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Saving Secrets for Retirement and College
2026-03-19 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Sandburg College, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd., Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Join us March 19 from 9–11 a.m. at the Sandburg Galesburg Campus for a FREE breakfast workshop: Saving Secrets for Retirement and College.
Galesburg Campus – SDC Conference Room 106
Learn practical strategies to build retirement and college savings with confidence.

Spring Break Shenanigans: Clay Crafting
2026-03-19 10:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Create your own keepsake with clay
$1.00 with admission

Pageturners Book Club for Kids
2026-03-19 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Galesburg Public Library, 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Come talk about fun novels with other readers your age. For independent readers in grades 4-6. Enjoy talking about novels with other readers your age, playing games, and more. Kids’ book club meets on the third Thursday of each month from September through April. Registration required.

Zack Percell of TnZ Magic: Reading is Magic
2026-03-19 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Galesburg Public Library, 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Join acclaimed children’s entertainer and magician Zack Percell for 50 minutes of fast-paced, interactive magic and comedy. Free and open to kids of all ages, together with their grownups.

TRISHA YEARWOOD in Bloomington
2026-03-19 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N East St, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
Bringing her The Mirror Tour: Acoustic to the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts is none other than three-time GRAMMY® winner, Trisha Yearwood! Returning to the stage to celebrate the release of her acclaimed new album, The Mirror, she’s joined by friends and fellow songwriters Leslie Satcher and Bridgette Tatum for an intimate acoustic evening of stories and songs. With her powerful voice and heartfelt storytelling, Trisha brings The Mirror to life alongside the timeless hits that have defined her career.

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AARON WATSON in Peoria
2026-03-19 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Crusens on Farmington Road, 2117 W Farmington Road, West Peoria, IL, 61604, United States
Surfside Presents: Aaron Watson at Crusens in West Peoria for his Horse Named Texas Tour 2026 on Thursday, March 19th. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 day-of. This show is for ages 21 and up.
Active since 1999, Aaron has released multiple well-known singles, including: “Pontiac,” “Country Radio,” “Kiss That Girl Goodbye,” and “Getaway Truck.”

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Wild Kratts Shadow Puppet Animals
2026-03-20 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Create your own shadow puppets in our Art Studio.
Free with Admission

Ooey Gooey Science
2026-03-20 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Lakeside Recreation Facility, 1033 S. Lake Storey Rd, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
Time: 1-2:30PM
Cost: $5 by March 17
Ages: 5-13 years old
Location: Lakeside Recreation Facility
School Day off? Don’t sit around the house! Come to Lakeside Recreation Facility and have some Ooey Gooey science fun! We will have some springtime fun with experiments, games, and much more!
Register at: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-galesburg-pr/shop/activities/6602025

The Science of Spring
2026-03-20 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Galesburg Public Library, 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Drop in to learn about the cool things that animals and plants are doing as the weather warms up, all through crafts and activities. For kids in grades K-6; kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

HARDY in Moline
2026-03-20 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Vibrant Arena at The Mark, 1201 River Drive, Moline, IL, 61265, United States
Country and rock singer Hardy is bringing The Country! Country! Tour to the Vibrant Arena at the Mark in Moline, IL, on March 20, 2026. Joining Hardy in the QCA is Cameron Whitcomb and McCoy Moore. Known for hits like “Truck Bed,” “Wait in the Truck,” and “Give Heaven Some Hell,” this won’t be a night you’ll want to miss!

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Nature at Night: Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt
2026-03-20 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Lakeside Nature Center, 1033 S Lake Storey Rd, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Register for our 6th Annual Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt! A short path is available or a long 1/2 mile loop is available. Hunters will collect glow eggs of a designated color along the unlit wooded path around Lakeside Nature Center! Turn in the collected eggs for a goodie bag filled with candy! You will also enjoy a talk with our Staff Naturalist about animals that lay eggs!
Ages 15 and under must be accompanied by adult. Adults that are accompanying a child do not need to register separately, unless you would like to join in the hunt as well.
Register at: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-galesburg-pr/shop/activities/6515138

AAHS Presents The Little Mermaid Jr
2026-03-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-23 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Abingdon-Avon High School, 600 West Martin, Abingdon, IL, United States
Join Ariel and Sebastian and adventure ‘under the sea’ as Abingdon-Avon High School Musical Theatre presents The Little Mermaid Jr – a one-act musical adapted from the Disney film and Broadway show, with a book by Doug Wright, music by Alan Menken, and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater. It tells the story of Ariel, a mermaid who longs to be human, and features popular songs like “Part of Your World” and “Under the Sea”. The “Jr.” version is a shortened, family-friendly adaptation. Show times are Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21 at 7pm and Sunday, March 22 at 2pm. Tickets are $10 for Adults, $5 for Students, and $5 for Seniors.

Short Stacks for a Tall Cause
2026-03-21 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Applebee’s, 1966 North Henderson, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Join us to support a big cause!Enjoy pancakes, bacon, and a drink. Applebee’s is graciously donating a portion of all ticket sales to support the Galesburg to Peoria St. Jude Run. Purchase tickets at the door, or see any St. Jude Galesburg to Peoria runner for your ticket(s)
$10.00 – Tickets may be purchased at the door.

BINGO at the Galesburg VFW
2026-03-21 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.

WiBit Swim
2026-03-21 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Hawthorne Pool, 2331 Veterans Drive, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Date: March 21, 2026
Time: 1-4PM
Cost: $7 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.

BULLS, BANDS, AND BARRELS in Peoria
2026-03-21 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Avenue, Peoria, IL, 61602, United States
The wildest show in Western Sports is rolling into town! Bulls, Bands, and Barrels brings together the toughest cowboys, fastest cowgirls, and the biggest party for one unforgettable night of chaos and country on March 21st at the Peoria Civic Center. Before the lights go down and the music cranks up, you’ll be on the edge of your seat watching world-class bull riders face off against high-flying bulls, lightning-fast barrel racers battle the clock, and freestyle bullfighters risk it all. Then, when the dust settles, the stage lights up for a LIVE concert, featuring Sam Barber and Tyler Nance. This ain’t your grandpappy’s rodeo, this is Bulls, Bands, and Barrels!

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BULLS, BANDS, AND BARRELS in Peoria
2026-03-21 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Avenue, Peoria, IL, 61602, United States
The wildest show in Western Sports is rolling into town! Bulls, Bands, and Barrels brings together the toughest cowboys, fastest cowgirls, and the biggest party for one unforgettable night of chaos and country at the Peoria Civic Center. Then, when the dust settles, the stage lights up for a LIVE concert, featuring Sam Barber and Tyler Nance.
Sam Barber made a name for himself on social media before independently releasing singles and eventually debuting at the Grand Ol Opry in 2023. Meanwhile, Tyler Nance gained prominence in 2025 when his song “Keep Me Sane” went viral on social media and peaked at no. 33 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs.
This ain’t your grandpappy’s rodeo… This is Bulls, Bands, and Barrels!

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80's Trivia Night
2026-03-21 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Galesburg Knights of Columbus Hall, 1556 E Fremont St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
What do you remember from the 80’s? Mullets, perms, shoulder pads, neon colored clothes?
Women’s Pregnancy Center of Galesburg is hosting an all 80’s Trivia Night on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Knights of Columbus Hall in Galesburg.
Bring your knowledge of 80’s trends, styles, technology and history!
Doors open at 6pm, trivia will begin at 6:30pm
Teams are $100/table up to 10 people
Food and drink will be available for purchase, plus bake sale and live auction!
Call the Women’s Pregnancy Center to sign up your team today! (309) 343-4739

JAKE OWEN in Bloomington
2026-03-21 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N East St, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
Coming to the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts on March 21st is none other than Jake Owen with his Dreams to Dream Tour, featuring Kendell Marvel.

Considered a country music mainstay with a career boasting gold and platinum records, 10 No. 1 singles, and more than 2.5 billion U.S. on-demand streams, Jake is known for his laid-back style, delivering hit recordings such as “Barefoot Blue Jean Night,” “Beachin’,” “Anywhere With You,” “Alone With You,” and “The One That Got Away.” A recording artist, headlining entertainer, and actor, Owen has released nine albums, toured across the globe, and appeared in the 2019 film Our Friend. In 2024, he performed 30 shows as part of The Heartbreak On The Map Tour, sharing the stage with Dan + Shay.

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Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
2026-03-22 07:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Oneida Fire Station, N Sage St, Oneida, IL, 61467, United States
Join us for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, including pancakes, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, and sausage at the Oneida Fire Station. Followed by the annual Easter egg hunt at Centennial Park at 1pm. Bad weather will have the Easter egg hunt moved to the fire station.

Toddler Storytime
2026-03-23 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.

Lions Club / Impact Life Community Blood Drive
2026-03-23 11:30 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Galesburg Public Library, 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Community event to collect donations of whole blood for Impact Life (formerly the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center).

Conflict Resolution: Bridging the Communication Divide
2026-03-24 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Sandburg College, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd., Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Conflict Resolution: Bridging the Communication Divide
March 24 | 3–4 p.m.
Galesburg Campus – G Building – G108A
Develop the skills to manage tension, foster understanding, and transform conflict into productive dialogue.
Free: Open to the community

Masterpiece Makerspace
2026-03-24 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Galesburg Public Library, 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Join us each month to recreate an art masterpiece! Open to kids in grades K-4. Children age 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration required. Please register at the Children’s Desk or by calling 309-343-6118.

Cuenta Cuentos: Bilingual Storytime
2026-03-24 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Galesburg Public Library, 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Let’s read, sing, and play together in English and Spanish. For kids ages 6 and under with an adult.

Baby Bounce
2026-03-25 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.

2026 Community Women's Lenten Series
2026-03-25 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | First Christian Church of Galesburg, 301 N. Broad St., Galesburg, 61401
2026 Women’s Lenten Series: “God in the Ordinary” being held at 9:30am on Wednesday mornings for the six weeks of Lent February 18 through March 25 at First Christian Church, 301 N. Broad St., Galesburg. Various speakers from the community. All women of the community are invited.
