The weekend brings Food Truck Night and Music Bingo, along with fundraisers, events, live music and more to the Galesburg area.
Summer Kick-Off at Abingdon Farmers Market
What: Celebrate school being out with fun for the whole family at an extended Abingdon Farmers Market. There will be games, food, sweet treats and local small businesses.
When: 2-6 p.m. May 29
Where: 101 S. Main St., Abingdon
Artist Talk and Guided Tour
What: Basia Krol will give a guided tour of her show, “Of All Things Visible” and answer questions.
When: 5 p.m. May 29
Where: Galesburg Community Arts Center, 349 E. Main St., Galesburg
Food Truck Night
What: Confirmed food trucks are: Shawdaddy’s, Smokin Willies, Carnival Delights, Mr. Macho Taco, Cousins Maine Lobster and Twisted Pasta.
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 29 (or until food runs out)
Where: Lake Storey Pavilion, 1572 Machen Drive, Galesburg
Cost: Free entry; food costs vary
Raising Spirits with Song
What: Choral Dynamics is turning 50 and presenting its 2026 Summer show, “Raising Spirits with Song.” Come celebrate 50 years of helping the community through song. A couple of unearthly characters will be joining the chorus to take you on a musical tour of Galesburg. With humor and song, you can join us as we look back to the beginning in 1976. Choral Dynamics will also be paying tribute to America’s 250th anniversary with a selection of patriotic tunes.
When: 7 p.m. May 29 and May 30; 2 p.m. May 31
Where: Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg
Cost: $14; $4 students; free for age 12 and younger with purchase of an adult ticket plus facility and convenience fees
Movies at the Drive In
What: As part of the Fire Department demonstration weekend, you can see “Planes: Fire & Rescue” at dusk May 29 and “Backdraft” at dusk May 30. Gates open at 7 p.m. There will be cash concessions on site.
When: 7 p.m. May 29 and May 30
Where: Abingdon Community Festival, 914 N. Monroe St., Abingdon
Little Loom Weavings
What: Join fiber artist Eboni Bellott to learn the foundations and endless possibilities of weaving. All materials are provided. All ages are encouraged to participate.
When: 10 a.m. – noon May 30
Where: Galesburg Community Arts Center, 349 E. Main St., Galesburg
Cost: $25
Leave it Better Annual Clean Up
What: Help pick up the trash in this local treasure. Gloves, trash bags and water are provided.
When: Noon May 30
Where: Wolf Covered Bridge, Spoon River, Gilson
Music Bingo
What: Instead of numbers, the host plays 30–60 second song clips. If the song title or artist is on your Bingo card, you mark it. Players win by completing a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line- just like in traditional Bingo. No need to bring anything. Seats are first-come, first-served.
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 30
Where: Hidden Hills Vineyard and Winery, 120 Hidden Drive, Galesburg
Cost: Free admission
Kickapoo Junction Live
What: Enjoy a night of high-energy country music from this central Illinois country band in the Big Catz Sound Garden.
When: 7-11 p.m. May 30
Where: Big Catz BBQ, 221 E. Main St., Knoxville
Coming next week
Aquatots
What: Enjoy a morning at Lakeside Waterpark without the big kids (zero-depth play feature only). This is open to children age five and younger and their parent/caregiver. Children are required to stay within arms’ length reach of parent/caregiver. Aquatots is held Wednesdays June 3 – Aug. 5, except for July 1.
When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. June 1
Where: Lakeside Splashzone Water Park, 1033 South Lake Storey Road, Galesburg
Cost: $4; free for one parent; $4 for additional parent
Summer Storytime
What: Bring children age five and younger for stories, songs and movement. No registration is required. Storytime is held Mondays from June 1 through July 20.
When: 10 -10:30 a.m. June 1
Where: Galesburg Public Library, 264 W. Main St., Galesburg
Cost: Free
Summer Crafternoon for Kids
What: Drop in for a new craft project each week. No registration is required. This event is designed for kids in grades K-6; kids younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult. It is held Wednesdays June 3 through July 22.
When: 3:30-4:30 p.m. June 3
Where: Galesburg Public Library, 264 W. Main St., Galesburg
Cost: Free
Family Trivia Night
What: Create a team for competitive trivia. Teams should have between 3-6 members and each team must contain at least one child. Registration is required. Snacks are provided.
When: 6-7 p.m. June 4
Where: Galesburg Public Library, 264 W. Main St., Galesburg
Cost: Free
Kathi Edwards is a freelance contributor to the Galesburg Register Mail.
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