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3rd Annual Knox Music Department Faculty Showcase
2026-03-29 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Kresge Recital Hall, 2 E South St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
The Knox College Music Department presents the third annual Faculty Showcase, featuring a varied program of solo and ensemble performances by Knox music faculty.
Featuring:
Khasma Piano Duo, Jim Curless, Tyler Demaree, Jill Marasa, Madeline Wood, Mason Boore, Justin Haynes, Semenya McCord, Rocío Jiménez, Andy Crawford, Janell Johnson, Steve Jackson, and Lucy Rieke.
Free and open to the public.
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Kresge Recital Hall, Knox College

Toddler Storytime
2026-03-30 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-06 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-13 10:00 - 10:30 | Galesburg Public Library, 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Stories, rhymes, songs, and movement for toddlers ages 18-36 months and their caregivers. No registration required.

Baby Bounce
2026-04-01 09:15 - 10:00, 2026-04-08 09:15 - 10:00, 2026-04-15 09:15 - 10:00 | Galesburg Public Library, 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Stories, songs, sign language, and bounces for kids ages 0-18 months old and their caregivers. No registration required.

Spring Break Shenanigans: Windchimes Art!
2026-04-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Stop by and create a set of windchimes in our Art Studio!
$1.00 with admission

Spring Break Shenanigans: Clay Crafting
2026-04-02 10:30 - 14:30 | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Create your own clay keepsake.
$1.00 with admission

Beaded Butterflies
2026-04-04 10:30 - 13:30 | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Create a beautiful beaded butterfly in our Art Studio.
$1.00 with admission

WiBit Swim
2026-04-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Hawthorne Pool, 2331 Veterans Drive, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Date: April 4, 2026
Time: 1-4PM
Cost: $5 per person
Location: Hawthorne Pool
Join us at Hawthorne Pool for a special family swim! A partial WiBit will be in the water and available for use by all level swimmers. The diving board will not be open during this swim time.
Swimmers age 8 and under must have an adult within arms reach at all times unless a swim test is passed. Swimmers age 12 and under must have an adult in the building at all times.

VFW Auxiliary Soup and Dinner
2026-04-07 17:00 - 18:30 | Galesburg VFW Post 2257, 1001 Michigan ave, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Galesburg VFW Auxiliary Post 2257 will have the last soup supper of the season Tuesday, April 7th from 5 pm to 6:30 pm. We will be serving vegetable beef soup or baked ziti with garlic bread for $7. Included with the each meal is salad, dessert, and your choice of coffee or bottled water. If you want your meal to go, please bring your own containers.
Come early as we sold out early in March. Mark your fall calendar as we will start again in September of this year.
Post address is 1001 Michigan Ave in Galesburg.
All proceeds go to help support veterans and their families.

Lego Mania
2026-04-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Galesburg Public Library, 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Come build with LEGO blocks to your heart’s content. For kids of all ages with an adult.

Tween Time
2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Galesburg Public Library, 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Calling all tweens in grades 4-6! Join us twice a month for fun crafts, games, or building challenges. We will focus on a different topic or activity each session. Advance registration is required.

Refresher Welding Workshop
2026-04-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Carl Sandburg College, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd., Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Date: Saturday, April 11
Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Galesburg campus / Building G / welding workshop
Cost: $150 ($300 original cost but reduced thanks to the NSAW Grant).
Facilitator: Kyle Brown, CWE, CWI
Who should attend? Skilled trades professionals seeking to update or expand their welding skillset.
Strengthen your TIG welding skills in a hands-on workshop for professionals in manufacturing, fabrication and related trades. Whether you need a skills refresher or want to expand into adjacent industry applications, you’ll receive expert guidance in a focused, industry-aligned setting led by certified welding educator and certified welding inspector, Kyle Brown. All participants will receive a certificate of completion to document this refresher training for employer records.
Register here: https://selfserve.sandburg.edu:8173/Student/InstantEnrollment/Search?SectionIds=83542
For questions:
309.345.3501
community@sandburg.edu

Second Saturdays: Spring Has Sprung
2026-04-11 09:30 - 11:00 | Lakeside Nature Center, 1033 South Lake Storey Road, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 9:30-11:00AM
Cost: Free
Location: Lakeside Nature Center
This month’s theme is Spring Has Sprung. Look up, look down- spring is all around! Let’s talk about the flowers and birds of spring! We will do a walk through the woods to look for spring ephemerals (the first flowers of spring), and make a flower press for the abundant late spring and summer flowers!
Class is held outdoors at the Lakeside Nature Center Shelter, with a Nature Walk through the woods, so dress for the weather!
This is a free program for all ages!
Pre-register at: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-galesburg-pr/shop/activities/6466710

Spring Music Trivia
2026-04-11 18:30 - 22:00 | Galesburg Knights of Columbus Hall, 1556 E Fremont St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Spring Trivia
Doors open at 530
Trivia starts at 630
J & J Entertainment
$10 per person/max of 10 players per team/table
Mulligan and Doubler are available for purchase
50/50
Heads and Tails
K of C Food and Drinks for purchase
Baked Goods/Popcorn available for donation

Play Without Boundaries
2026-04-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
An exclusive time for children with special needs and their families
$6.50 admission/members are free
Advanced tickets required

Adult Board Games and Cards
2026-04-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Galesburg Public Library, 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Adult Board Games and Cards, at 2-4 p.m. in the Communty Room at the Galesburg Public Library, 264 W. Main St. All adults 18+ are welcome to come and play. Games and cards provided by the Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20347, or bring your own.

Parent Cafe - Playing Together, Staying Connected
2026-04-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event
Connect, Share, and learn from other parents and caregivers in a safe and supportive environment. Join us in our virtual cafe to discuss challenges, celebrate successes, and develop strategies for keeping families strong.
This event is being co-hosted by Birth to Five Illinois Regions 26 and 33.

Toddler Plus Tuesday
2026-04-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
This program is for toddlers plus their families and is offered after hours. This program is in collaboration with ROE #33 educators. Special developmental activities will be available each month. Reduced admission rate is $6.50. Members are free.

Cuenta Cuentos: Bilingual Storytime
2026-04-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Galesburg Public Library, 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Let’s read, sing, and play together in English and Spanish. For kids ages 6 and under with an adult.

Knox Rocks
2026-04-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Smokin' Willies BBQ, 161 N Cherry St, Galesburg, 61401
Don’t Miss Knox Rocks!
Come out and enjoy an awesome night of live music featuring Knox bands:
Love MCQ · St. Crescent · Midwest Acolyte · The Synthesis · Continental Riff
📅 Tuesday, April 14th
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Smokin’ Willies BBQ — 161 N Cherry St (just one block north of Main Street)
Free and Open to the Public!

Pageturners Book Club for Kids
2026-04-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Galesburg Public Library, 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Come talk about fun novels with other readers your age. For independent readers in grades 4-6. Enjoy talking about novels with other readers your age, playing games, and more. Kids’ book club meets on the third Thursday of each month from September through April. Registration required.

Spring Wildflower Walk
2026-04-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Lakeside Nature Center, 1033 South Lake Storey Road, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Lakeside Nature Center
Join us for a casual walk through the woods around Lakeside Nature Center with a Staff Naturalist! During this free, family-friendly event, we will take the time to enjoy the changes Spring brings, and see if we can spot any wildflowers!
Adult supervision required for ages 14 and under. No registration needed.

Craft Night Out: Kinusaiga - Faux Quilting
2026-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Lake Storey Pavilion, 1572 Machen Drive, Galesburg, IL, 61462, United States
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Cost: $15 by April 12
Suggested Ages: 12+ with adult assistance
Location: Lake Storey Pavilion
This month, create a one of a kind piece in the Japanese art form of Kinusaiga, a no-sew fabric collage which looks like faux quilting! All supplies and crafting tools provided.
Register at: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-galesburg-pr/shop/activities/6839986

Jazz Night
2026-04-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Smokin' Willies BBQ, 161 N Cherry St, Galesburg, 61401
Join in a Galesburg tradition that is 30+ years strong, now at a brand new venue!
Come hear the Knox Cherry Street Combo on Thursday’s from 7-10 pm at Smokin’ Willies BBQ. This is a free event and all ages are welcome. Full bar and the best barbeque around!

Savor the Story - An Evening of Film, Food & Community
2026-04-17 17:30 - 21:00 | Galesburg Public Library, 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Join the Galesburg Public Library Foundation for Savor the Story, a unique evening inspired by the film Julie & Julia. Guests will enjoy themed bites, community connection, and a shared love of storytelling.
This event kicks off the Foundation’s annual campaign supporting the Community Read and Summer Reading programs.
Tickets: $50 per person | $350 table of 8
Reserve your spot on our website.

Puppet Artistry
2026-04-18 12:30 - 14:30 | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Design your very own puppet in our Art Studio! This is free with admission.

Swedish Meatball Supper
2026-04-18 16:30 - 18:30 | Rio Presbyterian Church, 210 East Center Ave., Rio, IL, 61472, United States
Rio Presbyterian Church is hosting its annual Swedish Meatball Supper on Saturday, April 18th from 4:30pm-6:30pm. Free will donation. Dine in or carry-out by calling 309-972-2596. An elevator lift is available at the church.
