Stitchin' Time
2025-07-05 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-02 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Little Lunchers
2025-07-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Get your little ones ready because Little Lunchers is BACK for the Summer!
We are so excited for another year of bringing Story time + Play time + Free Lunch to Macomb littles!We’re so happy to be partnering with the Macomb Public Library for our longest running program!!!Mark your Calendars for June 12th, July 10th and July 24th

First Friday at Lakeview
2025-07-11 09:00 - 14:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Welcome the Summer at Lakeview Nature Area & Center First Friday Open House!

Every first friday of the month the Lakeview Nature Area and center offers opportunities for nature-based learning, exploration, creative enrichment activities, and imaginative play!
Outside the Nature Center, we invite you to enjoy a meditative walk on the trails, quiet moments in the Lakeview Labyrinth, our featured StoryWalk® along the Little Bluestem Trail, an apiary visit, new facts about the prairie and its inhabitants from our educational panels, a rest on the Nature Center porch or around the fire pit, and the beautiful sights of the prairie’s seasonal colors!

Nature Makers: Coneflower Watercolor Painting
2025-07-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Join us this month as we paint a brilliant coneflower on watercolor paper! We’ll walk through a series of simple steps and basic watercolor painting techniques as we capture a range of luminous colors. When complete, this project will be a beautiful homage to the summer season! All skill levels are welcome and all materials are included in the workshop fee. Pre-registration is 16+ and required by July 10th to participate.
Call 309-833-4562, stop by the office, or visit tinyurl.com/mpdregister.Macomb Resident: $12 Non-resident: $14

Nature's Fireworks
2025-07-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Join us at Lakeview for Nature’s Fireworks! A free festival to celebrate the beauty of summer and the joy of firefly season!We will fill the evening with engaging learning stations , an illuminated trail, lantern walks, a relaxing campfire, outdoor games, fun firefly facts, and tons of family fun!!Mark you calendars for July 12th – 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Lakeview Nature Area & Center : 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb

Clay Lab For Sprouts
2025-07-16 13:30 - 15:00 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St., Macomb
Our monthly lab is the perfect opportunity for budding young artists who want to explore the world of ceramics! This program offers little ones the chance to create monthly projects or to simply follow their own creative investigations through clay.Each month we’ll embark on an adventure into basic building techniques that get tiny hands moving, making, and imagining through clay. Young artists will also explore exciting surface design processes, painting with a wide range of colors, and hands-on glazing. Adults are asked to attend each class with their young maker.Let’s play with clay!Dates: June 18th
Time: 1:30 – 2:45 pm
Deadline to register: June 17th
Course Fee: $20.00 for Macomb Park District Residents, $26.00 for Non-ResidentsRegister at tinyurl.com/mpdregister/ or call 309-833-4562

Teen Wheel Throwing
2025-07-16 15:00 - 16:30 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States
Our monthly lab is the perfect opportunity for teens who want to explore the world of wheel throwing!This program offers makers the chance to create a variety of miniature or small sized bowls, vases, mugs, and other creative forms on the wheel. Each month, we’ll review wheel throwing basics, explore a few surface design processes, and employ hands-on glazing to complete our amazing projects! Our focus throughout the summer labs will emphasize personal creativity, form development on the wheel, and glazing. Come join us and make lasting memories and enjoy hands-on experiences in clay!
Dates: July 16
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Deadline to register: July 15th
Course Fee: $28.00 for Macomb Park District Residents, $37.00 for Non-ResidentsRegister at tinyurl.com/mpdregister/ or call 309-833-4562.

Merry Making for the Holidays: Porcelain & Luster Edition
2025-07-17 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-07-24 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-07-31 17:30 - 19:30 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States
Want to beat the heat and get a jump start on holiday gifts? We do, too! In this course, we’ll help you create some of our favorite simple and sweet studio projects that are perfect for gifting! Within this three week hand building course, we’ll create a set of small dishes, ornaments, and a bell that will be adorned with brilliant gold or silver ceramic luster! We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate the handmade in this relaxing course filled with tons of sparkle and holiday cheer!Join us and learn to create in a fun and supportive environment! All courses are for ages 15+. Course fee includes clay, glazes, use of tools and brushes, bisque and glaze kiln firings, and weekly open studio hours.Day: Thursday
Dates: July 17, 24, 31
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Deadline to register: July 15th
Course Fee: $64.00 for Macomb Park District Residents, $85.00 for Non-ResidentsRegister at tinyurl.com/mpdregister/ or call 309-833-4562.

Noticing Nature: A Curious Guide for Sprouts
2025-07-18 10:00 - 23:00 | 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 for this FREE program!

Maximum of 18 participants

*Pre-registration is required. Please register (your child/children only) by July 17th 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.

Day In Clay: Summer Lemon Dish
2025-07-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States
Join us for the day as we get our hands in clay!

Join us in the studio this month as we create our own summer lemon dish! In this 1 hour workshop, we’ll learn how to transform a flat slab of clay into a bowl with a sunshiny lemon underglaze transfer!All ages and skill levels are welcome to attend one of our sessions <3
Course and workshop fees include clay, glazes, use of tools and brushes, bisque and glaze kiln firings, dedicated studio hours on enrolled day/s and a delightful atmosphere full of creative spirit!
Come prepared to explore your ideas, refine your techniques, and discover your potential through clay! Pre-registration is required the thursday prior to each workshop by calling our office at 309-833-4562, visiting tinyurl.com/mpdregister, or dropping by our office in person at 1406 N Randolph st.

Parents Night Out
2025-07-19 17:00 - 20:00 | YMCA of McDonough County, 400 East Calhoun Street, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Enjoy a Saturday night to yourselves while your children are in a safe environment and having fun at the YMCA! Your children will enjoy dinner, activities, games, and more! Open to children grades K-5th (must be potty trained).
Member Fee: $15
– Sibling Discount: $5 off
Non-Member Fee: $30
– Sibling Discount: 10 off

Western Illinois Junior
2025-07-25 10:00 - 19:00 | Macomb Country Club
The Western Illinois Junior will be a Partner Program Event for 2025. The Iowa PGA will process entries, prepare tee times/pairings and email tournament specifics to registrants. Macomb CC staff, Head PGA Professional, Jake Mann will administer all other aspects of the event on site.
Start Time: 11:00 a.m.
For 2025, a Pee Wee event will be held with this Junior event. Pee Wees will have a separate registration. Pee Wee registration for Junior event will be moved to boys/girls 13 & Under after deadline. Pee Wee registration can be found at IowaPGAJuniorGolf.com.
Format:
Girls 13 & Under and Boys 11 & Under will play 9-holes
All other divisions will play 18-holes
Tee Assignments:
Boys 14-18:Black Tees
Boys 12-13 and Girls 14-18: White Tees set to 5400
Boys 13 & Under and Girls: Gold Tees
Players should always be checked in at the registration table and ready to go at least 10 minutes prior to their tee time on their designated tee box
Awards, lunch and small range balls are included.
For directions, practice round information or any other questions, please contact Macomb CC directly at 309-837-2132.
If you need to WD from the event, are placed in the WRONG division, have trouble with entries or see spelling errors, please contact Tess or Jacob in the section office at 319-648-0026, tgoudy@pgahq.com, jhesner@pgahq.com, or bnewell@pgahq.com.
Special thanks to Head PGA Professional, Jake Mann for his support in hosting.
RANGE FINDERS ARE ALLOWED, BUT MUST BE USED FOR MEASURING DISTANCE ONLY. PLAYERS WILL BE PENALIZED IF THEIR USE OF A RANGEFINDER IS FOR ANY REASON OTHER THAN DISTANCE. THE FIRST USE OF A BANNED RANGEFINDER FUNCTION WILL RESULT IN TWO STROKE PENALTY, AND ANY SUBSEQUENT USE DURING THAT ROUND WILL RESULT IN THE PLAYER’S DISQUALIFICATION.
ALL OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES MUST BE TURNED OFF AND STOWED IN GOLF BAG AND ARE NOT ALLOWED DURING PLAY. SUCH DEVICES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO CELL PHONES, IPODS, ETC.
Refunds will only be given until July 21, 2025. There will be a $5 processing fee for cancellations in 9-hole divisions and a $10 processing fee for cancellations in 18-hole divisions. If you choose to cancel and accrue credit to your account, you may use these funds for a future tournament, during the current season. If funds are not used, they will be donated to the Iowa PGA Foundation – Burkart Scholarship.

Clay Lab for Kids & Teens
2025-07-26 12:00 - 13:30 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St., Macomb
Our monthly lab is the perfect opportunity for young artists who want to explore the world of ceramics!This program offers makers the chance to create monthly projects or to simply follow their own creative inspiration through clay. Across the sessions, we’ll explore a range of hand building techniques, exciting surface design processes, wheel throwing opportunities, and hands-on glazing to create amazing projects.Our focus throughout the summer labs will emphasize personal creativity, collaborating with nature, working in a series, and an introduction to alternative surface techniques!
Session fee includes clay, glazes, use of tools and brushes, bisque and glaze kiln firings. Students are encouraged to return to the studio to glaze their work. Pre-registration is required and spaces are limited. Please register no later than the day before each session. See you in the studio!Fee per session: $28.00 for Macomb Park District Residents, $37.00 for Non-ResidentsRegister at tinyurl.com/mpdregister/ or call 309-833-4562.

Art Club
2025-07-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Create Art Studio for Kids, 133 S Randolph St, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Weather you are new to art or have been at it for a while come join us for a morning or afternoon of creativity.
We provide the space, materials and clean up
Like the evening Meet and Make events you can choose from our menu of projects or bring your own.
We will be here to guide and inspire you. So come find your creative side in a relaxing space

First Friday
2025-08-01 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 Lakeview! Explore nature-based learning stations, invitations for imaginative play, favorite seasonal books, and creative enrichment activities.

Macomb Farmer's Market
2025-08-02 08:00 - 12:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Macomb’s weekly outdoor Farmers Market operates every Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m. to Noon in Chandler Park (May 3 through October 18. (Weekly Thursday Farmers Market begins Thursday, May 29.) Come join us for our 50th consecutive year of sharing locally grown produce, plants, & fresh flowers; local pasture-raised meat & eggs; ready-to-eat homemade baked goods, honey, flavored popcorn, breakfast sandwiches, & more; personal care products & hand-crafted goods made by talented local artisans; on-site knife & blade sharpening; children’s activities, dog training sessions, & live music; and so much more!

Kayaking at Lake Argyle
2025-08-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States
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.

Parking area near the dam/spillway

Park N' Cruise
2025-08-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The Office of Downtown Development is pleased to announce that Park N’ Cruise is back for the 22nd season of classic cars, local music, food by the Knights of Columbus, and big fun in Chandler Park. The Park N’ Cruise season is kicking off on Friday, May 2, 2025, with entertainment by M&S Light and Sound from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Every month through September, Park N’ Cruise will bring family-friendly entertainment to Historic Downtown Macomb. Again, on Friday, May 3, M&S Light and Sound will be bringing the tunes. On Friday, June 6, enjoy the Unforgettables for your listening pleasure. On Friday, July 4, Bluzillion will roll into downtown. On Saturday, August 2, On Stage Band will be bringing their great music. For the final event, Eternity Road will be bringing the season to its end on Friday, September 5, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Chandler Park.
Join us downtown for an event the whole family will enjoy. Remember it is FREE! For more information, contact the Office of Marketing and Downtown Development at (309) 575-3015.
Thank you to our sponsors who make this event possible – Pumo Insurance Agency Inc., IMEG, Corp. Car Care Center, Macomb Audiology & Hearing Aid Center, Macomb Glass, McDonough District Hospital, Meredith Garage, Metalcrafters, MTC Communications, West State Title Company, Woodrum Ford Toyota, Moore Tires, Brad and Debbie Hunt, JR Sound – Justin and Amy Royer, United Community Bank, MidAmerica National Bank, the Rick and Vicky Williams, the Livingstone Family, Chuck and Kim Laird, First Bankers Trust, Clocktower Community Bank, Gelsosomo’s Pizzeria, Dan and Marla Deener, Marty Belz, NAPA Auto Parts, Farm King, 101 Corvette, and Swede Autobody.

Owls of Illinois
2025-08-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States
Join us for a hootin’ good time learning about the owls that inhabit Argyle Lake State Park. Participants will learn about the owl’s many unique hunting adaptations and its diet by dissecting an owl pellet. We will use a recording of various owl calls to encourage the owls to call back to us. For more information, please call (309) 776-3422 or email Bridget.Hinchee@illinois.gov

Community Kickball
2025-08-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Veteran’s Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
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 4-6PM!

Back to School Fair
2025-08-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Macomb Middle School
McDonough County Back to School Fair. Open to all McDonough County students and their families.

Open Mic Night
2025-08-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Sullivan Taylor Coffee House, 119 S. Randolph St., Macomb
Open Mic Nights are back at Sullivan Taylor. Anyone with musical talent is welcome to preform Tuesday nights from 5-8pm at SulTay! Not preforming? That’s okay! Anyone is welcome to stop by and check out some music, do some homework, hang out with friends, or just grab a late night treat! We thank everyone who’s attended the last few Open Mic Nights and will see you all at the next one ! 🎷🎶 ☕️

Trivia Night
2025-08-05 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

Wednesday Wine Run/Walk
2025-08-06 18:00 | The Wine Sellers
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 will be a weekly event – weather permitting.
Let’s get outside and run!

Clay Lab for Sprouts
2025-08-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States
Our monthly lab is the perfect opportunity for budding young artists who want to explore the world of ceramics! This program offers little ones the chance to create monthly projects or to simply follow their own creative investigations through clay.

Teen Wheel Throwing
2025-08-07 15:00 - 16:30 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States
Our monthly lab is the perfect opportunity for teens who want to explore the world of wheel throwing! This program offers makers the chance to create a variety of miniature or small sized bowls, vases, mugs, and other creative forms on the wheel.
