Here are 5 things to do in Galesburg this weekend, courtesy Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau.
Friday through Sunday: Sing We Now of a Christmas Carol
In 1843 Charles Dickens penned the most famous Christmas tale of all time , “A Christmas Carol”. This timeless story has been retold over 100 times through movies, ballet, opera, and even video games! Now, Choral Dynamics will bring the choral version to the Orpheum stage this December with, “SING WE NOW OF A CHRISTMAS CAROL”. Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Marley, and all the characters you know will tell the musical ghost story of Christmas past, present and future. Song selections like “A Christmas Carol”, “Sing We Now of Christmas”, “Canticle of Carols”, and “God Bless Us Everyone” will bring the spirit of the holiday season to our audience. Dickens wrote this novella with the intent that it would “…open the hearts of the prosperous towards the poor..” Join the voices of Choral Dynamics as they bring this holiday message to life with “SING WE NOW OF A CHRISTMAS CAROL”! To purchase tickets, please visit www.galesburgorpheum.org.
Saturday: Small Town Knoxville’s Magical Christmas
Celebrate a magical Christmas in the small town Knoxville with your family and friends for a an all day event inviting you to sip, shop, and celebrate with the locally owned and operated small businesses. Watch the parade pass through the charming downtown before meeting up to have cookies with Santa. Then watch the downtown glow with the handmade luminaries lighting the way for several Open Houses and of course carriage rides. All events are free or no-cost. For a complete schedule of events, visit “Small Town Knoxville’s Magical Christmas” on Facebook.
Saturday: Seminary Street Open House
Come enjoy Seminary Street Historic Downtown District during the holiday season!
On Saturday December 2, 11 AM- 5 PM, visit the merchants of Seminary Street Downtown District for wonderful gift options, strolling musicians and carolers as well as a visit from Santa Claus as he strolls Seminary Street and visits each store. Come enjoy the holiday cheer as the merchants welcome you to support local small businesses in our downtown area! Enter a gift raffle drawing for 1 of 4 holiday gift baskets filled with gift certificates to the merchants of Seminary Street! For more information, please visit “Seminary Street Holiday Open House” on Facebook.
Sunday: Brunch, Sip, & Shop with Santa
Bring the whole family for a day of fun with Santa & Mrs. Claus at The Vault at Reserve Artisan Ales on Sunday, December 3, beginning at 10 a.m. The first 60 children will receive a gift donated by a local business and there will be one large gift giveaway for a lucky attendee! Have a belly-full brunch with the Big Man after posing for a photo, while others shop at the Fashion Farm Boutique pop-up! Memories are to be made, leading up to the parade, so don’t miss out!
Sunday: Holiday Hop, hosted by High School CEOs
After Brunch with Santa at The Vault at Reserve Artisan Ales, The Knox County IL CEO Program invites you to join them for an afternoon of holiday fun at the Holiday Hop. For $5 at the door, kids will get to enjoy 10 stations of cookie decorating, hot cocoa, crafts, snacks, movies, and more! Make sure they stay for Santa, who will be stopping by after brunch but before the parade! All proceeds go back to the Knox County IL CEO students. For more information, please visit Knox County IL CEO on Facebook.
The Knox County IL CEO Program is a dual credit business and entrepreneurial opportunity that is open to all Knox County High School Juniors and Seniors. This class takes them all over the county on site visits, to visit speakers and learn soft skills in order to run a business. The class works on projects throughout the year but focuses on a class business (Holiday Hop) and their individual business. At the end of the class they will have a 100% real business and skills they will be able to take with them into their future.
