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Stitching with Love Yarn Donation Collection
2025-11-19 00:00 - 2025-12-05 23:59 (America/Chicago) | IL
This organization is knitting and crocheting hats and scarves for the domestic violence center and homeless people including the Galesburg Rescue Mission. Stitching with Love is seeking yarn donations.
Yarn collection boxes are available now through Friday, December 5th, during business hors at:
– Lindstroms’ TV & Appliance – 400 E. Main Street in Galesburg
– The Buzz & Co. Salon – 562 North Henderson Street in Galesburg
– Thrivent Office – 451 N. Henderson Street in Galesburg
Thank you for your kindness and donations.

Knox-Galesburg Symphony Concert - A Celebration of Spirit
2025-11-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | The Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
The Knox-Galesburg Symphony presents its 2nd concert of the 2025-2026 season with a performance at the Orpheum Theatre in Galesburg on Saturday, November 22 at 7:00pm. The concert is titled “A Celebration of Spirit,” meant to be a kickoff to the holiday season, and will open with “Peer Gynt” Suite No. 1 by Edvard Grieg, followed by “Carmen” Suite No. 1 by Georges Bizet and concluding with Tchaikovksy’s “The Nutcracker Suite.” Multi-talented musician, composer, and arranger, Wesley Anderson, will make his debut as conductor of the orchestra.
Tickets for the concert are available at galesburgorpheum.org, by calling the Orpheum Theater at (309) 342-2299, or by visiting the Orpheum Theater’s box office Tuesday – Friday between 10am and 2pm or just before the concert. If you have any questions, please contact Steve Jackson at the Symphony Center at (309) 381-3810 or by email at office@kgsymphony.org.

PPCT presents The Man Who Came to Dinner
2025-11-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-23 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Prairie Players Civic Theatre, 160 S Seminary Street, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
The Man Who Came to Dinner
by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman
Directed by Anne Carman-Hendel
Step into the zany world of one of Broadway’s most celebrated comedies! Prairie Players Civic Theatre presents The Man Who Came to Dinner is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud classic filled with outrageous characters, witty banter, and plenty of chaos. When a famous radio personality slips on the ice and is forced to stay in a small-town family’s home, he turns their lives upside down with his endless demands and eccentric visitors.
Tickets are $16 for Adults and $10 for Students.

Toddler Storytime
2025-11-24 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Indoor Pickleball: Drop-in
2025-11-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Hawthorne Gym, 2265 Veterans Dr, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Date: October 1 – January 5, 2026* No drop-in November 27, 28, December 24, 25, 31, January 1, 2, and 3
Time: 9AM-12PM, Wednesday and Friday; 7-9PM, Monday and Thursday; 8-10:30AM, Saturdays
Cost: $5
Ages: 14+
Location: Hawthorne Gym
Enjoy drop-in play on our 3 Pickleball courts at Hawthorne Gym! Whether you’re a seasoned player or a beginner, all skill levels are welcome to join the fun.

Cardio Pickleball
2025-11-25 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-12-02 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-12-04 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | Lakeside Recreation Facility, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Dates: Tuesday and Thursday, *No program on November 11, November 27, and December 25
Time: 8-9AM
Cost: $5 drop-in
Location: Lakeside Recreation Facility
Cardio Pickleball is designed to provide participants with fast-paced movement-based conditioning whiling having Pickleball fun! We will be playing King/Queen of the Court and coaches will feed the balls at a rapid pace. Additionally, various stations will be set up to help you sustain your desired heart rate!

Engine & Caboose
2025-11-25 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-26 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Engine and Caboose Preschool Program
Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30
Book will be read at 10:30am.
Engine and Caboose is a weekly preschool program for children ages 2 to 5 years old. It promotes early literacy, fine motor and math skills. FREE with paid admission.

Masterpiece Makerspace
2025-11-25 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Galesburg Public Library, 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Join us for hands-on art-making activities inspired by famous artists from around the world. Designed for ages 5-10. Advance registration required. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
September 30: Learn about American artist, Andy Warhol, and how to use his Pop Art techniques to make a flower masterpiece of your own.
October 28: Learn about Norwegian painter and printmaker, Munch. Use your drawing skills and watercolors to make your own version of The Scream.
November 25: Learn about Vincent Van Gogh, Impressionism, and how the style influenced Van Gogh’s works. Then recreate his most famous painting, Starry Night.

Holiday Gift Making Workshop
2025-11-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Lake Storey Pavilion, 1572 Machen Drive, Galesburg, IL, 61462, United States
Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
Time: 6-8PM
Cost: $15 by November 18, includes 1 child + 1 adult + up to three projects.
Location: Lake Storey Pavilion
Spend a fun evening with that special child in your life, OR ages 9+ can be dropped off to create surprise gifts! Create up to THREE keepsake projects together – a canvas painting, handmade bracelet and shrinky dink keychain/ornament!
Register at: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-galesburg-pr/shop/activities/6227890

First Lutheran Church Food Pantry
2025-11-27 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | First Lutheran Church, 364 E. Water St., Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Food distribution is on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, 1:00pm – 2:00pm. And also the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 5:30pm – 6:30pm.
Photo I.D. is required.

Mr. G's Build Shop Reopening!
2025-11-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Love working with tools? Design, Create and Build! We provide the supplies. Now open on Saturdays from 10:00am-12:00pm. $1.50 with admission.

BINGO at the Galesburg VFW
2025-11-29 12:45 (America/New_York) | Galesburg VFW Post 2257, 1001 Michigan ave, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Come and have some fun at the Galesburg VFW with BINGO each Saturday. Doors open at 10:30a and BINGO starts at 12:45p.

WiBit Swim
2025-11-29 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Hawthorne Pool, 2331 Veterans Drive, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Date: November 29, 2025
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.

Santa Visits
2025-11-30 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Bring your letters and lists, and have your phot taken with Santa!
Free with admission

Candyland Ball
2025-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Lake Storey Pavilion, 1572 Machen Drive, Galesburg, IL, 61462, United States
Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
Time: 6-8PM
Early Bird Cost: $62 per couple, $25/additional child by November 5
After November 5 cost: $75 per couple, $25 additional child by November 24
Ages: Kindergarten-6th grade
Location: Lake Storey Pavilion
Holiday festivities start with Knox County’s premier, magical, and memorable night for your child and their VIP.
Activities include a full dinner catered by Lieber’s Boxcar Express, line dancing, a craft, seasonal songs, and a special visit from Santa. Special keepsake photos will be available for purchase that night, provided by Dickerson photography.
Couples consist of an adult & a child. An additional child may be brought for an additional cost.
Register at: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-galesburg-pr/shop/programs/121781

Drop-in Tennis
2025-12-04 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Lakeside Recreation Facility, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays *No drop-in on 11/11, 11/27, 12/25, and 1/1
Time: 12-3PM
Cost: $10
Location: Lakeside Recreation Facility
Come and enjoy drop-in tennis on our four indoor courts! All levels of players welcome! No pre-registration required.

Animal Explorers
2025-12-04 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Galesburg Public Square, Galesburg, 61401, United States
Join us for this monthly club to learn about animals with other animal enthusiasts. Pick up a free take-home explorer kit, then meet to share info on the animal of the month. For kids in grades K-3. Registration required.

26th Annual Festival of Trees
2025-12-04 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Start your holiday season off right by joining us for an exciting evening of complimentary food & drinks, raffles, greenery items, silent & live auctions
Advance Tickets – $50.00
Tickets at the Door – $55.00

ROWVA Drama Presents Seussical the Musical Jr.
2025-12-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | ROWVA Cafetorium, Joy Street, Oneida, 61467
ROWVA Drama students, ages 3rd through 12th grade, take the stage to perform Seussical the Musical. In this musical, “The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.
Seussical is fun for the whole family! Performers of all ages will be excited to portray the characters from the familiar Dr. Seuss fables. This musical provides wonderful creative opportunities for set, lighting and costume design. An alternate orchestration is available in keys more appropriate for a female Cat in the Hat.”

Michigan Avenue Bus Trip
2025-12-06 07:00 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Lakeside Recreation Facility, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Date: December 6, 2025
Time: 7AM – 9:30PM
Early Bird Cost: $79 by November 7
After November 7 Cost: $94 by December 5
Departure/Return Location: Lakeside Recreation Facility
Start your holiday season with a trip to Michigan Avenue. Fee includes deluxe motor coach transportation & snack packs. Additional expenses are not included in the fee. Bus drops off at Macy’s on State Street and Water Tower Place Mall, with one pick up location near Water Tower Place.
All ages are welcome (under 18 must register with an adult).
Bus departs Lakeside Recreation Facility at 7:15 a.m. (check-in inside building starting at 6:40) and will return around 9:30 p.m. Space is limited! A second bus will be available if we have enough registrations by November 1, so sign up today!
Due to the minimum number of enrollees needed, refunds are available only if there is someone on the waiting list to take your spot, or we can transfer enrollment to a replacement that you have found.
Register at: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-galesburg-pr/shop/programs/118591

2025 Community Food Drive
2025-12-06 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
WGIL, FM95, KFM, The Laser, and Z106.1, alongside community volunteers, are teaming up with UPS to fill four of their ‘big brown trucks’ with non-perishable food donations to help our neighbors who are struggling to put food on their table.
Saturday, November 8th, from 8am to 4pm, we’ll be outside Fareway in Monmouth collecting donations for the First Christian Church food pantry in Monmouth. You’ll also find us at both Hy-Vee locations and the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Galesburg collecting donations for the FISH Food Pantry, which serves all of Knox County.
Saturday, December 6th, from 8am to 4pm, we’ll be outside of Hi-Lo Abingdon collecting donations for the Abingdon Community Food Pantry. We’ll also be back at both Hy-Vees and the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Galesburg collecting more donations for the FISH Food Pantry!
Whether it’s one can, a cart-full, or a cash donation, we hope you can lend a helping hand to your neighbors by donating during the Community Food Drive this Saturday with UPS and all of us at the WGIL, FM95, KFM, The Laser, and Z106.1!
