Henry County Tourism Bureau

Kewanee's 18th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade
2024-12-08 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Kewanee
Sunday, December 8th Windmont and Northeast Park will be lit for the Christmas Season.

Now is the time to start thinking about the Lighted Parade that will take place just prior to the lighting. Check out the form at www.kewanee-il.com for details and get in the Holiday mood and participate this year.

Christmas in the Square
2024-12-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Cambridge
Cambridge College Square Park
Full of fun for the whole family to enjoy! Crafts, Food vendors, Christmas lights, Hot cocoa stations, Kids’ Activities and of course a Santa visit are just some of the events to enjoy while getting into the Christmas Spirit!

Chocolate Walk @ Bishop Hill Creative Commons
2024-12-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Bishop Hill
Mark your calendars for December 7th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and indulge in a sweet day for a great cause!

The Chocolate Walk is their biggest fundraiser of the year, benefiting the Bishop Hill Arts Council. Your support helps financially back local arts, businesses, museums, activities, and events that make our community a vibrant place to live and visit.
Here’s what you can expect: Fudge Cookies Chocolate-dipped goodies Brownies …and much more chocolatey goodness!
Whether you’re a chocolate lover or just want to support the arts, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

Bishop Hill Creative Commons10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Come for the sweets, stay for the support! Let’s make this fundraiser a sweet success for the arts.

Christmas Open House @ Geneseo Historical Museum
2024-12-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Geneseo
Enjoy the Spirit of an Old Fashioned Christmas and the Sparkle of a Victorian Holiday!
More information can be found at www.geneseohistory.com.

Geneseo Historical Museum
205 S. State St.
Geneseo, IL 61254
309.944.3043

Village of Atkinson Christmas Festival
2024-12-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Atkinson
Come join for a fun-filled evening of family friendly Christmas activities!
A visit from Santa Soup/Chili Cookoff Cookie & Ornament decorating Kids’ Games & Goody Bags Christmas Tree Decorating Contest Gingerbread House Display Adult Scavenger Hunt Family Photo Booth German Food & Wine Booth Hot Cocoa & Hot Apple Cider Christmas Cookie Walk Christmas Movie Shuttle Service Warming/Hospitality StationsAwesome Door Prizes & So Much

Wooden Barn Quilts Class
2024-12-05 18:00 - 20:30 | Geneseo
Join Liz on Thursday, December 5th to make your own wooden barn quilt sign at the Hometown Collective in Geneseo!

Dimensions: 15×15Cost: $55

Light horderves will be provided

Register at www.shophometowncollective.com

Hometown Collective
104 S State St
Geneseo, IL 61254

Live Music with Rupert Wates
2024-12-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Hill
Join at the Bishop Hill Creative Commons for some live music!
309 Bishop Hill St, Bishop Hill, IL 61419

Christmas Open House
2024-11-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Galva
Join us for a festive holiday celebration!

Enter to win exciting prizes to kick-start your holiday season! Explore our collection of unique, locally-sourced gifts and decorations to make your home merry and bright, and indulge in delicious Christmas sweets and refreshments to keep you cozy!

Enjoy the charming atmosphere of Galva’s Ol’ Fashioned Christmas event & celebrate small business Saturday by shopping local and supporting small shops like ours!

Save the date for an unforgettable holiday experience in Galva. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Live Music with Trevor Sensor
2024-11-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Hill

Live Music with Kelly Hunt
2024-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Bishop Hill

Christmas in the Country
2024-11-17 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Cambridge
Friday night November 15th 6-9 pm
Saturday 10-4
Sunday 12-4Please join us for our annual Christmas in the Country
16870 N 1100 Ave, Cambridge, IL
we will have all our favorite things ~ fresh wreaths, swags, roping, fresh cut trees ~ vintage Christmas ~ candles ~ home decor ~ everything you need to make the holidays special ~ it truly is The Most Wonderful Time of the Year ~

Kiwanis Club of Galva Whiskey Tasting
2024-11-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Galva
Buy your ticket before they are gone.
They expect to sell out.
$35 will provide you tastings and our special Kiwanis Charcuterie table.
Come for an evening of spirits, fellowship and support of children in our community.

Live Music with Mike Mains & The Branches with Young Mister
2024-11-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Hill

Trivia Night for Galva Freedom Fest
2024-11-16 18:00 - 21:30 | Kewanee
Join for a fun Trivia Night with proceeds to benefit the Galva Freedom Fest
Saturday November 16th
Midland Country Club in Kewanee

Geneseo Farmer's Market (Winter Market)
2024-11-16 12:00 - 15:00 | Geneseo
Farmer’s Market at the Moose Lodge in Geneseo!
1025 S. State St. Geneseo, IL 61254

Live Music with Joseph Donnelly (of Gallivant)
2024-11-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Hill

Paint at the Park
2024-11-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Kewanee
Kewanee Park District presents Paint at the Park
Thursday November 14, 2024
6pm

The 19th Hole Restaurant will be hosting our very first: Paint in the Park event! This will be an after hours event for a special cause. You can register in person at the Park District Administrative Office or visit kewanee.recdesk.com/community/program to register with your online account. Don’t miss out, deadline is Nov 11. Cash bar will still be available along with the appetizer menu!

Live Music - Songwriter Showcase ft. John Till, Aaron Kelly & Pete Jive
2024-11-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Hill

Turkey Trot
2024-11-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Geneseo
The Geneseo Park District brings you the Annual Turkey Trot.

Race against your friends for a chance to win a turkey! Participants are divided into 3 groups by grade…Boys/Girls Pre-K (100 yard dash), K-2nd (200 yard dash) & 3rd-5th (1 lap around the track).

3 winners per age group.
Pre-registration is preferred online or at The Center.
GRADES: Pre-K to 5th

LOCATION: Athletic Field (541 East North Street, Geneseo, IL,)Participation is FREE thanks to the Geneseo Park District Foundation

Freddy's 2 & 4 Swing Trio
2024-11-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Geneseo
The trio has a passion for the Great American Songbook and early jazz. Freddy Allen on piano, Neal Smith on Sax and Gino Ciccotelli on drums. Free with donation for the Geneseo-Atkinson Food Pantry.

First Congregational Church United Church of Christ
319 S. State St.
Geneseo, IL 61254

Chili Cookoff & Auction for the Food Pantry
2024-11-10 12:00 - 15:00 | Galva
Mary’s Family Dining and Lounge Annual Chili Cook Off and Auction for the Food Pantry is back!

NO Entry Fee. Call ahead to enter.
Entry to be at Mary’s Noon on November 10th.
1011 SE 2nd St, Galva, IL 61434

Judging to begin at 1pm
$5/donation to eat
Live Auction starting at 2:30pm

ALL PROCEEDS FOR THE Galva Food Pantry

Colona PTA Craft & Product Show
2024-11-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Colona
Over 30 vendors will showcase their fall and holiday merchandise.
700 1st St. Colona, IL

Cost is $25 a booth.
Free admission.
Concession available.

Cambridge Holiday Shopping Extravaganza
2024-11-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Cambridge
Cambridge Community Center
125 North East Street
Cambridge, IL, 61238

Live Music with Genevieve Racette
2024-11-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Hill

Live Music with The Henry Girls & Lewis Knudsen
2024-11-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Hill

8th Annual Fall/Winter Craft Show in Kewanee
2024-11-03 10:00 - 15:00 | Kewanee
Come shop local vendors and crafters!

Held at the Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School
422 Willard St, Kewanee, IL 61443-3718, United States

Raffles, bake sale and SOOO much more
$1/per adult entry for Patchy’s Toy Drive

Confirmed Vendors:Donna Marie CreationsTanya Hepner-Sensory BoxesPop of The Morning PopcornScentsyC & M CreationsKelli Q DesignsMystic Jewelry and 3D PrintsXandandy Cotton Candy CoOh My BeadsPaw Prints by AmeliaMee to YouJohn Baum PensGalassi FarmsTastefully SimpleLuckei CraftsEntwinedJo and Jean BoutiquePampered ChefCrafts by BrendaLife Skill Ornaments

The All Hallows Monster Bash
2024-11-02 17:00 - 23:59 | Kewanee
Great band and DJ lined up!
Food truck and sweets truck on site!
Dress up in fun costumes!

Can’t wait to see you there!

Halloween Hustle
2024-10-31 | Orion
