Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Experience Galesburg Team!
Here are 5 things to do in Galesburg this week, courtesy Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau.
Friday – Dumbledore Gnome Painting: Kids only!
We’re offering this Dumbledore Gnome JUST FOR KIDS! Kids old enough to sit & paint attentively are welcome to attend. Join us at Art Defined from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, December 29. Due to limited seating, we ask parents drop children off and pick up at end time. Tickets are available here at $25 per kiddo!
Saturday – Cornucopia Saturday Indian lunch buffet
Don’t miss out on our first ever Saturday Indian Lunch Buffet. Join us from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30 and enjoy some of the best Indian food for miles at Cornucopia, 176 S. Seminary St.
Sunday – Countdown to Noon
Celebrate the New Year with Discovery Depot’s Annual Balloon Drop! Bring the kids to the children’s museum between 10:30 a.m. and noon for crafts, games, and fun with a Balloon Drop on the spacious second floor. Get your tickets in advance by visiting www.DiscoveryDepot.org. Members – $3; Non-Members $8.
Sunday – Giving ‘24 A Shot – A New Year Celebration at The Patio
Join us at The Patio New Years Eve at 8 p.m. for dinner and a DJ! The Patio’s New Year’s Eve dinner plate featuring your choice of savory ribs, flavorful brisket, or tender pulled pork. Served with a side of hearty baked beans and a scoop of potato salad. Available after 6pm!
Get ready to dance the night away as we welcome DJ Soul all the way from Chicago! From 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., DJ Soul will be spinning the hottest tracks, keeping the energy high and the party vibes flowing. It’s the perfect soundtrack to usher in a brand new year filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories. We can’t wait to ring the new year with our valued patrons. See you here!
Sunday – New Year’s Eve – Glo In The Dark Edition
Get ready to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new at Iron Spike Brewing’s Glow-in-the-Dark New Year’s Eve Party! Join us at 8 p.m. for a night of luminous libations.
What to Expect:
- A neon wonderland with glow-in-the-dark decor, UV lights, and electrifying ambiance.
- Move and groove to the beats as we countdown to the midnight moment.
- Sip on our finest craft brews, and specially formulated cocktails made explicitly neon lights.
- Glow Face Painting: Let your bf transform you with glowing face paint to truly light up the night.
- Midnight Toast: Raise your glasses for a sparkling toast at the stroke of midnight as we welcome the New Year in style.
