Events Calendar

Come enjoy beautiful Lake Argyle while taking a relaxing morning pontoon boat ride on the lake as we watch for wildlife. Life jackets, binoculars, and field guides will be available, or you’re welcome to bring your own.
**Pre-registration is required, and space is limited to 6 participants. ** 
Please email Bridget.Hinchee@illinois.gov or call (309) 776-3422 for more information or to register.

Connect with the educators shaping tomorrow's workforce at the Area Educator Expo on October 30, from 11 am – 12:30 pm at Burlington Community High School in the high school gym. Hosted in partnership with the Des Moines County Educator Conference, this event gives your business the opportunity to connect with approximately 575 local educators, showcase your brand, and highlight career opportunities within your organization.

**Please note the Merchant Walk is Friday this year** Join Rushville businesses, non-profits and organizations in trick or treating around town to businesses. This event open to all ages.
*To have your location listed please email the Chamber at chamberrushville@gmail.com by Oct. 23rd*

FREE Family event at Jackson St Market Plaza. Join the businesses in our plaza for a spooktacular evening of candy, costumes, and community!

Come dressed in your best costume and trunk-or-treat around!

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.

Our 6th market of the season is here! Hot food this week will be from Little Pallet Farmhouse, and music by Tex Carroll. Production is increasing every week. Our vendors love seeing you!

Save the Date! Don't miss our Kids Club Trunk or Treat Event on Saturday, October 31, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Hy-Vee!
Enjoy treats, activities, and spooky family fun! Don’t forget your costumes!

Date: October 31, 2026
Time: 11AM - 1PM
Cost: FREE
Location: Downtown Galesburg
Open to all ages

Join us for a day full of fun! Dress up in your best costume and trick-or-treat from business to business around downtown Galesburg!
A free bag and maps can be picked up at Main/Seminary or Main/Cherry. Sponsored by the City of Galesburg Parks & Recreation, Galesburg Gives Committee, and many generous businesses and organizations.
Does your business or organization want to join the fun? Downtown storefront is not required! Sign up here: https://forms.gle/PNr2Du3jQpLTQLar5

The University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists invite community members, gardeners, and native habitat enthusiasts to the Native Seed Share on October 31, 2026, at 11:30 AM. This welcoming, hands‑on event offers participants the chance to exchange native seeds, learn practical techniques, and connect with others who care about restoring Illinois’ natural landscapes.

Locally collected seeds from a variety of prairie and woodland habitats will be available, and attendees are encouraged to explore, ask questions, and gather inspiration for their own native plantings. Expert Master Naturalists will be on site to share seed‑collecting tips, planting techniques, and guidance on choosing species that support pollinators and local ecosystems

Participants are invited to bring their collected native seeds to share, but participation does not require bringing seeds — everyone is welcome to join, learn, and take home native seeds to start or expand their landscape. Participants are encouraged to bring a sack lunch to enjoy while talking with other seed enthusiasts. Registration is required at go.illinois.edu/SeedShare. We will send the address and directions to registrants before the event.

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