Henry County Tourism Bureau

Storytime with Mrs.Hannah
2025-02-06 18:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Colona
Substitute Groundhog by Pat Miller
Groundhog Day by Anne Marie Pace

Storytime with Mrs.Hannah
2025-02-06 10:30 - 11:00 | Colona
Substitute Groundhog by Pat Miller
Groundhog Day by Anne Maria Pace

Valentine Making Class
2025-02-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Geneseo
Join Miss Sandy in making Valentine’s to send to State Senator Li Arellano, Jr. to be passed out to seniors in nursing homes. Everyone is invited to join.

Geneseo Public Library

Live Music @ Bishop Hill Creative Commons
2025-02-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Hill
David Francey (4X JUNO Winner!) live at the Bishop Hill Creative Commons at 7pm.
309 N. Bishop Hill St.
Bishop Hill, IL 61419

Stack the Candy Hearts
2025-02-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Colona
Colona Public Library
Pick up your kits while supplies last.
Each kit includes all the supplies you need as well as worksheets.

Game Night in Bishop Hill
2025-02-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Hill
Do you have board games, card games, or other games lying around the house that don’t get played as often as you’d like? Are you looking for a fun way to get to know your neighbors during the long winter nights? If you answered yes, come to the Vasa National Archive’s Game Nights this winter.

The Vasa National Archive will be hosting Game Nights on Tuesday evenings from 6-8 pm, weather permitting. The public is welcomed to bring their board games, card games or come by themselves to enjoy the fun. Feel free to bring snacks or drinks to share. Game nights will begin on January 13 and continue through March 31. Game Nights will be held in the archive’s second floor. Lift chairs are available for people with mobility issues.

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

Creative Art for Adults
2025-02-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Geneseo
Geneseo Public Library
Creative Art for Adults – This is a drop-in program for adults. it is open studio time for artists to work and share projects.

Live Music @ Bishop Hill Creative Commons
2025-02-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Hill
Sean Dagher will be live at the Bishop Hill Creative Commons.

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

Galva Freedom Fest Soup and Chili Fundraiser
2025-02-02 16:00 - 18:30 | Galva
Please join to help raise money for Galva Freedom Fest.
They will be serving Freedom Fest Chili, Chicken Noodle and Cheesy Potato Bacon soup for a free will donation.
They will also be drawing for prizes and have 50/50 tickets available.

Galva American Legion
45 Wallace Street
Galva, IL 61434
309-932-3520

Storytime at Colona Public Library
2025-01-30 10:30 - 19:00 | Colona
Stop by at 10:30am and 6:30pm for Storytime.
Books read include The Gingerbread Man and Snowflake in My Pocket.

Colona Public Library
911 1st St, Colona, IL 61241

Children's Storytelling and Puppetry Workshop Series
2025-01-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Galva
The Galva Arts Council is excited to introduce two new workshops for children ages 7-14 that can be taken individually or together as part of a series that culminates in a performance.

Workshop 1: Storytelling January 25th 1-3 pm. Storyteller and Educator Brian “Fox” Ellis will teach the fundamentals of performance storytelling using adaptations of Native American and European fairy tales.

Workshop 2: Puppet Making February 8th 12-3 pm. Children will create handmade puppets that go along with the storytelling workshop characters.

Rehearsal for the storytelling puppet show will be on February 15th from 1-4, and the children will perform during the Student Showcase Coffeehouse on the evening of February 22nd. The call time is 6 pm and the Student Showcase Coffeehouse is 7-9.

Cost: $8 for one workshop or $12 for the whole series. Please print and send the registration form, along with payment, to P.O. Box 29 Galva, Illinois 61434.

Registration forms will also be distributed at both Galva schools. Galva Elementary and Jr High Students may return the forms and payment to their school offices.

Deadline to register is January 20th, 2025.

128 Exchange St, Galva, IL 61434

Storytime at Colona Public Library
2025-01-23 10:30 - 19:00 | Colona
Stop by at 10:30am and 6:30pm for Storytime.
Books read include Snowman Shuffle and The Most Perfect Snowman.

Colona Public Library
911 1st St, Colona, IL 61241

Open Mic Poetry Night
2025-01-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Cambridge
Poetry Night—an immersive celebration of the written word, where the beauty of language comes alive. Audience members are encouraged to share original works or read poetry or short passages written by other authors.

This event is open to all ages. There will be free treats, cocoa, and flavored coffees.

Doors open at 6:30. Event begins at 7pm. As always, Galva Arts Council events are free but donations are always appreciated and are used towards offering free public events and activities like this one.

This event is partially funded by the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

128 Exchange St, Galva, IL 61434

Storytime at Colona Public Library
2025-01-16 10:30 - 19:00 | Colona
Stop by at 10:30am and 6:30pm for Storytime.
Books read include All Right Already and Winter is Here.

Colona Public Library
911 1st St, Colona, IL 61241

Book Club @ Colona Public Library
2025-01-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Colona
Filled with family ties, both rekindled and new, and sparkling with Christmas magic, Bright Lights, Big Christmas delivers everything Mary Kay Andrews fans adore, all tied up in a hilarious, romantic gem of a novel.

Colona Public Library
911 1st St, Colona, IL 61241

Paper Bag Snowflake Kits
2025-01-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Colona
Make beautiful 3-D snowflakes using paper bags, glue, and scissors.
Pick up your kit while supplies last.

Colona Public Library
911 1st St, Colona, IL 61241

Caricature Workshop with Draw Me Bill
2025-01-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Cambridge
Galva Arts Council presents a fun workshop!
Draw Me Bill will host a workshop on caricature drawing for kids & teens ages 9-16.

Walk-ins are accepted, or you may save your spot by RSVPing to galvaarts@gmail.com. Limit of 15 total participants.

This is a free event but donations are always appreciated.

128 Exchange St, Galva, IL 61434

The Lives & Discoveries of Famous Paleontologists
2025-01-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Cambridge
Join Anderson Taylor in a presentation and opening of a new exhibit, The Lives and Discoveries of Famous Paleontologists
This project is supported by a Activate History microgrant from Illinois Humanities.

132 W Center St, Cambridge, IL 61238

Storytime at Colona Public Library
2025-01-09 10:30 - 19:00 | Colona
Stop by at 10:30am and 6:30pm
Books read include I See a Yeti and Never Feed a Yeti Spaghetti.

Colona Public Library
911 1st St, Colona, IL 61241

Snowstorm in a Jar Winter Science Experiment
2025-01-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Colona
Each kit includes all the supplies you need as well as step-by-step instructions.
Pick up your kits while supplies last.

Colona Public Library
911 1st St, Colona, IL 61241

Rock n Roll Bingo Night in Cambridge
2025-01-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Cambridge
Saturday January 4, 2025
Doors open at 5pm and the games begin at 6pm.
Proceeds benefit Cambridge Fire and Cambridge Ambulance.
Stop by, it will be fun for all ages!
Check out the Village of Cambridge Facebook page for more details.

New Year's Eve Party @ Valley View Club
2024-12-31 17:00 - 23:59 | Cambridge
December 31 starting at 5pm.
Valley View Club in Cambridge. Check out their Facebook page for more details.

43rd Annual Run Your Ice Off 5k
2024-12-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Kewanee
LOCATION:
Starts and finishes at Flemish American Club
313 N. Burr Blvd., Kewanee
COURSE:
Fairly flat out and back
REGISTRATION & FEES:
• $40.00 on or before December 22nd
Includes new design long sleeve sweat shirt.
• $25 after December 22nd. No sweatshirt.
Register online@www.getmeregistered.com/hardcore5k
FEATURES:
• Newly designed sweatshirts
• All participants are eligible for door prizes
• Refreshments to all participants
• Post-race party with awards & door prizes at Flemish American Club
• Awards to first through third place overall male and female
• First three male and female Kewanee finishers will receive awards
WALKERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE!
RACE DAY REGISTRATION AND RACE PACKET PICKUP
Begins at 11:00 a.m. at the Flemish American Club, 313 N. Burr Blvd., Kewanee, Illinois.
RACE TIME: 1:00 PM

Movie at the Cambridge Library
2024-12-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Cambridge
December 30th at 1pm
Cambridge Public Library
Check out their Facebook page for more information.

Noon Year Party
2024-12-30 11:00 - 12:30 | Geneseo
Let’s count down to 12 PM together! Miss Sandy will host a party to count down to the noon hour. We will have snacks, games and lots of fun. For ages 3 and up with caregivers.

Geneseo Public Library
805 N Chicago St
Geneseo, IL, 61254

Geneseo Farmer's Market (Winter Market)
2024-12-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Geneseo
Farmer’s Market at the Moose Lodge in Geneseo!
1025 S. State St. Geneseo, IL 61254

Storytime at Colona Library
2024-12-19 10:30 - 19:30 | Colona
Come out and listen to some Christmas stories at the Colona Public Library.
Thursday 19th
10:30am and 6:30pm

Holiday Brass on Tour @ Bishop Hill Creative Commons
2024-12-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Bishop Hill
Hear some of your holiday favorites performed by members of YOUR Knox-Galesburg Symphony brass section. This performance is free and open to the public. Bring your family and friends and get in the holiday spirit with the Symphony.

Join us on tour at the followings dates, times and locations:

Friday, December 13 at 7:00 PMGalesburg Public Library Community Room

Saturday, December 14 at 7:00 PMFirst United Methodist Church Monmouth, IL

Sunday, December 15 at 2:00Bishop Hill Creative Commons

These and other Symphony programs are supported, in part, by the Anna Sophia Johnson Charitable Fund, Blick Art Materials, the City of Galesburg, the Galesburg Community Foundation, and the Mark and Celia Godsil Family Donor Advised Fund.

Live Music @ Bishop Hill
2024-12-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Bishop Hill
Please join in Bishop Hill on Sunday December 15 for a special free afternoon musical performance. At 2 p.m. in the Bishop Hill Creative Commons, the Knox-Galesburg Symphony Brass Ensemble will perform a one-hour concert. This music performance is part of the Knox-Galesburg Symphony’s Community Series.
