
As the weather grows warmer, you may find yourself wanting to spend more time outside. If you live in the Belleville area or are looking at Belleville homes for sale, there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun. Belleville has lots of recreation programs and some truly gorgeous, well-equipped parks. Here are some top parks and recreation programs that you and your family may want to enjoy in the coming months.

One of the things our real estate agents love most about the Belleville area is the Belleville Farmer's Market. Did you know the market has been serving the public since 1975? The market has two locations. The first is at 500 N. Illinois Street, and the second is at 1901 N. Belt West. Both locations are open seven days a week, which should make it easy to fit a trip to the market into your schedule.
From produce to baked goods to homemade crafts, the market offers something for everyone. Here are some of the top local vendors you can expect to see at the Belleville Farmer's Market.

If you're planning a move to Belleville, then you might be spending a lot of time looking at Belleville homes for sale in the coming months. But we strongly encourage you to take at least a day off from your house hunt to attend the Belleville Strawberry Festival. This classic festival is the perfect way to celebrate the kick-off of strawberry season with your kids, friends, and neighbors. It's scheduled for Saturday, May 13th - Sunday, May 22nd this year, and the whole region is looking forward to it. Here are the key details to know.

There is so much to love about the holiday season, but hosting parties is our real estate agents' favorite thing to do. The holidays are all about spending time with friends and family, so we take party planning very seriously.
If you're planning to host the ultimate holiday party, here is what you need to do:

Are you ready for some fall family fun? The annual Pumpkin Jamboree is back at the Eckert's Belleville location, with this year's event set to be bigger and better than ever. You can enjoy all of the fun family activities every weekend, along with seasonal treats, shopping, and so much more. Our real estate agents have all of the key details to help you plan ahead for the Pumpkin Jamboree this year.
Location: 951 S. Green Mt. Rd., Belleville, IL 62220
Dates/Times: Every Saturday & Sunday in October, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM