Fantastical Fairy Garden
2025-03-27 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States
The growing season has arrived and warmer days are fast approaching! Join us in the studio as we create garden and fairy inspired works to help welcome added whimsy to your favorite space indoors or out!
Within this four week hand building course, we will employ slab building and added sculptural forms to create a fairy house, fairy door, mushrooms bells, and other sweet creations ! We hope you’ll join us in this magically inspired course!
Day: ThursdayDates: March 27, April 3, 10, 24Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pmDeadline to register: March 26thCourse Fee: $64.00 for Macomb Park District Residents, $85.00 for Non-Residents
Register at tinyurl.com/mpdregister/ or call 309-833-4562.

Western Illinois Fiber Festival
2025-03-29 10:00 - 16:00 | McDonough County 4-H Center
Come out to the Western Illinois Fiber Festival on Sat., March 29th from 10am-4pm at the McDonough County 4-H Center, located at 3022 W Jackson St. in Macomb, IL! Meet local fiber farmers & artisans, learn how to needle felt, and see how fiber is carded and spun into yarn. There will be all kinds of fiber goodness to shop for – raw fiber, washed fiber, roving, batt blends, “make your own” fiber grab bags, felting kits, felted animals & fairies, hand-spun & mill-spun yarns in natural & dyed colors, felted pictures & earrings, handmade knit/crocheted/woven items, and more! C&N Farms and 1050 Bakehouse will be serving farm to table meals throughout the day, so come hungry! Vegetarian options will be available. Coffee from the Macomb Food Co-op will be available as well. Make a 4×6″ needle felted picture on a handmade alpaca felt canvas for just $10 with Kristel’s Creative Soul. You can even frame it for an extra $5! There will be several colors of alpaca & wool felting fiber to choose from for your creation, as well as plenty of fun embellishments. Make a felted animal shape beaded hanger using handmade alpaca/wool felt cut outs and alpaca/wool fiber to needle felt your design with A Tangled Mess Angora & Crafts for just $8! Hang it on your wall, in your locker, car, on your backpack, etc. You can even scent it with essential oils and use it as a fancy freshie! **Please note: The Felting Workshops will be taking place in the side room, and there will be a couple vendors set up with products for sale too. Little Creek Alpacas will have a hand crank drum carder at their booth, and will be demonstrating how to make batt blends in-between customers. Our awesome vendor list (with more to come): Little Creek Alpacas Jubilee Farms Leaf Livestock Crosswinds Farm Walnut Springs Family Farm Noumea Hand Dyed Yarn & Fiber Flour & Fibers LLC Hickry Ridge Homestead Heirloom Fiber Arts Studio Kristel’s Creative Soul A Tangled Mess Angoras & Crafts Stay tuned for the complete list of vendors, demonstrations, and workshops!

Dueling Pianos
2025-03-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Park Place
Get ready for a wild night of musical showdowns for the Macomb Educational Foundation as two pianists battle it out on stage.

Prairie Egg Hunt
2025-04-01 - 2025-04-30 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Join us 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 to 6:00 pm beginning on April 1st through to April 30th.
We can’t wait to see you in the prairie this spring!

TRIVIA NIGHT🧠🏆
2025-04-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Sports Corner @ 124
Looking for some mid-week excitement? We got you covered EVERY Tuesday from 6:30-8:30

Wednesday Wine Run/Walk
2025-04-02 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!

First Friday
2025-04-04 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 pe

Rob Dixon to perform with the HAT Trio on Our Front Porch
2025-04-04 16:30 - 19:30 | Western Illinois Museum, 201 S. Lafayette St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The Western Illinois Museum, in collaboration with the Western Illinois University (WIU) School of Music, is thrilled to welcome world-class tenor saxophonist Rob Dixon to perform with the HAT Trio on Friday, April 4. Doors and the bar open at 4:30 pm, with two sets of music scheduled at 5:30 pm. and 6:30 pm. The evening will conclude with WIU students taking the stage at 7:30 p.m. There is a $5 suggested donation at the door. Come experience an evening of incredible music and a welcoming community.
Read more at: https://wimuseum.org/event/rob-dixon-to-perform-with-the-hat-trio-on-our-front-porch/

Stitchin' Time
2025-04-05 10:30 - 12:00 | Macomb Public Library, 235 S Lafayette St , Macomb

2025 PAS Gala
2025-04-05 17:30 | WIU Union
Bringing Broadway to Macomb, featuring a special guest! We will announce who it is on February 24!!
Tickets go on sale the same day – Feb. 24!

Ruby Warner “Bet on This”
2025-04-10 16:30 - 18:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Ruby Warner “Bet on This”
On View: April 9 – April 23, 2025
Reception: Thursday, April 10, 4:30-6:00
University Art Gallery
Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois

WIU senior art major Ruby Warner will have her solo exhibition, “Bet on This”, on display April 9 through April 23 at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery. Warner is the recipient of the 2025 Mavigliano/Brabec Senior Art Prize.
A reception for the artist will be held Thursday, April 10 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. The artist will speak about her work at 5:00.
image: Big Scootn Ruby (detail), 2025, oil on canvas, 36 x 48 in.

Winter Farmer's Market
2025-04-12 08:30 - 12:00 | American Legion Post 6, 221 E. Washington Street, Macomb, United States
Winter Farmers Market featuring honey, microgreens, baked goods, meat, crafts & more.

Discover the Possibilities of Mosaic's Mission
2025-04-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Mosaic
Join us for a free Discover the Possibilities tour of Mosaic’s Mission. You’ll hear about some of the amazing things people we support have accomplished in their lives with the help of community partners. For More information or to reserve a spot at one of our upcoming events please contact: Melody Robertson at melody.robertson@mosaicinfo.org or call 309.837.5506 ext 125

The Value of Cannabis
2025-04-15 17:30 - 19:30 | The Macomb Outreach Center
The Value of Cannabis
Relieve your pain and obtain your medical card
Have you ever wondered how cannabis could help with relieving pain? Learn the anatomy of the endocannabinoid system, the benefits and impact of CBD vs. THC, and the difference between topical and systemic application of products while also learning about how to apply for your medical card.
$15
Presenter: Thomas Vogel
Tuesday, April 15 | 5:30-7:30 PM | @ the Macomb Outreach Center
Interested in learning even more about cannabis?
SRC offers a Cannabis Certificate Program! Email Lily at lily.moser@src.edu for more information.
Call us at 309-833-6031 or visit src.augusoft.net to register!

Juried Student Exhibition
2025-04-17 16:30 - 18:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Juried Student Exhibition
On View: April 15 – May 3, 2024
Reception: Thursday, April 17, 4:30-6:00
University Art Gallery
Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois

The Western Illinois University Department of Art and Design will have their annual Juried Student Exhibition on display April 15 through May 3 at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery.
A reception for the artists will be held Thursday, April 17 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Awards will be announced and the Juror will speak at 5:00.
Exhibiting Artists:
Brooke Baker, Madison Brewer, Jae Florence Corales, Ana Davis, Claire DeGraaf, Lily Dunsworth, Delaney Egan, Vanessa Ellis, Noah Epley, Leslie Eutsler, Carolyn Foster, Kendra Hallberg, Mary Hammond, Melaina Hawblitzel, Mallory Houk, Austin Lagesse, Maggie Long, Francesca Magalang, Bailey McKean, Alexis Miller, Kieara Morey, Kayla Smith, Jade Stone, Andrew Tomlinson, Keeara Virag, Ruby Warner, Kaeden Wiersma, Autumn Wilson
Juror: Tyanna Buie
Associate Professor/Graduate Program Director in Printmaking at the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, RI.
MFA University of Wisconsin-Madison
BA Western Illinois University
Image:
Lily Dunsworth, Fleeting Harmony, stoneware, 9 x 9 x 8 in.

Day in Clay: Bunny Snack Plate
2025-04-19 12:00 - 14:30 | Macomb Park District Ceramic Studio, 1406 N Randolph St. , Macomb, IL, United States
This month we’ll create a bunny snack plate that’s perfect for holding your favorite spring treats! In this workshop, we’ll combine slab rolling and a bit of underglaze to create a very happy and useful plate!
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

Spring Volunteer Opportunity
2025-04-25 10:30 - 13:30 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Help us make the Lakeview Nature Area even lovelier this spring! Join on April 25 from 10:30 am-1:30 pm for a volunteer opportunity!
We’ll focus on removing invasive plants in the landscaping surrounding the Nature Center and in the Nature Area, placing mulch, and removing unwanted trash. We hope you’ll join us for this outdoor opportunity where you can make a difference, get some volunteer hours, and connect with nature!
Fee: Free!
*Pre-registration is encouraged by April 24th to participate.
Notes: Please bring any gardening tools you like and gloves to protect your hands
Basic supplies will be provided.
Water and restrooms will be provided.
For Ages 14+ / Ages 13 & under with adult supervision
must be able to do light to heavy manual labor

Noticing Nature
2025-04-25 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 April 23rd 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.

Nature Makers: Felted Soap Bar
2025-04-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Join us this month as we embrace the muddy spring season by creating a felted bar of soap! We’ll walk through a series of simple steps as we wrap and wet felt colorful wool roving over a bar of soap. When complete, this project will be the perfect companion as you garden or play in nature! 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.
Fee: $12.00 per person for Macomb Park District Residents or $14.00 per person for Non-Residents
Registration is requiredDeadline to register: April 24th
3 ways to Register :Follow the Link: tinyurl.com/mpdregisterCall 309-833-4562or stop by the Macomb Park District office to register in person!

Smokey Joes and the 3 Dollar Pistols
2025-04-26 20:00 - 23:30 | Ice House Macomb
Smokey and the boys take the honkytonk train to Illinois!! Come hear decades of country hits performed by one of the best independent country bands in the nation!

Carolyn Foster “Resist: Protest in Print”
2025-04-29 16:30 - 18:00 | WIU Art Gallery, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Carolyn Foster “Resist: Protest in Print”
On View: April 28 – May 9, 2025
Reception: Tuesday, April 29, 4:30-6:00
University Art Gallery
Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois

WIU senior art major Carolyn Foster will have her solo BFA exhibition, “Resist: Protest in Print”, on display April 28 through May 9 at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery.
A reception for the artist will be held Tuesday, April 29 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. The artist will speak about her work at 5:00.
image: Drill, Baby, Drill! (detail), 2025, serigraph , 19 x 28 in.
Parking will be allowed around the gallery starting at 4:00.

Erica Banks
2025-04-30 18:00 - 22:00 | WIU Union
🎶 Don’t Miss Erica Banks Live in Macomb on Wednesday, April 30, 2025! 🎶
Are you ready to experience Erica Banks like never before? With chart-topping hits like Buss It, Big Risk and Extra and 179.8K+ devoted fans, Erica Banks is taking over University Union Grand Ballroom this Wednesday, April 30, 2025, and trust us, you don’t want to miss this.

With multiple shows lined up, this one ensures to be the ultimate musical experience, where the energy of Erica Banks will make you dance, sing, and maybe even cry (in a good way).
Event Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Venue: University Union Grand Ballroom

Expect an unforgettable performance featuring all your favorite songs and some surprises you’ve never heard before. So, If you’re discovering Erica Banks for the first time, this show will blow your mind.
Why This Show is Unmissable
With over 798.8K+ fans streaming their music monthly and viral singles in every playlist, Erica Banks is at the peak of their career. If you’re a long-time fan or just love the buzz, this show will be one for the books.

P.S. – You don’t want to be that person who hears about it later! We will not let you miss this in any way!😉
Artist’s Power Move
Erica Banks has been setting the stage on fire with performances that leave fans begging for more. With an incredible setlist and live versions of your favorite songs, you’ll leave with stories to tell (and maybe a few epic selfies). Follow Erica Banks on AllEvents to get hyped for the event!
🎟️ Book Your Tickets Now! 🎟️
This is your chance to witness Erica Banks live and in their element. Grab your tickets now for Erica Banks in Macomb at University Union Grand Ballroom and be part of a night that everyone will be talking about. Don’t wait—tickets are selling fast.

Welcoming House Number Sign
2025-05-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Macomb Park District Clay Studio
Celebrate your home and welcome some unique artistry to your door and front porch with the addition of a custom ceramics house number sign!
Within this three week hand building course, we will employ slab building, additive sculptural elements, and creative glazing to create a beautiful house number sign you’ll enjoy all year long! We hope you’ll join us in this relaxing course geared towards students of all skill levels! We can’t wait to create with you!
Day: ThursdayDates: May 1, 8, 22Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pmDeadline to register: March 26thCourse Fee: $58.00 for Macomb Park District Residents, $75.00 for Non-Residents
Register at tinyurl.com/mpdregister/ or call 309-833-4562.

First Friday
2025-05-02 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.

Spring Wildflower Hike
2025-05-03 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.

Stitchin' Time
2025-05-03 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.

Nature Makers: Lilac Watercolor Painting
2025-05-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Let’s paint a lovely branch of lilacs on watercolor paper! We’ll follow 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 true arrival of spring!

*Nature Makers Workshops are open to ages 16+ 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

Registration is required
Please register by May 1st

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!

Alpaca Beach Party - Grand Opening - Season 2025
2025-05-04 13:00 - 17:00 | Little Creek Alpacas
Join us May 4th from 1pm-5pm for our Alpaca Beach Party 2025 Season Grand Opening at Little Creek Alpacas! 30 alpacas roaming in a free range setting, a 2 acre pond you can fish in, and there’s a small white sand beach filled with toys for the kids. Trail’s End Concessions will be here with their tasty tenderloins, loaded fries, wraps, pulled pork, fruit smoothies, blended coffee drinks, etc.. Lake Hill Winery will be joining us with all your favorite local wines to taste, sip, and enjoy. Hickory Ridge Homestead will have Fluff the Angora rabbit, and will also be doing spinning demonstrations, so you can see how our alpaca fiber is spun into yarn! A Tangled Mess Angora & Crafts will be offering needle felting, for just $10 you can make your own felted animal hanger with fiber, beads, etc.! DJ Megan will be providing our beach party tunes, and Quesal Puppet Troupe will be performing a special puppet show around 2pm. Cups of grain to hand feed the alpacas with will be available for $5/cup, and we’ll have all of our alpaca products for sale in the red shelter. There will be several other artisans to shop with too – stay tuned for the full list of vendors! Fishing is allowed, our pond is stocked with mostly bass, but there are a few catfish in there somewhere. Bring your own fishing pole, we don’t have any available. The beach has toys for kids to play with, this is a family friendly environment. There is no swimming in the pond because I can’t afford a lifeguard, but you can still get your feet wet and get water for your sand castles. We do recommend dressing the kids in swim attire, and/or bringing extra clothes and a towel, so they can get wet and have fun in the sand. No pets, no smoking, and no chasing the alpacas. Please be kind and respectful to others. Hand wipes & disinfectant wipes are available, there is no hand sink. There is a port-a-potty but it is not handicap accessible. Free admission for all of our 2025 Alpaca Beach Parties! Donations are always appreciated, but never expected. Little Creek Alpacas is within 20-35 minutes of 3 different campgrounds! A great way to take an affordable mini vacation that the kids will love! Spring Lake in Macomb, IL also has cabins for rent if you’re not a tent camper and don’t have an RV. Spring Lake is approx. 35 minutes from our farm. Argyle Lake State Park is approx. 20-30 minutes from our farm. Weinberg-King State Fish and Wildlife Area is approx. 20 minutes from our farm. Not a camper? No problem, Plymouth Rock Roost Bed & Breakfast is just 5 minutes from our farm, or you can find a few different hotels in Macomb, IL (just 30 minutes from our farm). **Please note, this is not a petting zoo. Alpacas are similar to a timid cat, they like to get to know you on their own terms. If you insist on trying to pet them before you’ve earned their trust, they will walk or run away from you – the more you insist, the more they will retreat. Be patient, and let them come up to you on their own for the best experience. Hand feeding grain always helps with the introduction, and will entice them to come up to you.

Legends & Lattes Book Club: May - AHSOKA by E.K. Johnston
2025-05-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Sullivan Taylor Coffee House, 119 S. Randolph St., Macomb
May The 4th be with you. Legends & Lattes is a book club run by Macomb resident Jaime Webb and hosted at Sullivan Taylor Coffeehouse once a month on Sunday afternoons. The book club focuses on three genres: fantasy, sci-fi, and dystopia. All are welcome to join in respectful book discussion.

Trivia Night
2025-05-06 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
