Events Calendar

Join in a Galesburg tradition that is 30+ years strong!

Come hear the Knox Cherry Street Combo on Thursday’s from 7-10 pm. This is a free event and all ages are welcome. Full bar and you can order food from any of our fantastic local restaurants (some within walking distance) and have "Supper at the Center." (No outside drinks allowed.)

Please join us for the first Abingdon Farmers Market hosted by the Abingdon Community Festival at the fairgrounds. Support your local gardeners, bakers, crafters and so much more!
Please note there will be no farmers market the week of the Abingdon Community Festival, however we do encourage our market vendors to set up during the festival as well!

The Office of Downtown Development is pleased to announce that Park N’ Cruise is back for the 22nd season of classic cars, local music, food by the Knights of Columbus, and big fun in Chandler Park.

The Park N’ Cruise season is kicking off on Friday, May 2, 2025, with entertainment by M&S Light and Sound from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Every month through September, Park N’ Cruise will bring family-friendly entertainment to Historic Downtown Macomb. Again, on Friday, May 3, M&S Light and Sound will be bringing the tunes.

On Friday, June 6, enjoy the Unforgettables for your listening pleasure.

Friday, July 4, Bluzillion will roll into downtown.

Saturday, August 2, On Stage Band will be bringing their great music.

For the final event, Eternity Road will be bringing the season to its end on Friday, September 5, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Chandler Park.

Join us downtown for an event the whole family will enjoy. Remember it is FREE! For more information, contact the Office of Marketing and Downtown Development at (309) 575-3015.

Come join the WIU Symphony Orchestra conducted by Rich Cangro as they perform Lili Boulanger's D'un Matin de Printemps, Silvestre Revueltas' exciting Sensemaya, and Howard Hanson's 2nd symphony. Also featuring retiring faculty Eric Ginsberg performing Carl Maria von Weber's First Clarinet Concerto.

Friday nights are made for song, and EVERY OTHER FRIDAY NIGHT we encourage you to find the courage to SING WITH CHARGING RHINO PRODUCTIONS at Montrose Sandbar!

Enjoy the first blooms of spring and the peace and serenity of nature on these morning nature hikes in the woods of Argyle Lake State Park. These 1.5 mile hikes will begin at the park visitor center. For more information, please call the park visitor center at (309)776-3422.

Macomb Public Library presents Stichin' Time. Meets the first Saturday of each month from 10:30AM-Noon. Beginners through experts; limited supplies available or bring your own.

Luminaria Decorating in support of the American Cancer Society
Saturday, May 3
11:30AM - 1:30PM
Galesburg Community Arts Center

Purchase, decorate and dedicate a luminaria in honor of those in your life touched by cancer in support of the American Cancer Society. The luminaria will be lit in remembrance on the evening of the Relay For Life event - June 11 - in Galesburg. Art supplies will be provided, and you are welcome to bring personalized items to use. Join in the fight against cancer!

Luminaria are $10 each and may be decorated for display at on June 11 at Relay For Life of Knox County.

Join us this month as we paint a lovely branch of lilacs on watercolor paper! We'll walk through a series of simple steps and basic watercolor painting techniques as we capture a range of luminous colors. When complete, this project will be a beautiful homage to the true arrival of spring! We can’t wait to create with you!
*Nature Makers Workshops are open to ages 16 and up as well as all skill levels. All materials are included in the workshop fee.
Fee: $12.00 per person for Macomb Park District Residents or $14.00 per person for Non-Residents
Registration is required
Deadline to register: May 1st
3 ways to Register :
💻Follow the Link: tinyurl.com/mpdregister
📞Call 309-833-4562
📋or stop by the Macomb Park District office to register in person!

Bestselling Children's Author To Visit Galesburg Public Library

Lindsay Currie, Galesburg native and #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of novels for children, will visit Galesburg Public Library on Saturday, May 3. Following a short presentation, Lindsay will answer audience questions and sign copies of her books. Books will be available for purchase on site courtesy of Wordsmith Bookshoppe. The event begins at 3:30 PM, and is open to readers of all ages. Prior to the public event, young readers in grades 3 and up are invited to chat with Lindsay at a kids-only Meet & Greet. The kids-only Meet & Greet is at 2:00 PM and registration is required. Call 309-343-6118 to sign up.

Lindsay Currie is a #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of mysteries for young readers, including the Delta Games series and It's Watching. She grew up on Nancy Drew and loves a good twisty tale. When she's not writing, Lindsay can generally be found looking for an adventure of her own. She loves researching forgotten history and recently relocated from Chicago to a 220 acre farm in downstate Illinois where she finally gets to see stars every night, and take hikes every day.