The best things to do in St. Clair County

Opened in 1949, this outdoor cinema screens first-run Hollywood hits on Fridays & Saturdays.

St. Clair Bowl keeps the good times rolling with 50 lanes, everyday open play, youth and adult leagues, and coaches if you want to sharpen that hook. Grab friends for birthday parties, banquets, or a casual night that drifts into Treasure Island Arcade, pool and darts, and a little friendly trash talk.

From the Belleville newsletter, September 5, 2026

DP Golf Indoors brings the course inside with GCHawk-powered simulators, a breezy 70°, and leagues for 2- or 4-player teams. It’s also the Metro East’s only PXG fitting center and dealer, plus Patti’s Parlor is open for a bite while you dial in your game.

From the Belleville newsletter, September 8, 2026

Designed by Pete Dye, Tamarack Golf Course is an 18-hole public spot in Shiloh that mixes classic and links vibes for a round that’s fun, not fussy. Join leagues or scrambles, book lessons, grab 2026 season passes, and snag tee times up to 14 days ahead... easy excuse to sneak in nine after work.

From the Belleville newsletter, September 11, 2026

Soulcial Kitchen Commons blends chef-driven food trucks with a community mission, so your next meetup actually does some good. Host a gathering or book a food truck, enjoy the restaurant vibes, and know every plate helps fuel their Currency of Caring Feed It Forward program.

From the Belleville newsletter, October 17, 2026

This week, St. Clair Country Club pairs a beautifully maintained, challenging course, home club of Bob Goalby and Jay & Jerry Haas, with tennis and pickleball, a pool, dining, a fitness center and a golf simulator. Uptown amenities, Hometown hospitality, and a nod to tennis legend Jimmy Connors.

From the Belleville newsletter, October 8, 2026

Gabrielle's Step by Step Dance Studio teaches ballroom, Latin, swing, and social styles in friendly group classes you can join solo or with a partner, plus private lessons at your pace this week. Planning a wedding or just tired of two left feet? Their choreography coaching and patient instruction will get you gliding.

From the Belleville newsletter, October 14, 2026

Orchards Golf Course & Restaurant pairs a public 18-hole championship course with an expansive practice facility, leagues, and lessons, plus two high-definition golf simulators when you want to tee it up indoors. Grab a post-round bite, plan an outing with friends, and call it a Belleville win.

From the Belleville newsletter, October 18, 2026

Elmwood Golf Course keeps it simple with a friendly 9-hole loop the course proudly bills as nine of the greatest holes in the St. Louis area, ideal for a quick round this week with neighbors or a stress-busting solo walk when you just need swings, sunshine, and zero fuss.

From the Belleville newsletter, October 28, 2026

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

Bel-Air Bowl keeps it simple, 32 lanes, leagues if you want routine, parties when you don’t, plus an arcade and hot pizza to keep the friendly trash talk fueled. Round up the Belleville crew and make it a this-week tradition.

From the Belleville newsletter, October 21, 2026

The Edge crams 85,000 square feet of fun into one spot with go karts, bowling, bumper cars, VR, Valo Arena and a beefy arcade, plus five movie theaters including Bistro screens with in-seat service and luxury recliners. Then conquer the world’s largest laser tag arena at 14,000 square feet, multi-level mayhem.

From the Belleville newsletter, September 30, 2026

Lincoln Theatre still nails that vaudeville-era charm while rolling new movies and one-off events like concerts, magic shows, and Rocky Horror with a live shadow cast. Grab Abe's Gourmet Popcorn, settle in, and turn an ordinary weeknight into a Belleville tradition that actually feels fun.

From the Belleville newsletter, October 2, 2026

Escape 618 in Belleville lets you pick your vibe, from brain-twisting jailbreaks to The Haunted House with a live actor if you want the chills. Private 60-minute games mean it’s just your crew solving, screaming, and high-fiving... perfect for friend hangs or a low-stakes team-building win.

From the Belleville newsletter, October 26, 2026