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

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

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

## Events in Galesburg

- **Event Name**: The Great Balloon Race
  - **Description**: A free Hot Air Balloon event in Galesburg IL.
Hot Air balloons, Vendors, Kids Activities
More details to come!
(not for hire during event)

THE GREAT BALLOON RACE 2026 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Lake Storey Park (soccer fields - just west of baseball fields), Ga
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Fri Jul 24 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Jul 25 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galesburg/the-great-balloon-race/200029987746644
  - **Venue**: Lake Storey Park
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  - **Categories**: Sports, Kids
- **Event Name**: Judy's Pancakes 5K and Fun Run Family Day
  - **Description**: More details coming soon.

Sign up here: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/115903/judys-pancakes-5k-and-fun-run-family-day

5K and Fun Run
Bags Tournament
Food Trucks
Kids Activities
Craft and Vendor Fair
Judy will be present with “Judy’s” Swag
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 343
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 13 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat Jun 13 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galesburg/judys-pancakes-5k-and-fun-run-family-day/200029759756952
  - **Venue**: 2323 Windish Drive, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401
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  - **Categories**: kids, sports, food-drinks, tournaments
- **Event Name**: Food Truck Friday June 12th
  - **Description**: Food Truck Fridays - Galesburg, IL!
Join us for a fun, family-friendly evening at Food Truck Fridays! FREE ADMISSION! Come out and enjoy a great selection of delicious food, local vendors, and affordable kids activities - all in one place.
Grab dinner fro
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Fri Jun 12 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Jun 12 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galesburg/food-truck-friday-june-12th/200030077031739
  - **Venue**: 235 e Simmons st Galesburg il
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks, kids
- **Event Name**: Wonder Works: Galesburg Elementary Summer Group
  - **Description**: Galesburg friends! Please join our 8-week session, beginning June 4, and continuing Thursdays from 11 - 11:45 am at our community partner location, The Ascent Church in Galesburg, IL (No group on 7/2)! This group is for elementary age kids, age 6-8 years,
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Thu Jun 04 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galesburg/wonder-works-galesburg-elementary-summer-group/200030071052630
  - **Venue**: 169 S Cherry St, Galesburg, IL 61401-4511, United States
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  - **Categories**: art, kids
- **Event Name**: Illumination Station VBS
  - **Description**: What to expect 

•Ages 4-12
•Dinner is provided from 5:30-5:55 each night
•Free event

Sunday, May 14th • 5:30-8:20pm
Monday, May 15th • 5:30-8:20pm
Tuesday, May 16th • 5:30-8:20pm
Wednesday May 17th •5:30-8:20pm

Join us for Illumination Station VBS for
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Sun Jun 14 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed Jun 17 2026 at 08:20 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galesburg/illumination-station-vbs/200030077033448
  - **Venue**: 1247 S Farnham St, Galesburg, IL
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  - **Categories**: kids
- **Event Name**: Creative Kids' Camp: June 2026
  - **Description**: PLEASE READ DETAILS CAREFULLY!

Registration Form MUST be completed before their first day of camp:

https://forms.gle/8iKcUnQpK3JFUrwL7


Ages K-8
PRICING: $125/week

Week 1: June 1-5
Week 2: June 8-12
Week 3: June 15-19

AM - 10:00am-12:00pm
PM - 1:00pm
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 89
  - **Date**: Mon Jun 01 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galesburg/creative-kids-camp-june-2026/200029791806128
  - **Venue**: 306 E Simmons St, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401
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  - **Categories**: kids, summer-camps, sports
- **Event Name**: Summer Storytime
  - **Description**: Stories, songs, and movement, geared toward kids ages 5 and under with an adult.
  - **Date**: Mon Jun 01 2026 at 10:00 am – Mon Jun 01 2026 at 10:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galesburg/summer-storytime/200030088328208
  - **Venue**: 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401
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  - **Categories**: Kids
- **Event Name**: Young Adventurers: Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners
  - **Description**: A kid-friendly introduction to the world of Dungeons & Dragons. We'll cover the basics of tabletop role playing games and then play through an adventure. For kids in grades 4-6. 

Advance registration required. To register, call 309-343-6118 option 5,
  - **Date**: Mon Jun 01 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon Jun 01 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galesburg/young-adventurers-dungeons-and-dragons-for-beginners/200030106053714
  - **Venue**: 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401
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  - **Categories**: Kids, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: VBS
  - **Description**: Love to see kids 4-12 for our Vacation Bible School that is put on by Neighborhood Bible Time Evangelists Every day from the 8-12th with a Friday Award Ceremony at 7pm
  - **Date**: Mon Jun 08 2026 at 09:30 am – Mon Jun 08 2026 at 12:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galesburg/vbs/200030088328309
  - **Venue**: 746 N Hawkinson Ave, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401
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  - **Categories**: Kids

## Trending Events in Galesburg

- **Event Name**: Justin Moore at Knox County Fairgrounds
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Justin Moore at Knox County Fairgrounds, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Knox County Fairgrounds in vibrant Galesburg,
  - **Venue**: Knox County Fairgrounds
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- **Event Name**: First Fridays on Seminary Street
  - **Description**: Join us for unforgettable evenings in the heart of downtown at First Fridays on Seminary Street!

From 5–8 PM, Historic Seminary Street transforms into a vibrant, open-air celebration filled with music, food, shopping, and community fun. Stroll the brick
  - **Venue**: S Seminary Street, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Galesburg Heritage Days
  - **Description**: Galesburg Heritage Days wants you to know that we are vigorously moving forward with our plans and arrangements for our huge August 2026 event. This is the 250th anniversary of the United States, so this is an exciting year for us!  
We are one of the Mid
  - **Venue**: Lake Storey Park, Galesburg, IL
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- **Event Name**: The Great Balloon Race
  - **Description**: A free Hot Air Balloon event in Galesburg IL.
Hot Air balloons, Vendors, Kids Activities
More details to come!
(not for hire during event)

THE GREAT BALLOON RACE 2026 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Lake Storey Park (soccer fields - just west of baseball fields), Ga
  - **Venue**: Lake Storey Park
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- **Event Name**: Movie in the Park - Strange World
  - **Description**: Kick off Greater Galesburg Days weekend with our movie in the park. This year's feature is "Strange World," starring the voice talents of Jake Gyllenhaal, Dennis Quaid, Jaboukie Young-White, and Lucy Liu . (PG; 102 mins.)

An action-packed comedy adventur
  - **Venue**: 188 E Michigan Ave, Galesburg, MI, United States, Michigan 49053
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- **Event Name**: Cars and Coffee
  - **Description**: Join us for our 3rd Annual Cars & Coffee at Yemm on Saturday, June 20 from 9AM – 1PM!

We’re excited to have The Larson Brothers providing live entertainment throughout the event and Food Truck Taquería Jalisco on Wheels serving up great food!

Bring
  - **Venue**: 2195 N Henderson St, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401
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- **Event Name**: Food Truck Night
  - **Description**: Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
Time: 6:30PM (event ends when food runs out
Cost: Free entry, food prices vary
Location: Lake Storey Pavilion Parking Lot

The following food trucks are confirmed (updated April 24): Shawdaddy's, Smokin Willies, Carnival Delight
  - **Venue**: Lake Storey Pavilion
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- **Event Name**: 100 Years of Hank with Jason Petty at Orpheum Theatre - Galesburg
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of 100 Years of Hank with Jason Petty at Orpheum Theatre - Galesburg, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Orpheum Theatre - Galesburg in Galesburg,
  - **Venue**: Orpheum Theatre - Galesburg
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- **Event Name**: Reserve Artisan Ale presents Ryan Bizarri, Country Music For Your Country Soul
  - **Description**: 🎸 Galesburg, get ready for a night of Country Soul at Reserve Artisan Ale! 🍻

Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 14th, as we welcome Ryan Bizarri to the stage from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM! 🎤✨

Ryan is Midwest Raised and Nashville Seasoned, bringing 20 ye
  - **Venue**: Reserve Artisan Ales
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Galesburg?
  - **A:** The Great Balloon Race (Fri Jul 24 2026 at 03:00 pm at Lake Storey Park), Judy's Pancakes 5K and Fun Run Family Day (Sat Jun 13 2026 at 08:00 am at 2323 Windish Drive, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401), Food Truck Friday June 12th (Fri Jun 12 2026 at 05:00 pm at 235 e Simmons st Galesburg il), Wonder Works: Galesburg Elementary Summer Group (Thu Jun 04 2026 at 11:00 am at 169 S Cherry St, Galesburg, IL 61401-4511, United States), Illumination Station VBS (Sun Jun 14 2026 at 05:30 pm at 1247 S Farnham St, Galesburg, IL).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Galesburg?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Galesburg 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 Galesburg?
  - **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 Galesburg?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Galesburg include Lake Storey Park, 2323 Windish Drive, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401, 235 e Simmons st Galesburg il.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Galesburg?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Galesburg include The Great Balloon Race, Galesburg, IL., Bridgeway, Food Truck Fridays.
- **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 Galesburg?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Galesburg.

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