May 31 Friday
Interfaith Alliance of Macomb will host the unveiling of Macomb’s newest & most unique mural Friday ,May 31 at 5:30. Artist Emily Roberts’ recycled plastic bottle caps mural, Be Kind to All, will be hung in the 100th block of W Washington Street. Mayor Inman, Byron ODeen are among the speakers at the event with music provided by the father/daughter Hardings.
For more info information contact Janice RockwellRockwell@macomb.com
Jun 01 Saturday
The Macomb Farmers Market returns to Historic Downtown Macomb’s Chandler Park each Saturday morning, from 8:00 a.m. to Noon, starting on Saturday, May 4 through October 19. Now in its 49th year, the Market’s vendors offer an array of fresh produce, baked goods, honey & jams, meats, Amish goods, fresh flowers, hand-crafted items, and much more — all sold to you by the people who produced them.
The Quincy Farmers Market will be starting May 18, Saturday and will be running every week from May until October. The Farmers Market will be held at Washington park.
The Farmers Market will have a variety of local goods and services.
The Galesburg Farmers' Market will be starting May 18, 2024.
The Farmers' Market will be near the corner of Simmons and Seminary every Saturday from 8-12, May through September
The market will have local goods like fruits and vegetables, meat and eggs, honey, baked good and prepared foods, handmade crafts and jewelry, and more.
For over 50 years, the St. Paul’s Women’s Guild has been hosting a rummage sale. This year, the Rummage Sale will take place on Friday, May 31st from 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday, June 1st from 9 am to 12 noon. Besides finding a large selection of clothes and shoes, shoppers can browse the table displays for cooking and dining items, home décor, toys, books, furniture, and more. There will also be a browse and shop section of individually priced, higher end items. Saturday is Bargain Day when shoppers can fill a plastic grocery bag for $3, a medium tote for $4, a large tote for $5 or an extra-large tote for $6. Samples of what constitutes these bag sizes will be on display. All large items that do not fit in a bag will be half-price.
Join the Prairieland Barbershop Chorus as they celebrate their 55th anniversary with a stroll down memory lane. From Oklahoma to River City, Iowa and everything over the rainbow, we’ll climb every mountain and enjoy an afternoon of a capella music from some of our favorite movies, musicals and more!
The concert will also feature the Illinois District 2019 Quartet Champs, Center Ring Quartet.
Prairieland Barbershop Chorus Presents their 55th Anniversary Show Movies, Musicals, and More! with special guests, the barbershop quartet Center Ring.
Jun 05 Wednesday
Memorial Hospital and Carthage Public Library are excited to announce a collaborative effort to host a series of “Story Time and Snack Making” workshops. These workshops will introduce children to healthy eating habits and the importance of nutrition in fueling their bodies. These workshops will combine the joy of story time with interactive snack crafting activities, providing a fun and educational experience for young participants.
The workshops will take place at the Memorial Hospital Health & Wellness Center, located on the Memorial Hospital campus, on June 5, July 3, and August 7 from 10 AM to 11 AM. This free series of events is open to preschoolers through incoming 2nd graders. Each session can accommodate up to 20 children, who must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration is required for these workshops. Participants can register at mhtlc.org/services/health-wellness-center/teaching-kitchen/
Jun 06 Thursday
The Jefferson Street Farmers Market will be starting Thursday May 23, running through May to September. Local produce, baked goods, canned goods, plants, regional crafts, and live entertainment is offered.
They will hold a special event week where people can compete in challenges
Jun 07 Friday
The 21st annual Park N' Cruise is being held in Downtown Macomb at Chandler Park. They will have evenings of classic cars and live music. This event is free and open to the public.
For more info Call 309-575-3015Or go to Cityofmacomb.com or facebook/downtownmacomb