Dink Before Christmas Wooden Paddle Pickleball Tournament
Lakeside Recreation Facility 1033 S. Lake Storey Rd, GalesburgDates: December 13 & 14, 2025 Time: 8AM Early Bird Cost: $10 by November 14 After November 14 Cost: $15 by December 5 Location: Lakeside Recreation Facility Divisions for the tournament include Adult Men's Doubles, Adult Women's
Donuts and Cocoa with Santa and Mrs. Clause
Discovery Depot 128 S Chambers St, GalesburgJoin us for a special before hours event! Play in the museum and visit with Santa and Mrs Claus! $12.00 members / $15.00 nonmembers
Indoor Pickleball: Drop-in
Hawthorne Gym 2265 Veterans Dr., GalesburgDate: 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:
Galesburg Express 2025
Downtown Galesburg 100 East Main Street, GalesburgA family friendly Polar Express-themed day filled with magical surprises awaits you December 13th when you experience The Galesburg Express. Explore the historic charm of Galesburg, IL, and immerse yourself in a festive journey perfect for all
What’s Up with Winter Weather?
Lakeside Nature Center 1033 S Lake Storey Rd, GalesburgDate: December 13, 2025 Time: 9:30-11AM Cost: Free Location: Lakeside Nature Center Winter is coming! We will talk about the changing of the seasons and the wild weather of winter! We will also discover how animals adjust
Indoor Mobile Playground
Lakeside Recreation Facility 1033 S. Lake Storey Rd, GalesburgDates: December 13 & 27, 2025. January 10 & 24, 2026. February 14 & 28, 2026. March 14, 2026. Time: 10:30AM-12:30PM Cost: $5 daily admission for ages 3-12; ages 2 and under are free Location: Lakeside Recreation
BINGO at the Galesburg VFW
Galesburg VFW Post 2257 1001 Michigan ave, GalesburgCome 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
Hawthorne Pool 2331 Veterans Drive, GalesburgDate: December 13, 2025 Time: 1-4PM Cost: $7 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
-CANCELED- Galesburg TubaChristmas
First Lutheran Church in Galesburg Seminary and Water Street, GalesburgUpdated 12/12/25: Tuba Christmas has been canceled due to the weather. Local area tuba, euphonium and baritone players present a concert of Christmas and Holiday Music
Abingdon Lighted Christmas Parade
abingdon fair groundsJoin Us for the 3rd Annual Lighted Christmas Parade! Mark your calendars for December 13th at 5:00 PM—you won’t want to miss this magical community tradition! Bring your family, invite your friends, and bundle up for an
Walk Through Bethlehem
Bethel Baptist Church 1196 N. Academy St, GalesburgChristmas event about the story of the birth of Jesus.
Lucia Nights (Festival of Lights) 2025
Bishop Hill Bishop HillHistoric Bishop Hill invites you to join our 2025 Lucia Nights (Festival of Lights) celebration on Friday December 12 and Saturday December 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. This Swedish tradition is based on a legend of