# Kids events in Galena, Today and Upcoming Kids events in Galena

- **Subtitle**: All Kids events in Galena, Illinois. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Galena like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance
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All Kids events in Galena, Illinois. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Galena like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in Galena

- **Event Name**: Galena's Jeep Jingle & Santa Mingle 2026
  - **Description**: Join us in welcoming Santa to town to kick off the holiday season here in Galena.  

The fun begins at 5pm with a fleet of Jeeps for the Jeep Jingle headed down Main St to bring Mr. & Mrs. Claus to town. Then follow the fleet to the Old Market House a
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 57
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Nov 28 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/galenas-jeep-jingle-and-santa-mingle-2026/200029820437444
  - **Venue**: Galena, Ill
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  - **Categories**: kids, holiday
- **Event Name**: Lead Ore Gravel
  - **Description**: We have teamed up with the ultra distance race, the Driftless Dagger, to form a weekend long festival in the most underrated cycling destination the Midwest. The party will get started on Friday afternoon with shakeout rides, a kids race, and packet pick
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 82
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 07:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/lead-ore-gravel/200029731295451
  - **Venue**: 8700 W Chestnut Mountain Rd, Galena, IL 61036
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  - **Categories**: sports, trips-adventures, cycling, festivals, parties, entertainment, kids
- **Event Name**: Heroes & Hugs - Free Family-Friendly Event
  - **Description**: Meet your local heroes! We believe that trust starts with connection. Heroes & Hugs is a chance for kids (and anyone really) to see the caring, human side of first responders--so when they need help, they won't be afraid to ask.

Everyone is invited t
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Tue Aug 11 2026 at 04:30 pm – Tue Aug 11 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/heroes-and-hugs-free-family-friendly-event/200030076276351
  - **Venue**: 402 S Main St, Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036
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  - **Categories**: kids, calendar, holiday
- **Event Name**: Plant a Seed of Flight
  - **Description**: Get up close and personal with live birds of prey in this entertaining and educational program presented by Hoo Haven Wildlife Rehab & Rescue. Held at the Galena ARC gym. For kids in kindergarten through fifth grade and their families/caregivers.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Thu Jul 16 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/plant-a-seed-of-flight/200030076274545
  - **Venue**: Galena ARC
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  - **Categories**: kids
- **Event Name**: Serene Designs @Galena Country Fair
  - **Description**: This two-day event on Columbus Day Weekend in Galena, Illinois, offers more than 130 vendors offering original, handmade arts, crafts, and fine arts. This is a juried event to ensure high-quality products.

The event offers fair food, live entertainment,
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 – Sun Oct 11 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/serene-designs-galena-country-fair/200030397280855
  - **Venue**: Galena Grant Park
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  - **Categories**: Art, Music, fine-arts, Entertainment, Nonprofit, Kids
- **Event Name**: SRC  Labor Day Shindig
  - **Description**: Join us for our Labor Day Shindig on Saturday, September 5, from 1–4 PM! 🎉

Kids ages 3–12 can jump into all the fun for just $5, while little ones under 3 and anyone over 12 enjoy free admission. 🤠

Spend the afternoon with a full lineup of family-friend
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Sep 05 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/src-labor-day-shindig/200030239225355
  - **Venue**: 200 N. Brodrecht Rd., Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036
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  - **Categories**: labor-day, art, fine-arts, kids
- **Event Name**: Pleasant View 4-H Club Meeting
  - **Description**: Pleasant View 4-H Club is open to all kids between the ages of 5 and 18. We meet at the Galena Public Library the third Thursday of every month for hands-on learning activities, fun and community service! Find out what 4-H is all about!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Tue Jul 21 2026 (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/pleasant-view-4-h-club-meeting/200030076276752
  - **Venue**: 601 S Bench St, Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036
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  - **Categories**: meetups, kids
- **Event Name**: Plant a Seed of Creativity: A Painting Class
  - **Description**: Ms. Rachel will guide kids in kindergarten through fifth grade in painting an Impressionist flower. All supplies provided. Sign up at tinyurl.com/GPLcreativity.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Thu Aug 06 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/plant-a-seed-of-creativity-a-painting-class/200030231933701
  - **Venue**: 601 S Bench St, Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036
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  - **Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops, kids
- **Event Name**: Plant a Seed of Luck
  - **Description**: Enjoy BINGO with prizes at the library! For kids in kindergarten through fifth grade.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Thu Jul 30 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/plant-a-seed-of-luck/200030366792600
  - **Venue**: 601 S Bench St, Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036
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  - **Categories**: kids, bingo

## Trending Events in Galena

- **Event Name**: 2026 NIGHT OF THE LUMINARIA
  - **Description**: Don't miss one of the most beautiful and romantic nights of the year in Galena.

More than 5,000 candlelit luminaries line the streets, steps, and sidewalks all throughout the downtown area.  From Main Street to the hills overlooking Grant Park, all of Ga
  - **Venue**: Main st. Downtown Galena
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- **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
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- **Event Name**: Galena's Snowflakes & Sweets Stroll 2026
  - **Description**: Galena is hosting Snowflakes and Sweets Stroll! Take your time enjoying special sweet treats from our local bakeries, chocolatiers & more.About this EventGalena is hosting Snowflakes and Sweets Stroll 2026! Enjoy swee
  - **Venue**: Check In:  All ticket holders must check in to pick up their punch card at Galena Cellars on Saturday between 11am-1pm.
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- **Event Name**: Galena's Jeep Jingle & Santa Mingle 2026
  - **Description**: Join us in welcoming Santa to town to kick off the holiday season here in Galena.  

The fun begins at 5pm with a fleet of Jeeps for the Jeep Jingle headed down Main St to bring Mr. & Mrs. Claus to town. Then follow the fleet to the Old Market House a
  - **Venue**: Galena, Ill
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- **Event Name**: 42nd Annual Nouveau Parade & Celebration
  - **Description**: Galena Cellars celebrates the release of the 2026 Nouveau wine!

We invite you to join us at our Luncheon, being hosted at our Downtown Galena location, 111 N. Main Street, at 12pm!

The parade of revelers will assemble at 2:30 p.m. for a trek around Gale
  - **Venue**: Galena Cellars (111 Main)
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- **Event Name**: 24th Fur Ball: Gangsters & Flappers for Paws
  - **Description**: ✨ Save the Date ✨

Join us for the 24th Annual Fur Ball: Gangsters & Flappers for Paws

Step back into the roaring ‘20s for a night of vintage glamour, jazzy vibes, and tail-wagging fun—all in support of the pets at the Joplin Humane Society 🐾

Saturd
  - **Venue**: Downstream Casino Resort
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- **Event Name**: Galena Oktoberfest Pub Crawl 2026
  - **Description**: Hop from bar to bar down Galena's historic Main St. the night before the Galena Lions Oktoberfest celebration in Depot Park.

Grand prizes for making it to each stop, 50/50 raffle, and best instagram hashtags.

$25 & includes commemorative cup, drink
  - **Venue**: Historic Downtown Galena
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- **Event Name**: Floating Sound Bath Experience
  - **Description**: Join us at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa at the main lodging pool for a serene Floating Sound Healing experience with Christy Lenears. 

This immersive session blends the therapeutic tones of crystal singing bowls and a variety of harmonic instruments with
  - **Venue**: Eagle Ridge Inn Galena, Illinois
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- **Event Name**: Galena's August Sidewalk Sales
  - **Description**: During our August Sidewalk Sales Days, shop Galena's unique 1/2 mile Main St and find not only unique gifts and treasures but great deals as well.   Store will have discounts and seasonal releases just for you.  Many will be on the sidewalks, but also be
  - **Venue**: Main St, Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Galena?
  - **A:** Galena's Jeep Jingle & Santa Mingle 2026 (Sat Nov 28 2026 at 05:00 pm at Galena, Ill), Lead Ore Gravel (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 07:00 am at 8700 W Chestnut Mountain Rd, Galena, IL 61036), Heroes & Hugs - Free Family-Friendly Event (Tue Aug 11 2026 at 04:30 pm at 402 S Main St, Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036), Plant a Seed of Flight (Thu Jul 16 2026 at 01:00 pm at Galena ARC), Serene Designs @Galena Country Fair (Sat Oct 10 2026 at Galena Grant Park).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Galena today July 16, 2026?
  - **A:** Plant a Seed of Flight (Thu Jul 16 2026 at 01:00 pm at Galena ARC).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Galena in July 2026?
  - **A:** Plant a Seed of Flight (Thu Jul 16 2026 at 01:00 pm at Galena ARC), Pleasant View 4-H Club Meeting (Tue Jul 21 2026 at 601 S Bench St, Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036), Plant a Seed of Luck (Thu Jul 30 2026 at 02:00 pm at 601 S Bench St, Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Galena?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming 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 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 events in Galena?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Galena include Galena, Ill, 8700 W Chestnut Mountain Rd, Galena, IL 61036, 402 S Main St, Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Galena?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Galena include Galena Downtown Business Association, Big River Gravel, Poopsie's of Galena.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many 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 events in Galena?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Galena.

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