Here are 5 things to do in Galesburg this week, courtesy Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau.
Wednesday: Charcuterie Wreath Class
Join Hidden Hills Vineyard and Winery for another charcuterie workshop with Gather on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m.! This class is more advanced than the basic Beginner Class that was offered earlier this year. This class will be teaching you how to create a beautiful charcuterie wreath, just in time for the upcoming Holidays! Not only will each attendee leave with their very own charcuterie wreath, they will also leave with a packet of inspiration images to help in designing, recipes for all of the accouterments, and a bamboo charcuterie board. Tickets are available here and are $55 per person!
Friday: Live Music at the Galesburg Community Arts Center
Head out to the Galesburg Community Arts Center at 7 p.m. Friday to experience live music performed by Sunshine Regiacorte and Casey Foubert — plus, special guests Andy Crawford and Zoe Rose! Listen to “Tunes and Low” — a collection of original songs written to Emily Dickinson poems and other original song written by Sunshine and Casey. This is a free event and all ages are welcome. We have a full bar and you can bring food from any of our fantastic local restaurants, some within walking distance. No outside beverages are allowed.
Saturday: Merry Market 2023
Merry Markets are back this year! Come on out, shop, and support our local artisans at the GCAC Saturdays in December. In addition to the beautiful pieces available in our gift shop, these artisans will be set up in the middle gallery showcasing their wonderful creations.
Stop by and see all the Galesburg Community Arts Center has to offer! From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday you can pursue art by Leslie Schenkel (Twisted Chicken) and Becky Peterson!
Saturday: Galesburg Express Festival 2023
Galesburg Express returns to the station on Saturday, December 9th from 8am to 9pm! This festive, family-friendly event boasts a plethora of activities for kids of all ages! Enjoy free or low-cost activities in the heart of Downtown Galesburg by stopping at participating businesses and creating memories the whole day through. This year, DCP of Galesburg and Discovery Depot are proud to coordinate and host this town-favorite event. Thanks again to our sponsor, Blick Art Materials for their continued support. Below is the schedule of events for the day, we can’t wait to spend the day with you!
Saturday: TubaChristmas
Tuba Christmas is open to area tuba and euphonium players. The music will include a variety of familiar Christmas carols and will also include an invitation for audience sing-a-long on several of them. The concert is free and open to the public. People who have never heard of, or been to a TubaChristmas are pleasantly surprised at how lovely these big beasts can sound. To celebrate the 50th anniversary, Central Congregational Church is happy to host the performance at 2 p.m. Saturday.
