Events Calendar

Movie Mondays is a film series connected to the upcoming “Americans and the Holocaust” exhibition. These films will be shown at the *Capitol Theater and will explore themes of communication, propaganda, and public understanding during World War II, highlighting how information shaped perspectives and decisions both then and now. Selections may include classic films from the era, such as “The Great Dictator”, along with other films that provide historical context and encourage meaningful discussion.

Join us at Galesburg Public Library from 4:00-4:45 PM for a children’s program on prairies this Wednesday! Our program coordinator will be reading Plant a Pocket of Prairie by Phyllis Root. Then, students will “plant” their very own prairie in a collage project.

No registration necessary for this FREE event.

Come enjoy ice cream from The Old Dairy Cafe, take studio tours, & meet the faces behind WIU's public media stations, Tri States Public Radio and WQPT.
This event is open to WIU Students, Faculty, & Staff.

49th Annual Argyle Antique Gas Engine Show Sep. 4th, 5th, & 6th.
Bring something to show!! Free Admission AND Parking!!
Corn Shelling, Hay Pressing, Oat Threshing, Gas Engines, and other working exhibits.

Friday, September 4th:
7 am - Breakfast served by the 19th Hole
- Vendor & Exhibitor Setup
- Early Bird Flea Market shopping

49th Annual Argyle Antique Gas Engine Show Sep. 4th, 5th, & 6th.
Bring something to show!! Free Admission AND Parking!!
Corn Shelling, Hay Pressing, Oat Threshing, Gas Engines, and other working exhibits.

Saturday, September 5th:
7 am - Breakfast served by the 19th Hole
9 am - Show Starts, Gas Engines, Corn Shelling, Threshing
10 am - Kids' Games: Water Balloon Toss, Watermelon eating contest, Egg Relay Race
11:30 am - Parade
3 pm - Tractor Drive around Argyle Lake

Organizers Peter Schwartzman and Darla Krejci are excited to announce that Galesburg will host three days of competitive Scrabble this Labor Day weekend, September 5-7. The "Midwest Showdown" culminates on Monday after two 7-game relegation/promotion tournaments held Saturday and Sunday. The event will be held at Knox College.  There is also an independent four-game night bird tournament on Saturday, Sept. 5th to be held at the Best Western Prairie Inn. 

"The Showdown is special! This one-of-a-kind format will lend itself to intense competition," says co-director and Mayor of Galesburg, Peter Schwartzman. Division winners of the Showdown will have trophies awarded, in addition to cash prizes.  Players not advancing to the showdown continue to play in an open tournament with a separate pool of prize money.  As of this release, 58 players are planning to participate, with players coming from all around the United States.   

All four tournaments are sanctioned by WGPO (Word Games Players' Organization). There will be two dictionary sections: (1) WOW, which is considered the current American Scrabble Dictionary for tournaments; and (2) CSW, which consists of words in the Collins (Global) dictionary. The WOW section will have two divisions based on the rating of the players. People do not need to have an official rating to play, but they do need to join WGPO, whose membership is free. 

Prairie Land Conservancy is your local land trust in west central Illinois! Join them for a Mindfulness Walk at their Stony Hills Nature Preserve property. An opportunity to slow down, be in the moment, and practice nature observation skills at this 200-acre nature preserve located near the Mississippi. Experience the health benefits of being in nature yourself! Please note the trails are mowed grass on easy to moderate terrain.

Learn more about PLC at prairielandconservancy.org and register for the event.

Please note: this event is in Hancock County

Join local historian, *Terry Abrisz, for some refreshments and Burlington history. Terry uses the local newspaper to share the story of the community with a different topic each month. This month, follow Terry as he explores the local newspaper articles reporting the Holocaust and exploring the themes related to Americans and the Holocaust Exhibit coming from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. No registration required; all are welcome.

Join our last Conservation Tour of the year! Slow down, be in the moment, and practice observation skills during a Mindfulness Walk at our Stony Hills Nature Preserve. Hancock County Health Department will also be guest hosts and talk about outdoor safety!

49th Annual Argyle Antique Gas Engine Show Sep. 4th, 5th, & 6th.
Bring something to show!! Free Admission AND Parking!!
Corn Shelling, Hay Pressing, Oat Threshing, Gas Engines, and other working exhibits.

Sunday, September 6th:
7 am - Breakfast served by the 19th Hole
9 am - Show Starts, Gas Engines, Corn Shelling, Threshing, Displays Begin
11 am - Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull