Macomb Farmer's Market
2024-08-01 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The Macomb Farmers Market provides a place for vendors to sell their products. A variety of products are available from week to week.

Every Thursday & Saturday from 8am-Noon in Chandler Park

First Fridays
2024-08-02 09:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-06 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.

Wesley Village Annual Ice Cream Social
2024-08-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Wesley Village, 1200 East Grand St., Macomb, United States
Our annual Ice Cream Social is our largest event of the year and draws people from all over the surrounding area! Occurring in August each year, the Ice Cream Social provides entertainment to its attendees while they enjoy delicious ice cream sundaes, pies, cupcakes, and other desserts, fresh from Wesley Village’s kitchen! Desserts, Live Entertainment, Kids Zone Contact us today for more information on our various activities and special events

Macomb Farmers Market
2024-08-03 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-08 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-15 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-17 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-22 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-24 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-29 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-31 08:00 - 12:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Day in Clay: Mason Jar Flower Frog
2024-08-03 12:00 - 14:30 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States
Maximum of 14 participants per 1-hour workshop
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm and 1:30 – 2:30 pm

Join us in the studio this month as we create a ceramic frog that can be placed on top of a mason jar and filled with flowers! In this workshop, we’ll combine slab rolling and impressed textures to create a lovely flower holder for your favorite blooms! Please make sure to wear clothes that can get dirty. Workshop fee includes clay, glaze, use of tools and brushes, bisque and glaze kiln firing. Join us for the day as we get our hands in clay!

*Day in Clay Workshops are open to all ages, all skill levels, and we request that young children be accompanied by an adult who is also enrolled.

Fee: $12.00 per person for Macomb Park District Residents or $14.00 per person for Non-Residents

Registration is required
Deadline to register: August 2

3 ways to Register :

Follow the Link: tinyurl.com/mpdregister
Call 309-833-4562
or stop by the Macomb Park District office to register in person!

Hogwash Slip N' Slide Bash
2024-08-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Glenwood Park, 1400 N Randolph St, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Cool down with a 75 foot slip n’ slide! Join us for a refreshing break from the summer sun and enjoy free drinks and merchandise! In addition to free refreshments provided by Refreshment services of Macomb-Pepsi and additional food for purchase, DJ B Tight will be joining us for another boogie bash!

Children of all ages are welcome but the slip and slide will be set up at an incline suitable for ages 4+.

Park N' Cruise
2024-08-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Macomb
Downtown Development has the pleasure to announce Park N’ Cruise is back for its 21st season of classic cars, a variety of good music, food by the Knights of Columbus, $100 giveaways, and big fun in Historic Chandler Park, Downtown Macomb. Park N’ Cruise is kicking off on Friday, May 3, 2024 with entertainment by M & S Light and Sound at our new time: 5:00PM-8:00PM. Every month through September, Park N’ Cruise will bring you something new and different. Again, Friday, May 3th M & S Light and Sound will be bringing the tunes. On June 7th enjoy The King Graffiti Band for your listening pleasure. July 5th, Bluzillion will roll into the Downtown. On Saturday, August 3rd American Pie will be bringing their great music. Eternity Road will be bringing it to the end on Friday, September 6th from 5:00PM-8:00PM in Chandler Park. Bring the entire crew to the Downtown for an event the whole family can enjoy. Remember it is FREE!
For more information, contact the Office of Marketing and Downtown Development at (309) 575-3015 or check it out on Facebook/Downtown Macomb.

Downtown Summer Concert Series
2024-08-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Get ready to bring on the music this summer in Downtown Macomb! Check out our list of performers for this year’s Downtown Summer Concert Series.
June 5 – Bill Maakestad June 12 – Troublesome Ridge Bluegrass BandJuly 3 – SummerStage July 10 – Mari Loehrlein July 17 – King Neptune Blues July 24 – The Odd Fellows July 31 – Bluegrass Ensemble August 7 – King Graffiti Band August 14 – Prairieland Barbershop Chorus
We are happy to announce that this year, we are keeping the tunes going all summer long, thanks to our partnership with the Western Illinois Museum which will be hosting us during afternoons when there is inclement weather. Plan to stop by Wednesdays at noon and enjoy music from these local musicians!

Un"Wine"d with The Birds Nest Knit & More
2024-08-07 17:30 - 19:30 | The Wine Sellers
Join us for a FREE event co-hosted by Jackie Sullivan of The Birds Nest Knit & More on August 7th from 5:30p-7:30p. Bring any unfinished object or project (knit/crochet/needlework) and enjoy each others company while receiving guidance from Jackie, if interested. Drinks will be available for purchase. Can’t wait to see you, Fiber Friends!

Noticing Nature: A Curious Guide for Sprouts
2024-08-09 10:00 - 11:00 | 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!
Fee: Free

Maximum of 18 participants

*Pre-registration is required. Please register by August 7 to participate.
To register call: 309-833-4562, stop by the park office to register in person, or CLICK HERE!
Noticing Nature: A Curious Guide for Sprouts will be held outdoors when possible and participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather.

Sunrise Yoga In The Park
2024-08-10 07:00 - 20:00 | Veteran’s Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Wake up with the sun through an energizing yoga flow. Flow through sun salutations, heart openers & accessible poses to awaken the body. Leave feeling balanced and ready to face the day. All levels are welcome!
Join certified yoga instructor, Jenna Clayton, at 7 AM at Veterans Park to start your day. Must be ages 15+ to attend. All sessions are 45 minutes long and are cash donation based with 100% of the donations going to Jenna.
– No registration necessary, but please arrive a little early to sign in and find your perfect spot (all attendees must write in the sign in sheet)
– Bring a towel or mat, drinking water, and your cash donation may be deposited in the donation box at the front of the class.
Rain dates for each class will be the following Saturdays. For any questions, call our Macomb Park District office at 309-833-4562.

Macomb Farmers Market
2024-08-10 08:00 - 12:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, 61455, United States

2nd Annual 3 on 3 No Take Back Tournament
2024-08-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Macomb
Save the date for our Second Annual 3 on 3 No Take Backs Tournament held in Macomb Downtown Square! This event will have a Girls and Boys Division. Grades 1st-2nd, 3rd-4th, 5th-6th, 7th-8th, 9th-10th, 11th-12th

Downtown Summer Concert Series
2024-08-14 12:00 - 13:00 | IL

Macomb Municipal Band
2024-08-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Macomb City Hall
The City of Macomb welcomes the community to the Front Lawn of City Hall this summer for performances by the Macomb Municipal Band. Join us from 7:00PM-8:30PM on Saturday, July 6, Thursday, July 11, and Thursday, August 15. This event is free and open to the public. Please bring your own lawn chairs and blankets.

Nature Makers: Botanical Cyanotype Hoop
2024-08-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Join us this month as we capture and celebrate the summer sunshine! We’ll walk through a series of simple steps using cyanotype fabric, found botanicals, an embroidery hoop, sunshine, and water to create a lovely artwork. When complete, this project will be a beautiful homage to the season! We can’t wait to create 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.

Maximum of 10 participants
$12.00 per person for Macomb Park District Residents or $14.00 per person for Non-Residents

Pre-registration is required. Please register by August 15 to participate in this workshop.
To register call: 309-833-4562, stop by the park office to register in person, or CLICK HERE!

Movie in the Park: Shrek
2024-08-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Veteran’s Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Movies in the Park returns this summer to Veterans Park!Bring your camping chairs and picnic blankets to enjoy a Disney family favorite, Shrek FREE under the stars!
Free popcorn and drinks provided by First Bankers Trust Company, NA and Refreshment Services Pepsi!
See you August 23rd- – Movie starts at 8:00 PM!
______________________________________________________Shrek – rated PGA mean lord exiles fairytale creatures to the swamp of a grumpy ogre, who must go on a quest and rescue a princess for the lord in order to get his land back.

The Don and Nancy Crouch Collection
2024-08-27 16:30 - 18:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The Don and Nancy Crouch Collection
On View: August 19 – September 20, 2024
Reception: Tuesday, August 27, 4:30-6:00
Collectors talk at 5:00
University Art Gallery
Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois

Professor Emeritus Don Crouch and Nancy Crouch will have selections from their private collection on display August 19 through September 20 at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery. A reception will be held Tuesday, August 27, 4:30-6:00 p.m. The Crouchs will speak about the collection at 5:00 pm.
Admission is free and open to the public.
I became a collector at age 12 in New Mexico finding pottery and arrowheads on my dad’s ranch. As a nineteen-year-old freshman in college, I started buying prints and paintings from fellow students and faculty. About this time, I began bringing Pre-Columbian art out of Mexico. All these early collecting activities cemented my love of Indigenous art of the Americas.
At Iowa, I started collecting Mauricio Lasansky and bought my first David Hockney who taught at the University in the summer of 1965 on his way to California.
The important aspect of collecting art is that it makes your life richer. It is a deep passion. A soulful expression. A collection says as much about the collector as it does about the subjects collected. Collecting is a restless pursuit, a great love, and as in love has ups and downs. It has given me more meaning and purpose to my life as an artist. In my studio, to be surrounded by great works of art offers a great amount of inspiration and motivation. To be successful, a collector must have a good eye and understanding knowledge of the subject.
Nancy and I feel that it is important to share the art and hope that you enjoy the experience.
-Don Crouch

Park Golf Invitational
2024-08-31 11:00 - 13:00 | Ball Fore, 9575 US 136, Macomb, IL
Can you master the 18 hole course better than the rest? Be the first champion at Illinois’ first-ever park golf invitational at Ball Fore Family Entertainment center! This tournament weekend’s top 3 players win merch and bragging rights until next year!

Tournament days go from 11am-1:30 pm and check in is suggested at least 30 minutes before games commence.

Registration costs are TBD.

Argyle Antique Tractor & Gas Engine Show
2024-09-01 09:00 - 18:00 | 640 Argyle Park Rd, Colchester, IL
Come out to beautiful Argyle Lake State Park and see (or show off your own) antique tractors, gas engines, working displays like ear corn shelling, hay pressing, an antique tractor pull and don’t pass up our flea market. We’re also accepting new vendors for both the flea market and food. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Argyle-Lake-State-Park/108220342534889

Macomb Farmer’s Market
2024-09-05 08:00 - 12:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Annual Macomb Balloon Rally
2024-09-06 15:00 - 21:00 | Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle , Macomb, IL, United States
As the central feature of Macomb’s annual Art, Wind & Fire Festival the Balloon Rally is the granddaddy of the regions Hot-Air Balloon Festivals and a tradition that has lasted for more than 35 years. Held on the campus of Western Illinois University’s Vince Grady Field, balloonists from across the country gather in Unforgettable Forgottonia to blow off a little hot air and display their magnificent balloons both in flights and during the famous balloon glow. Plenty of food is available for everyone along with live music. This year’s featured balloon is Balloonopoly!! The event is free, open to all and handicap accessible, so come out and have a great time! Click https://www.facebook.com/MacombBalloonRally/ for more Balloon Rally info
