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Alexis Farmers Market
2024-05-28 16:00 - 18:30, 2024-06-04 16:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Harkrader Park, Alexis, IL, 61412, United States
Alexis Farmers Market
***Every Tuesday starting May 7 through the end of September.
Runs 4pm – 6:30:pm at Harkrader Park
Looking for new vendors
Contact Tammy: 309-635-4666

Knox Rocks
2024-05-28 17:30 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Gizmo Patio, Knox College
Join the Knox College pop, funk, folk, punk and brass brass bands for the end of the term concert on the Gizmo Patio! Featuring Buttered Noodles, Miss Izabella’s Lost Friends, Chicxulub, Strawberry MILF, Whiskey Bees, Seminary Brass, The Not Reallys and Midwest Acolyte
Free and Open to the Public

Galesburg Veterans Van
2024-05-29, 2024-05-30, 2024-06-05 | IL
We start running to Iowa City VA Hospital on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please give us a weeks notice. 309-342-7735

Wataga Seniors Social and Luncheon
2024-05-29 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-05 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Sparta Township Hall, 100 E Willard St, Wataga, IL, 61488, United States
Join the Wataga Seniors at the Sparta Township Hall every Wednesday for cards and social time at 10 am and a potluck meal served at noon. Free will offering and/or a potluck dish is encouraged. We look forward to seeing you there!

St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
2024-05-29 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-05 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Corpus Christi Church basement, 273 South Prairie St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
ST VINCENT DE PAUL WEEKLY FOOD DISTRIBUTION. Weekly (Wednesdays from 1PM toll 2 PM) grocery distribution for individuals and families in need.
Curbside service is provided as well.
Not required to call ahead, but calling will speed up the process.
Will be asked whether they need a milk voucher, number of adults and children in family and about any food restrictions.
NUMBER TO CALL: 815-200-4911.

Chess Club
2024-05-29 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Henderson Town Hall, 215 S Main Street, HENDERSON, IL, 61439, United States
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.

Knox-Galesburg Chamber Winds and Chamber Brass Concert
2024-05-29 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Kresge Recital Hall, 2 E South St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Come hear the Knox-Galesburg Chamber Winds and Chamber Brass in their joint spring concert!
Free and Open to the public.
Chamber Winds-Director Jill Marasa
Chamber Brass-Director Justin Haynes

Nature at Night: Summer Outdoor Family Fun-Palooza
2024-05-31 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Lakeside Nature Center, 1033 S Lake Storey Rd, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Date: Friday, May 31, 2024
Time: 6:30-8:30PM
Cost: $5 per person or $15 per family by May 29
Location: Lakeside Nature Center
Play some simple outdoor games that may already be your family favorites or learn some new ways to enjoy time together! We will talk about nearby places to enjoy the outdoors, from day-trips to your own backyard! We will end the night with s’mores!
Open to all ages!
Register today!

Choral Dynamics Presents "Rolling In The Deep"
2024-05-31 19:00, 2024-06-01 19:00, 2024-06-02 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Orpheum Theater, 60 South Kellogg, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Choral Dynamics presents the fun pirate themed show, “Rolling In The Deep”, May 31 and June 1 at 7pm, and June 2 at 2pm, at The Orpheum Theater in Galesburg!
Come join the adventure as Choral Dynamics presents an epic story on the high seas featuring a pirate ship full of characters as Captain Flynn and crew set sail to right a wrong in hopes of reaching his true love Rosanna before she is lost forever. The chorus will take you on a musical voyage with sea shanties and many of your favorite pop tunes like “Rolling in the Deep”, “Rosanna”, and “You Are the Reason”. From heartbreak and you-did-me-wrong songs to romantic anthems and power ballads, Choral Dynamics is ready to restore your faith in true love…even if it is just a bunch of bloody pirates! It’s going to be great family entertainment. ARRGGHH MATEY!!
Directed by Alisa Ramer and produced by Wes Young and Margie Allen, this show benefits the Galesburg Public Library Foundation

Elmwood Strawberry Festival
2024-06-01 06:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Elmwood Central Park, 101 East Main Street, Elmwood, IL, 61529, United States
Don’t miss the 36th annual Elmwood Strawberry Festival in and around Central Park in downtown Elmwood, featuring crafters and vendors as well as great food, including lots of strawberry treats, live music, a car show and more!

6am – 10am @ the Elmwood Fire Station: Come join us for our annual Strawberry Festival Pancake & Sausage Breakfast with strawberries! Tables available, first come first serve, inside and outside.
8am – 2pm: Strawberry Festival Car Show around Central Park and downtown Elmwood. Registration 8am – 11am. Day of show registration fee to show is $20. Awards at about 1:30pm. Free to come walk around and check out all of the cars!
7am: Strawberry Festival 5K Race
8am – 5pm: Vendor and Crafters Show
Kids Corner:

8am – 5pm: bounce house
9am – 5pm: Dino Dig and photo booth
10am – 2pm: Arts & Crafts with Elmwood High School Art Department

9am – 4pm: Quilt Show at Elmwood Presbyterian Church with Prairie Quilters of Central Illinois
10am – 5pm: Food Tent with marinated porkchops, hotdogs, strawberry treats and more!
3pm – 5pm: Car Cruise-In (Free. No registration.)
Live Music:

10am – 12pm: River Valley Big Band Big band sound with a variety of music from the 1920s to today
12:30pm – 2:30pm: Sarah & The Underground Soul-folk with a twist of jazz.
3pm – 5pm: The Aristrocrats 8-piece band playing a variety of music

Petting Zoo
2024-06-01 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | First Church of God, 1080 Harrison Street, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
First Church of God is hosting a summer event for families.
We will have a petting zoo with farm animals, bounce houses, games, food …..more fun! The event, which will be from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 1, is free to families! No cost.

Kids Engineer Fidget Spinners
2024-06-01 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Come to the museum and make your very own fidget spinner!

BINGO at the Galesburg VFW
2024-06-01 12:45 (America/Chicago) | Galesburg VFW Post 2257, 1001 Michigan ave, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Come and have some fun at the Galesburg VFW with BINGO each Saturday. Doors open at 10:30a and BINGO starts at 12:45p.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s Chicken & Noodle Fundraiser
2024-06-01 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Tres Cafe, 1135 Lincoln Street, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Saturday, June 1st, $10 Chicken & Noodle Dinner at Tres Cafe, 1135 Lincoln St. in Galesburg. Serving from 4:00-8:00pm, with silent auction items and 50/50 raffle. All proceeds benefit the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Knox & Warren County to fund vital care, education, and support.

Elks Lodge #894 Scholarship fundraiser
2024-06-01 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Galesburg Elks Lodge #894, 1640 N Henderson St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Food options pulled pork or beef with 2 sides, dance music by the Unforgettable’s, raffle drawing, bake sale, 50/50 and more. Open to the public. will be held in the parking lot . If raining it will move inside

Railtown Rumble Cruise-In at Lincoln Park in Galesburg
2024-06-02 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Lincoln Park, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Join the New Limited Rods of Western Illinois for their Railtown Rumble car cruise at the Lincoln Park Gazebo in Galesburg. No entry fee and open to all vehicles.
Food will be available from Smokin’ Willies, Lenny’s Grill & Subs, Happy Joe’s, and Gamma Nana’s Kitchen.

***In case of rain or wet conditions, the cruise will take place at Lowe’s parking lot in Galesburg.

Vacation Bible School at First Church of God
2024-06-02 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-06-03 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-06-04 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | First Church of God, 1080 Harrison Street, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
First Church of God is hosting a summer event for families.
Vacation Bible School will run from Sunday, June 2 – Tuesday, June 4th. Camp Firelight Fun 6 – 8:30 p.m. Stories, games, snacks, crafts, lots of fun learning to trust God.

Ralph M. Noble Unit # 285 American Legion Auxiliary Meeting
2024-06-04 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | OAKS Senior Center, 176 Farnham, Galesburg, IL, United States
Tuesday, June 4th at 10:00 am at the OAKS Senior Center at 176 N. Farnham Street in Galesburg. American Essay Winners will be announced along with Scholarship Awards.

Alphabet Adventures Camp
2024-06-04 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
June 4, 5, 6th 10-11:30 a.m.
Ages 3-6 years
$45 members/$50 non-members

Thomas the Train Camp
2024-06-04 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
June 4, 5, 6
1 to 2:30 p.m.
Ages 3-6
$45 members/$50 non-members

Vacation Bible School at New Harvest Church
2024-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | New Harvest Church, 835 W. Martin St, Abingdon, IL, 61410, United States
The Jungle Journey VBS
June 5-7
6 to 8 pm
New Harvest Church
835 W. Martin Street
Abingdon IL. 61410
