Events Calendar

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.

Western Illinois University Theatre and Dance has announced its Fall 2026 season, featuring a lineup of classic theatre, contemporary musical theatre, original dance works, and a showcase highlighting the talents of WIU students and faculty. The Fall 2026 season will take place in the new Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts, with performances in the Clow Theatre and Hainline Theatre, in Brown Hall.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN is a contemporary musical about a lonely teenager whose attempt to fit in spirals into a lie that brings him connection, compassion, and heartbreak. As the truth unravels, Evan must confront the consequences of his choices and learn what it truly means to be seen and belong.

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!

The Mount Sterling Farmers Market began in 2017 as a grassroots effort led by community members with the goal of promoting local food access, small businesses, and community gathering, laying the foundation for the market we know today.

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!

Mahler's Symphony No. 6 is one of the most monumental works in the orchestral canon — presented here in a unique way, as four distinct musical journeys under one magnificent umbrella. We are also pleased to feature a talented young artist from our regional competition as part of this extraordinary evening.
Mahler - Symphony No. 6 in A MinorMarilyn Minford McCoid Young Artist Winner - TBA

Western Illinois University Theatre and Dance has announced its Fall 2026 season, featuring a lineup of classic theatre, contemporary musical theatre, original dance works, and a showcase highlighting the talents of WIU students and faculty. The Fall 2026 season will take place in the new Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts, with performances in the Clow Theatre and Hainline Theatre, in Brown Hall.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN is a contemporary musical about a lonely teenager whose attempt to fit in spirals into a lie that brings him connection, compassion, and heartbreak. As the truth unravels, Evan must confront the consequences of his choices and learn what it truly means to be seen and belong.

Mahler's Symphony No. 6 is one of the most monumental works in the orchestral canon — presented here in a unique way, as four distinct musical journeys under one magnificent umbrella. We are also pleased to feature a talented young artist from our regional competition as part of this extraordinary evening.
Mahler - Symphony No. 6 in A MinorMarilyn Minford McCoid Young Artist Winner - TBA

Mahler's Symphony No. 6 is one of the most monumental works in the orchestral canon — presented here in a unique way, as four distinct musical journeys under one magnificent umbrella. We are also pleased to feature a talented young artist from our regional competition as part of this extraordinary evening.
Mahler - Symphony No. 6 in A MinorMarilyn Minford McCoid Young Artist Winner - TBA

Fort Madison Trick-or-Treat 2026. It's almost that time. Save the date!