Henry County Tourism Bureau

Kewanee Farmer's Market
2025-10-18 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-22 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-25 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-29 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Kewanee
Featuring farm fresh produce, home baked goods and handmade crafts!
Located in Berrien Park at the corner of Third and Tremont Street in Kewanee (by Amtrak Station).
Wednesdays and Saturdays
May 17-October 29th
8am-12pm
Rain or Shine

Kewanee Enchanted Pumpkin Festival
2025-10-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Kewanee
Don’t miss a full day of food & drink, family activities, live music and a costume contest in Downtown Kewanee.

Paws for the Cause Gala
2025-10-18 17:00 - 22:00 | Colona
Henry County Humane Society celebrates with a 50 year celebration!
Paws for the Cause Gala will be held at Lavender Crest Winery on October 18th from 5pm-10pm. There will be a pop up store, live music, auction and more!

Geneseo Farmer's Market
2025-10-25 08:00 - 12:00 | Geneseo
Local farmer’s market providing a wide arrange of locally grown fresh produce, eggs and meat, honey, live plants and flowers, baked goods, canning, health & beauty products, handmade crafts and artwork, and more!
There is something for everyone here!
Every Saturday morning starting on June 7th through October @ Pearl Street at the Geneseo City Park.

Live Music @ Bishop Hill Creative Commons
2025-11-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Hill
Lewis Knudsen live at the Bishop Hill Creative Commons at 7pm.

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

Richmond Hill Players Present A Sherlock Carol
2025-11-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-15 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-16 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Geneseo
Join the Richmond Hill Players as they present A Sherlock Carol, a holiday comedy by Mark Shanahan.
November 13-16 and 20-23.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday starting at 7:30pm.
Sunday starting at 3pm.

Check out their website at www.rhplayers.com for more information.

George Cleveland @ Geneseo Public Library
2025-11-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Geneseo
George Cleveland– grandson of President Grover Cleveland
Join nationally recognized author Tim Pletkovich as he interviews historian George Cleveland about his grandfather’s life, legacy and ancestral heritage that defined Puritan New England’s long standing regional traditions.

Live Music @ Bishop Hill
2025-11-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Hill
Join Sean Dagher at the Bishop Hill Creative Commons for some amazing live music.
Pot luck dinner starts at 6pm.
Music starts at 7pm.

Children's Author Allen McCaulley
2025-11-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Geneseo
Children’s Author Allen McCaulley
Allen will read one of his books about The Whimsical Life of Max the Dog. He will talk about becoming an author and encourage parents on how to improve their child’s reading skills

Live Music @ Bishop Hill
2025-11-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Hill
Join Dan Hubbard at the Bishop Hill Creative Commons for some amazing live music.
Pot luck starts at 6pm.
Music starts at 7pm.

Annual Cookie Walk @ Bishop Hill
2025-11-28 09:00 - 15:00 | Bishop Hill
Annual Cookie Walk during Julmarknad (Christmas Market) in Bishop Hill.
Purchase homemade cookies! (While Supplies Last)$ 3 for 1/4 lb$ 6 for 1/2 lb$12 for 1 lb
Proceeds from this day will benefit the Bishop Hill United Methodist Church
There will also be Advent Wreath making that Visitors can participate in for FREE

Make and Take Dala Horses
2025-11-28 10:00 - 2025-11-30 16:00, 2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Bishop Hill
During the holiday weekends, paint stations will be set up in the Vasa National Archive for painters to decorate their own wooden Dala Horse. Participants are welcome to leave their Dala horses at the archive to dry while shopping in Bishop Hill. Paint, brushes, and smocks provided.

During the week, the paint stations will not be available, but you can take Dala Horse kits home to paint. Each kit includes 3 colors of paint, a brush, and a Dala Horse.

The Dala Horses are available for a $5 for an ornament or $7 for a standing horse whether you paint here or at home. Painters can call or email to reserve horses to ensure supply. Call 309-927-3898 or email VasaArchivist@gmail.com for more information.

Vasa National Archives
109 S. Bishop Hill St.
Bishop Hill, IL 61419

Galva's Ol' Fashioned Christmas
2025-11-29 09:00 - 20:30 | Galva
It’s that time of year!!! Galva’s Ol’ Fashioned Christmas is just around the corner!! The City of Galva, Galva Chamber of Commerce, and Galva Arts Council have exciting plans that include everyone this coming Small Business Saturday, so be sure to visit Galva on Saturday, November 29th! Free pony rides, free carriage rides, visits with Santa Claus, and more will be announced early next week
Several downtown businesses will be open extended hours, hosting open houses with refreshments and giveaways. As always, a festive lighted Christmas parade will take place at 5pm, traveling around downtown before the City of Galva lights up their beautifully decorated Veterans Park.
Stay tuned for schedules and parade registration information!

Joy of Christmas - Past & Present @ Andover
2025-12-04 19:30 - 20:30 | Andover
Stop by Augustana Lutheran Church & Jenny Lind Chapel on Wednesday December 3rd @ 7:30pm for the Annual Joy of Christmas Celebration.

Live Music @ Bishop Hill Creative Commons
2025-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Hill
Kongero live at the Bishop Hill Creative Commons at 7pm

309 N Bishop Hill St.
Bishop Hill, IL 61419

Live Music @ Bishop Hill
2025-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Hill
Join Kongero at the Bishop Hill Creative Commons for some amazing live music.
Pot luck dinner starts at 6pm.
Music starts at 7pm.

Gingerbread Bash @ Andover
2025-12-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Andover
This is the Christmas party you do NOT want to miss! Join us this December 7th for our Gingerbread Bash where your family will build a gingerbread nativity while celebrating the birth of Jesus. More than that, you’ll hear the Christmas story from the Bible, sing songs, play games, and discover the good news of Jesus!
Join us in Luther Hall from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for some gingerbread fun. Then enjoy a soup supper and more fun activities throughout the church and town from 5:00-7:00 p.m. for the Andover’s Annual Christmas Walk.

Kewanee Lighted Parade and Park Lighting
2025-12-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Kewanee
19th annual Lighted Parade!
The start of the lighting of Windmont and Northeast Park. Watch the Parade go down W. McCLure St. from Tenney to Windmont Park. Santa and Mrs. Claus will then start the countdown for Fireworks and the lighting of the Park’s millions of lights.
You can then walk through the displays, visit Santa in the shelter house and enjoy a great evening.
On you way home drive through Northeast Park and see all the lighted decorative cutouts.
You can even get out and take your picture next to your favorite.
Both Parks will light up everynight through New Year’s Eve.
Contact the Chamber if you would like to participate in the Parade!!

D&D Winter Wonderland @ Geneseo Public Library
2025-12-09 15:30 - 17:00 | Geneseo
D&D Winter Wonderland. Want to try playing Dungeons & Dragons?
Pick from a pre-set or your own Level 1 character to accompany our friends , sisters Sarah and Rebecca Dashington,to their Grandma May’s for the holidays. Snacks will be provided.
For ages 11-18. Beginner friendly.
Please register so we have enough materials.
Sign-up at https://bit.ly/4qIDaxx
