# Meetups Events In Galena - **Category**: Meetups - **Type**: format ## Audience - **Followers**: 517.2k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/51d4c1d0-3987-11ee-a7dd-9d91d18b35cf-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/d66c8da0-9b51-11f0-93a9-35e48db79af3-rimg-w200-h200-dc908f91-gmir - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/b7265220-94ec-11f0-8711-89c9b64759d8-rimg-w200-h200-dcd2d4d2-gmir ## About Discover meetups in Galena designed for every interest and community. From startup networking events and entrepreneur gatherings to coffee meetups, fitness groups, singles meetups, creative communities, and casual social events, there’s always something happening near you.
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Explore upcoming meetups in Galena and join communities that inspire you. ## Meetups Events in Galena - **Event Name**: Romantic Galena Reads - **Description**: A gathering of book lovers, authors, and readers for the fifth annual Romantic Galena Reads taking place at the DeSoto House Hotel in Galena, IL. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 82 - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/romantic-galena-reads/200028917557924 - **Venue**: DeSoto House Hotel - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy84Zjk3NzJlZWM2MDIyOWQ2MTUzNjUyOWI4OTAzOTI3MTFiNDkwYmY3ZDhhNTU0ZDhmOGE4ZmJjMThkNWMzMzEwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ0Mi1kY2Y4ZThjOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzE2MDU1NQ.avif - **Categories**: art, literary-art - **Event Name**: Rotary Club of Galena presents: International Day of Peace - **Description**: Rotary Club of Galena International Day of Peace Community Program: “Peace Begins With Us” Date: International Day of Peace (September 21) Length: 2 Hours 5-7PM Location: DeSoto House Hotel-Galena Hosted by: Rotary Club of Galena Refreshments: Light re - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 25 - **Date**: Mon Sep 21 2026 at 05:00 pm – Mon Sep 21 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/rotary-club-of-galena-presents-international-day-of-peace/200030578630040 - **Venue**: DeSoto House Hotel - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8yY2FiYTI5ZWY1YzFkNDllYTM5MDcxMDZkYmUzMmNiYWU5YWFhMjQyYjI1MzM1ODE1M2UwOTZlMTI3YzYzMGFkLXJpbWctdzczOC1oNDE0LWRjMDg3OGI4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg3MDcwNzcw.avif - **Event Name**: Disability Voters Rights Forum - **Description**: Join us in person to chat about disability rights and how to rock the vote!About this EventJoin Us at the Disability Voters Rights Forum!Hosted by Lynn Gallagher- - **Date**: Mon Sep 14 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon Sep 14 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/disability-voters-rights-forum/100001992448795984 - **Venue**: Galena ARC Community Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy84NWUwZDQxNjgwODEzZmVhYTQ0MTQ4NmQ0M2JjYjc3ZmQ4NGI4M2RjZDU1Y2FiZGNmZjM3NjE2MDgxOWZjZDI2LXJpbWctdzk0MC1oNDcwLWRjYTRjN2RkLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4MjM1NzQ4OA.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Business ## Trending Events in Galena - **Event Name**: Bicentennial Corn Boil - **Description**: The biggest homecoming celebration Galena has ever had - come home for the Bicentennial Corn Boil in 2026! Music, food, games, and all the fun a person can handle! Go to https://www.galena2026.org/corn-boil/ for information and updates - **Venue**: Recreation Park, Galena Illinois - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/15ffca2a19758f14996f79d29023483af4130bedb329a195b356ced3c1f2381a-rimg-w1080-h540-dcd8f8f8-gmir?v=1787160555 - **Event Name**: A Gentleman's War Boxing Event - **Description**: A Gentleman's War Boxing Event SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12TH | IN THE PAVILION DOORS 5:30PM | SHOW 6:30PM Downstream Casino Resort is proud to bring world-class professional boxing to the Four States Get ready for an unforgettable night of professional boxing - **Venue**: 69300 E Nee Rd, Quapaw, OK, United States, Oklahoma 74363 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/ad1e0074b93b2e53cfe93bf588e232740031a2d80858894e084c1f4fba42c91a-rimg-w800-h550-dc080808-gmir?v=1787628113 - **Event Name**: Ladies Getaway Quartermania 2026 - **Description**: Don't miss the big Quartermania Event as part of your Ladies Getaway Weekend in Galena! Bid on great gifts for as little as ONE QUARTER!About this Event📅 Saturday, September 12th at 7:00 PM - **Venue**: Desoto Hotel - in the Courtyard - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/41d616b8b1942b5b31549f6dccf4d945579c9a197f5073ce35ae698f6c33760c-rimg-w1200-h1600-dc191613-gmir.jpg?v=1768243089 - **Event Name**: LBVWB Debut - SkipJack Cove - **Description**: Leroy Burks & The Voodoo Whiskey Band are a dynamic force in country music, captivating audiences with high-energy performances and earning the title of Best Band in Prince William County (2nd Largest in Virginia) for 2024, 2025 & 2026. Led by 20- - **Venue**: The View at Skipjack Cove - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/40d3fc01edc366b4998b2ce697573adccdf9a2755c48cfd1ad10ea939df957a7-rimg-w1200-h1372-dc080808-gmir?v=1787234105 - **Event Name**: Kristina Marie + Shawn Healy @ Galena's Bicentennial Corn Boil - **Description**: https://www.galena2026.org/about/ LIVE MUSIC Boogie Monsters Laura McDonald and Pistol Pete Kristina Marie Castaneda and Shawn Healy Rische Family Band Sunshine Not Dead Yet Danny Parker Project Ten Gallon Hat - **Venue**: Galena Rec Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/5a8b2c3bc5f98f45fe19092123d33a80bcaa89b3cce8767fd5ab6582ef647be5-rimg-w664-h502-dc282828-gmir?v=1787828849 - **Event Name**: Galena Cemetery Walk - **Description**: 🕯️ Step into Galena's past at the Cemetery Walk: Stories of Old Galena! Journey through Greenwood Cemetery as costumed interpreters bring the lives of Galena's early settlers to life. Discover stories of triumph, hardship, politics, war, and culture that - **Venue**: Greenwood Cemetery (Galena, Illinois) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d8434e19e0bddca8e828b7656b066e8a513871ac0b2db7324807a17a69be2c7f-rimg-w1200-h802-dc080808-gmir?v=1787070763 - **Event Name**: Black Velvet LIVE at Galena Cellars - **Description**: We are welcoming back crowd favorite, Black Velvet, from Peoria IL! This duo is so much fun. You'll be singing along to their takes on songs from Aerosmith, Joan Jett, Gretchen Wilson, and Duran Duran. - **Venue**: Galena Cellars (Main Street) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/b631143a2183e777ee8852311172c53e999ff12d1f1b594ccfbe3ea558ebae2a-rimg-w1200-h675-dc181828-gmir?v=1787724607 - **Event Name**: Galena Country Fair - Rock Paper Scissors Etc - **Description**: Saturday 10-5, Sunday 10-4 - However artists are generally open and ready well before these start times (8am) for shoppers who come early. More than 100 hand-selected art, craft + fine art vendors selling high-quality, original, handmade items. Home dec - **Venue**: Grant park, Galena IL - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/240f7e5a4a9918d9e423a85564e08b3c19b5c1078ddbcc41871d9bc769822c2e-rimg-w1179-h1075-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787328096 - **Event Name**: Hat Bar and Honey Bar Workshop at DeSoto House Hotel - **Description**: Gather your friends and family for a one-of-a-kind experience at Dry Creek Beekeeping's Hat Bar & Honey Bar Event in the beautiful Parker Room at the DeSoto House Hotel in Galena! Create Your Custom Hat: Choose from Western, Fedora, Trucker, or Flat- - **Venue**: DeSoto House Hotel - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/fbfd9cd083cc7161c9270144c25a099ba96844b3714a7088f7c2f09c23a03b16-rimg-w1200-h1045-dc080808-gmir?v=1787394036 ## Browse Meetups Events by Date - [Meetups Events Today in Galena](https://allevents.in/galena/meetups--today) - [Meetups Events This Weekend in Galena](https://allevents.in/galena/meetups--this-weekend) - [Meetups Events in August in Galena](https://allevents.in/galena/meetups--august) - [Meetups Events in September in Galena](https://allevents.in/galena/meetups--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Meetups events in Galena? - **A:** Romantic Galena Reads (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 10:00 am at DeSoto House Hotel), Rotary Club of Galena presents: International Day of Peace (Mon Sep 21 2026 at 05:00 pm at DeSoto House Hotel), Disability Voters Rights Forum (Mon Sep 14 2026 at 06:00 pm at Galena ARC Community Center). - **Q**: What are the top free Meetups events in Galena? - **A:** Disability Voters Rights Forum (Mon Sep 14 2026 at 06:00 pm at Galena ARC Community Center). - **Q**: How can I find Meetups events in Galena? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Meetups events in Galena on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Meetups events in Galena? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Meetups events in Galena? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Meetups events in Galena include DeSoto House Hotel, Galena ARC Community Center. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Meetups events in Galena? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Meetups events in Galena include Romantic Galena Reads, Rotary Club of Galena. - **Q**: Are there any online Meetups events available? - **A:** Yes, many Meetups events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Meetups events in Galena? - **A:** Follow the Meetups category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Meetups events are listed in Galena. ## Meetups from nearby cities - [Meetups in Bellevue](https://allevents.in/bellevue-ia/meetups) - [Meetups in Elizabeth](https://allevents.in/elizabeth-il/meetups) - [Meetups in Dubuque](https://allevents.in/dubuque/meetups) - [Meetups in Asbury](https://allevents.in/asbury-ia/meetups)