Here are 5 things to do in Galesburg this week, courtesy Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau.
Wednesday: Turkey Swim
Join us for a special swim from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Hawthorne Pool! Cost to enter is only $2. The WIBIT will be in the water for added swimming adventures. No pre-registration is required.
Wednesday: Holiday Movie Trivia
The perfect family feud, a Holiday Movie trivia on Black Out Wednesday! Test your holiday movie knowledge at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Hidden Hills Vineyard and Winery. Tables are $35, up to 8 people per table/team. Reservations made by the table/team. Pre-registration for tables are required, and tables are limited. Purchase your table here! Trivia provided by J&J Entertainment.
Friday to Sunday: Christmas at Walnut Grove Farm
Jingle all the way to Christmas at Walnut Grove Farm – Home Sweet Holidays! Mark your calendars for a festive family and friends extravaganza on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., as well as Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. What to Expect:
- Artisan Gifts: Discover unique treasures crafted with love, perfect for gifting or treating yourself.
- Music: Get into the holiday groove with live music spreading cheer and joy throughout the farm.
- Food: Indulge in delicious holiday treats that will warm your heart and tickle your taste buds.
- Holiday Fun: Dive into the spirit of the season with festive activities that will leave you smiling from ear to ear.
It’s a weekend filled with laughter, love, and the magic of the season. So, gather your loved ones and join us at Walnut Grove Farm for an unforgettable Home Sweet Holidays celebration!
- Location: Walnut Grove Farm, 1455 Knox Station Rd – Knoxville
Spread the word, share the joy, and let’s make this holiday season one to remember!
Saturday: Boxcar People Presentation
Join the Galesburg Public Library at 2 p.m. Saturday for a free and special presentation of the movie Boxcar People. Producers of the film, Luz and Will Schick, will speak before the film.
“Using historic film, original testimonials and photos from the actual inhabitants of the boxcar camps, Boxcar People goes beyond descriptions of horrible living conditions, dangerous and back-breaking work, and harsh discrimination to tell the tale of a proud people with strong traditions and deep faith who came to love their adopted country and all the opportunities it offered. Boxcar People is a truly inspiring story of immigrants rising up against all odds. It sheds light upon a rarely heard history of Galesburg and its Mexican population in context of national history. It also puts a local face on the national issues of the generations of “immigrants” who have built this country and fought its wars, but still struggle with acceptance and civil rights.” (“WTVP’s Boxcar People Shares The Story of Galesburg’s Mexican Railroad Families | APTS”)
Sunday: Holiday Cheer Plaque Painting
Join us at Art Defined from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday to paint a holiday cheer plaque! At 10″, this cute little snowman is sure to snuggle in to your holiday décor. Choose any two colors you’d like for his hat and scarf! Buy your tickets here for $35!