Community Events

Galesburg Veterans Van

We start running to Iowa City VA Hospital on Wednesdays and Thursdays.  Please give us a weeks notice. 309-342-7735

Free

Chess Club

Henderson Town Hall 215 S Main Street, HENDERSON

A chess club for players of all levels will meet at 6:30 pm on Wednesday nights at the Henderson Town Hall. There is no cost to come play, learn and make friends.

Free

Galesburg Veterans Van

We start running to Iowa City VA Hospital on Wednesdays and Thursdays.  Please give us a weeks notice. 309-342-7735

Free

Tween Time

Galesburg Public Library 264 W. Main Street, Galesburg

Calling all tweens in grades 4-6! Join us twice a month for fun crafts, games, or building challenges. We will focus on a different topic or activity each session. Advance registration is required.

Knox College and Sherrard High School Jazz Ensembles at Jazz Night

Smokin' Willies BBQ 161 N Cherry St, Galesburg

The Knox Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Justin Haynes presents a concert as part of the weekly jazz night at Smokin’ Willies BBQ with the Sherrard High School Jazz Band. Followed by the Cherry St Combo

Jazz Night

Smokin' Willies BBQ 161 N Cherry St, Galesburg

Join in a Galesburg tradition that is 30+ years strong, now at a brand new venue! Come hear the Knox Cherry Street Combo on Thursday’s from 7-10 pm at Smokin’ Willies BBQ. This is a free event

Sandburg Art Institute of Chicago Trip

Join us for a day trip to the Art Institute of Chicago. Museum admission is not included in the trip fees and must be obtained separately. Residents of Illinois' 74th District are eligible for a free museum

$45

Nature at Night: Upcycled Pressed Flower Jar

Lakeside Nature Center 1033 S Lake Storey Rd, Galesburg

Date: Friday, April 24, 2026 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM Cost: $5/person or $15/family by April 21 (up to 3 projects per family discount) Location: Lakeside Nature Center Shelter April is all about being good to the

$5

Celebrate Earth – Seed Bombs

Discovery Depot 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg

Celebrate Earth Day in our Science Lab! This activity is $1.00 with admission.

American Legion Auxiliary Quarter Auction

Galesburg Knights of Columbus 1556 E Fremont St, Galesburg

All proceeds support Americanism programs, scholarships, children & youth, and other veteran programs.

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