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Baby Bounce
2026-04-01 09:15 - 10:00, 2026-04-08 09:15 - 10:00, 2026-04-15 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.

St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
2026-04-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Spring Break Shenanigans: Windchimes Art!
2026-04-01 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Stop by and create a set of windchimes in our Art Studio!
$1.00 with admission

Spring Break Shenanigans: Clay Crafting
2026-04-02 10:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Create your own clay keepsake.
$1.00 with admission

Beaded Butterflies
2026-04-04 10:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Create a beautiful beaded butterfly in our Art Studio.
$1.00 with admission

BINGO at the Galesburg VFW
2026-04-04 12:45, 2026-04-11 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
2026-04-04 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Hawthorne Pool, 2331 Veterans Drive, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Date: April 4, 2026
Time: 1-4PM
Cost: $5 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.

Toddler Storytime
2026-04-06 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-13 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.

VFW Auxiliary Soup and Dinner
2026-04-07 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Galesburg VFW Post 2257, 1001 Michigan ave, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Galesburg VFW Auxiliary Post 2257 will have the last soup supper of the season Tuesday, April 7th from 5 pm to 6:30 pm. We will be serving vegetable beef soup or baked ziti with garlic bread for $7. Included with the each meal is salad, dessert, and your choice of coffee or bottled water. If you want your meal to go, please bring your own containers.
Come early as we sold out early in March. Mark your fall calendar as we will start again in September of this year.
Post address is 1001 Michigan Ave in Galesburg.
All proceeds go to help support veterans and their families.

Go-Getters, support Group for Stroke Survivors and Caregivers
2026-04-08 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!

Lego Mania
2026-04-09 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Galesburg Public Library, 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Come build with LEGO blocks to your heart’s content. For kids of all ages with an adult.

Tween Time
2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Galesburg Public Library, 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Calling all tweens in grades 4-6! Join us twice a month for fun crafts, games, or building challenges. We will focus on a different topic or activity each session. Advance registration is required.

DRAKE WHITE in Peoria
2026-04-10 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Crusens on Farmington Road, 2117 W Farmington Road, West Peoria, IL, 61604, United States
Surfside Presents Drake White at Crusens in West Peoria on Friday April 10. Tickets are $20 in advance, and $25 day-of. This show is for ages 21 and up.
Drake White grew up singing in his church’s youth choir in Alabama before becoming one of country music’s most spirited innovators, earning four Top 40 hits and traveling the country on multiple nationwide tours. His 2013 debut single “Simple Life” introduced his brand of country soul, which he cemented with 2016 debut album, SPARK, followed by the EPs Pieces and Stars. He has received accolades including Rolling Stone’s 10 Country Artists You Need to Know, The Grammy’s Artist of Tomorrow and the British CMA Awards’ International Song of the Year. He has shared the bill with country music superstars like Luke Bryan, Eric Church and Zac Brown Band.

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Refresher Welding Workshop
2026-04-11 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Carl Sandburg College, 5400 Tom WIlson Blvd., Galsburg, IL, 61401, United States
Date: Saturday, April 11
Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Galesburg campus / Building G / welding workshop
Cost: $150 ($300 original cost but reduced thanks to the NSAW Grant).
Facilitator: Kyle Brown, CWE, CWI
Who should attend? Skilled trades professionals seeking to update or expand their welding skillset.
Strengthen your TIG welding skills in a hands-on workshop for professionals in manufacturing, fabrication and related trades. Whether you need a skills refresher or want to expand into adjacent industry applications, you’ll receive expert guidance in a focused, industry-aligned setting led by certified welding educator and certified welding inspector, Kyle Brown. All participants will receive a certificate of completion to document this refresher training for employer records.
Register here: https://selfserve.sandburg.edu:8173/Student/InstantEnrollment/Search?SectionIds=83542
For questions:
309.345.3501
community@sandburg.edu

Second Saturdays: Spring Has Sprung
2026-04-11 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Lakeside Nature Center, 1033 S Lake Storey Rd, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 9:30-11:00AM
Cost: Free
Location: Lakeside Nature Center
This month’s theme is Spring Has Sprung. Look up, look down- spring is all around! Let’s talk about the flowers and birds of spring! We will do a walk through the woods to look for spring ephemerals (the first flowers of spring), and make a flower press for the abundant late spring and summer flowers!
Class is held outdoors at the Lakeside Nature Center Shelter, with a Nature Walk through the woods, so dress for the weather!
This is a free program for all ages!
Pre-register at: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-galesburg-pr/shop/activities/6466710

PFLAG Galesburg monthly meeting
2026-04-11 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | IL
PFLAG is a local non profit that educates, advocates and supports the LGBTQIA community. All ages welcomed.

LUKE COMBS in Ames, IA
2026-04-11 17:20 (America/Chicago) | Jack Trice Stadium, 1798 South 4th Street, Ames, IA, 50010, United States
16 concerts across 8 countries, and Luke Combs is bringing his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour to the Jack Trice Stadium at Iowa State University on April 11! Ever since coming on the scene in 2017, Luke has made a name for himself with his arena-country style music and lyricism. Known for hits like “When It Rains It Pours,” “Beautiful Crazy,” “Forever After All,” “Where the Wild Things Are,” “Ain’t No Rain in Oklahoma” and MORE, this will be a night to remember at MidAmerican Field.
Joining Luke in Ames is: Dierks Bentley (“5-1-5-0”), Ty Myers (“Ends of the Earth”), Jake Worthington (“It Ain’t the Whiskey”), and Thelma & James (“Happy Ever After You”).

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Spring Music Trivia
2026-04-11 18:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Galesburg Knights of Columbus Hall, 1556 E Fremont St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Spring Trivia
Doors open at 530
Trivia starts at 630
J & J Entertainment
$10 per person/max of 10 players per team/table
Mulligan and Doubler are available for purchase
50/50
Heads and Tails
K of C Food and Drinks for purchase
Baked Goods/Popcorn available for donation

Play Without Boundaries
2026-04-12 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
An exclusive time for children with special needs and their families
$6.50 admission/members are free
Advanced tickets required

Adult Board Games and Cards
2026-04-13 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Galesburg Public Library, 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Adult Board Games and Cards, at 2-4 p.m. in the Communty Room at the Galesburg Public Library, 264 W. Main St. All adults 18+ are welcome to come and play. Games and cards provided by the Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20347, or bring your own.

Parent Cafe - Playing Together, Staying Connected
2026-04-14 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
Connect, Share, and learn from other parents and caregivers in a safe and supportive environment. Join us in our virtual cafe to discuss challenges, celebrate successes, and develop strategies for keeping families strong.
This event is being co-hosted by Birth to Five Illinois Regions 26 and 33.

Toddler Plus Tuesday
2026-04-14 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
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.

Cuenta Cuentos: Bilingual Storytime
2026-04-14 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.

Knox Rocks
2026-04-14 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Smokin' Willies BBQ, 161 N Cherry St, Galesburg, 61401
Don’t Miss Knox Rocks!
Come out and enjoy an awesome night of live music featuring Knox bands:
Love MCQ · St. Crescent · Midwest Acolyte · The Synthesis · Continental Riff
📅 Tuesday, April 14th
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Smokin’ Willies BBQ — 161 N Cherry St (just one block north of Main Street)
Free and Open to the Public!
