Free will donation  Registration starts at 6 Selfie BOOth 6-8 Costume Parade 6:30 22 trophies total - 4 age groups Cutest (4) Scariest (4) Funniest (4) Most creative (4) Best Overall Costume (4) Ages 0-4 6:30 Ages 5-9 6:40 Ages 10-20 6:50 Ages 21-100 7:00 Best Couple Costume (1) 7:10 Best Family/Group Costume (1) 7:20 […]

Join the Galesburg Parks and Rec around the firepit at the shelter next to the Lake Storey Ballfields for a night of storytelling, nighttime exploring, and s'mores. $5 per person. Open to all ages. Register by October 26th.

All Day, History Comes Alive Self-Guided Tours of Old Main & Alumni Hall Explore the Wilson Gallery showcasing the history of Old Main, a National Historic Landmark and the only remaining building from the Lincoln-Douglas Debates. The Whitcomb Heritage Center, on the third floor of Alumni Hall, houses a museum-quality display of the history of […]

DEADLINE FOR ENTRY is 2pm Saturday, October 28, for the 42nd-Annual Security Savings Bank Amateur Photography Show. This show will be on view in the main gallery November 14-December 21, 2023. The reception is free and open to the public 5-7pm Friday, November 17. Categories this year include Agriculture & Farm Life, Animals & Creatures, […]

Event will be held at the Monmouth American Legion, benefiting the Western Illinois Animal Rescue.

Join the free event for those 13 years and older at the Bethel Baptist Church, 1196 North Academy Street in Galesburg for a night of Youth Life Celebration, featuring guest speaker Jess Ford, live music, pizza, drinks, and desserts.

9:00 a.m., Mary Filosa Brown '82 ColorBlaze Run/Walk Join us for a fun run/walk, plus enjoy music, yoga, yard games, and more! Lots of fun events happening for the whole family! Start and end at Turner Track Reservations requested. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Brunch @ Hard Knox Cafe The Hard Knox Café welcomes all visitors to […]

Join the Oquawka Fire Protection District and the Village of Oquawka for their fall hotdog roast  and apple cider in the gravel parking lot by Schuyler Street and South 2nd Street.

Join for a safe evening of fun including treats, games, and activities at the Trunk or Treat and wiener roast at the Gerlaw Christian Church, 948 245th Avenue. Event will go on rain or shine. If raining, the evening will move inside the church.

Doors open at 6:30 pm at Bethel Church in Galesburg, program begins at 7 pm. Jess Ford will be the keynote speaker, Shining the Light of Truth in a Culture of Death. Essay and T-shirt design winners will be announced. Refreshments will be served.

All are invited to attend the Festival of Life at the Bethel Baptist Church, 1196 North Academy Street in Galesburg for an evening featuring keynote speaker Jess Ford, refreshments, and the announcement of the pro-life student essay contest and t-shirt design winners. Admission is free. Freewill offering will be collected.

The City of Macomb announced that MONDAY October 30 and TUESDAY October 31 have been designated as the dates for City-wide door-to-door Trick or Treating. The hours have been set for 6:00PM to 830PM, both evenings.

Henderson and Warren County residents, including older adults and their family members, service providers, local government officials, and others are invited for a discussion on aging and caregiving at the Henderson County Public Library, 110 Hillcrest Drive in Biggsville. A light lunch will be provided. RSVP is required at 309-793-6800.

Weekly free program with admission focusing on skill development for toddlers and pre-k aged children at the Discovery Depot in Galesburg. Held on Tuesdays and Wednesday form 10:30 to 11:30 am. A book will be read at 10:30. Schedule is as follows: October 31st & November 1st - Trick or Treat, skill focus is fine […]

Get ready for the Stronghurst United Methodist Church's Trunk or Treat event on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:30pm. This free event is open to the public. At Trunk or Treat, children can indulge in the much-loved Halloween tradition of trick-or-treating, but with a twist. Instead of door-to-door visits, they get to go […]

The Kirkwood Fire Station will be handing out hotdogs and juice boxes while supplies last. Other first responders and community members will be set up during the trunk or treat or Halloween night.

On Friday, December 1, 2023, Santa will be riding the Zephyr from Quincy to Macomb, leaving Quincy at 5:30PM and arriving in Macomb at approximately 6:17PM. Santa and his helpers will be serving complimentary refreshments and handing out a special gift. Tickets for the specially decorated train cars must be purchased online at http://bit.ly/SantaZephyr2023 and will […]

Join the Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce in hearing directly from legislators on issues impacting our community. This event is open for anyone to attend. Limited tickets available. Location is the Knox College Lincoln Room, 101 W Berrien St Galesburg IL 61401. Tables will have 6 seats each instead of 8 at our previous events. Catered by Cafe […]

Join the Calvary Baptist Church, 1000 South 1st Street in Monmouth, for their Turkey Dinner fundraiser. Donation of $12 is asked. For more details, call 309-397-6901.

Friday, November 3, 2023, Church Women United, World Community Day at First Lutheran Church ELCA, 116 S. B Street, Monmouth IL for a 12 Noon Luncheon (provided by CWU Board).  Free will donation for lunch goes to the food pantries at Jamieson Community Center and Roseville Pantry. 1:00 p.m. Business Meeting, 1:15 p.m. Program. Program […]

Howl at the Moon, a unique nightlife experience from downtown Chicago, will perform Friday November 3 at The Vault at Reserve Artisan Ales for Thrive Community Service's fall fundraiser! The professional pianists and musicians from the popular hot-spot Howl at the Moon will perform crowd favorite songs and audience requests in this high-energy, live music […]

Join local author Janet Pogue Tolle at the Biggsville Library for a story and book signing. Books will also be available for purchase.

Each year the Buchanan Center for the Arts hosts a festive evening to raise funds for arts programming in our community. The Starry Night Raffle is another way you can support the arts and you need not be present to win! Contact a BCA board member or call 309-734-3033!