Macomb Farmer’s Market
2024-10-26 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-31 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

Atkinson McCord Cemetery Tour
2024-10-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States
Atkinson McCord Cemetery Tour
Saturday, October 26, 2024 – 10 a.m. – Noon
Join staff at Argyle Lake State Park for a historical walking tour of the Atkinson/McCord cemetery located on the park’s property. Participants should be able to walk ½ mile on moderate terrain to access the cemetery. Meet at the park visitor center to follow park staff or at the trap range area if you know its location. For more information, please call (309)776-3422 or email Bridget.Hinchee@illinois.gov.

Trick Or Treat at Hy-Vee
2024-10-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Macomb Hy-Vee
Trick or Treat with Hy-Vee! 🍬🍫🕷 Join us from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, for fun Halloween activities for the whole family. Costumes are encouraged!

Clay Lab for Kids and Teens
2024-10-26 12:00 - 13:30 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St., Macomb
Instructor: Natalie Shelly

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 autumn labs will emphasize personal creativity, collaborating with nature, working in a series, and an introduction to alternative surface techniques. Come join us and make lasting memories and enjoy hands-on experiences in clay! Session fee includes clay, glazes, use of tools and brushes, bisque and glaze kiln firings.

Session Fee: $28 for Macomb Park District Residents, $37.00 for Non-Residents

Registration is required
Deadline to register: October 25th

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!

2nd Annual Trick or Treat at Argyle Lake State Park
2024-10-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States
This is the 2nd annual trick or treat at Argyle state park in Colchester Illinois at the Twisted Oak Campground. We had a great turn out last year and would love to see the campground PACKED this year. You can reserve a spot online or grab a fcfs site. We ask that you bring some sort of sign or decoration so kids know where to go. It will be 5-7pm. This is open to the public not just campground kids so bring the kids out even if you’re not camping! Have a safe and happy Halloween!!!

Duke Oursler solo exhibition: Rural Route 1
2024-10-29 16:00 - 17:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Western Illinois University Art Professor Duke Oursler will have his solo exhibition, “Rural Route 1”, on display October 1 through November 8 at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery.
A reception for the artist will be held Tuesday, October 29, 4:30 – 6:00 pm The artist will speak about his work at 5:00 pm.
Duke Oursler is a sculptor originally from rural southwest Kansas. Born the son of an oil pumper, his upbringing in a conservative Catholic culture allowed him to visit many large Catholic churches. As a young man, he was enthralled with much of the art that he would see in the cathedrals. He was specifically struck by the high relief stations of the cross exhibited at Saint Dominic’s Church in Garden City, Kansas. As Duke pursued his art career, he ran away from the archaic and strict rules of his raising exploring abstract and nonrepresentational sculptural works only to find that these works would often act as metaphors for stories told to him by his father and relatives. Focusing on writing and creating narratives, Duke has begun to illustrate stories that reference his rural blue-collar heritage. His recent body of work focuses on the virtues and vices of rural America.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Parking will be allowed near that gallery starting at 4:00 pm.
Image: Pushing Mud, 2024, wood and found objects, 45 x 31 in.
For more information about the Gallery, visit wiu.edu/artgallery.

First Fridays
2024-11-01 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 our Center! Explore nature-based learning stations, invitations for imaginative play, favorite seasonal books, and creative enrichment activities.

Pre-registration is required for this FREE program and we ask that you register your child/children only.

Deadline to register: The day prior to the program

There are 3 ways to register:

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

Sam Parker Exhibit: Going Retro
2024-11-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Macomb Arts Center
Sam Parker Exhibit: Going Retro
Opening Reception

"KILLINOIS" - FREE Screening of new Macomb based Independent Horror Film
2024-11-01 19:00 - 21:00 | 127 E. Carroll St
Day Of The Dead Event! “KILLINOIS” – Special FREE Screening of new Macomb based Independent Horror Film

Macomb based dark comedy horror movie “Killinois” will be on screen at Park Place in Macomb IL. Cube of Justice L.L.C.’s horror movie extravaganza! Free entry (first come first served) Screening & costume contest 18+ to enter. Brief questionnaire will be requested after the film. Your feedback is welcome! Help us shape the future of this film. The bar will be open on the main floor for liquid courage.

2024 Fallen Soldiers 5K Registration Open
2024-11-02 | Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle , Macomb, IL, United States
MACOMB, IL – – Registration is now open for the 13th running of the Fallen Soldiers 5K. The 2024 run/walk will be held Saturday, Nov. 2 on the Western Illinois University Macomb campus.
The event honors members of the armed forces, as well as two fallen soldiers and WIU alumni, Capt. Derek Dobogai and Lt. Col. Robert Baldwin.
Dobogai graduated from WIU in 2003, with a bachelor’s degree in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration. He was among 14 soldiers on a Black Hawk helicopter, which crashed in August 2007, in northern Iraq. Baldwin earned his bachelor’s degree from WIU in Industrial Technology in 1993. He was killed in September 2010, when his Black Hawk UH-60 helicopter crashed while carrying international troops during combat operations in Afghanistan.
An opening ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Donald S. Spencer Student Recreation Center, and the race begins at 9 a.m., taking off from in front of Western Hall on University Drive.
The run/walk began in 2012 to raise money for the WIU Fallen Soldiers’ Scholarship Fund, and honor Dobogai and Baldwin, who were both killed in the line of duty. Since its establishment, this event has raised more than $200,000.
Registration for this year’s Fallen Soldiers 5K Run/Walk is $30 through Monday, Oct. 14. After Oct. 14, the cost of registration for the in-person race is $35. WIU students can register up through race day for $10. The cost includes a participant shirt, finisher’s medal and access to a refueling station at the end of the race.
For those who can’t make it to Macomb for the event, a virtual option is available. For $40, participants will have their shirt and medal mailed to them. The cost increases to $45 after Oct. 14.
A $50 donation can also be made to honor a veteran who has served, or a service member who is currently serving, with a sign placed along the event route. The sign will include their name, rank and military branch.
There are a variety of sponsorship opportunities available to underwrite the costs of the run/walk. Individuals, organizations and businesses can review the list of available sponsorship opportunities and sponsor benefits at wiu.edu/fallensoldiers.
The event typically has between 400-500 participants on campus.
For more event information, to register, or to become an event sponsor, visit wiu.edu/fallensoldiers or email fallensoldiers5k@wiu.edu.

Wine Tour
2024-11-02 08:00 - 16:00
Prairie Land Conservancy prepares to host a Wine Tour focused on local wines and native wildlife! You won’t want to miss this opportunity to visit both Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge and Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge with guided interpretive tours. Afterwards, lunch will be served at Big Horse Vineyards followed by a wine tasting. The last stop will be a wine tasting at Spoon River Junction Winery.
You can purchase your tickets online at prairielandconservancy.org/events. You may also mail in or stop by the office at 321 W University Drive in Macomb to drop off a check along with your contact information (to see ticket details please refer to the events page).
We hope to explore wildlife and local wines with you all this fall!

Stitchin' Time
2024-11-02 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.

Day in Clay: Autumn Bread Tray
2024-11-02 12:00 - 14:30 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States
Join us in the studio this month as we create a memorable and charming bread tray that you can enjoy using year after year! In this workshop, we’ll combine slab rolling and impressed textures to create a useful tray perfect for your autumn table!
Workshop is open to all ages and all skill levels. We request that young children be accompanied by an adult who is also enrolled. Please make sure to wear clothes that can get dirty. Workshop fee includes clay, glaze, use of tools, and a bisque and glaze kiln firing.
Pre-registration is required and spaces are limited. To register, please visit tinyurl.com/mpdregister/ or call our office at 309-833-4562 no later than the Thursday before each workshop. See you in the studio!

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

Western Ramblers
2024-11-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Macomb Arts Center
Western Ramblers – MAC Benefit Concert

Bowl for Kids' Sake
2024-11-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Digger’s College City Bowl
Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids’ Sake. Spare a little time to benefit kids in our community! Get a team together and enjoy music, fun contests, prizes, and more!

2024 Altrusa Holiday Bazaar
2024-11-09 09:00 - 17:00 | Macomb High School
Annual Altrusa Holiday BazaarSaturday, November 9th, 20249am – 3pm
Macomb High School1525 S Johnson St, Macomb, IL 61455
Lots of amazing crafts and one-of-a-kind giftsA large variety of vendorsFree AdmissionRaffle Baskets, 50/50 Raffle, and Food Trucks!For more info email altrusa@macomb.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/MacombAltrusaWebsite: https://macombaltrusa.com

Pumpkin Smash
2024-11-09 10:00 - 13:00 | 1800 E University Drive
SAVE YOUR PUMPKINS AND RECYCLE THEM ON NOVEMBER 9th!FREE EVENT!
This is a community effort to keep pumpkins out of our landfills. Recycle your pumpkins during this event by SMASHING THEM in a fun way or dropping off at our recycle station! We will compost them as soil for farmers!
– Bring all your pumpkins you have no matter the size.– Check your pumpkin(s) in at our welcome table.– Pick a smash station where you want to smash your pumpkin(s)!!– Leave your smashed pumpkins with us and we will compost them for farmers and help the environment!
Rain or Shine – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
NOTE**All pumpkins must be contaminant free- NO candles, stickers, googly eyes, plastic, paint (only water based paints acceptable) or Non-biodegradable materials
We’re excited to be partnering on this event with University of Illinois Extension McDonough County and SCARCE

Nature Makers: Cinnamon and Vanilla Honey
2024-11-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Join us this month as we infuse autumn flavors into a jar of honey from the Lakeview Nature Area Community Apiary! We’ll add cinnamon sticks and vanilla beans to our jar. When complete, this honey will be the perfect addition to your favorite autumn treats!
*Nature Makers Workshops are open to ages 16 and up as well as all skill levels. All materials are included in the workshop fee.
Fee: $12.00 per person for Macomb Park District Residents or $14.00 per person for Non-Residents
Registration is requiredDeadline to register: November 7th
3 ways to Register :Follow the Link: tinyurl.com/mpdregisterCall 309-833-4562or stop by the Macomb Park District office to register in person!

Joseph Turner "Two Halves of a Whole, All Taken Down"
2024-11-13 16:30 - 18:00 | ANNEX Gallery
October 22 – November 13, 2024
ANNEX Gallery, Heating Plant Annex
Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois
Chicago artist Joseph Turner will have his solo exhibition, “Two Halves of a Whole, All Taken Down”, on display October 22 through November 13 at the ANNEX Gallery.
A reception for the artist will be held Wednesday, November 13, 4:30-6:00 p.m. The artist will speak about his work at 5:00 pm.
Joseph Wellington Turner is originally from Youngstown, Ohio, and has lived in Illinois since 1999. He holds a BFA in Painting from The Ohio University, conferred in 1997, and an MFA in Painting from Northern Illinois University, conferred in 2002.
Joseph has been an instructor of art at the college level since 2000. He currently teaches at DePaul University, in Chicago, and has taught at that institution since 2018. He also teaches at Waubonsee Community College, in Sugar Grove, and has been with that school since 2005.
A life-long practicing artist, Joseph presently resides in Chicago, where he maintains studio space at the Bridgeport Art Center, 1200 W. 35th St. Some recent showings of his art include solo exhibitions of paintings and works on paper held at the Clark Arts Center Gallery, Rockford University, and at the Laura A. Sprague Art Gallery, Joliet Junior College. He has had selected works included in the 76th Annual Salon Show at South Shore Arts in Munster, Indiana, included in the 80th National Midyear Exhibition at the Butler Museum of American Art, and published in Volume 40 of Studio Visit Magazine. Joseph also regularly exhibits as a resident artist at the Bridgeport Art Center.
Image: Denouement, oil on panel, 36 x 48 in.

Noticing Nature
2024-11-15 15:30 - 16:30 | 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 (your child/children only) by November 14th to participate.
To register call: 309-833-4562, stop by the park office to register in person, or visit tinyurl.com/mpdregister/!

Noticing Nature: A Curious Guide for Sprouts will be held outdoors when possible and participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather.

Legends & Lattes Book Club
2024-11-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Sullivan Taylor Coffee House, 119 S. Randolph St., Macomb
A monthly book club focused on fantasy, sci-fi, and dystopia genres. Come discuss the books with fellow bookworms!
Nov 17: Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldtree

Future Dates:
Dec 15: Virals by Kathy Reichs
Jan 19: The Long Earth by Terry Pratchett & Stephen Baxter

Talent Grant and Tuition Waiver Exhibition Reception
2024-11-19 16:30 - 18:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The Department of Art and Design’s “Talent Grant and Tuition Waiver Exhibition” will be on display November 12 through December 6 at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery.
A reception for the artists will be held Tuesday, November 19 from 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Exhibiting Artists: Brooke Baker, Ashlee Bullock, Samuel Cagle, Jae Corales, Monasha Cross, Ana Davis, Claire Degraaf , Delaney Egan, Abigail Ehrenberger, Vanessa Ellis , Carolyn Foster, Kendra Hallberg, Gracie Hobrock, Maggie Long, Francesca Magalang, Kieara Morey, Ashley Sikes, Alex Stevens, Andrew Tomlinson, Keeara Virag
image: Andrew Tomlinson, Garwood Hall Third Floor, digital photography, 20 x 30 in.
Admission is free and open to the public.

Merry Making: Porcelain & Luster Edition
2024-11-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States
Love sharing handmade gifts at the holidays? 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 to friends and family!
Within this three week hand building course, we’ll create a set of small dishes, ornaments, bells, and mini hanging air plant planters 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!
Day: ThursdayDates: Nov. 21, Dec. 5, 12Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pmDeadline to register: Nov. 20Course Fee: $64.00 for Macomb Park District Residents, $85.00 for Non-Residents
Register at tinyurl.com/mpdregister/ or call 309-833-4562.

Shop, Sip & Socialize
2024-11-22 17:00 - 20:30 | Park Place
4th Annual Shop, Sip & Socialize! The event will be held at the Park Place building in Macomb, IL. on Friday, November 22 from 5:00-8:30pm.

Annual Cookie Walk
2024-11-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Macomb Arts Center
Annual Cookie Walk – Macomb Beautiful Association

Back to Bushnell
2024-11-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Bushnell Recreation & Cultural Center, Bushnell
Pro Wrestling
We make our way back to Bushnell, to fight another day! Come down and cheer on your favorites or boo them.Appearing:Dadbod DynastyEmpireScotty KeyesDarnell Reed Robby McCannCountry boy ZacClean Cut Cole StevensLucy B SweetRansom the Vampire Queen and many more!

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Merry Making: Porcelain & Luster Edition
2024-12-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States
Instructor: Natalie Shelly

Love sharing handmade gifts at the holidays? 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 to friends and family! Within this three week hand building course, we’ll create a set of small dishes, ornaments, bells, and mini hanging air plant planters 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! Course fee includes clay, glazes, use of tools and brushes, bisque and glaze kiln firings, and weekly open studio hours.

Course Fee: $58.00 for Macomb Park District Residents, $75.00 for Non-Residents

Deadline to register: November 20th

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!

First Fridays
2024-12-06 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 nature-based learning stations, invitations for imaginative play, favorite seasonal books, and creative enrichment activities. 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! ⁣⁣

MTC Holiday Open House & Food Drive
2024-12-06 10:00 - 15:00 | McDonough Telephone Cooperative, 210 N. Coal St., Colchester, IL, 62326, United States
Come in and chase away the chill with homemade treats, hot beverages, and good company! Please bring an item or two for the non-perishable food collection drive.
