Here are 5 things to do in Galesburg this week, courtesy Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau.
Tuesday: Tiny Tots Tuesdays: February
Join us at Art Defined for a book reading and painting your very own figurine! Your little one will spend the first half of the hour singing and reading with Miss Melinda with your very own book, compliments of Wordsmith Bookshoppe. Remaining time will be spent glazing your accompanying Tiny Tot figurine. Ceramics to be picked up a week(ish) from glazing. Tickets can be purchased here, for $30-35, which includes everything listed above for a parent and one-two tots!
Tuesday: PIZZAZZ! Women’s Networking | 2024 Vision Party
Join us Tuesday, Feb. 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Galesburg Community Arts Center for our 2024 Vision Party!
- Who Should Attend: All Women ages 21 and up
- What You Should Bring: Yourself! All supplies are included
- How to Register: Register in advance online at www.tasteofcandy.com
- Arrival Information: Registration with taco bar begins at 5pm. Leader Led Activities begin at 5:30pm
- What to Expect:
- An environment where you can meet like-minded people who want to plan for their 2024 success
- A fun atmosphere where you can define and set attainable goals for the New Year
- Networking and collaborating with manifestation of goals in mind
- Leader led creative goal-setting and activities designed to enhance achievement of your goals
- Check out the leaders on the flier!!!
- All Supplies, Taco Bar, cash margarita mix-ups, door prizes, and more…
Questions? Message us at info@tasteofcandy.com or 309-322-6255
Thursday: Goodbye Celebration | Galesburg Public Library
Join us on Thursday, Feb. 29 as we celebrate the building we’ve called home for over 60 years and look forward to opening our new building! There will be photo opportunities, games, and activities throughout the day, with a closing celebration from 5 to 7 p.m. Celebrate the end and beginning of something so special to the Galesburg community!
Thursday through Sunday: Opening Weekend | Galesburg City Tours & Travel Co.
Ready to discover the very best of historic Galesburg in the comfort of our emission-free, low-speed 6-seater vehicle? Be the first to enjoy our Iconic City History Tour & Galesburg Brewery and Taproom Tour all weekend for tours running from Thursday, Feb. 29- Sunday, March 3. Tickets are on sale now at www.galesburgcitytours.com Comment LOCAL for a special coupon code to save $10 on either tour this weekend only!
‘Unlocking the hidden charm of Galesburg.’ Guided tours enable locals, guests to explore historic city
Galesburg Brewery & Taproom Tour: Discover Galesburg’s award-winning taprooms on our brewery tour. Spend the afternoon indulging in small-batch craft beer flights, as we “hop” from one brewery to the next through the brick-paved streets of the historic downtown Galesburg district. Tour stops include:
- Cherry St. Brewing Company
- Iron Spike
- Reserve Artisan Ales
Ticket price includes generous beer tastings at each stop, plus a light snack at one brewery location. The perfect activity for solo travelers, couples seeking a fun day date, groups of friends, or anyone wanting to sip & savor the finest brews in a single afternoon in historic Galesburg.
**Closed-toed shoes are required to go on brewery tours.
**Total distance walked between breweries is less than 1 mile.
Saturday: Charlotte’s Web | Performing Arts Academy
Come see Charlotte’s Web, presented by the Act One class at The Academy! Two shows are happening on Saturday, March 2nd, at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 or $5 with a food donation. Show is being presented at Costa Catholic Academy, we hope to see you there!
