# Best Events & Things To Do In Galesburg Today | AllEvents - **Subtitle**: Enjoy fun events in Galesburg today! Don't wait for the weekend, enjoy to the fullest with things to do in Galesburg today. You will find endless events and activities today to keep you busy. - **Category**: today - **Display Name**: Events today - **Type**: time_filter ## Audience - **Followers**: 3.6k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/8eae9795ccd6096674c6c5b53fb749fe21c336e574b88078b1f112fbf8a073cb-rimg-w200-h200-dc656259-gmir?v=1714212006 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/bab011f14b1271d0dede8faaebc00e25addcada5e21fe82b0abbe2550f7b1364-rimg-w179-h179-dc77462f-gmir?v=1757709607 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/d5379132004a0e725972d8dea408b0648ca23296dd65bc59812174b6251ecc73-rimg-w200-h200-dc041432-gmir?v=1759580404 ## About [CITY] has an endless amount of events and activities! Take your pick and enjoy your favorite [CITY] events today. No more need to ask what to do in [CITY] today. Whether it is today or tonight, the best events in [CITY] are right here for you. ## today Events in Galesburg - **Event Name**: Knox College Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert at Jazz Night - **Description**: The Knox Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Justin Haynes present their end of the year concert as part of the weekly jazz night at Smokin’ Willies BBQ. Followed by the Cherry St Combo for the regular jazz night. Join in a Galesburg tradition that is 3 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 32 - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galesburg/knox-college-jazz-ensemble-spring-concert-at-jazz-night/200029912421829 - **Venue**: Smokin' Willies BBQ - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy80OWNkMTM2NTNjODUxYmE0ZDlkYzVhYmY1MzQ2MDE4N2ZkOTg2MmEzMDE0MmIxMTAzMDM5M2RlMDIwYzZlNmQ5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzAyMDIwMi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODg5NzQxMg.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts - **Event Name**: Craft Night Out: Clothespin Dragonfly Wall Decor - **Description**: Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Cost: $15 by May 18 Location: Lake Storey Pavilion Join us for a night of fun crafts and friendship! This month, create a simple but stunning dragonfly wall decor! Canvas panels are available to mount you - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 9 - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu May 21 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galesburg/craft-night-out-clothespin-dragonfly-wall-decor/200030056371229 - **Venue**: Lake Storey Pavilion - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9mODBmYWM2ZDE0Yzc3MmFlNDlhN2I0M2JjZTIxMjc3MjUxZjk1YzhmNDM4NmM0OWY3M2ZmYTQ5ODJjNzNjYTI4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ZkYmVhMy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODg1MDYyOA.avif - **Categories**: crafts - **Event Name**: Craft & Chat - **Description**: Bring your current craft project to work on and make new friends. All skill levels are encouraged to come! On January 20, we will meet in the Skills Lab. All other meetings will be held in the Group Study Room. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 11 - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu May 21 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galesburg/craft-and-chat/200030077033348 - **Venue**: 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZDc4ZWEyNTUxYjRmMTA5Y2NmYjJkNzZiMDI0Nzg2MzE5NDQ4Y2MzMThlMzE1NTNlZjU1YTUxMDViNTFiMzgzYy1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MjgtZGNmZmZhZGQtZ21pcj92PTE3NzkyODk2MDk.avif - **Event Name**: Open Movement Jam with Kathleen Ridlon - **Description**: Join us for an Open Movement Jam with Kathleen Ridlon of Think Different, Move Different! REGISTER: https://galesburgarts.networkforgood.com/events/100135-open-movement-jam-with-kathleen-ridlon Join Kathleen to create movement, shapes, patterns, gestu - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 12:00 pm – Thu May 21 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galesburg/open-movement-jam-with-kathleen-ridlon/200030077030937 - **Venue**: 349 E Main Street, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8wNDFlOWUyMjQ4MTZhMjM0N2ZmNDc0MDhjM2I4Nzg4YjVmZTgxNTJkOWIyMTFhMmI3YTc0YWE4ZTg3MTc3MGMwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kY2MyYzFiZC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3OTI4OTU5Ng.avif - **Categories**: Kids, Workshops - **Event Name**: Chamber Ribbon Cutting at All That Dance - **Description**: We'll have the big scissors out to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of All That Dance in Galesburg!! NO RSVP NEEDED Are you a business interested in celebrating with a ribbon cutting? Contact us for more info: chamber@galesburg.org or learn more about them - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galesburg/chamber-ribbon-cutting-at-all-that-dance/200030077030534 - **Venue**: All That Dance - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9kYTFjNTg1YjI4ZDAzNzEwMWU5MWYxMjI3YzYzNDZkOGMwOGIwYzQ1YWI0NGNlYzYwZmNkZWUzOGYzYTkyMTZmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3Ni1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3OTI4OTU5NA.avif ## 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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/feb1b8c0-535d-11f1-8560-0da33a55286e-rimg-w1200-h675-dc333130-gmir.jpg?v=1779179859 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/883c7f450887f4cc03220725d4deae636fb182add54598b53be569566067eab7-rimg-w1200-h675-dc020100-gmir?v=1779153411 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/082fd054cea2524e278dec796e4991bb5cda0715d15d1fc0bf798e7939bda528-rimg-w828-h315-dcfefefe-gmir?v=1778442594 - **Event Name**: Twista - The Midwest Royalty Tour - **Description**: The Legendary Twista Live in Concert - **Venue**: 1855 E Knox St - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f5c148b54a94e97a4f5e2e81422ebab7436c12e32add74cfeea1c430759d6858-rimg-w1024-h1536-dc1a1713-gmir.jpg?v=1773868322 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a9a154791f2dd423f23c940b042c3a46f98e92589ef59eec1aeea57c0ed7f9af-rimg-w720-h960-dc2f2d13-gmir?v=1779135810 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/ad7e45d96e2bd2f4ea5dcb80a68e5adcf07ce45941285fd2ce0e746f12d5ad2c-rimg-w1200-h675-dcfedcd4-gmir?v=1778606228 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/31f9a4a0947a0ec2d21199c9aba502d30a6b7bc7e82e5d292af3468714b0f66a-rimg-w1200-h675-dc010101-gmir?v=1778850355 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3740b3f0-524e-11f1-8899-bf082cfc821b-rimg-w960-h960-dcfdeec1-gmir.png?v=1779063131 - **Event Name**: Witches Ball - **Description**: Galesburg Vendor Bingo Presents: The Witch’s Ball Dust off your broomsticks and grab your most spellbinding outfit—it’s time for a 21+ night of music, dancing, drinks, and prizes! From 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM, the dance floor will be full, the vibes will be - **Venue**: Skate Palace - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/5a57a025747b46385f309fd633f723d9d2ed08fb8f1efa6365d268e2f77e4f5f-rimg-w1200-h628-dc191415-gmir?v=1777168435 ## Browse today Events by Date - [today Events Today in Galesburg](https://allevents.in/galesburg/today--today) - [today Events This Weekend in Galesburg](https://allevents.in/galesburg/today--this-weekend) - [today Events in May in Galesburg](https://allevents.in/galesburg/today--may) - [today Events in June in Galesburg](https://allevents.in/galesburg/today--june) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top today events in Galesburg? - **A:** Knox College Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert at Jazz Night (Thu May 21 2026 at 07:00 pm at Smokin' Willies BBQ), Craft Night Out: Clothespin Dragonfly Wall Decor (Thu May 21 2026 at 06:00 pm at Lake Storey Pavilion), Craft & Chat (Thu May 21 2026 at 06:00 pm at 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401), Open Movement Jam with Kathleen Ridlon (Thu May 21 2026 at 12:00 pm at 349 E Main Street, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401), Chamber Ribbon Cutting at All That Dance (Thu May 21 2026 at 04:30 pm at All That Dance). - **Q**: What today events are happening in Galesburg today May 21, 2026? - **A:** Knox College Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert at Jazz Night (Thu May 21 2026 at 07:00 pm at Smokin' Willies BBQ), Craft Night Out: Clothespin Dragonfly Wall Decor (Thu May 21 2026 at 06:00 pm at Lake Storey Pavilion), Craft & Chat (Thu May 21 2026 at 06:00 pm at 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401), Open Movement Jam with Kathleen Ridlon (Thu May 21 2026 at 12:00 pm at 349 E Main Street, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401), Chamber Ribbon Cutting at All That Dance (Thu May 21 2026 at 04:30 pm at All That Dance). - **Q**: What today events are happening in Galesburg in May 2026? - **A:** Knox College Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert at Jazz Night (Thu May 21 2026 at 07:00 pm at Smokin' Willies BBQ), Craft Night Out: Clothespin Dragonfly Wall Decor (Thu May 21 2026 at 06:00 pm at Lake Storey Pavilion), Craft & Chat (Thu May 21 2026 at 06:00 pm at 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401), Open Movement Jam with Kathleen Ridlon (Thu May 21 2026 at 12:00 pm at 349 E Main Street, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401), Chamber Ribbon Cutting at All That Dance (Thu May 21 2026 at 04:30 pm at All That Dance). - **Q**: How can I find today events in Galesburg? - **A:** You can discover upcoming today 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 today 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 today events in Galesburg? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting today events in Galesburg include Smokin' Willies BBQ, Lake Storey Pavilion, 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for today events in Galesburg? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting today events in Galesburg include Knox College Music Department, City of Galesburg Parks and Recreation, Galesburg Public Library. - **Q**: Are there any online today events available? - **A:** Yes, many today events are available online. 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