# Events & Things To Do In Galesburg This Weekend | April 17-19, 2026| AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Galesburg is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Galesburg this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore.

Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY].

## Weekend Events in Galesburg

- **Event Name**: Paint Your Pet!
  - **Description**: Artist Megan Couri will guide you through a paint by number painting of your pet! Only one pet per person, please.

$50 per person. Proceeds will benefit Bridgeway's Foundation to support mental health and disabilities.

This event WILL sell out! 

To res
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  - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: 240 East Simmons Street, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401
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  - **Categories**: art, health-wellness, fine-arts, nonprofit, mental-health
- **Event Name**: Fairy Door Diaries
  - **Description**: Join us for a time of talking about fairies, especially Eliza of the Elves, champion of fairy folk. 

Imagine a door. A teeny-tiny fairy door. Now imagine it's magic. Open the door. Enter the enter the enchanted world of Eliza, who longs to believe that p
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  - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:30 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: Wordsmith Bookshoppe
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## Trending Events in Galesburg

- **Event Name**: Justin Moore at Knox County Fairgrounds
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Justin Moore at Knox County Fairgrounds, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Knox County Fairgrounds nestled in bustling Galesburg,
  - **Venue**: Knox County Fairgrounds
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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**: Food Truck Fridays: Family Fun Night
  - **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 dinn
  - **Venue**: 151 E Simmons St, Galesburg, IL 61401-4606, United States
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- **Event Name**: 512: The Selena Experience
  - **Description**: Sponsored by G & M Distributors and Estrella Jalisco & Jarritos! 

The Orpheum Theatre presents 512: The Selena Experience. 


512: The Selena Experience is a mind-blowing musical tribute show and the closest one you can get to what it was like to
  - **Venue**: 57 S Kellogg St, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401
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- **Event Name**: 39th Annual Fishing Derby
  - **Description**: Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Cost: Free
Ages: 3-15 years old
Location: Lincoln Park 

The 39th Annual Youth Fishing Derby is a free event for families from the Galesburg area!  It is an excellent chance for children to be exposed to out
  - **Venue**: Lincoln Park Galesburg Il
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- **Event Name**: 100 Years of Hank Starring Jason Petty
  - **Description**: The Orpheum Theatre Presents 100 Years of Hank starring Jason Petty! 




There is only one Hank Williams...and only one actor who can bring him to life...Jason Petty. 


Jason is the only actor to portray Hank Williams in New York City's hit Off Broadway
  - **Venue**: 57 S Kellogg St, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401
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- **Event Name**: Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival (Day 2 of 5): Area Big Bands and Doug Stone with the Cherry St Combo
  - **Description**: Join the Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival for an evening celebrating outstanding student jazz musicians from across the region.

Featuring:
Galesburg Junior High Big Band — Joanna Sieczka, director
Canton High School Big Band — Bethany Herink, director
ROWVA
  - **Venue**: Smokin' Willies BBQ
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- **Event Name**: Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival (Day 3 of 5): Faculty and Friends Concert
  - **Description**: Since 1995, the Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival has kicked off the weekend early with the Knox Faculty and Friends Combo Jam Session. This gathering of musicians reflects the vibrant live jazz scene in central Illinois, featuring Mason Boore, Jason Brannon,
  - **Venue**: Smokin' Willies BBQ
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- **Event Name**: Paint the Town Platinum - Thrives' 19th Annual Auction
  - **Description**: Some nights are just events. This one will be a celebration of 70 years of community, generosity, and lives changed.

Something truly special is happening this year — and we want our entire community to be part of it.

Join us for Paint The Town Platinum,
  - **Venue**: The Vault at Reserve Artisan Ales
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Galesburg?
  - **A:** Paint Your Pet! (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm at 240 East Simmons Street, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401), Fairy Door Diaries (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 01:30 pm at Wordsmith Bookshoppe).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Galesburg today April 19, 2026?
  - **A:** Paint Your Pet! (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm at 240 East Simmons Street, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401), Fairy Door Diaries (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 01:30 pm at Wordsmith Bookshoppe).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Galesburg this weekend April 17–19, 2026?
  - **A:** Paint Your Pet! (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm at 240 East Simmons Street, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401), Fairy Door Diaries (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 01:30 pm at Wordsmith Bookshoppe).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Galesburg in April 2026?
  - **A:** Paint Your Pet! (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm at 240 East Simmons Street, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401), Fairy Door Diaries (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 01:30 pm at Wordsmith Bookshoppe).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Galesburg?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend 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 Weekend 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 Weekend events in Galesburg?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Galesburg include 240 East Simmons Street, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401, Wordsmith Bookshoppe.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Galesburg?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Galesburg include Fisk Bier & Wine, Wordsmith Bookshoppe.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend 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 Weekend events in Galesburg?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Galesburg.

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