Western Illinois Fiber Festival
2026-03-21 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 3022 W. Jackson Street, Macomb, IL
Meet & shop with all your favorite Fiber Farmers, Dyers, & Artisans

Join us from 10am-4pm on Sat., March 21st for the spring Western Illinois Fiber Festival at the McDonough County 4-H Center in Macomb, IL!
Meet & shop with all your favorite fiber farmers, dyers, and artisans at this lovely small but mighty event. It’s full of fiber fun, stay tuned for more details and the list of vendors!

Act 2 @ The Wine Seller
2026-03-21 17:30 - 20:00 | The Wine Sellers
The 3-piece family band returns to The Wine Sellers

Post 6 BIG Band
2026-03-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Macomb American Legion Post 6
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

Winter Farmers Market
2026-03-28 08:30 - 12:00 | Macomb American Legion Post 6
The Macomb Farmers Market’s second March indoor Winter Farmers Markets will be held on Saturday, March 28th, from 8:30 am to Noon in the American Legion hall (located at E. Washington and S. Campbell, behind Macomb’s US Post Office).
You’ll find a variety of locally grown fresh produce; local honey, jams, & syrups; cookies, cakes, & other baked goods of many kinds; ready-to-eat foods, including various flavors of candy & popcorn; locally raised eggs & packaged meat; personal care products like soaps and lotions made from goats’ milk, hemp, & beeswax; and a wide variety of hand-crafted wooden, ceramic, woven, and painted items made by talented local artists & artisans. Many of our summer Macomb Farmers Market vendors will be present, along with a number of additional vendors.

‘First Day of Spring’ Hike
2026-03-28 10:00 - 17:00 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States
Celebrate the first day of spring by taking a hike in the Argyle Hollow Barrens nature preserve located at Argyle. Hikers will witness nature’s rebirth firsthand by enjoying the early blooms and signs of emerging wildlife. We will drive from the park visitor center to the nature preserve. For more information, please call the park visitor center at (309)776-3422.

Prairie Land Conservancy Annual Meeting & Wildlife Presentation
2026-03-31 16:30 - 18:30 | Macomb Country Club
Join PLC and our featured guest speaker Stephanie Bishir of US Fish & Wildlife Service for our 2026 Annual Meeting! Celebrate our conservation successes of the past year and hear what we have planned for another year of community conservation at this free event! Stephanie will share about her experiences working to preserve wildlife corridors along the Illinois River.
Doors open at 4:30 for you to mingle and purchase a drink at the bar, the meeting will begin promptly at 5 PM and speaker will present at 5:30. Please feel free to drop in any time between 4:30-5:30.
Tickets are $35 for the dinner which will immediately follow the end of the meeting at 6:30 PM. Continue those conservation conversations over a Build-Your-Own-Pasta bar! Get tickets at prairielandconservancy.org or call 309-833-4747

Prairie Egg Hunt
2026-04-01 09:00 - 2026-04-30 18:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Join us at Lakeview Nature Area for our annual Prairie Egg Hunt! Eight ceramic eggs with accompanying spring-themed nature facts are placed throughout the prairie for you to discover and explore!

This FREE, self-guided outdoor event is open to visitors every day from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm beginning on April 1 through April 30. We can’t wait to see you in the prairie this spring! Parking is available in the lot near the Nature Center when the main entrance gate is open or to the left/right of the gate when it is closed. Boots and tick repellent spray are recommended. As a reminder, our Nature Center and restrooms are only open during pre-scheduled workshops and programs.

Day: Self-Guided
Dates: April 1 – 30
Time: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location: Lakeview Nature Area and Center
Fee: Free

Crafternoon by The Arthouse Folk School
2026-04-01 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

Wednesdays Wine Run/Walk
2026-04-01 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
2026-04-03 09:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Stitchin' Time
2026-04-04 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.

Adult Egg Hunt
2026-04-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Newman Center, 401 W University Dr, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Grab your flashlight and get ready for a glow-up on a classic favorite! Our Adult Flashlight Egg Hunt is back for a night of Glow Games, Easter Egg Surprises, and a Live DJ to keep the party hopping all night long! 🎶

Experience the joy of reliving your childhood Easter egg hunt memories with a twist designed JUST FOR ADULTS! Gather your friends and join us at the Newman Center for an evening filled with laughter, glow games, and a live DJ. Experience Macomb’s 2nd ever Adult Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt for a chance at winning amazing prizes!

What To Bring:
🔦 Flashlight, headlamp, or cell phone light to hunt in the dark.
🍔 Food Truck money
Pre-Registration required by noon March 27th to participate
👉 Register now at Tinyurl.com/MPDregister or give our office a call at (309) 833-4562

Date: April 4
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Newman Center, 1401 W University Dr, Macomb, IL 61455
Ages: 18+
Fee: $20 per person

Trivia Night
2026-04-07 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

Get Hooked: Peep Plushie
2026-04-08 16:30 - 18:00 | Macomb Park District
Hop into Spring with your very own mini peep plushie! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you will learn basic stitches to make a friendly desk-pet you can enjoy year-round! All yarn, crochet hooks, needles, and stuffing are included in the registration fee although participants are welcome to bring their own.

Date: April 8
Time: 4:30PM-6:00PM
Location: Macomb Park District Office | 1406 N Randolph St
Ages: 14+
Registration Deadline: 4/6
Fee: $15 resident/$18 non-resident
8 spots available

Western Illinois University Black Alumni Family Reunion!
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-12 | Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle , Macomb, IL, United States
IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR!
It’s that time of year again to go back where it all began!
Black Alumni of Western Illinois University presents Black Family Reunion!
Get your transportation and accommodations and meet us in Macomb!
Itinerary coming soon.

Field Chuck Wagon at Farm King
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-12 | Farm King, Macomb
Fields Chuck Wagon will serve up delicious food for purchase. Hope to see you then and there, Dave of Fields

2026 Windfest
2026-04-11 08:30 - 16:00 | WIU COFAC Recital Hall
Calling all woodwind and brass players! Join the La Moine Brass Quintet and Camerata Nova for WINDFEST 2026: a unique chamber experience where participants will have the opportunity to learn from WIU faculty and participate in chamber music with students from our School of Music community!Sessions include:– Instrumental Warm-Ups– Improvisation games for Musicians– Regional Exhibitors with instruments and accessories– Chamber music rehearsal and final concert performance

Spring Wildflower Hikes
2026-04-11 10:00 - 11:30, 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.

Conservation Book Club
2026-04-13 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

Prairie Hills RC&D Annual Meeting
2026-04-16 10:00 - 12:00 | 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 | 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.

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

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.
