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Summer Concert Series
2019-06-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Enjoy music/entertainment in Chandler Park

The MILL
2019-06-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Patton Park
June 6 • Patton Park • 9:00-11:00am
FREE EVENT
Join us from 9-11am at Patton Park and let your child’s imagination soar!
For ages 2-13, featuring a 6-13 area and a 2-5 area.
Please have your children wear closed-toe shoes and clothing that can get dirty.

Clay Sprouts Lab
2019-06-06 16:00 - 17:30 | MPD Ceramics Studio, 1406 N. Randolph St., Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Smokin' BBQ
2019-06-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Spotlight Event Center, 102 E. Market St., Colchester, 62326, United States

Wheel Throwing & Beyond
2019-06-06 18:00 - 20:00 | MPD Ceramics Studio, 1406 N. Randolph St., Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Sodbuster Days
2019-06-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Good Hope, IL
Family fun filled celebration

The Blind Swine Speakeasy
2019-06-07 16:30 - 19:30 | Western Illinois Museum, 201 S. Lafayette St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The Blind Swine Speakeasy brings local history and culture to the community, in a cross between an event and exhibit. The raw space, once used as a garage, is an authentic 1930s era speakeasy experience. It’s a perfect location to tackles the complex issues around the 18th amendment –all while enjoying music and a, now legal, beverage.
Each event will have a theme related to the era where guests can participate in activities and learn about local history.

Adventures in Clay: Summer Sampler Extravaganza
2019-06-08 09:00 - 11:00 | MPD Ceramics Studio, 1406 N. Randolph St., Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Bingo Fundraiser
2019-06-09 14:00 - 17:00 | Gladstone VFW Hall

FREE Amplified Phone Program
2019-06-10 10:00 - 12:30 | Eagle View Community Health Center, 101 South Division, Stronghurst, IL, United States

Randolph Street Rendezvous
2019-06-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Glendwood Park, 1400 N Randolph St, Macomb, United States
Enjoy music in Glenwood Park at Stone Shelter House

Breakfast and Birding: Pontoon Programs
2019-06-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States
Breakfast and Birding: Pontoon Programs
(Alternating) Fridays – 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
(Begins 6/14/19; last outing 11/15/19)
Come enjoy breakfast at the Shanty Shack II on beautiful Lake Argyle before (or lunch afterwards) taking a relaxing pontoon boat ride on the lake. Life jackets, binoculars and field guides will be available or you’re welcome to bring your own. Pre-registration is required and space is limited to 6 participants. Please email Bridget.Hinchee@illinois.gov or call (309)776-3422 for more information or to register.

Farm to Table
2019-06-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Magnolia’s
Raising awareness about our sources of food and establishing a farm-to-city supply chain relationship are aims of the farm-to-table social movement.
Delicious dinner served out doors by Magnolia’s

WITMA - Western Illinois Traditional Music Association
2019-06-14 19:00 - 23:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 400 E. Carroll St. , Macomb, IL, United States
The public is invited to join the Western Illinois Traditional Music Association on Fridays at 7:00 p.m. at the Macomb First Presbyterian Church for their monthly acoustic bluegrass jam.

Visit the Western Illinois Traditional Music Association Facebook page to learn more.

Youth Fishing Derby
2019-06-15 09:30 - 11:30 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States
Saturday, June 15th – 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
The Youth Fishing Derby will be held on Saturday, June 15th at the area near the bait shop. Kids can bring their own poles or fishing poles will also be available for children to borrow. All children must be chaperoned by an adult. FREE hot dogs will be provided by the Shanty Shack II for all children who participate in the derby. Prizes & certificates will be awarded at 11:30 a.m. for ‘Most Fish’ and ‘Largest Fish’ for five age categories (3 & under, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12 & 13-15). Prizes provided courtesy of the IDNR and Friends of Argyle Lake State Park.

After Glow Party
2019-06-15 21:00 - 23:30 | Ball Fore, 9575 US 136, Macomb, IL
From 9pm – 12am, ALL YOU CAN PLAY:
⛳️ L.E.D. Mini-Golf
🏀 L.E.D. Basketball
🏐 L.E.D. Volleyball
For just $8 😎
Join us for a fun night out 😄

Stargazing at the Park
2019-06-21 20:00 - 22:30 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States
Friday, June 21, 2019 (Raindate: 6/22/19)
8:15 – 10:30 p.m.
Friday, August 23, 2019 (Raindate: 8/24/19)
7:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 19, 2019 (No Raindate)
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Join us for three evenings of stargazing with WIU astronomy instructor Tom Van Heuklon and hobby astronomist Larry Knicl. We will be observing Jupiter and Saturn (plus Mars and Mercury in June only), with the addition of Neptune and Uranus in the fall; many deep sky objects including star clusters, nebulae, other galaxies; and the varying seasonal constellations. These programs will be held at the park’s Sunset shelter (1st left turn upon entering the park). For your comfort, bring a chair or blanket, insect repellent, and a flashlight. In the event of inclement weather or poor visibility, please call (309)776-3422. If these programs must be postponed to the rain dates or canceled, a recording will be left.

Summer Ceramics Family Workshop
2019-06-22 12:00 - 13:00 | MPD Ceramics Studio, 1406 N. Randolph St., Macomb, IL, 61455, United States

Macomb Heritage Days
2019-06-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Heritage Days is a family friendly event which features main stage entertainment, carnival rides by American Banner Carnival, the Brownie Myers Memorial Car Show, the Little Miss & Master Pageant, craft, flea and food vendors, The Bob Anstine Memorial Parade, Airport Pancake Breakfast Fly-In and much more. Heritage Days is traditionally held the last full weekend of June. The 2019 Heritage Days theme is “The History of Aviation in McDonough County.”

The Samaritan Well John Bliven Memorial Walk/Run
2019-06-29 06:30 - 09:30 | The Old Dairy, 210 S Lafayette St, , Macomb, IL

Arts in Nature
2019-06-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States
Saturday, June 29, 2019 – 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Come join us on the morning of Saturday, June 29th at the park’s visitor center for a morning of Arts in Nature. Participants will have the opportunity to try rock painting; Linda Cox from Copperfields Bookstore and the park naturalist will share some fun nature stories as well as lead participants in a fun musical activity. There will be a campfire to make s’mores at the end of the program too. Space is limited to first 20 people, to register please call (309)776-3422 or email Bridget.Hinchee@illinois.gov.

Vinyl Record Sale
2019-06-29 11:00 - 14:00 | Western Illinois Museum, 201 S. Lafayette St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Stop by and check out the museum’s Garage Sale with Jeff Holtz. We have A LOT of vinyl records that have been donated over the years and we’re selling ‘em! Don’t worry, we will keep a selection for the museum’s collection and all proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase archive materials for the collection.
The Garage Sale will be held on three Saturday mornings, including, June 29 11 to 2:00 pm (Heritage Days), August 24, and November 9, from 9:00 am to noon. Coffee and donuts will be served. We’ll take cold hard cash or checks only.

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Airport Fly-In/Drive-In Pancake Breakfast
2019-06-30 07:00 - 13:00 | Macomb Airport
Macomb Municipal Airport and Lions Club host pancake breakfast and airplane rides!

Raritan Independence Day Celebration
2019-07-03 20:30 - 23:00

Survival Challenge
2019-07-04 | Survival Challenge home, 10889 E 950th St,, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
This 5-day event pushes contestants from around the country, as well as guest participant former cast members of the hit television show “Survivor,” to the limit of their physical, social and strategic skills as they enduring harsh elements, intense competitive challenges, and top-notch opponents in an attempt be the contest’s sole surviving winner.
SURVIVAL CHALLENGE is open to the public and spectators are invited to watch the competition, enjoy food and beverage and “Meet & Greet” former cast members from TV’s “SURVIVOR.”
Some of the nearly 30 past participating former Survivor cast members include; Joel Klug, Troy “Troyzan” Roberts, Nina Poersch, Boo Bernis, Dr. Jill Behm, Twila Tanner, Spencer Bledsoe, Brooke Struck, Kelly “Purple Kelly” Shinn, and Survivor Season One winner Richard Hatch.

Pork Chop & Chicken Fry
2019-07-04 11:00 - 13:00 | St. Pat’s Community Center, northeast of Raritan/south of IL Rt. 116, Raritan, IL, United States

Independence Day Celebration
2019-07-04 19:00 - 22:00 | WIU Q Lot, 1 University Circle , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Celebrate July 4th with music and fireworks

The Blind Swine Speakeasy
2019-07-05 16:30 - 19:30 | Western Illinois Museum, 201 S. Lafayette St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The Blind Swine Speakeasy brings local history and culture to the community, in a cross between an event and exhibit. The raw space, once used as a garage, is an authentic 1930s era speakeasy experience. It’s a perfect location to tackles the complex issues around the 18th amendment –all while enjoying music and a, now legal, beverage.
Each event will have a theme related to the era where guests can participate in activities and learn about local history.

The first and third Fridays June 7 through October 4, 2019, from 4:30 to 7:30 pm.

Nature's Fireworks
2019-07-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
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4-H Fair
2019-07-08 07:00 - 15:00 | 4-H Center, 3022 W. Jackson St.
Annual 4-H Fair
