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Abingdon Farmers Market
2025-05-23 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-30 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | abingdon fair grounds, United States
Please join us for the first Abingdon Farmers Market hosted by the Abingdon Community Festival at the fairgrounds. Support your local gardeners, bakers, crafters and so much more!

Please note there will be no farmers market the week of the Abingdon Community Festival, however we do encourage our market vendors to set up during the festival as well!

Knox College Choir: Haydn's CREATION
2025-05-23 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Central Congregational Church, 60 Public Square, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
The Knox College Choir presents Haydn’s CREATION, a retelling of the Book of Genesis in full musical splendor! Hear lions roar, thunder crash, Adam and Eve fall in love, and, of course, the moment of the Big Bang, all brought alive by the Knox College Choir and its sister orchestra, the Knox College Players. One of the towering monuments of classical music, Haydn’s Creation remains as vivid and captivating as when it was first penned over two hundred years ago. Come be part of the magic! 7:30 PM on Friday, May 23rd, at Central Congregational Church. Neither tickets nor reservations are required: just show up — and bring a friend!

Drive in Movie Night
2025-05-23 20:00 - 23:30, 2025-05-24 20:00 - 23:30, 2025-05-30 20:00 - 23:30, 2025-05-31 20:00 - 23:30 (America/Chicago) | abingdon fair grounds, United States
Join Us for a Family Fun Drive-In Movie Night!

FRIDAY & SATURDAY at Dusk
Pack the car and bring the whole family for an unforgettable drive-in movie experience!
SATURDAY BONUS: We’ll *flip flop* the order of the movies each week to keep things fresh!
Just $5 per carload gets you in for a night of movie magic.Concessions & fun extras will be available for purchase.
Spread the word—invite your friends and family and come make some memories with us!

WEATHER PERMITTING OF COURSE

May 16-17: Shrek and GREASE
May 23-24: Megamind and Batman
May 30-31: Finding Nemo and Pirates of the Caribbean
June 6-7: Cars and Talladega Nights

Galesburg Farmers Market
2025-05-24 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-31 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Corner of Seminary and Simmons Street, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
The Galesburg Farmers’ Market is your one-stop-shop for all the local goods you need, from fresh fruits and veggies, meats and eggs, honey, baked goods and prepared foods, handmade crafts and jewelry, and so much more. Find us in downtown Galesburg near the corner of Simmons and Seminary every Saturday from 8-12, May through September.

Tie Dye Flowers
2025-05-24 10:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Come tie dye flowers in our Art Studio! This craft is free with admission.

Fish Fry
2025-05-24 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | OAKS Senior Center, 176 N Farnham , Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
The Oaks Senior Center in Galesburg is holding a Fish Fry on Saturday, May 24 from 11-1:30.
Meal includes: Two pieces of fish, baked beans, coleslaw, apple sauce, pie for dessert and a drink for only $14! Carry-outs are available.

BINGO at the Galesburg VFW
2025-05-24 12:45, 2025-05-31 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.

Everyday Life Wellness and Novelty Shop
2025-05-24 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Everyday Life Wellness and Novelty Shop, 215 E Main St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
This will be a family event with live local music with Lyndsi And The Mix, free face painting, free hot dogs and chips(while supplies last), and the opportunity to check out the new shop and what we have to offer the community!

Commotion: A Tribute to the Music of Creedence Clearwater Revival
2025-05-24 19:30 (America/Chicago) | The Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Sponsored by G & M Distributors

Step into a virtual time machine and journey back to the glory days of the late 60s and early 70s with Commotion – the most electrifying and authentic Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band on the planet! Get ready to experience the unforgettable hits and legendary sound of CCR, as Commotion takes you on a musical voyage that will leave you awe-inspired and craving for more.

TICKETS are Reserved Seating

Orchestra: $30 + $5 facility fee ($35 total) + $1.20 conv fee for credit/debit
Mezzanine: $30 + $5 facility fee ($35 total) + $1.20 conv fee for credit/debit
Balcony: $25 + $5 facility fee ($30 total) + $1.00 conv fee for credit/debit

STUDENT RUSH TICKETS: $10. Available from 7-7:30 pm day of the show at the box office. Must have Student ID to purchase ticket. 1 ticket per patron with ID.

Knox Piano Chamber Ensemble Spring Concert
2025-05-25 15:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Knox College, Kresge Hall, Center for Fine Arts, 2 East South St., Galesburg, 61401
Join the Knox Piano Chamber Ensemble under the direction of Ashlee Mack for their Spring Concert featuring works by student composers.
Knox Student Composers: Zachary Cirone, Rachel Schonfeld, Hisashi Tagai, Cyrus Tallman
PCE members: Ahmad Al-Sou’d, Gwendolyn Heidank, Lullis Huynh, Sara Linne, Ngoc Ma, Guido Rochin, Hannah Tannas

Tritones, Enharmonic Fire and Flute Choir Spring Concert
2025-05-25 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Knox College, Kresge Hall, Center for Fine Arts, 2 East South St., Galesburg, 61401
Knox College Music Department presents: Enharmonic Fire and TriTones vocal ensembles, under the direction of Tyler Demaree, and the Flute Choir, directed by Madeline Wood, together to perform their spring concert.

Galesburg Memorial Day Parade
2025-05-26 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
The annual Galesburg Memorial Day Parade steps off at 10 a.m. Monday, May 26 along the usual parade route in Downtown Galesburg. Organized by Galesburg VFW Post 2257, the parade will start at Main and Chambers streets and march west on Main Street before turning south on Cherry Street and finishing at the Knox County Courthouse.
Parade participants can meet near Main and Chambers streets at 9 a.m.
The grand marshal of the parade will be Gerald Wright. He served in the Korean War (1950-1953).

Galesburg Veterans Van
2025-05-28, 2025-05-29
We start running to Iowa City VA Hospital on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please give us a weeks notice. 309-342-7735

St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
2025-05-28 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
2025-05-28 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.

Friends of the Galesburg Public Library Book Sale
2025-05-29 15:50 (America/Chicago) | Galesburg Public Library, 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
The spring book sale sponsored by the Friends of the Galesburg Public Library will be held in the Community Room at the library on Friday, June 6 from 3 until 6 p.m., on Saturday, June 7 from 9:30 until 4:00, and on Sunday, June 8 from 1:00 until 5:00.

Thrifty Thursday!
2025-05-29 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Thrifty Thursday
Join us for an evening of reduced admission! 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. $6.50 for admission/members are free. Advanced tickets required.

Jazz Night
2025-05-29 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Galesburg Community Arts Center, 349 E Main St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Join in a Galesburg tradition that is 30+ years strong!
Come hear the Knox Cherry Street Combo on Thursday’s from 7-10 pm. This is a free event and all ages are welcome. Full bar and you can order food from any of our fantastic local restaurants (some within walking distance) and have “Supper at the Center.” (No outside drinks allowed.)

Nature at Night: Camping 101
2025-05-30 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Lakeside Nature Center, 1033 S Lake Storey Rd, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
Time: 6:30-8:00PM
Cost: $5 by May 29
Location: Lakeside Nature Center Area
Never been camping before? Brush up on your tent-building skills with us and learn about what you need for a fun and successful camping adventure! All ages are welcome to this family-friendly program, with parent supervision, but remember that it will be dark and we may walk through the woods. Pre-registration is required for each individual participant.
Register at: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-galesburg-pr/shop/activities/5600772

Plant Dot Painting
2025-05-31 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Come create your own Plant Dot Painting! This event is free with admission.

Choral Dynamics "Blame It On The Boogie"
2025-05-31 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-01 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Orpheum Theater, 60 South Kellogg, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
The BOOGIE WONDERLAND has fallen on tough times. It’ll take all the club regulars, and their love of music, and dance to help the owner find ways to breathe life back into formerly the hottest discotheque in town before a greedy developer shows up with a wrecking ball.
Follow a host of on-stage antics and come get down to all your disco favorites as our story unfolds. Your heart and soul will be carried away by the music and your feet will lose control. But don’t blame it on us…
BLAME IT ON THE BOOGIE!! 🎵🕺🏼🎶
We’ll be transforming The Orpheum Theatre stage into a colorful, vibrant club from the 70’s🕺🪩💃
Show dates:
May 30th and 31st, 7 pm and June 1st, 2 pm
The beneficiary for this show is The Galesburg Rescue Mission and Women’s Shelter.

Alexis Farmers' Market
2025-06-03 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Harkrader Park, Alexis, IL, 61412, United States
Alexis Farmers’ Market will run from 4pm-6pm on Tuesday evenings. There is a set up fee of $5.
