Events Calendar

The only Juried Art Festival in Macomb, Illinois, held once a year features a variety of talented artists working in glass, wood, metal, fiber, photography, and more. Hands-on activities for children and families and artist demonstrations are a wonderful way to complement this cherished community event.

Join us for our annual Monarch Migration Festival! This free family fun event will be held at Lakeside Nature Center in Galesburg, IL. Enjoy a variety of activities and learn about the amazing monarch butterfly migration. Don't miss out on the fun!

Join us for a morning or afternoon of paddling and enjoying nature on beautiful Lake Argyle.

Kayaks paddles, and life jackets are being provided by the Friends of Argyle. Ten adult kayaks and 2 youth kayaks (for ages 5+) are available, so space is limited to the first 12 people to register for each tour. Two times are being offered each day, and each outing will be about 2 hours. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Meet at the parking area near the dam/spillway for this program.

Please register by calling (309)776-3422 or email Bridget.Hinchee@illinois.gov.

Participation in any program involving the use of FOA equipment (skis, kayaks, paddleboards, etc.) will require participants to become a member of the Friends of Argyle organization. Annual membership fees are $10 per individual, $15 for a single parent family and $20 for a two-parent family.

Create your own woven masterpiece in our Art Studio! Free with Admission

On September 6th, following the winning March-a-thon neighborhood parade, the Macomb Marching Bomber Band will present a free concert at 4:45pm on the McDonough County Courthouse lawn, as a thank-you for the community’s continued support. This year's concert is sponsored by Ladner and Jain Orthodontics.

GCC Fall Season begins with our first night of rehearsals. We will be doing two concerts for this semester, one on Saturday, October 25th at 7:30 pm and the other on Saturday, November 15th at 7:30 pm. We will be hosting a community choral event, "A Festival of Voices" and performing "An American Tapestry", a collection of works inspired by American poets and composers, including Randall Thompson's "Frostiana" and Alex Berko's "Sacred Place". No auditions are necessary, just a love of singing! Fees for the semester are $15, students are free.

Play without Boundaries
An exclusive time for children with special needs and their families
$6.50 admission/members are free
Advanced tickets required

GCC Fall Season begins with our first night of rehearsals. We will be doing two concerts for this semester, one on Saturday, October 25th at 7:30 pm and the other on Saturday, November 15th at 7:30 pm. We will be hosting a community choral event, "A Festival of Voices" and performing "An American Tapestry", a collection of works inspired by American poets and composers, including Randall Thompson's "Frostiana" and Alex Berko's "Sacred Place". No auditions are necessary, just a love of singing! Fees for the semester are $15, students are free.

Stop by the Farmers Market on the northwest corner of the Carthage Square from 12 PM to 3 PM every Monday from May through October 13th! Come grab lunch and see what fresh produce and goodies our vendors have!

The Fort Madison Farmers Market is BACK! The Fort Madison Farmer's Market is growing and we want you to be part of it!
Join us on Mondays at Central Park from 4-6 pm in June-September.
🍓 Fresh produce
🍪 Homemade baked goods
🧶 Local crafts & honey
🧺 Good vibes and community spirit
Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first time, we’d love to see you there. Let’s kick off the season together!