Splash Into Fun Day - Swimming
2025-04-21 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Geneseo
Geneseo Community Center
Join us for a day of aquatic adventure and family-friendly excitement as we
invite you to dive into fun at our indoor pool. This event promises a splashing good time for all, and the best part is, it’s completely FREE! No registration required.

Geneseo Public Library Presents The Art of the Apron
2025-04-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Geneseo
Join at the Geneseo Public Library for Tami Finley as she presents The Art of the Apron, a fun and informational look at aprons through the years. This program showcases vintage aprons and many related items.

Storytime @ Colona Public Library
2025-04-24 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-04-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Colona
Join Mrs. Hannah at the Colona Public Library for Storytime.
My Friend Earth by Patricia Maclachlan
Little Turtle and the Changing Sea by Becky Davies

Live Music @ Bishop Hill Creative Commons
2025-04-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Hill
Sofia Talvik live at the Bishop Hill Creative Commons at 7pm.

309 N Bishop Hill St.
Bishop Hill, IL 61419

Valborg and Wiener Roast
2025-04-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Bishop Hill
Experience an ancient Swedish traditional bonfire as we welcome spring’s return at the Vasa National Achives in Bishop Hill. Yard games, activities, hotdogs, hot coffee and cocoa will be available. This event is free and open to the public. In the event of rain, it will be on the Vasa National Archives second level. Call 309-927-3898 or email vasaarchivist@gmail.com for more information.

Valborg and Wiener Roast
2025-04-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Bishop Hill
Experience an ancient Swedish traditional bonfire as we welcome spring’s return at the Vasa National Archives. Yard games, activities, hotdogs, hot coffee and cocoa will be available.
This event is free and open to the public.
In the event of rain, we will be on the Vasa National Archive second level. Call 309-927-3898 or email VasaArchivist@gmail.com for more information.
Vasa National Archives
109 S. Bishop Hill St.
Bishop Hill, IL 61419

Swedish Stomp and Skamparoo
2025-04-26 07:30 - 12:00 | Bishop Hill
Run or walk historic Bishop Hill and the beautifully hilly country roads surrounding the village or cheer on friends and family in this 5k event. Starts and finishes at the Colony School. A pancake breakfast is open to the public!

7:30am Registration
9am Race Start

Hosted by the Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Association
www.bholdsettlers.org
bholdsettlers@gmail.com

Spring Artisan & Mercantile Market in Cambridge
2025-04-26 09:00 - 15:00 | Cambridge
The Henry County Spring Artisan & Mercantile Market will be taking place at the Henry County Fairgrounds from 9am-3pm on April 26th. Don’t miss out on all the great vendors!

Celebrate Trails Day Family Bike Ride @ Colona
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Colona
Come celebrate with us!
Friends of the Hennepin Canal is partnering with Trails to Trails Conservancy to participate in Celebrate Trails Day!
Saturday April 26th
10:00 am
Hennepin Canal bike path/Colona
We will have e-bike demos, refreshments, Rails to Trails swag and more!!!
We will ride the scenic Hennepin Canal bike path to the gorgeous and scenic bridge.
We invite e-bikers, cyclists, amateurs, beginners, avid bikers, and families of all skill levels.
The event is to encourage people to experience the joy and impact of trails and to grow public appreciation and support for them.
Meet at the Veterans Memorial Pavillion in Colona by the fire station. Meet at 10:00 a.m. for Demos, refreshments etc. we ride at 11:00 a.m.

Art Walk Exhibition @ Geneseo Historical Museum
2025-04-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Geneseo
The Geneseo Historical Museum presents an Art Walk Exhibition during Geneseo’s Annual Art Walk on Saturday April 26th. Join from 10a-2p for displays of Grant Wood, Norman Rockwell, Edwin Deming, local amateur photography and various art works. There will also be a demonstration of a treadle sewing machine and much more!

Live Music @ Bishop Hill Creative Commons
2025-04-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Hill
Amy Speace live at the Bishop Hill Creative Commons at 7pm.

309 N Bishop Hill St.
Bishop Hill, IL 61419

Pitch, Hit & Run
2025-04-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Geneseo
Geneseo Community Center
Pitch, Hit, Run is an exciting FREE skills competition for boys and girls ages 7-14. Participants have 6 attempts to throw at a target, 3 attempts to hit a ball off a tee, and will be timed for running from second base to home plate.
Pre-registration is preferred. Online registration is not available for this activity. Please register at The Center.
Ages: 7 – 14 yrs
Field provided by Geneseo Youth Baseball Softball (GYBS)

Youth Pickleball Clinic
2025-04-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Geneseo
Geneseo Community Center
Come out for some fun games, warm up drills and a round robin scramble. Paddles and balls will be furnished if you don’t have your own. No Partner required.
Grades: 4 – 8
$5/player

Live Music @ Bishop Hill Creative Commons
2025-04-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Hill
Dylan Doyle live at the Bishop Hill Creative Commons at 7pm.

309 N Bishop Hill St.
Bishop Hill, IL 61419

Geneseo Public Library Presents Michelle Gibbons Portrays Carol Burnett
2025-04-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Geneseo
Join at the Geneseo Public Library as Michelle Gibbons portrays Carol Burnett. She will light up the room with smiles and laughter as she discusses her most famous movie and television roles.

Storytime @ Colona Public Library
2025-05-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Colona
Join Mrs. Hannah for Storytime at the Colona Public Library
A Place for Pluto by Stef Wade
How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers

Community Wide Garage Sale Days
2025-05-02 08:00 - 2025-05-03 17:00 | Cambridge
Cambridge will be the place to get some great deals and cool finds during their community wide garage sales happening May 2nd-3rd.

String Art Class @ Colona Public Library
2025-05-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Colona
High Strung by 3M will be at the Colona Public Library guiding participants through a butterfly design.
Supplies will be provided. This event is free to participants, but registration is required as space is limited.

FFA Spring Green House Plant Sale
2025-05-03 08:00 - 2025-05-04 17:00 | Cambridge
Come out and support the Cambridge FFA for their Spring Green House Plant Sale on May 3-4.

Floral Arranging @ Galva
2025-05-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Galva
Floral Arranging with The Rambling Rose
Create a beautiful arrangement in a basket.
9am-noon
Galva Arts Council
128 Exchange St. Galva IL 61434
Cost $25
Register by April 21

Live Music @ Bishop Hill Creative Commons
2025-05-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Hill
Common Threads, the Roots of 70’s Songwriters’ Passion live at the Bishop Hill Creative Commons at 7pm.

309 N Bishop Hill St.
Bishop Hill, IL 61419

Live Music @ Bishop Hill Creative Commons
2025-05-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Hill
Jess Klein & Jenny Reynolds live at the Bishop Hill Creative Commons at 7pm.

309 N. Bishop Hill St.
Bishop Hill, IL 61419

Grow a Seed in a Jar Spring Science Experiment @ Colona Public Library
2025-05-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Colona
Stop by the Colona Public Library on May 7th for your next science experiment.
Each kit includes all the supplies you need as well as step-by-step instructions.
Pick up your kits while supplies last.
One kit per family.

Storytime @ Colona Public Library
2025-05-08 10:30 - 11:30 | Colona
Join Mrs. Hannah for Storytime at the Colona Public Library
T. Rex and the Mother’s Day Hug by Lois G. Grambling
Me and My Mom! by Alison Ritchie

Nutritional Seminars & Luncheon
2025-05-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Geneseo
Geneseo Community Center
Join us for a general education and informational session on resources regarding pest control in our community.
Presenter: Emerick Pest Control

Mommy and Me Build Your Own Bouquet @ Colona Public Library
2025-05-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Colona
Join at the Colona Public Library for a Mommy and Me Build Your Own Bouquet event.

Spring in Bloom @ Galva
2025-05-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Galva
Spring in Bloom
May 10
9a-4p
Garden themed raffle
Garden vendors in the park
Make & Take Crafts for kids and adults
Luncheon with music from Greg Percifield & Tom Campbell
Veterans Park & Galva Arts Council Building

Nature Adventure Day - Family Hike
2025-05-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Geneseo
Geneseo Community Center
Explore, Learn and Conserve… Join the Park District for an outdoor event that combines a hike with engaging educational learning opportunities. This event will cover basic outdoor educational information such as fire starting, items to pack for a day hike, plant identification, and discussions on how we can help preserve our local natural spaces.

Live Music @ Bishop Hill Creative Commons
2025-05-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Hill
Stop by to enjoy some live music from TRASNA at the Bishop Hill Creative Commons.
