Events in Belleville

Tour the historic home of Susanna Moodie, where the renowned Canadian author once lived with her husband John Dunbar Moodie. Explore the intimate setting of the historic stone house on Bridge Street West. Purchase your tickets for visits on the hour.

Stacey Kerr is the Exhibit and Programs Coordinator for the Quinte Museum of Natural History, where she has been working for the last year to develop the upcoming feature exhibit “Expedition Alert: Stories from the High Arctic”. This exhibit will showcase the biodiversity that lives around Alert, Nunavut, the northernmost continuously inhabited place on Earth. Stacey is using her experience in environmental storytelling to create an exhibit that invites visitors to explore the unique and sometimes alien world of the Polar Desert through a series of interactive displays showcasing research by scientists from the University of Quebec at Rimouski. Inuit traditional knowledge, or Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, will connect visitors to the land and the lived experience of climate change through key elements of the exhibit, a reminder that multiple worldviews are critical to understanding our world. This presentation for the Quinte Field Naturalists will provide a sneak peek of a few key stories that will be included in Expedition Alert, including tales of impressive migration, fascinating adaptations, and ultimately resilience in the face of mounting climate change. Stacey will also share some of the challenges and learning experiences of creating an Arctic exhibit for an audience “down South”, as well as some exciting new technology-based museum elements that will help bring the exhibit to life in a whole new way for an intergenerational audience.

Buck(ish) Shuck Tuesdays at The Local Social House Every Tuesday from 3:00 pm ‘til close, we’re bringing the East Coast to the Bay! Fresh, briny, perfectly shuckable oysters are brought in just for you—and we’re serving them up at our cost: only $1.75 each (an incredible deal)! Pair them with a crisp County wine or a cold local craft beer, and take in the waterfront views while you slurp, sip, and savour. It’s the perfect midweek ritual: oysters, drinks, and vibes that feel like summer—no matter the season. The Local Social House – Waterfront dining, local pours, and your new Tuesday tradition.

Join us every Wednesday evening for Midweek Mussels at The Local Social House, overlooking the Moira River in Downtown Belleville. We feature fresh, East Coast mussels, served by the pound with your choice of three house-made sauces: a classic Garlic & White Wine, a warm and aromatic Thai Coconut Curry, or a bright and comforting Pomodoro. Each order comes with grilled bread for dipping and a small arugula side, making it a cozy, satisfying midweek meal. Add a glass of wine or a side of frites to make it the perfect night out. Midweek Mussels is designed to feel welcoming and relaxed — a chance to slow down, share good food, and enjoy great company by the river. Whether you’re catching up with friends, planning a date night, or simply treating yourself, we’d love to have you. Every Wednesday The Local Social House • 211 Coleman St., Belleville everyone welcome.

Hosted by musician Ray Flood our Open Mic format style session is open to all levels, genres, music, instruments, poetry, spoken word storytellers and comedy. We hope you will join us for a well-deserved bit of mid-week fun. This is not a karaoke event, please contact Ray directly to sign up at (613) 827 5797 or simply show up and we’ll do our best to get you a spot! Please note the physical space is small and is best suited for acoustic performances of a solo or at most a duo. A bit on Ray; Co-founder of the former band Fretless, Ray has performed throughout the Napanee/Picton/Belleville area. Most recently, Ray has been busy hosting and running Open Mics and Mini Festivals in the Belleville and Colbourn areas. Ray’s easy going manner creates a fun event for performers and the audiences alike. He blends seasoned guest musicians while encouraging new talents to take the stage.

Fundraising Women ONLY – Kickboxing class for ages 12 and up. – By Donation 100% of all donations will go to the Three Oaks Foundation to aid in the support of women and their children who have experienced domestic violence. At Patenaude Martial Arts we are strong advocates of helping develop strong women in our community and are excited to host this event. Time: 7pm – 8pm Location: 200 Dundas St East (parking lot off Burnham St.) To help us understand how many people to expect, participants are encouraged to register using the online form rather than drop in: https://pmabelleville.wufoo.com/forms/patenaude-seminar-registration-form/ Participants are not required to have boxing gloves to join but please bring them if you have a pair.

Join us for Christmas fun! Shop at the Bake Table for tasty homemade pies, squares, cookies, loaves and more. Browse our ”What Not“ Table of eclectic, specialty household, garden items, plus Christmas decorations, clothing, jewelry, and children’s toys. There’s something for everyone. Relax over coffee and muffin, $3.00, in the Coffee Cafe. We can’t wait to see you!