Here are five things to do in Galesburg this week, courtesy Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau.
Easter egg-citement!
- Get egg-cited for an Easter egg hunt from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 5 at Pizza Ranch FunZone Arcade, located at 2590 N. Seminary St. Eggs will be filled with candy and FunZone play cards, so get your baskets ready! To find out more, call (309) 351-7860.
- On Friday, April 7, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Discovery Depot hosts the Toddler Egg Hunt, followed by the Egg Hunt Extravaganza, 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Kids can enjoy playtime afterwards! To sign-up, visit www.DiscoveryDepot.org.
- For the adults, enjoy an afternoon of fun and frolic as you search for hidden treasures, including candy, gift certificates, special items, and even $100 cash, at the adult egg hunt at Cedar Creek East after 4 p.m. Saturday, April 8. After the egg hunt, dine on delicious food from Smokin Willie’s, divine drinks from Cedar Creek East, and delectable desserts made by Raven & Birch. For more information, call (309) 340-9449.
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Free Jazz Night Featuring ROWVA High School
The Knox Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Justin Haynes and the ROWVA High School Jazz Band, directed by Wes Anderson, present a concert as part of the weekly Jazz Night at the Galesburg Community Arts Center beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 6. This free event is open to all ages. Patrons are encouraged to bring local carryout to enjoy while being entertained, though there is a cash bar, so no outside drinks are permitted. For more information, visit www.GalesburgArts.org.
United Against Hate Rainbow Skate
PFLAG of Galesburg and NAACP Branch 3016 are United Against Hate and welcome all ages to “Lead with Love” at the Rainbow Skate event from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 8 at All Stars Sports Academy at Skate Palace, 1855 E. Knox St. in Galesburg. Entry is $10 per person, which includes skates, but financial assistance is available, just contact PFLAG through Facebook: www.Facebook.com/groups/gpflag.
Women Takeover at Reserve Artisan Ales
What, Like It’s Hard? is the new Cherry Limeade Smoothie Sour IPA, brewed by the women of Reserve Artisan Ales on International Women’s Day, using hops from the Pink Boots Society, helping pay for women to pursue careers in the craft beer industry. Its release is from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 7, with a portion of each beer sold benefitting Loving Bottom’s Diaper Bank. Additionally, The Tacos & Thai Truck, owned and operated by two women, as well as Sullivan’s Daughter, headlined by Erin Glasnovich, will be serving up food and entertaining the crowd in a complete woman takeover of the tap room. For more information, visit www.reserveartisanales.com.
Wine Down at Innkeeper’s
Known for their fresh roasted coffee, Innkeeper’s now serves wine! Wind down the week with a wine tasting, from 5 to 7 p.m. each Friday. Each week has its own theme and includes three wines to taste along with small bites, handcrafted by the chefs at Innkeepers. Wine tastings are for those 21+ and cost $15 at the door. To find out more information about their offerings, visit www.innkeeperscoffee.com.