Keithsburg Stars and Stripes Celebration

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.

Monmouth Flying Club Fly In Breakfast

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.

Macomb’s 4th of July Celebration

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 […]

Kayak Cleanup at Lake Storey

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.

BCA Summer Art on the Pattee Plaza

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.

Freedom Ride Animal Rescue Free Mobile Microchip Clinic

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. […]

Lakeside Nature Center Free Nature Program

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.

Little Sprouts at the Lakeside Nature Center

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).

Parkinson’s Support Group

Monthly meetings are held at the Warren County YMCA on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Monday Night at the Knox County Fair

Harness races in the grandstands. Free admission. A complete list of events can be found online at Knox County Fair | Illinois (knoxfair.com).

Stronghurst Farmers Market

On Broadway Street in Stronghurst. Follow Stronghurst Farmers Market on Facebook.

Stronghurst Farmers Market

On Broadway Street in Stronghurst. Follow Stronghurst Farmers Market on Facebook.

Red Storm Volleyball Camp

For girls entering 4th through 8th grade at United High School. More details below.

Tuesday at the Knox County Fair

PureCool HART Limited Modified Series races in the grandstands at 7 pm. Pit passes $35. Grandstand tickets for adults are $15 and $10 for students. Backstabbin' Betty in the Entertainment Tent. Armbands for amusement rides from 5:30pm to 10pm for $25. A complete list of events can be found online at Knox County Fair | […]

ROE #33 Summerfest

Music, activities, food, and fun for all ages! For Henderson County event will be at the Stronghurst Park on July 12th from 5 to 7 pm. For Warren County the event will be at the Warren County Fairgrounds in Roseville on July 19th from 5 to 7 pm. For Mercer County it will be held […]

Wednesday at the Knox County Fair

Jim Smith Memorial Tractor and Truck Pull with Mini Rods in the Grandstands at 6:30 pm. Adult grandstand tickets are $15, students $5. Spectator pit passes are $15. Spectator vehicle pit passes are $10. LP33 in the Entertainment Tent. Ticket special for amusement rides are five tickets for $10 from 5:30pm to 10pm. A complete […]