Events Calendar

Open Mic Nights are back at Sullivan Taylor. Anyone with musical talent is welcome to preform Tuesday nights from 5-8pm at SulTay! Not preforming? That’s okay! Anyone is welcome to stop by and check out some music, do some homework, hang out with friends, or just grab a late night treat! We thank everyone who’s attended the last few Open Mic Nights and will see you all at the next one ! 🎷🎶 ☕️

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

The Community Thanksgiving committee works hard each year to ensure no one goes hungry or eats along on Thanksgiving in Fort Madison, typically serving almost 1000 meals. The meal is made possible because of the generous and gracious donations from our businesses and community members. Monetary donations allow us to purchase food, supplies and packaging year to year. We also seek volunteers to assist in meal preparation, day-of packaging of meals and delivering meals to shut-ins.

Home School Hub is a program for home schooled children. It focuses on Science and Art. This program is free with admission.
November 6th - Art - Piet Mondrian Art Lesson
November 13th - Science - Invisible Ink with Handprints
November 20th - Art - Wayne Thiebaud Inspired Cupcakes

The Western Illinois Museum is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibit in its Walkway Gallery showcasing the artistry of local, prize-winning quilter Millie Sorrells. The exhibit Inspiring Stitches: Embroidery Quilts by Millie Sorrells opens with a reception on Saturday, November 29, from 10:00 a.m. to noon, and will remain on view through February 17, 2026.

Now in her nineties, Sorrells continues to inspire with her vibrant creativity and passion for the art of quilting. This latest exhibition features 20 new embroidery quilts, many with festive winter and holiday themes, revealing her joyful use of color, intricate stitching, and imaginative design. Each piece reflects her enduring dedication to the craft and her ability to turn fabric and thread into stories full of warmth and beauty.

Millie Sorrells is a charter member of the American Quilter’s Society, past president of the Land of Lincoln Quilters, and an active member of several regional quilt guilds. Her award-winning work has been exhibited across the country and is included in the permanent collections of the Illinois State Museum, the International Quilt Museum in Nebraska, the National Quilt Museum in Kentucky, and the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts. In 2022, Sorrells donated a number of her quilts to the Western Illinois Museum, ensuring that a selection of her work remains in her hometown.

The Museum extends special thanks to volunteers Sandi Bolster, Dona Lantz, and Karen Mencel, the Museum’s collection manager, for their support with research and installation. This program is funded in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.

For more information, call 309-837-2750, text 309-837-2613, or email info@wimuseum.org.
The Museum is located at 201 S. Lafayette Street, one block south of Macomb’s Courthouse Square. The building is fully accessible, and free accessible parking is available.

The District invites the community to its Annual Light the Park event! Join us in Washington Park (following the new Rotary After Dark Christmas Parade) as Santa flips the switch to transform the park into a Storybook Winter Wonderland!

Take pictures in our selfie/photo area complete with large character cut outs and snow globe.
Bring a new, unwrapped toy(s) to donate to Toys for Tots and be entered to win one of two gift certificates to The District!

This beloved holiday tradition occurs every year the day after Thanksgiving with over 40 lighted floats that businesses can sponsor, as they become available. After the parade down Avenue G, the floats find their way to Central Park where they sit on display for the month of December for all to enjoy!

Bring your letters and lists, & have your photo taken with Santa!

Free with admission!

Don’t Miss Knox Rocks!
Come out and enjoy an awesome night of live music featuring Knox bands:
Love MCQ · St. Crescent · Midwest Acolyte · Alphabet Soup · The Synthesis · Continental Riff
📅 Tuesday, November 18th
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Smokin’ Willies BBQ — 161 N Cherry St (just one block north of Main Street)
Free and Open to the Public!

Stronghurst IL is holding its Farmers Market on Broadway Street every other Monday from May 19th to September 8th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. For all dates see below

May 19th, June 2nd, June 16th, June 30th, July 14, July 28th, August 11th, August 25th and September 8th.