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Stitching with Love Yarn Donation Collection
2025-11-19 - 2025-12-05 | IL
This organization is knitting and crocheting hats and scarves for the domestic violence center and homeless people including the Galesburg Rescue Mission. Stitching with Love is seeking yarn donations.
Yarn collection boxes are available now through Friday, December 5th, during business hors at:
– Lindstroms’ TV & Appliance – 400 E. Main Street in Galesburg
– The Buzz & Co. Salon – 562 North Henderson Street in Galesburg
– Thrivent Office – 451 N. Henderson Street in Galesburg
Thank you for your kindness and donations.

Cardio Pickleball
2025-11-25 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-12-02 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-12-04 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | Lakeside Recreation Facility, 1033 S. Lake Storey Rd, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Dates: Tuesday and Thursday, *No program on November 11, November 27, and December 25
Time: 8-9AM
Cost: $5 drop-in
Location: Lakeside Recreation Facility
Cardio Pickleball is designed to provide participants with fast-paced movement-based conditioning whiling having Pickleball fun! We will be playing King/Queen of the Court and coaches will feed the balls at a rapid pace. Additionally, various stations will be set up to help you sustain your desired heart rate!

Engine & Caboose
2025-11-25 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-26 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Engine and Caboose Preschool Program
Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30
Book will be read at 10:30am.
Engine and Caboose is a weekly preschool program for children ages 2 to 5 years old. It promotes early literacy, fine motor and math skills. FREE with paid admission.

Masterpiece Makerspace
2025-11-25 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Galesburg Public Library, 264 W. Main Street, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Join us for hands-on art-making activities inspired by famous artists from around the world. Designed for ages 5-10. Advance registration required. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
September 30: Learn about American artist, Andy Warhol, and how to use his Pop Art techniques to make a flower masterpiece of your own.
October 28: Learn about Norwegian painter and printmaker, Munch. Use your drawing skills and watercolors to make your own version of The Scream.
November 25: Learn about Vincent Van Gogh, Impressionism, and how the style influenced Van Gogh’s works. Then recreate his most famous painting, Starry Night.

Holiday Gift Making Workshop
2025-11-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Lake Storey Pavilion, 1572 Machen Drive, Galesburg, IL, 61462, United States
Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
Time: 6-8PM
Cost: $15 by November 18, includes 1 child + 1 adult + up to three projects.
Location: Lake Storey Pavilion
Spend a fun evening with that special child in your life, OR ages 9+ can be dropped off to create surprise gifts! Create up to THREE keepsake projects together – a canvas painting, handmade bracelet and shrinky dink keychain/ornament!
Register at: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-galesburg-pr/shop/activities/6227890

Galesburg Veterans Van
2025-11-26, 2025-11-27, 2025-12-03, 2025-12-04 | IL
We start running to Iowa City VA Hospital on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please give us a weeks notice. 309-342-7735

Indoor Pickleball: Drop-in
2025-11-26 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-29 08:00 - 10:30, 2025-12-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-03 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-05 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Hawthorne Gym, 2265 Veterans Dr., Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Date: October 1 – January 5, 2026* No drop-in November 27, 28, December 24, 25, 31, January 1, 2, and 3
Time: 9AM-12PM, Wednesday and Friday; 7-9PM, Monday and Thursday; 8-10:30AM, Saturdays
Cost: $5
Ages: 14+
Location: Hawthorne Gym
Enjoy drop-in play on our 3 Pickleball courts at Hawthorne Gym! Whether you’re a seasoned player or a beginner, all skill levels are welcome to join the fun.

St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
2025-11-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-03 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
2025-11-26 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-12-03 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.

BINGO at the Galesburg VFW
2025-11-29 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.

WiBit Swim
2025-11-29 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Hawthorne Pool, 2331 Veterans Drive, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Date: November 29, 2025
Time: 1-4PM
Cost: $5 per person
Location: Hawthorne Pool
Join us at Hawthorne Pool for a special family swim! A partial WiBit will be in the water and available for use by all level swimmers. The diving board will not be open during this swim time.
Swimmers age 8 and under must have an adult within arms reach at all times unless a swim test is passed. Swimmers age 12 and under must have an adult in the building at all times.

Santa Visits
2025-11-30 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Bring your letters and lists, and have your phot taken with Santa!
Free with admission

Avon fire department breakfast with Santa
2025-12-01 07:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Avon Fire Department, Avon, IL, 61415, United States
Fundraiser for the Avon fire department. Come eat pancakes and sausage. Santa will be in the house!

Candyland Ball
2025-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Lake Storey Pavilion, 1572 Machen Drive, Galesburg, IL, 61462, United States
Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
Time: 6-8PM
Early Bird Cost: $62 per couple, $25/additional child by November 5
After November 5 cost: $75 per couple, $25 additional child by November 24
Ages: Kindergarten-6th grade
Location: Lake Storey Pavilion
Holiday festivities start with Knox County’s premier, magical, and memorable night for your child and their VIP.
Activities include a full dinner catered by Lieber’s Boxcar Express, line dancing, a craft, seasonal songs, and a special visit from Santa. Special keepsake photos will be available for purchase that night, provided by Dickerson photography.
Couples consist of an adult & a child. An additional child may be brought for an additional cost.
Register at: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-galesburg-pr/shop/programs/121781

Animal Explorers
2025-12-04 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Galesburg Public Square, Galesburg, 61401, United States
Join us for this monthly club to learn about animals with other animal enthusiasts. Pick up a free take-home explorer kit, then meet to share info on the animal of the month. For kids in grades K-3. Registration required.

26th Annual Festival of Trees
2025-12-04 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Start your holiday season off right by joining us for an exciting evening of complimentary food & drinks, raffles, greenery items, silent & live auctions
Advance Tickets – $50.00
Tickets at the Door – $55.00

ROWVA Drama Presents Seussical the Musical Jr.
2025-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | ROWVA Cafetorium, Joy Street, Oneida, 61467
ROWVA Drama students, ages 3rd through 12th grade, take the stage to perform Seussical the Musical. In this musical, “The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.
Seussical is fun for the whole family! Performers of all ages will be excited to portray the characters from the familiar Dr. Seuss fables. This musical provides wonderful creative opportunities for set, lighting and costume design. An alternate orchestration is available in keys more appropriate for a female Cat in the Hat.”
