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49th Annual Knox County Scenic Drive
2025-10-04 - 2025-10-05, 2025-10-11 - 2025-10-12
Join for the 49th annual Knox County Scenic Drive! This historic event takes you on a beautiful scenic route through our 8 official stops –Farmgate Market & Family Fun Park in Galva, ILKnox County Fairgrounds in Knoxville, ILDowntown Knoxville, ILWalnut Grove Farm in Knoxville, ILDahinda, ILWolf Covered Bridge (no vendors)Maquon Park in Maquon, ILFat Frieddy’s in St. Augustine, IL
Shopping, food, and family fun can be found at each location (aside from Wolf Covered Bridge).

Old Roseville Days
2025-10-04 - 2025-10-05
All are invited to Old Roseville Days, October 4th and 5th, 8 am to 5 pm each day. Vendors will be set up with baked goods, mums, antiques, and more! Plus, there will be garage sales, business specials, food, a Scarecrow Contest, which entries need to be submitted to Roseville Floral & More by Friday, October 3rd. Vendors are welcome to set up for no charge.

St. Patrick Catholic Church Rummage & Bake Sale
2025-10-04 07:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Many household and miscellaneous items will be up for grabs, as well as baked goods, at the St. Pats Community Center, 2000 E 600 N, Raritan, IL.

Science Saturday at the Discovery Depot
2025-10-04 10:30 - 12:30
Create Dancing Kernals at the Discovery Depot Children’s Museum. Free with admission.

Central Warren Firemen's Association BBQ
2025-10-04 11:00 - 13:00
All are invited to the Kirkwood Fire Station for a BBQ Cookout. Serving ribeye sandwiches and meals, pork chop sandwiches and meals, and hot dogs. All meals include a bag of chips and a pop. Any orders of 10 or more sandwiches can be ordered ahead of time by calling or texting 309-371-8588 no later than 9:30 am the day of the cookout.

Play Without Boundaries at the Discovery Depot
2025-10-05 10:30 - 12:00
An exclusive time for children with special needs and their families at the Discovery Depot Children’s Museum. $6.50 with admission. Members are free. Advanced tickets required.

Monmouth American Legion Soup Supper
2025-10-06 17:00 - 18:30
Serving chili, spinach bisque, green pepper and cabbage, chicken and noodles, and sloppy joe sandwiches. All you can eat soups and sandwich, not dessert. Meals for Adults are $9 and Children are $3. Each meal comes with one dessert, drinks, and great friends to visit with. 50/50 raffle drawing at 6 pm.

Engine & Caboose at the Discovery Depot
2025-10-07 - 2025-10-08
Enjoy Engine & Caboose on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 am at the Discovery Depot Children’s Museum. Book will be read at 10:30 am. This week, you can hear ‘Bad Apple’ by Edward Hemingway.

Maple Leaf Community Concert Series: Young Original
2025-10-07 19:00
Young Original is a vibrant and dynamic musical act that breathes fresh life into every venue they perform. Known for their innovative sound and energetic performances, they blend contemporary beats with timeless melodies, captivating audiences of all ages. Their youthful enthusiasm and creative flair make each performance an unforgettable experience, leaving listeners eager for more. With the roots in both Nashville and Branson, their unique fusion of jazz, classical, folk, and pop is a must-see for all! Hear Young Original on the Monmouth College campus inside Dahl Chapel. Tickets can be purchased at the Buchanan Center for the Arts or at the door.

BCA's Old Friends Talk Art: Stories in Stone
2025-10-08 10:00
Join the Buchanan Center for the Arts and Tom Best for Old Friends Talk Art at the Monmouth Municipal Cemetery for a guided tour of the history and graves at the cemetery. This event is free and open to the public.

BCA's Second Annual Cemetery Walk: Stories in Stone
2025-10-08 17:00
On Wednesday, October 8th, the Buchanan Center for the Arts will host their second Annual Cemetery Walk at the Monmouth Municipal Cemetery with two performances, one at 5 pm and 6 pm. Cost is $5 for Buchanan Center for the Arts members and $10 for non-members. To register, visit the BCA in Downtown Monmouth or call 309-734-3033.

United McTeacher's Night
2025-10-08 17:00 - 19:00
All are invited to the United McTeacher Night at the Monmouth McDonalds. 20 percent of customer sales and ALL cookie sales will be donated to the school.

Medicare Informational Meeting at the Henderson County Health Department
2025-10-09 10:00
Join Strom Center and the Henderson County Health Department at 208 West Elm Street in Gladstone for an Informational Medicare Meeting to cover the 2026 Medicare D plans and the latest updates. Sign up is not required by appreciated to ensure there are enough handouts, call 309-734-5677.

JCC's Senior Nutrition Brain Teaser Cafe
2025-10-09 11:30
Those 60 and older in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties are invited to join for a delicious meal and some brain-boosting fun at the Mercer County Senior Center in Aledo. Serving meatloaf, mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts, cornbread, and peaches. Lunch will be served at 11: 30 am, followed by games. A suggested $3 donation for the meal is appreciated. To reserve a spot, call 833-898-8934.

10th Annual Boos and Brews at Iron Spike Brewing
2025-10-09 17:00 - 21:00
Join Guest Bartenders at Iron Spike Brewing, 150 East Simmons Street in Galesburg, for the 10th Annual Boos and Brews. $30 advance tickets include beer and wine samples, plus there will be auction items, raffles, and more! Proceeds benefit the Discovery Depot Children’s Museum.

Warren County Historical Society Presents Dr. Simon Cordery
2025-10-09 19:00
Join the Warren County Historical Society at the Warren County History Museum, located at 238 South Sunny Lane in Monmouth, to hear from Dr. Simon Cordery as he presents his fourth book “Gilded Age Entrepreneur: The Curious Life of American Financier Albert Benton Pullman.” Dr. Cordery, a professor and chair of the Department of History at Iowa State University, will provide insights into the life and career of Albert Benton Pullman, older brother of George Pullman, the founder of the famous Pullman Company. This talk is free and open to the public.

JCC's Senior Nutrition Find It After You Dine
2025-10-10 11:00
Those 60 and older in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties are invited to join for a delicious meal and a relaxing Seek and Find activity at the Roseville Community Center. Serving shrimp scampi, baked potato, asparagus, and apple slices. Lunch will be served at 11: 00 am, followed by games. A suggested $3 donation for the meal is appreciated. To reserve a spot, call 833-898-8934.

JCC's Senior Nutrition Lunch & Halloween Coloring Fun
2025-10-10 11:30
Those 60 and older in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties are invited to join for a delicious meal and some Halloween coloring fun at Strom Center in Monmouth. Serving shrimp scampi, baked potato, asparagus, and apple slices. Lunch will be served at 11:30 am, followed by the coloring fun. A suggested $3 donation for the meal is appreciated. To reserve a spot, call 833-898-8934.

Medicare Informational Meeting with Strom Center in Monmouth
2025-10-10 13:00 - 15:00
Join Strom Center in Monmouth for an Informational Medicare Meeting to cover the 2026 Medicare D plans and the latest updates. Sign up is not required by appreciated to ensure there are enough handouts, call 309-734-5677.

Freedom Ride Animal Rescue's 5K and 1 Mile Walk & Wag
2025-10-11 09:00
Join Freedom Ride Animal Rescue for their 2nd Annual 1 mile walk/5K run. Start location is the First Christian Church in Monmouth. 5K begins at 9 am, followed by the 1 mile walk at 9:30 am. Costs are $25 for the 5K and $20 for the 1 mile walk/wag. A virtual 5K option is also available for $25. All proceeds benefit animal care and transportation costs with Freedom Ride Animal Rescue. To register, visit runsignup.com.

Create Wooden Owls at the Discovery Depot
2025-10-11 11:00 - 13:00
Create Wooden Owls at the Discovery Depot Children’s Museum. $1 with admission.

Tiffany Cole Country Financial Celebration
2025-10-13 08:30 - 17:00
Help celebrate Tiffany Cole’s 20th year with Country Financial. Stop by the office at 207 North Main Street in Monmouth, IL for snacks and drinks during office hours.

JCC's Senior Nutrition Find It After You Dine
2025-10-13 11:30
Those 60 and older in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties are invited to join for a delicious meal and a relaxing Seek and Find activity at the Community Senior Citizens of Stronghurst. Serving a cheeseburger on a bun, seasoned potatoes, tossed salad, and peaches. Lunch will be served at 11:30 am, followed by games. A suggested $3 donation for the meal is appreciated. To reserve a spot, call 833-898-8934.

Swim & Gym with the Galesburg Parks & Rec
2025-10-13 13:00 - 16:00
Children ages 9 to 15 years old are invited to join the Galesburg Parks & Rec for Swim and Gym at the Hawthorne Pool/Gym. Drop off time is at 1 pm at the Hawthorne Gym, doors will close and lock at 1:30 pm. Gym time will be from 1 to 2 pm. Swim time will be 2 to 3:45 pm. Pick up time is 3:50 to 4 pm at the Hawthorne Gym. Cost is $10 per participant.

Junior Ag Roundtable on WRAM
2025-10-14 10:00 - 11:30
WRAM/WMOI, Sandburg, and the Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau have teamed up to host a Junior Ag Roundtable, featuring members of the Abingdon-Avon, Monmouth-Roseville, United, and West Central FFA Officer teams. Topics of discussion include: fitting into the ag industry, perception of FFA/4-H by others, issues facing agriculture today, expanding ag in West Central Illinois, technology in ag, and more. Tune into AM 1330/FM 95.7 WRAM or online at radiomonmouth.com for coverage of the Junior Ag Roundtable.

Medicare Informational Meeting at Strom Center in Oquawka
2025-10-14 13:00 - 15:00
Join Strom Center in Oquawka for an Informational Medicare Meeting to cover the 2026 Medicare D plans and the latest updates. Sign up is not required by appreciated to ensure there are enough handouts, call 309-734-5677.

Medicare Informational Meeting at Strom Center in Monmouth
2025-10-14 17:30 - 19:30

United Intermediate & West Elementary Schools Fall Festival
2025-10-17 17:30 - 19:30
The United Intermediate School and United West Elementary will host a combined Fall Festival at 2140 State Hwy 135, Monmouth, IL. Enjoy Cow Pie BINGO, a petting zoo, hayrides, prizes, games, freewill donation hot dog dinner, and more! Candy donations being accepted at UIS and Little Debbie Snacks at UWE.

Create Pumpkin Guts Slime at the Discovery Depot
2025-10-18 10:30 - 12:30
Get creepy with creating Pumpkin Guts Slime at the Discovery Depot Children’s Museum. Free with admission.
