Events Calendar

Join the Knox College Music Department during Homecoming Weekend for the Music Department Showcase in Kresge Recital Hall, featuring a variety of performances by Knox student musicians and ensembles, featuring the Knox College Choir, Knox Jazz Ensemble, Cherry St Combo, Enharmonics and the String Ensemble and more!

This is the 4th annual trick-or-treat at Argyle Lake State Park Campground. It will be from 5-7 pm. This is not just for camping kids. All kids from anywhere are welcome to walk the campground from campsite to campsite to trick-or-treat. Anyone who wants to hand out candy is welcome. Just find a spot in the campground.

Come to the barn for trick-or-treating! The horses will be handing out candy and showing off some costumes!

Walk of the Dead Haunted Trail opens October 2^nd and will run Fridays and Saturdays in October from 7:00 – 11:00 pm.  Located behind Lakeside Water Park (1033 S Lake Storey Road, Galesburg), the haunted trail offers patrons a terrifying walk through the woods. In its tenth year of operation, Walk of the Dead Haunted Trail is managed by the non-profit AGES Community in cooperation with the City of Galesburg.  The cost is $20 per person.

“This is our tenth year of scaring folks in the woods!” says organizer Sean Godsil. “We have new areas and new scares, but we have some old favorites too, of course. Every year we do things differently, so if you’ve come a previous year, we promise this year will be different. Actually, things can be different from night to night; you never know what to expect on the Walk of the Dead.”

Organizers recommend the haunt to children older than 13 years of age. The event is entirely outdoors and weather permitting, so please dress accordingly. No open-toed shoes, slippers, flip-flops, or slides allowed.   

Proceeds from the haunted trail help support the city’s nature programs and other recreational activities, including the Fishing Derby.  

For more information and weather-related updates, follow Walk of the Dead on Facebook and Instagram. Tickets are sold at the Lakeside Water Park ticket booth or purchase them online at www.walkofthedead.org and avoid the line at the ticket booth.

Return to Macomb, IL, to Celebrate the Annual WIU Homecoming

Saturday October 24th:
- Spencer Student Recreation Center - open 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. ($7 day pass)

Join us for the 4th Annual Trunk or Treat in Alpha Park on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 1 pm to 3 pm.

Decorated cars will line the park road and give out treats to children. Costumes are encouraged!

The region's premier adult vocal ensemble, the Bel Canto Chorale, will open their 2026-2027 season with a Fall Concert at 2:00 on Sunday, October 25th at First United Methodist Church in downtown Burlington.

The varied program includes traditional sacred choral works; selections by Strauss, Puccini, and Bizet; a medley from a Broadway show celebrating its 70th anniversary, music from a modern motion picture soundtrack, and more! The concert features special guests Ruth Francis on cello and Dr. Jason Edwards on oboe, as well as vocal soloists and opportunities to hear the grand piano and pipe organ. The Bel Canto Chamber Singers will also perform some fabulous late Renaissance madrigals by the great English composer Thomas Weelkes.

The Bel Canto Chorale consists of nearly 50 select singers and has been dedicated to the development of the performance skills of our members and the enjoyment and education of our audiences for 58 years. The ensemble regularly performs a variety of high quality a cappella and accompanied works that span five centuries of great choral repertoire and has premiered numerous new compositions. The Chorale has been featured on Iowa Public Television, recently performed at Carnegie Hall with The King’s Singers, and collaborates with other regional arts organizations throughout the year.

Tickets are available at the door. Adults - $8 / Students of all ages – FREE.

JOIN US FOR TRUNK OR TREAT!
Mark your calendars! St. Mark's Lutheran Church is hosting a FREE Community Trunk or Treat, and everyone is invited!
Date: October 25th
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: 200 S Main St, Washington, IL

EVERYTHING IS FREE:
• Tons of candy-filled trunks
• Hot dogs, chips, water & hot chocolate
• Take-home kids' craft

Join globally renowned entertainers Erinn Dearth and Dan Beckmann (of Letters From Home) for an unforgettable musical journey celebrating the iconic duos that have shaped history.
From legendary musicians like Johnny Cash & June Carter to iconic on-screen pairs like Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers, this dynamic performance features everything from classic hits and Broadway showstoppers to playful nods to pop culture favorites like Batman & Robin and The Odd Couple. Blending the legacy of timeless hits with the wit and edge of classic sketch comedy, It Takes Two is an incredibly unique musical experience guaranteed to delight all generations.

With powerful harmonies, heartwarming moments, gut-busting comedy, and plenty of surprises, IT TAKES TWO, A LEGENDARY DUO REVUE, is a celebration of the magic that happens with the power of two.

Western Illinois University’s Healthy Resources Institute for Vital Enrichment (T.H.R.I.V.E.), which started with a donation by Miriam Satern, will host a National Senior Health & Fitness Day event from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, in Brophy Hall.

“This year’s event theme is “Move a little, live a lot!” We are proud to empower bodies, educate minds, and elevate senior wellness on campus and in the greater community,” Bories said.

The event is open to Macomb community members aged 50 and older and offers an opportunity to learn more about health, wellness, and fitness.

Faculty and students from WIU’s School of Nursing, Applied Health and Human Performance will offer health and fitness screenings and assessments throughout the event. Attendees can also attend presentations and access educational materials on healthy aging and wellness.

National Senior Health & Fitness Day is an annual observance that promotes the importance of physical activity, health, and wellness for older adults.