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Make Snow Dough!
2026-01-03 10:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Learn how to make your very own SNOW!
$1 with admission

BINGO at the Galesburg VFW
2026-01-03 12:45, 2026-01-10 12:45, 2026-01-17 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.

Indoor Pickleball: Drop-in
2026-01-05 19:00 - 21:00 (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.

Engine & Caboose
2026-01-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-21 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
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.

Galesburg Veterans Van
2026-01-07, 2026-01-08, 2026-01-14, 2026-01-15, 2026-01-21, 2026-01-22 | IL
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
2026-01-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-21 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
2026-01-07 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-01-14 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-01-21 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.

First Lutheran Church Food Pantry
2026-01-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-21 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | First Lutheran Church, 364 E. Water St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
First Lutheran Church Food Pantry, 364 E. Water St., Galesburg.

Jazz Night
2026-01-08 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-15 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Smokin' Willies BBQ, 161 N Cherry St, Galesburg, 61401
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 and all ages are welcome. Full bar and the best barbeque around!

Indoor Mobile Playground
2026-01-10 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Lakeside Recreation Facility, 1033 S. Lake Storey Rd, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Dates: December 13 & 27, 2025. January 10 & 24, 2026. February 14 & 28, 2026. March 14, 2026.
Time: 10:30AM-12:30PM
Cost: $5 daily admission for ages 3-12; ages 2 and under are free
Location: Lakeside Recreation Facility
We will set up a variety of toys and activities to challenge and entertain your kiddos (and adults)! Who doesn’t love a good game of giant frisbee or jumbo Connect 4? Each week we will feature a large game (inflatable game or obstacle course) or fun guests/special activities!
Pre-registration encouraged, but drop-ins allowed, as space permits. Please register each person individually. All ages are welcome. Children age 6 & under must be directly supervised. Adults can stay in the play court area or walk around the tennis courts while their children play if direct supervision is not required. Adults must stay in the facility while minors are playing.
*Certain dates may be cancelled, depending on facility bookings and holidays.
Register at: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-galesburg-pr/shop/programs/122415?subCategoryIds=6297334

Galesburg Community Chorus - First Rehearsal
2026-01-19 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | First Presbyterian Church, 101 North Prairie Street Galesburg, Illinois 6140, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Join us for GCC’s first rehearsal of our spring semester! Rehearsal begins promptly at 7 pm, so please come early to register. Make singing part of your New Year’s resolution! Semester dues are only $15 for adults, students are free. Questions? Email galesburgchorusmanager@gmail.com.
We will be performing Requiem by Maurice Durufle on April 25th in Galesburg and April 26th in collaboration with Nova Singers!
Photo credit: Gavin Waidelich

Toddler Plus Tuesday
2026-01-20 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Toddlers Plus Tuesday
This program is for toddlers plus their families and is offered after hours. This program is in collaboration with ROE #33 educators. Special developmental activities will be available each month. Reduced admission rate is $6.50. Members are free.
