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2025-10-10 00:00 - 2025-11-07 23:59 (America/Chicago) | 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!

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!

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!

JAY WEBB in Peoria
2025-11-06 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Crusens on Farmington Road, 2117 W Farmington Road, West Peoria, IL, 61604, United States
Surfside presents: Jay Webb at Crusens in West Peoria, featuring Kaleb Sanders. Pulling from a wide range of influences, he pairs the weight of Johnny Cash and Hank Williams with the edge of Juice WRLD and Post Malone. It’s not traditional country — and he doesn’t want it to be. He calls it “music for real people with real problems,” and his fans know exactly what that means. Come and learn for yourself on November 6th! This show is for ages 21 and up.

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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 South Lake Storey Road, 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) | MO
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, 2025-11-09 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/New_York) | 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.

PFLAG Galesburg monthly meeting
2025-11-08 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | MO
PFLAG is a local non profit that educates, advocates and supports the LGBTQIA community. All ages welcomed.

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.

7th Annual Trivia Night
2025-11-08 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Abingdon American Legion, Abingdon, IL, 61410, United States
Join the Abingdon Road Knights for their 7th Annual Trivia Night at the Abingdon American Legion, with all proceeds going to the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities. The night will include 10 rounds of general trivia, a 50/50 raffle, a silent auction, and a pulled pork dinner. It’s $100 per team (of 8-10 people), with a $10 point double and a $10 mulligan.

TAYLOR BRUNINGA & THE BANDITS in Peoria
2025-11-08 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Crusens on Farmington Road, 2117 W Farmington Road, West Peoria, IL, 61604, United States
Surfside Presents: Taylor Bruninga & The Bandits at Crusens on Farmington Road on November 8th. Tables are available for $60 ($10/6 seats). This show is for ages 21 and up.

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2025 Galesburg Veterans Day Parade
2025-11-09 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Downtown Galesburg, Galesburg, IL, United States
The 25th annual Galesburg Veterans Day Parade steps off at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 9, in downtown Galesburg. The parade will follow the usual route starting at Chambers and Main streets, proceeding west to Cherry Street before ending at the Knox County Courthouse.
The parade will include marching bands, veteran organizations, car clubs, scouting groups and our local heroes in uniform.

Toddler Storytime
2025-11-10 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Galesburg Public Library, 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Stories, rhymes, songs, and movement for toddlers ages 18-36 months and their caregivers. No registration required.

Off-Broadway Musical: Disenchanted!
2025-11-10 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Western Illinois University – Union Grand Ballroom, 1000 W. Murray St., Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The Western Illinois University Bureau of Cultural Affairs (BCA) presents Disenchanted!, for one performance at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10 in the Grand Ballroom of the University Union.
Laura Elizabeth Flanagan, one of the actors, is a native of Quincy, Illinois and attended WIU. This performance is the only one in our area during this national tour.
With book, lyrics and music by Dennis T Giacino, with Fiely Matias, the Off-Broadway run of this musical comedy was nominated for multiple awards and launched a national tour, which comes to Macomb in an intimate, cabaret-style performance with table seating.
The original storybook heroines are not too happy with the ways they’ve been portrayed, so they’ve tossed their tiaras to come to life and set the record straight. Forget the princesses you think you know, these royal renegades are here to comically belt out the truth in this not-for-children musical comedy.
The recommended audience age is 16 and older. This show contains adult language and adult content. General admission tickets are $30 in advance and $35 the day of performance. WIU student tickets are $10 in advance and $15 the day of.

Veterans Day Fish Fry at Allen Chapel AME Church
2025-11-11 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Allen Chapel AME Church, 153 E Tompkins St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Allen Chapel AME Church in Galesburg invites all veterans for a FREE meal on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11. Catfish fillet, spaghetti and sides. Non-veterans can enjoy the meal as well with a donation.
Serving from 11am – 3pm on Tuesday, November 11, at 153 East Tompkins Street in Galesburg.
We thank God for all of you who serve in the USA military. May God continue to bless you and your families.

Baby Bounce
2025-11-12 09:15 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Galesburg Public Library, 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Stories, songs, sign language, and bounces for kids ages 0-18 months old and their caregivers. No registration required.

Go-Getters, support Group for Stroke Survivors and Caregivers
2025-11-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | OSF St Mary Medical Center Rehabiliation Conference Room 1, 3333 N Seminary St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
A support group for Stroke Survivors and Caregivers in any stage of their journey. A free group, open to the public. Meeting the second Wednesday of each Month from Noon to 1pm. Led by our mission partners from Nursing, Occupational and Physical Therapies. Providing emotional support, resources education in a fun and supportive environment. Past topics/speakers have included emotional well- being, keeping active, hobbies, Advance directives, paint nights, medication standards for stroke from our pharmacist and nutrition tips from our dietician. *Please follow our posted Masking guidelines when entering our building* Please call us at 309-344-9600 for any questions, or to get on the mailing list!
