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Soctober25
2025-10-10 - 2025-11-07 | Thrive Community Services, 2015 Windish Drive, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Join Thrive Community Services in helping those in need stay warm this winter! Between October 10 and November 7, you can donate NEW socks to any Thrive Community Service location!

Galesburg Veterans Van
2025-11-05, 2025-11-06 | 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
2025-11-05 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-08 08:00 - 10:30 (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.

Baby Bounce
2025-11-05 09:15 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Galesburg Public Library, 264 W. Main Street, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Stories, songs, sign language, and bounces for kids ages 0-18 months old and their caregivers. No registration required.

Engine & Caboose
2025-11-05 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.

St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
2025-11-05 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
2025-11-05 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.

Cardio Pickleball
2025-11-06 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!

Drop-in Tennis
2025-11-06 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Lakeside Recreation Facility, 1033 S. Lake Storey Rd, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays *No drop-in on 11/11, 11/27, 12/25, and 1/1
Time: 12-3PM
Cost: $10
Location: Lakeside Recreation Facility
Come and enjoy drop-in tennis on our four indoor courts! All levels of players welcome! No pre-registration required.

Home School Hub
2025-11-06 14:00 - 14:45 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Home School Hub is a program for home schooled children. It focuses on Science and Art. This program is free with admission.
November 6th – Art – Piet Mondrian Art Lesson
November 13th – Science – Invisiible Ink with Hand Prints
November 20th – Art – Wayne Thiebaud Inspired Cupcakes

Animal Explorers
2025-11-06 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.

Fall Jazz Series: Scott Garlock
2025-11-06 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Smokin' Willies BBQ, 161 N Cherry St, Galesburg, 61401
The Fall Jazz Series aims to bring dynamic jazz voices from the region and beyond to Galesburg. Throughout Fall term, different guest artists will hold workshops/conversations with the attendees at Smokin’ WIllies BBQ followed by a performance at Jazz Night with the Cherry St Combo.
Join us for Cleveland-based trombonist and former Knox College Professor, Scott Garlock!

CASA Lip Sync Battle Fundraiser
2025-11-06 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Cedar Creek Hall, 571 E. North Street, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Join CASA for our annual Lip Sync Battle on Thursday, November 6th, at 6:30pm. All proceeds benefit CASA for the support and advocacy of children who have experienced abuse and/or neglect. Tickets and tables are available at here. Interested in participating? Give us a call at 309.343.4299. Sponsorships are also available!

Jazz Night
2025-11-06 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!

Kiwanis Annual Pancake Day
2025-11-07 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Hy-Vee on Main, 2030 E. Main St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Kiwanis (Club of Galesburg) Annual Pancake Day is on Friday, November 7, 2025 at HyVee, 2030 Main Street, Galesburg. Proceeds benefit children in Knox County. There are two serving times: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Carry-out is available. Tickets available at the door – only $10 per person.

Nature at Night: Owl Prowl
2025-11-07 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Lakeside Nature Center, 1033 S Lake Storey Rd, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
Time: 4:30-6PM
Cost: $5 by November 6
Location: Lakeside Nature Center Area
Owls are active at dusk, so we hope to spot an owl or two! We have been successful every year in attracting owls to our location! We will learn tips on how to spot these silent hunters. Please wear dark, non reflective clothing. A small flashlight can be brought for walking the trails, but note that it may disturb any owls. No flash photography allowed when we are on the prowl.
We will warm up after our adventure with some hot chocolate!
Register at: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-galesburg-pr/shop/activities/5600777

Faith Lutheran Annual Sale
2025-11-08 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Faith Lutheran Church, 405 S. Sparta , Wataga, IL, 61488, United States
On Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Faith Lutheran, 405 South Sparta Street, Wataga, will hold their annual sale benefitting FISH of Knox County, ROWVA Food Pantry, and World Hunger Appeal. All proceeds will go towards those three organizations. Come find some baked goodies, bargains, and crafts!
Free will donations will be raised for brunch. All other sale and baked good items will have prices.

2025 Community Food Drive
2025-11-08 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
WGIL, FM95, KFM, The Laser, and Z106.1, alongside community volunteers, are teaming up with UPS to fill four of their ‘big brown trucks’ with non-perishable food donations to help our neighbors who are struggling to put food on their table.
Saturday, November 8th, from 8am to 4pm, we’ll be outside Fareway in Monmouth collecting donations for the First Christian Church food pantry in Monmouth. You’ll also find us at both Hy-Vee locations and the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Galesburg collecting donations for the FISH Food Pantry, which serves all of Knox County.
Saturday, December 6th, from 8am to 4pm, we’ll be outside of Hi-Lo Abingdon collecting donations for the Abingdon Community Food Pantry. We’ll also be back at both Hy-Vees and the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Galesburg collecting more donations for the FISH Food Pantry!
Whether it’s one can, a cart-full, or a cash donation, we hope you can lend a helping hand to your neighbors by donating during the Community Food Drive this Saturday with UPS and all of us at the WGIL, FM95, KFM, The Laser, and Z106.1!

Second Saturdays: Letterboxing
2025-11-08 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Lakeside Nature Center, 1033 S Lake Storey Rd, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: 9:30-11AM
Cost: Free
Location: Lakeside Nature Center
Go on a family-friendly treasure hunt! Letterboxing is the search for small boxes hidden in various outdoor locations. Follow the clues, codes, and coordinates to find the hidden boxes then sign the logbook. You can even create your own “signature” stamp and come up with your “trail name”!
This is a free program for all ages!
Register at: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-galesburg-pr/shop/activities/5600754

“Christmas at the Farm”
2025-11-08 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Walnut Grove Farm, ½ mile north of Knoxville IL on Carr St, Knoxville, IL, United States
Walnut Grove Farm is hosting its 34th annual “Christmas at the Farm”, Saturday & Sunday, November 8 & 9 from 10 to 4, providing a unique holiday shopping experience complete with hand-crafted gifts you can purchase directly from the artisan, fresh evergreen wreaths and swags, gourmet foods and drink, live music, and visits with Old-World St Nick!

Design your own Monogrammed Placemat
2025-11-08 10:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Save your place at the table with a placemat that your created! This craft is $1 with admission.

Little Sprouts: DINOvember
2025-11-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Lakeside Nature Center, 1033 S Lake Storey Rd, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Date: November 8, 2025
Time: 11AM-12PM
Cost: $5
Ages: 2-5 years old
Location: Lakeside Nature Center
Join us for hands-on fun and exploratory activities with your child around the Nature Center- we will hunt for “dinosaur” eggs, learn about fossils & create your own, discover dinosaur footprints, and listen to a dino story!
Class will be held outside, weather permitting, at the Lakeside Nature Center Shelter, with a walk through the woods during our egg hunt, so dress accordingly.
Register at: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-galesburg-pr/shop/activities/5600766

Fish & Chicken Dinner for the American Legion
2025-11-08 12:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Oneida American Legion, 131 E. Pine, Oneida, IL, 61467, United States
Come support the Oneida American Legion Post 727 with their Family Fish and Chicken Dinner. Get your fill of catfish, baked potato and more. 3 Hams will also be given away.

BINGO at the Galesburg VFW
2025-11-08 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.

Live Local Music at Everyday Life Wellness
2025-11-08 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Everyday Life Wellness and Novelty Shop, 215 E Main St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Come enjoy live local music from 5-7pm. We will also be grilling up some fantastic all beef hotdogs and will have chips and a drink with it for $5.

Saturday Nite Alive in Jesus
2025-11-08 18:30 (America/Chicago) | First Church of God, 1080 Harrison Street, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Saturday Nite Alive in Jesus will be held the second Saturday of every month from May to November 2025, featuring Marty smith, Hillsong Gospel Ministries, and Randy Koch. Doors will open at 5pm with food served before the concert, starting at 6:30pm.
Please come prepared to give a free will offering to cover expenses of this ministry.
