    Experience a curated art crawl through Belleville’s gallery district, where history and creativity come alive. Presented in partnership with the QAC Cultural Hub and Gallery, John M. Parrott Gallery, Belleville Art Association, and Gallery 121, this unique event invites you to explore artistic interpretations of 19th-century Ontario life. Step into each gallery to discover historical artwork curated from the collection at the Glanmore National Historic Site, accompanied by scripted historical notes that bring the stories behind the works to life. Pick up a Gallery Crawl Card at any participating location, enjoy the exhibits, and collect a stamp at each stop for your chance to win a one-year membership to Glanmore. Take a stroll through Belleville’s vibrant art district and immerse yourself in the culture, history, and artistry of Ontario’s past. QAC Cultural Hub Belleville Art Association Gallery 121 John M. Parrott Gallery Pick up a special “passport” system at the first gallery you visit, get it stamped and continue to explore each participating venue to win prizes.

    Free

  • Gallery 121’s Christmas Holiday Show

    Gallery 121 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Canada

    The Members of Gallery 121 invite you to celebrate this Season at our Holiday Show, Nov.18th – Dec. 24th; reception Saturday, Nov. 22nd. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Our space will be adorned with wood working, found object dolls, fused glass designs, decorative brooms and more!

    Free

  • Belleville Arts Festival – Art Crawl

    Downtown Belleville Gallery District

    Experience a curated art crawl through Belleville’s gallery district, where history and creativity come alive. Presented in partnership with the QAC Cultural Hub and Gallery, John M. Parrott Gallery, Belleville Art Association, and Gallery 121, this unique event invites you to explore artistic interpretations of 19th-century Ontario life. Step into each gallery to discover historical artwork curated from the collection at the Glanmore National Historic Site, accompanied by scripted historical notes that bring the stories behind the works to life. Pick up a Gallery Crawl Card at any participating location, enjoy the exhibits, and collect a stamp at each stop for your chance to win a one-year membership to Glanmore. Take a stroll through Belleville’s vibrant art district and immerse yourself in the culture, history, and artistry of Ontario’s past. QAC Cultural Hub Belleville Art Association Gallery 121 John M. Parrott Gallery Pick up a special “passport” system at the first gallery you visit, get it stamped and continue to explore each participating venue to win prizes.

    Free

  • Gallery 121’s Christmas Holiday Show

    Gallery 121 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Canada

    The Members of Gallery 121 invite you to celebrate this Season at our Holiday Show, Nov.18th – Dec. 24th; reception Saturday, Nov. 22nd. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Our space will be adorned with wood working, found object dolls, fused glass designs, decorative brooms and more!

  • Belleville Arts Festival – Collaborative Exhibition

    J.M. Parrott Gallery 254 Pinnacle, Belleville

    An immersive, collaborative exhibition highlighting 19th-century Ontario life and the Moodie family, presented in partnership with the Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County, the Parrott Gallery, and Glanmore National Historic Site. Archival material, artworks, and historical objects will bring the Moodie era to life for visitors throughout the month.

    Free

  • Belleville Arts Festival – Art Crawl

    Downtown Belleville Gallery District

    Experience a curated art crawl through Belleville’s gallery district, where history and creativity come alive. Presented in partnership with the QAC Cultural Hub and Gallery, John M. Parrott Gallery, Belleville Art Association, and Gallery 121, this unique event invites you to explore artistic interpretations of 19th-century Ontario life. Step into each gallery to discover historical artwork curated from the collection at the Glanmore National Historic Site, accompanied by scripted historical notes that bring the stories behind the works to life. Pick up a Gallery Crawl Card at any participating location, enjoy the exhibits, and collect a stamp at each stop for your chance to win a one-year membership to Glanmore. Take a stroll through Belleville’s vibrant art district and immerse yourself in the culture, history, and artistry of Ontario’s past. QAC Cultural Hub Belleville Art Association Gallery 121 John M. Parrott Gallery Pick up a special “passport” system at the first gallery you visit, get it stamped and continue to explore each participating venue to win prizes.

    Free

  • Gallery 121’s Christmas Holiday Show

    Gallery 121 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Canada

    The Members of Gallery 121 invite you to celebrate this Season at our Holiday Show, Nov.18th – Dec. 24th; reception Saturday, Nov. 22nd. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Our space will be adorned with wood working, found object dolls, fused glass designs, decorative brooms and more!

  • Belleville Arts Festival – Collaborative Exhibition

    J.M. Parrott Gallery 254 Pinnacle, Belleville

    An immersive, collaborative exhibition highlighting 19th-century Ontario life and the Moodie family, presented in partnership with the Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County, the Parrott Gallery, and Glanmore National Historic Site. Archival material, artworks, and historical objects will bring the Moodie era to life for visitors throughout the month.

    Free

  • Opening Reception for Michael Lindon’s “Nomads of the Moroccan Sahara” at the Parrott Gallery

    JOHN M. PARROTT ART GALLERY 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

    The Parrott Gallery invites you to the Opening Reception for an upcoming show: “Nomads of the Moroccan Sahara” by Michael Lindon, on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. County artist, Michael Lindon, will be giving a talk about this photography exhibition, starting at 2:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to this free event, light refreshments will be available. “Nomads of the Moroccan Sahara” will be on display in Gallery 1 from November 29, 2025, to January 10, 2026.