Events Calendar

This summer, the Burlington jazz festival is set to light up downtown with two unforgettable days of free, live jazz performances, community celebration, and a deep dive into Burlington's rich musical heritage.

From intimate club sets to big brand performances across multiple downtown venues, the Burlington Jazz Festival will feature a wide range of talent from national touring acts to rising local stars.

For more information, visit: BtownJazzFest.com.

There will be a concert featuring "Contingency" at the Rand Park Pavilion. The event will be on Saturday July 26th at 7:00 PM. Food trucks will be on site one hour prior to the concerts start time. For more information go to randparkpavilion.com.

Learn basic sign language, including the ABC's, numbers, colors, identifying family members, manners, and basic sentences.

Whether you're a pro or new to the game, Community Kickball is all about having a blast, making friends, and enjoying the outdoors. Bring your family, friends or come solo; you'll be laughing, playing, and building fun memories. Let’s kick it at Veterans Park from 4-6 PM on the following Dates:

July 13th

July 20th

July 27th

August 3rd

This is a FREE event with no registration required! We recommend participants bring a water bottle, closed-toe shoes and sun protection. Teams will be assembled on site at the start of each game. See you there!

Grab your lawn chairs and join us on the lawn for another great night of FREE live music at Wiley Park! Galva Arts Council is excited to welcome Kiran Ahluwalia and Amanda Fish to the area this Sunday, June 22nd as part of the 2025 Levitt AMP Galva Music Series.

Every Sunday through August 3rd, this family-friendly concert series will bring FREE live music to Wiley Park in Galva, Illinois. All concerts begin at 6:00 PM, end around 8:30 PM, and feature two acts per night. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for comfortable lawn seating. A variety of food and non-food vendors will be on-site, and guests are also welcome to bring in outside food.

Street parking is available around the park and surrounding areas. Please do not park in the park.

New this year, handicap-accessible seating is located in the northwest corner of the park, with a designated unloading zone and golf cart shuttle service available for assistance.

Those with golf carts/UTVs are asked to keep their vehicles on the perimeter of the audience to prevent blocking the view of guests and minimize the risk of accident while driving through the park.

The 2025 Burlington Municipal Band begins it 98th season Sunday, June 1st at the Crapo Park Bandshell in Burlington Iowa. This outdoor concert series consists of ten free, live, family friendly concerts from June to early August. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy!

Roots to Wings is an interactive all ages journey through gardens and pollinator habitats, exploring the essential role bees, butterflies and other pollinators in our food system. guided by experts, participants will discover how flowers transform into fruits, taste fresh garden harvests, and learn how to support pollinators in their own backyard.

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!

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.