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Prairie Hills RC&D Annual Meeting
2026-04-16 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Spoon River Macomb Community Outreach Center, 2500 East Jackson, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Join Prairie Hills RC&D and our community partners for a public Annual Meeting! We will celebrate our many accomplishments in 2025 and share about plans for the future.
Established in 1976, Prairie Hills Resource Conservation and Development plans and conducts activities that increase the conservation of natural resources, support economic development, and enhances the environment and standard of living in west central IL communities.

Wine & Wax!
2026-04-16 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-05-21 17:30 - 20:00 | The Wine Sellers
Sippin’ Wine and spinning’ Vinyl

Every third Thursday means it’s Wine & Wax time at The Wine Sellers!
So grab your favorite vinyl and join us beginning at 5:30.
For the Record, we hope to see you there!

Bloom & Grow Gala
2026-04-18 18:00 - 20:00 | The Penny, 26 W. Side Square, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Hosted by the McDonough District Hospital Foundation. Join in an evening of celebrating generosity, growth, and the strength of community at the Bloom & Grow Gala. Alongside friends and supporters of McDonough District Hospital, you will enjoy a night of connection, live entertainment, and meaningful giving.
Complimentary draft beer and wine
Seated Dinner
Dueling Pianos
Live and silent auction
Cocktail attire
Funds raised throughout the evening directly support McDonough District Hospital, helping provide critical equipment and resources that are essential to patient care and the services our community relies on every day.

Noticing Nature: A Curious Guide for Sprouts
2026-04-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
The seasonal rhythm of the natural world is full of wonder and can be a constant companion that offers new surprises every day!

Join us at Lakeview Nature Area and Center this month for a nature-themed story, a creative activity, and noticing nature moments for young explorers and curious naturalists! We hope to see you in the prairie!

Day: Friday
Dates: February 20
Time: 4:00 – 4:45 pm
Location: Lakeview Nature Area and Center
Fee: Free
Maximum of 18 participants *Pre-registration is required for each participating child, attending parents or guardians do not need to register. Please register by January 22 to participate.

To register call: 309-833-4562, stop by the park office to register in person, or click here for online registration!

Noticing Nature: A Curious Guide for Sprouts will be held outdoors when possible and participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather. When applicable, safe mask wearing is recommended indoors.

Spring Wildflower Hikes
2026-04-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States
Enjoy the first blooms of spring and the peace and serenity of nature on these morning nature hikes in the woods of Argyle Lake State Park. These 1.5 mile hikes will begin at the park visitor center. For more information, please call the park visitor center at (309)776-3422.

Nature Makers Workshop: Mixed Media Bird Nest
2026-04-25 12:00 - 13:30 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Join us this month as we use a variety of natural materials to create a mixed media creation housed within an embroidery hoop! In this workshop, we’ll walk through a series of simple construction steps as we design a nest made of stitched sticks, moss, felt, and other small whimsical wonders! We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!

*Nature Makers Workshops are open to ages 16 and up as well as all skill levels. All materials are included in the workshop fee. When applicable, safe mask wearing is recommended for our Nature Makers Workshop Series.

Maximum of 10 participants per 1-hour workshop
Day: Saturday
Dates: January 24
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Location: Lakeview Nature Area and Center
Fee: $14.00 per person for Macomb Park District Residents or $16.00 per person for Non Residents

Pre-registration is required. Please register by January 23 to participate in this workshop.

To register: Call 309-833-4562, stop by the park office to register in person, OR click here for online registration!

Decade of Decadence - The Ultimate 80’s Rock Party!
2026-04-25 20:00 - 23:00 | Bushnell Recreation & Cultural Center, Bushnell
Bushnell Cultural Arts Center
BUSHNELL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT CODE RED SPRING CONCERT IS COMING IN HOT!

Get ready to feel the heat as Decade of Decadence brings The Ultimate 80’s Rock Party to the Bushnell Cultural Arts Center for the Bushnell Fire Dept. Code Red Spring Concert!
This high-octane night will be LOADED with the biggest anthems from Poison, Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, Guns N’ Roses and more — all cranked up loud for an unforgettable, face-melting rock experience. Expect massive sing-alongs, blistering guitar solos, and nonstop energy as the flames rise and the party explodes!

This show is more than a concert — it’s a cause.
Code Red Spring Concert is a fundraiser benefiting our local first responders, honoring the men and women who put their lives on the line every day to protect our community. Come out, rock hard, and show your support for the heroes who always answer the call. Your night of music helps make a real difference.
Saturday, April 25th | 8PM–11PM
Bushnell Cultural Arts Center
Rock hard. Support local heroes.
Party like it’s 1989.
Tickets on sale soon — don’t miss it!
Brought to you by Bushnell Fire Protection District,Decade of Decadence and Norris Sound & Lighting,LLC

Spring Guided Tour
2026-04-27 10:30 - 23:30 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Join us for a relaxing and educational walking tour through the Macomb Park District’s Lakeview Nature Area! This outdoor tour will explore the history, biodiversity, and some of our favorite winter sights.

This tour will also include a stop at the Lakeview Nature Area Community Apiary and we’ll even enjoy a taste harvested honey! We’re excited to share this beautiful landscape and help you notice the seasonal rhythm that make this Nature Area so magical! We encourage you to wear comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing. We can’t wait to see you in the prairie!

Day: Monday
Dates: April 27
Time: 10:30 – 11:15 am
Location: Lakeview Nature Area and Center
Fee: Free
Maximum of 18 participants
Pre-registration is required. Please register by February 6 to participate in this workshop.

To Register visit our Programs page, call: 309-833-4562, or stop by the park office to register in person!

Post 6 BIG Band
2026-04-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Park Place
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
POST 6 BIG BAND
Park Place 127 E Carroll St, Macomb, IL 61455
Bring your dancing shoes and/or just come to enjoy the tunes from the past with the Post 6 Big Band, directed by John Cooper.
We play from 7-9 p.m. the last Wednesday of every month August—April
Except November and a Special Christmas Edition presented on the 2nd Wednesday, December 10
Admission is free, but there will be a free-will donation to support the band.
Cold Drinks Available for Purchase

First Friday's
2026-05-01 09:00 - 14:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
During these open house hours we welcome you to explore the Macomb Park District‘s Center!
Explore nature-based learning stations, invitations for imaginative play, favorite seasonal books, and creative enrichment activities.
Lakeview Nature Center is nestled into 350 acres of pure beauty just to the east of Spring Lake Park & Campgrounds and provides a rustic and relaxing environment to host your next event. Whether you desire the great outdoors or the protection of our timber frame building for your baby shower, birthday party, or business meeting Lakeview is a great choice to share community with some of your favorite people.
Macomb’s Lakeview Nature Center also boasts the nation’s largest seven circuit Prairie Labyrinth. The labyrinth, which is created within and from the surrounding natural prairie vegetation, is open to the public from dawn to dusk 365 days a year and provides community outreach through guided and unguided labyrinth walks, support groups, workshops and an annual spring wellness event.

10th Annual Flapjack 5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run
2026-05-02 07:30 - 10:00 | St. Paul School
10th Annual Flapjack 5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run!
St. Paul School – 7:30am, Saturday, May 2nd.
Followed by a Pancake Breakfast in the St. Paul School Gym hosted by the Knights of Columbus!
Mark your calendars for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the Flapjack 5K/1 Mile Run/Walk on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in the charming town of Macomb, IL in McDonough County!
This event promises a delightful morning where participants of all ages can enjoy a scenic run or walk, followed by a delicious pancake breakfast.
Starting at St. Paul School at 7:30 AM, the Flapjack 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk will cater to both seasoned runners and casual walkers alike.
After crossing the finish line, participants can indulge in a hearty pancake breakfast from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, ensuring everyone leaves with a satisfied appetite and happy memories.
Join us for a fantastic community event that combines health, positivity, and, of course, pancakes!
Registration is $30/Adults and $20 for Kids.

Stitchin' Time
2026-05-02 10:30 - 12:00 | Macomb Public Library, 235 S Lafayette St , Macomb
Macomb Public Library presents Stichin’ Time. Meets the first Saturday of each month from 10:30AM-Noon. Beginners through experts; limited supplies available or bring your own.

Performing Arts Society Gala
2026-05-02 17:30 - 22:00 | WIU Union
The Performing Arts Society (PAS) invites you to the annual 2026 PAS Gala Fundraiser, to be held May 2, 2026 in the University Union Grand Ballroom.
PAS raises funds to support arts programming to include the Youth Performing Arts Series (YPAS), WIU Summer Music Institute Scholarships, Community Arts Grants, Arts Programming Grants to WIU Faculty and Staff, K-12 Arts Grants, the Bureau of Cultural Affairs (BCA), and other important arts-centered programming at WIU and the Macomb community.
Watch WESTERNPRESENTS.COM for reservation details.
Also, follow us on Facebook @pas.cofac for details!

Crafternoon
2026-05-03 13:00 - 16:00 | The Arthouse Folk School, 133 S Randolph St, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Join us for a casual afternoon of crafting in community!
Crafternoon presentedby The Arthouse Folk School is a monthly opportunity for makers of all ages and skill levels to create in the company of others.
Bring a craft project from home, or start something new using supplies from our community craft box.
Please bring only craft projects that are non-toxic and friend-friendly.
Suggested crafts include:
* drawing (pastels, pencil, charcoal)
* writing (letter-writing, fiction, nonfiction, calligraphy)
* needlework (crochet, knitting, embroidery)
* fiber arts (basketry, weaving, spinning, sewing, quilting, felting)
* papercraft (collage, decoupage, papercutting, origami)
* painting (watercolor, acrylics, gouache (Please no oil paints or chemical solvents!)Coffee and tea will be available.
$0-10 Sliding Scale

Trivia Night (Every Tuesday)
2026-05-05 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Sports Corner @ 124
Sports Corner Presents? TRIVIA NIGHT🧠🏆‼️
Looking for some mid-week excitement? We got you covered EVERY Tuesday from 6:30-8:30

Wednesdays Wine Run/Walk (Every Wednesday)
2026-05-06 18:00 - 20:00 | The Wine Sellers
ednesdays Wine Run/Walk
Meet at The Wine Sellers at 6:00 pm and go for a group run.
You can run any distance at any pace – walkers are welcome too.
End your run/walk at TWS and enjoy a beverage with your running friends.
This is a weekly event – weather permitting.
Let’s get outside and run!
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Spring Volunteer Event
2026-05-08 10:30 - 13:30 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Help us make the Lakeview Nature Area even lovelier this spring! Join on May 8 from 10:30 – 1:30 pm for a volunteer opportunity! Well focus on removing invasive plants in the landscaping surrounding the Nature Center and in the Nature Area.

Spring Market
2026-05-09 10:00 - 16:00 | 309 Marketplace, 129 N Randolph St, Macomb
Spring Market at 309 Marketplace
Join us Saturday, May 9th | 10 AM–4 PM for our Spring Market Event featuring:
Special pop-up guest vendors
Unique local shopping
A delicious cocktail to sip while you browse
Spend Mother’s Day weekend doing what we all love most — shopping local with your favorite people!

Conservation Book Club
2026-05-11 18:00 - 20:00 | The Wine Sellers
Join Prairie Land Conservancy’s Conservation Book Club as we read Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton: a moving meditation on freedom, trust, loss, and our relationship with the natural world explored through the story of one woman’s unlikely friendship with a wild hare.
The book club meets at The Wine Sellers in Macomb from 6-8pm on Monday nights.
​Please register at the link below for this three-part event. Can only attend one of the days? Then we’d still love to have you join us!
prairielandconserancy.org/events

Get Hooked: Tulip Headband / Bookmark
2026-05-13 16:30 - 17:30 | Macomb Park District
Capture the beauty of May flowers in a hand-made headband or book mark in this beginner-friendly crochet workshop!

Bird Walk at Wigwam Hollow Bird Sanctuary
2026-05-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Wigwam Hollow Bird Sanctuary, 2001 County Rd 1100 E, Macomb
Join Prairie Land Conservancy at Wigwam Hollow Bird Sanctuary for a Bird Walk!
Extra supplies will be on hand, but you are encouraged to bring your own binoculars and field guides if you have them.
There is a $5 charge through LIFE Macomb.
Register here: https://pci.jotform.com/form/62094683979979

Prairie Quilters
2026-05-14 19:00 - 21:00 | University Baptist Church, North Sherman Avenue, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Hosted by: University Baptist Church
Prairie Quilter meets every second Thursday to share information and stories about quilting and share designs and more. If you are interested in quilting, come and join us each month.

Noticing Nature: A Curious Guide for Sprouts
2026-05-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
The seasonal rhythm of the natural world is full of wonder and can be a constant companion that offers new surprises every day! Join us at Lakeview Nature Area and Center this month for a nature-themed story, a creative activity, and noticing nature.

Nature Makers Workshop: Clover Printed Note Cards
2026-05-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Join us this month as we use foraged clovers to create a collection of spring inspired notecards! Well walk through a series of simple steps that will combine hammered clover printing and a variety of unique stencils.

Friends of Argyle Lake State Park – Spring Exotic Plant Removal Workday
2026-05-23 13:30 - 15:30 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States
Come and spend a few hours outdoors helping the Friends of Argyle and park staff remove nonnative plants from the woods at Argyle. Litter collecting is an option for younger volunteers. Tools and gloves will be provided or bring your own. Meet at the park visitor center for supplies. For more information or to register as a volunteer for this event, call the park visitor center at (309)776-3422

Alpaca Beach Party
2026-05-31 13:00 - 17:00 | Little Creek Alpacas
Explore Little Creek Alpacas Farmon Sun., May 31st from 1pm-5pm for our Alpaca Beach Party – Celebration of Life, Nature, Animals, and Connection!
FREE ADMISSION for all of our 2026 Alpaca Beach Parties! Donations are always appreciated but never expected.
Experience 22 alpacas roaming in a free-range setting that you can hand feed, a 2-acre pond you can fish in, a small white sand beach filled with toys for the kids, and more!
The 19th Hole will be joining us this year with all their tasty menu items and delicious drinks, including “loaded” Lotus drinks for the adults and more!
Hickory Ridge Homestead will have Fluff the Angora rabbit (weather permitted), and will also be doing spinning demonstrations, so you can see how our alpaca fiber is spun into yarn!
Pirate Ellie will be offering face painting and will have a special hidden Pirate Treasure, be sure to check back closer to the event for the riddle with clues!
Quesal Puppet Troupe will be performing a special puppet show at 2pm. The Toddy Pop Company will be joining us with balloon twisting & entertainment to make the day extra fun.
Paint The Sky Blue will have a paint station, where you can paint different wooden items (frogs, butterflies, etc.) for $5-$10, which would make a great handmade gift for a loved one.
We’ll also have a “Nature Creation Station” where you can use natural items found around the farm (sticks, rocks, fiber, leaves, etc.) to create a picture or object with glue, twine, etc.
DJ Megan will be providing our beach party tunes, and there will be several other artisans to shop with too – stay tuned for the full list of vendors!
Cups of grain to hand feed the alpacas with will be available for $5/cup, and we’ll have all of our alpaca products for sale in the red shelter.
Fishing is allowed, our pond is stocked with mostly bass, but there are a few catfish in there somewhere. Bring your own fishing pole, we don’t have any available.
The beach has lots of toys for the kids to play with, this is a family friendly environment. There is no swimming in the pond, but you can still get your feet wet and get water for your sandcastles. We do recommend dressing the kids in swim attire, and/or bringing extra clothes and a towel, so they can get wet and have fun in the sand. We’ve added an additional play area away from the pond, near the food and vendor area.
PLEASE – No pets, no smoking, and no chasing the alpacas. Please be kind and respectful to others. Disinfectant hand wipes & hand sanitizer are available; there is no hand sink. We have a sprinkler and a baby pool filled with water for rinsing off. There is a handicap accessible port-a-potty.
**Please note, this is not a petting zoo. Alpacas are similar to a timid cat; they like to get to know you on their own terms. If you insist on trying to pet them before you’ve earned their trust, they will walk or run away from you – the more you insist, the more they will retreat. Be patient and let them come up to you on their own for the best experience. Hand feeding grain always helps with the introduction and will entice them to come up to you.
“Granma said, when you come on something good, first thing to do is share it with whoever you can find; that way the good spreads out where no telling it will go. Which is right.”
– Forrest Carter from the Education of Little Tree
Sunny Beach is dedicated to my best friend, Sunny, who spent her life celebrating kindness and advocating for children, social justice, and world peace. Her last letter to me arrived the day she passed away, and inside it was the quote above from Forrest Carter. The Alpaca Beach Parties came about all because of my beautiful friend; it’s my way of honoring her and my attempt to bring as much joy to the world as she did.Little Creek Alpacas is within 20-35 minutes of 3 different campgrounds! A great way to take an affordable mini vacation that the kids will love! Spring Lake in Macomb, IL also has cabins for rent if you’re not a tent camper and don’t have an RV. Spring Lake is approx. 35 minutes from our farm. Argyle Lake State Park is approx. 20-30 minutes from our farm. Weinberg-King State Fish and Wildlife Area is approx. 20 minutes from our farm.
Not a camper? No problem, Plymouth Rock Roost Bed & Breakfast is just 5 minutes from the farm, or you can find a few different hotels in Macomb, IL.

Wednesdays Wine Run/Walk (Every Wednesday)
2026-06-03 18:00 - 20:00 | The Wine Sellers
Wednesdays Wine Run/Walk
Meet at The Wine Sellers at 6:00 pm and go for a group run.
You can run any distance at any pace – walkers are welcome too.
End your run/walk at TWS and enjoy a beverage with your running friends.
This is a weekly event – weather permitting.
Let’s get outside and run!
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First Friday @ Lakeview Nature Center
2026-06-05 09:00 - 14:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
During these open house hours we welcome you to explore our Center! Explore nature-based learning stations, invitations for imaginative play, favorite seasonal books, and creative enrichment activities.
