Events

Classes will begin July 11th through August 31st on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 11:30 am at Strom Center in Monmouth. This program is free. Walk-ins welcome if the class is not full.

Download the BillionGraves app on your smart phone for free and join thousands of people in taking photos of headstones at the local cemetery to help preserve the history. Water and light refreshments will be provided.

Enjoy a light meal and movie free of charge at the Stronghurst UM Church.

The Monmouth JFL Cowboys is currently registering 5th and 6th grade students for the 2023 season. In-person sign-up will be held at the Monmouth American Legion with pizza and pop provided. Cost is $80 with option to sell tickets to cover expense. Practices will be held in Monmouth. Games are on Sundays at Galesburg High […]

This series is free for kindergarten through 8th grade students. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 309-734-3033. Classes are held noon to 1 pm with lunch included. June 29th: Fourth of July Fun. July 6th: Bubble Art and Magnet Mania. July 13th: Totem Sculptures. July 20th: Origami butterflies and frogs.

Beginning at 9:30 am, the first 25 people at American Family Carol Shaw Agent, 702 North Main in Monmouth, will receive a new flag. Old flags can be brought for proper retirement.

$20 per ticket. $1,000 grand prize! Event held in the back lot of Legacy Estates. All proceeds will benefit the St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.

Located in the 100 block of South 1st Street

On the first and third Saturdays from May to October, at the Market Village Hall 102 S Main St, Avon, IL 61415, from 8am to noon. Fresh produce to mouth-watering baked goods. Make it a family event and bring your kids along. They can learn about agriculture through educational opportunities and experience the fun of […]

Lineup begins at 9 am on 7th Street. Parade will start at 10 am through Oquawka. No prior registration required.

18 truck and tractor classes from the TSPA and IFPA will take the track beginning at 5 pm in Oquawka, IL. Concessions open at 4 pm and all proceeds benefit the West Central FFA Alumni. Admission is FREE.

Line up and registration for the parade at 7 to 7:30 pm at the North end of the Keithsburg Campground and the Boat Club. Parade begins at 8 pm. Fireworks will follow at dusk.

Car and tractor show will be held in Cameron, Illinois.

Fireworks will be shot off at dusk, around 9:30 pm, at Citizen's Lake.

Back for the 2nd year after rebuilding from the fire! All are invited to come fly in, drive in or ride in and enjoy breakfast at the Monmouth Municipal Airport.

Will be held at St. Patrick's Community Center outside Raritan.

The City of Macomb and Western Illinois University have announced that final plans are in place for the annual Independence Day Celebration to be held Tuesday, July 4, 2023. The Fireworks display will take place on Vince Grady Field, and the community can enjoy the display by watching from Q-Lot on the Western Illinois University […]

Join for a volunteer cleanup adventure while helping the environment and explore Lake Storey. All ages are welcome. Bring your own kayak at no charge or rent one for $10. Times are from either 8-9:30 am or 7-8:30 pm.

This series is free for kindergarten through 8th grade students. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 309-734-3033. Classes are held noon to 1 pm with lunch included. July 6th: Bubble Art and Magnet Mania. July 13th: Totem Sculptures. July 20th: Origami butterflies and frogs.

Located in the 100 block of South 1st Street

Meeting at CGB north of Little York to leave at 8:30 am for a 57 mile ride. Lunch at Mama's Place in Oquawka.

Freedom Ride Animal Rescue will be hosting a mobile microchip clinic at 300 W. Harlem Ave (Grass Lot by the road) in Monmouth, IL on Saturday July 8th from 9:00am to 12:00pm. They will also be offering along with our FREE microchips/lifetime registration, $10 nail trims for dogs & cats, Free Raffles and Pet Prizes. […]

Geared toward families and children. All ages are welcome! Dress for outdoor activities and stop by anytime between 9:30 am to 11 am. This session will focus on Worms, Dirt, and Composting.

Explore, discover, and create with your child during hands-on, nature-based activities. This session will focus on Forest Picnics. Geared toward 2-5 year olds. Cost is $5 per child (with guardian).