Kids Day at West Park with the Monmouth Fire Department

Join Wednesday, July 23rd at 2:00 PM at West Park for a fun-filled afternoon with the Monmouth Fire Department. They will have the fire trucks set up and spraying a tremendous amount of water for the kids to play in. It’s the perfect way to beat the heat and have some summer fun! Event runs […]

Henderson County Fair Thursday Events

9 AM - Cattle Show Note: All Livestock released at conclusion of this show 5 PM - 7 PM Ham Steak Dinner 6:00 PM Jr. Exhibitor Auction 7 PM NIGHTLY EVENTS- Bounce Houses, Skid Steer Competition, Kickball Tournament FOOD BUILDING OPEN 8 AM

Thrifty Thursday with the Discovery Depot

Enjoy an evening of after-hours fun at half-price at the Discovery Depot in Galesburg. $6.50 per person and free for members. Advance tickets required.

25th Annual Great Balloon Race at Lake Storey Park

Tentative 2025 SCHEDULE OF EVENTSLake Storey Park, Galesburg, IL(soccer fields - just west of baseball fields) Friday, July 25th4:00 PM until the beginning of the night glow - Food vendors will be set up and selling food by the shelter of the launch field. Event T-shirts and raffle tickets available for purchase.5:00 -8:00 PM Children’s […]

Henderson County Fair Friday Events

8 AM - Cleanup Livestock Building 5:00 PM - Concert Gates Open **Food Trucks Open** 7:30 PM - CONCERT -Jake Mikayla @ 7:30 PM -Tyler Farr @ 9:00 PM -Head First @ 10:30 PM **No fair food building open today!

Henderson County Fair Saturday Events

7 AM Pancake Breakfast 7:30- 9 AM - Project Pickup & Building Cleanup 8 AM - 10 AM Stuffed Animal Vet & Grooming Clinic 9 - 11 AM Check Pick up 9 AM - NOON Car Cruise In 10 AM - Stuffed Animal Show 11 AM - Hay Scramble ​5:30 PM - Figure 8 Race FOOD BUILDING OPEN AT 7 AM

United JFL Tackle Football Sign Up Day at the Alexis Park

Students entering 5th and 6th Grade for the 2025-2026 school year are able to register for the United JFL Tackle Football season. Cost is $110. A United Skills Camp will take place July 31st through August 2nd. Practices will be held at United High School beginning after August 6th. Games will take place on Sundays […]

Renew Your Mind at First Christian Church in Monmouth

Calling all ladies.... join and be RECHARGED!! Monday July 28th from 6:00PM-8:00PM at FCC Monmouth - Fellowship Hall. This month you have the opportunity to participate in a community service project, partnering with the Recharge Teen Center. If you are able, donations are being collected for after school snacks to help replenish their snack pantry. […]

Community Blood Drive

Security Savings Bank is hosting a Community Blood Drive in their Community Room at 220 East Broadway in Monmouth. To schedule an appointment, contact Konstanze at the Security Savings at 309-734-9333.

Midwest Bank Cook Out

Stop by the Midwest Bank location in Monmouth for lunch. Proceeds benefit the Warren-Henderson Relay for Life.

Maple City Street Machines Monmouth Cruise Night

Come see the original Batmobile during the 26th Maple City Street Machines Monmouth Cruise Night. View over 3,500 cars, plus Eternity Road will be live in concert from 5 to 8 pm.

Oquawka Farmers Market

All are invited to the Oquawka Farmers Market, held at Indian Park on the corner of 8th and 9th Knox Street. Free set-up for all vendors. Held the 1st Saturday of each month through September.

Back to School Free Hair Cuts

Join King Elementary School in the Gym for their 3rd Annual Back to School Free Hair Cut day, located at 1018 South Farnham Street in Galesburg.

Play Without Boundaries at the Discovery Depot

An exclusive time for children with special needs and their families at the Discovery Depot in Galesburg. Advance tickets required. $6.50 admission, members are free.

Create Back to School Supplies at the Discovery Depot

Create personalized Back to School Supplies at the Discovery Depot in Galesburg. Create pencil cases, book markers, and more on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm each day. $2 with admission.

Co-Ed Outdoor Soccer with the Warren County YMCA

Registration is open for the 1st through 3rd grade co-ed outdoor soccer league at the Warren County YMCA. A season opening clinic will be held on Friday, August 22nd from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. A coaches meeting will be held Thursday, August 28th at 5:30 pm with games beginning September 20th. Cost is $65 for […]

Walk-In Back to School Vaccine Clinic

Avoid First Day of School Exclusion by attending the Knox County Health Department's Walk-In Back to School Vaccine Clinic, located at 1361 West Fremont Street in Galesburg. Please bring your child's immunization records and insurance card if you have them. Medicaid, insurance, cash, check, and cards accepted.

FREE HAIR CUTS for First Responders

F&A Barbershop in Monmouth notices the hard work of first responders to keep everyone safe. For their contribution, they are offering FREE HAIR CUTS, Tuesday August the 5th from 8:30 to 2pm to all law enforcement (police, sheriff). First responders (firefighters, ambulance) and all other government officers. The door will be open from 8:30 to […]

National Night Out

Join the Galesburg Police Department for National Night Out at Standish Park.

Walk-In Back to School Vaccine Clinic

Avoid First Day of School Exclusion by attending the Knox County Health Department's Walk-In Back to School Vaccine Clinic, located at 1361 West Fremont Street in Galesburg. Please bring your child's immunization records and insurance card if you have them. Medicaid, insurance, cash, check, and cards accepted.

Eagle View Community Health System Annual Health Fair

Join for a fun, free, and family-friendly event focused on your health and wellness! Whether you're looking to get screening, give blood, or learn about local health resources, or just enjoy a great community day, Eagle View Community Health System has got something for everything, even the kids, during their annual Health Fair at the […]

Bereavement Support Group at OSF Holy Family

In cooperation with the Heritage Church, the Addleman Foundation Grant, and OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Grief Counselor and Practitioner Doug Gibb is hosting a Bereavement Support Group, free and open to the public. A light supper will be served. For more information or to RSVP, contact Doug at 309-342-3007.

Co-Ed Flag Football with the Warren County YMCA

Registration is open for the 4th through 6th grade co-ed flag football league at the Warren County YMCA. A season opening clinic will be held on Saturday, August 30th from 9 to 10:30 am. A coaches meeting will be held Tuesday, September 2nd at 5 pm with games beginning September 20th. Cost is $60 for […]

Hometown Veterinary Service Cattle Chat RSVP Deadline

RSVP to enjoy an evening of good company and discussion on the benefits of pre-conditioning calves with Dr. Tim Parks, U.S. Cattle Technical Services Veterinarian for Merck Animal Health. Cattle Chat will be held on Thursday, August 14th from 6 to 8 pm at County Line Diner in Smithshire. Dinner and Social Hour will begin […]