Events Calendar

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!

Hailed by the media as "The Quintessential Paul McCartney," Tony Kishman has performed for audiences worldwide and is regarded by "Beatlemaniacs" as the world's best McCartney look-alike/sound-alike, with a lineup of world-class musicians! Tony Kishman, veteran of Broadway's smash hit Beatlemania, has been by Sir George Martin and Sir Paul McCartney himself as a great musician. From Hey Jude to Live and Let Die, Penny Lane to Maybe I'm Amazed, the show delivers note-perfect recreations of McCartney's greatest hits with stunning visuals, state-of-the-art sound, and the infectious energy that made Sir Paul a legend!

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)

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.

$5 per lesson or $15 bundle 

Join us for a guided, 4-part book discussion of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Robin Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Her book explores reciprocal relationships between humans and the land. Robin weaves storytelling and environmental knowledge throughout this poetic read. We will discuss lessons from the book as well as expand on scientific concepts such as prairies. There will be assigned reading sections for each meeting. You are invited to attend all or just a few lessons.

​Register and pay below:

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.

Join us for a free meal on the last Wednesday of each month

Western Illinois University's University Union Board (UUB) is excited to announce its Fall 2026 Bingo Calendar, featuring a full lineup of themed bingo nights, campus partnerships and signature WIU spirit.

UUB's bingo events have become a favorite campus tradition, known for high-energy atmospheres, creative themes and great prizes. This fall, attendees can look forward to five unique bingo experiences:

Fall 2026 Bingo Events:

Welcome Bingo
7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 26 - Grand Ballroom

Loteria Bingo in collaboration with LASO (Latin American Student Organization)
7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 14 - Grand Ballroom

Halloween Bingo
7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28 - Grand Ballroom

Drag Show Bingo with UNITY and the LGBT*QA Resource Center
7-10 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11 - Grand Ballroom

Holiday Bingo
7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2 - Grand Ballroom

Each event will feature themed entertainment, interactive activities and opportunities for students to engage with the campus community in a fun and welcoming environment.