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Resume 911
2026-05-12 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | Carl Sandburg College, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd., Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Bring your draft (or start fresh) and get quick, expert tips to rescue your resume, and make it shine!
Free and open to the community!
Galesburg Campus / G building / Room G108A

Engine & Caboose
2026-05-12 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-20 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.

Ladies of St. Crescent Altar and Rosary Society Potato Bar
2026-05-14 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Corpus Christi Church Parish McAteer Center, 273 South Prairie, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Ladies of St. Crescent Altar and Rosary Society Potato Bar is Thursday, May 14 from 11 am to 1 pm at the McAteer Center next to Corpus Christi Church. The cost is $7 for Potato bar, salad, dessert and drink.

Jazz Night
2026-05-14 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-21 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | 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!

Audition Dates for Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella
2026-05-15 18:00, 2026-05-16 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Prairie Players Civic Theatre, 160 S Seminary Street, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmark of originality, charm, and elegance. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium. Directed by Kenny Knox, production dates at Prairie Players Civic Theatre are July 17 – 19 & 24 – 26.
An adult play, this production will include some children in the cast. Auditions will be held at Prairie Players Civic Theatre, 160 South Seminary, on Friday, May 15, at 6:00 P.M. and Saturday, May 16, at 1:00 P.M. Callbacks will be held on Sunday, May 17, at 2:00 P.M. Roles are available for students in 5th grade and up through adults. Please prepare a song of your choice for auditions. You will be asked to read a selection from the script and learn and perform a short dance sequence. A pianist will be on hand to accompany those auditioning.
While audition forms will be available on May 15 & 16, we recommend going to prairieplayers.com and completing the online form ahead of time. This helps ensure you have time to share complete information and will make for a more relaxed audition experience.

Science Saturday Fizzing Flowers!
2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Come join us for a flower experiment in our Science Lab! Free with Admission

O.A.K.S Senior Center Fundraiser
2026-05-16 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | OAKS Senior Center, 176 Farnham, Galesburg, IL, United States
Pasta lunch, with garlic bread, salad, pie and a beverage. Freewill donation, Carry outs available. 309-343-0435. 176 N Farnham, Galesburg.

BINGO at the Galesburg VFW
2026-05-16 12:45, 2026-05-23 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.

Scratch Art Fun!
2026-05-17 12:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Create a Scratch Art Masterpiece in our Art Studio! Free with Admission

39th Annual Fishing Derby
2026-05-17 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Lincoln Park, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Cost: Free
Ages: 3-15 years old
Location: Lincoln Park
The 39th Annual Youth Fishing Derby is a free event for families from the Galesburg area! It is an excellent chance for children to be exposed to outdoors person skills, the need for conservation, and a fun way to spend the day. A representative from the IDNR may be present to discuss local aquatic wildlife with participants. Hundreds of prizes will be given away for the first fish catchers. Bring your own pole or borrow a loaner from the Youth Fishing Derby volunteers. Can’t fish? We have volunteers are available to help your child learn!
Held rain or shine 1-3pm or until prizes run out!
600 goodie bags and prizes available to give away!
Hy-Vee will be grilling out starting at 12PM with a low cost hot dog meal, so come early to grab lunch.
Mobile Playground Truck will be there 12-3PM, with toys and games for all ages.

Community Blood Drive
2026-05-19 11:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Galesburg Public Libray, 264 W. Main Street, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
The Galesburg Lions Club is sponsoring an Impact Life Blood Drive at the Galesburg Public Library on Tuesday, May 19th from 1130 am to 200 pm. Follow this link:
https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/147673 or scan the QR code to schedule your donation time.

Pokémon Club for Kids
2026-05-19 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Galesburg Public Library, 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Hey Pokémon trainers! Come journey on over to the Children’s Library for Pokémon Club. Join us to play the card game, trade cards, or both! For kids in grades K-6. All children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Interview Bootcamp
2026-05-19 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Carl Sandburg College, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd., Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Get interview-ready with strategies, mock questions, and expert guidance to help you make a lasting impression and land the job.
Free and open to the community!
Galesburg Campus / G building / Room G108A

Toddler Plus Tuesday
2026-05-19 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Toddlers Plus Tuesday
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.

Knox-Galesburg Wind Ensemble Spring Concert
2026-05-20 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Knox College, Kresge Hall, Center for Fine Arts, 2 East South St., Galesburg, 61401
Come hear the Knox-Galesburg Wind Ensemble in their Spring concert!
Kresge Recital Hall
Free and Open to the public.
Directed by Justin Haynes

Discovery Depot's 30th Birthday
2026-05-21 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Discovery Depot, 128 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Come celebrate our 30th birthday with cupcakes, crafts, & photo ops! Free with admission!

Craft Night Out: Clothespin Dragonfly Wall Decor
2026-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Lake Storey Pavilion, 1572 Machen Drive, Galesburg, IL, 61462, United States
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Cost: $15 by May 18
Location: Lake Storey Pavilion
Join us for a night of fun crafts and friendship! This month, create a simple but stunning dragonfly wall decor! Canvas panels are available to mount your dragonfly, if you prefer that to hanging right on your wall.
All supplies and crafting tools provided.
Recommended for ages 10+ due to use of hot glue guns- must have adult assistance.
Register at: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-galesburg-pr/shop/activities/6948339

Knox College Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert at Jazz Night
2026-05-21 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Smokin' Willies BBQ, 161 N Cherry St, Galesburg, 61401
The Knox Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Justin Haynes present their end of term concert as part of the weekly jazz night at Smokin’ Willies BBQ. Followed by the Cherry St Combo for the regular jazz night.
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!

OAKS Senior Center Health Fair
2026-05-22 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | OAKS Senior Center, 176 Farnham, Galesburg, IL, United States
O.A.K.S Senior Center 176 N Farnham, Galesburg. 14 plus health providers. Food available for purchase.

Nature at Night: Summer Family Fun Night
2026-05-22 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Lakeside Nature Center, 1033 South Lake Storey Road, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
Time: 6:30-8:00PM
Cost: $5/person or $15 per family by May 21
Location: Lakeside Nature Center Area
Play some simple outdoor games that may already be your family favorites or learn some new ways to enjoy time together!
We will talk about summertime fun that can be had by all- nearby places to visit, along with fun that can be found in your own backyard!
Geared towards adults and families (elementary ages and up), but all ages welcome.
Register at: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-galesburg-pr/shop/activities/6466727

Knox College Choir Spring Concert
2026-05-22 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Kresge Recital Hall, Galesburg, IL, 61401, United States
Knox College Choir presents our Spring term concert titled “Words Between Us.” As friends, family, strangers, and humans, we have the need for interpersonal communication and connection. Each of the pieces you will hear sets text based not only in love, but of raw feeling and emotion. Uncertainty, powerful outbursts, contemplation, and words of love are explored throughout the program performed by the Knox College Choir and Chamber singers. We invite the audience to listen and consider what words we have spoken; and to express what remains to be spoken.

Knox Piano Chamber Ensemble Spring Concert
2026-05-24 15:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Knox College, Kresge Hall, Center for Fine Arts, 2 East South St., Galesburg, 61401
Join the Knox Piano Chamber Ensemble under the direction of Ashlee Mack for their Spring Concert featuring works by student composers.
PCE members: Ahmad Al-Sou’d, Tsuzumi Hosokawa, Lullis Huynh, Sawane Imanari, Bailin Li, Daniel Liang Mohan, Ngoc Ma, Shino Okamoto, Guido Rochin Jimenez, and Chau Tran.

Tritones, Enharmonic Fire and Flute Choir Spring Concert
2026-05-24 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Knox College, Kresge Hall, Center for Fine Arts, 2 East South St., Galesburg, 61401
Knox College Music Department presents: Enharmonic Fire and TriTones vocal ensembles under the direction of Tyler Demaree and the Flute Choir directed by Madeline Wood together to perform their Spring concert.

Memorial Day Parade
2026-05-25 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Downtown Galesburg, Galesburg, IL, United States
VFW Post 2257 will have the Memorial Day Parade on May 25, 2026 at 10am in Galesburg. Anyone wishing to participate, please contact Gerald at 309-368-8729 or Susan at 309-343-0549 by May 17. Please leave message if no answer. There will also be a ceremony following the parade at the Court House honoring deceased veterans of the past year.
