First Friday's
2026-05-01 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Stitchin' Time
2026-05-02 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-06 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.

Performing Arts Society Gala
2026-05-02 17:30 - 22:00 | WIU Union
The Performing Arts Society (PAS) invites you to the annual 2026 PAS Gala Fundraiser, to be held May 2, 2026 in the University Union Grand Ballroom.
PAS raises funds to support arts programming to include the Youth Performing Arts Series (YPAS), WIU Summer Music Institute Scholarships, Community Arts Grants, Arts Programming Grants to WIU Faculty and Staff, K-12 Arts Grants, the Bureau of Cultural Affairs (BCA), and other important arts-centered programming at WIU and the Macomb community.
Watch WESTERNPRESENTS.COM for reservation details.
Also, follow us on Facebook @pas.cofac for details!

Crafternoon
2026-05-03 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-07 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

Trivia Night (Every Tuesday)
2026-05-05 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-02 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

Wednesdays Wine Run/Walk (Every Wednesday)
2026-05-06 18:00 - 20:00 | The Wine Sellers
ednesdays 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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Spring Volunteer Event
2026-05-08 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 May 8 from 10:30 – 1:30 pm for a volunteer opportunity! Well focus on removing invasive plants in the landscaping surrounding the Nature Center and in the Nature Area.

Spring Market
2026-05-09 10:00 - 16:00 | 309 Marketplace, 129 N Randolph St, Macomb
Spring Market at 309 Marketplace
Join us Saturday, May 9th | 10 AM–4 PM for our Spring Market Event featuring:
Special pop-up guest vendors
Unique local shopping
A delicious cocktail to sip while you browse
Spend Mother’s Day weekend doing what we all love most — shopping local with your favorite people!

Conservation Book Club
2026-05-11 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

Get Hooked: Tulip Headband / Bookmark
2026-05-13 16:30 - 17:30 | Macomb Park District
Capture the beauty of May flowers in a hand-made headband or book mark in this beginner-friendly crochet workshop!

Bird Walk at Wigwam Hollow Bird Sanctuary
2026-05-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Wigwam Hollow Bird Sanctuary, 2001 County Rd 1100 E, Macomb
Join Prairie Land Conservancy at Wigwam Hollow Bird Sanctuary for a Bird Walk!
Extra supplies will be on hand, but you are encouraged to bring your own binoculars and field guides if you have them.
There is a $5 charge through LIFE Macomb.
Register here: https://pci.jotform.com/form/62094683979979

Prairie Quilters
2026-05-14 19:00 - 21:00 | University Baptist Church, North Sherman Avenue, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Hosted by: University Baptist Church
Prairie Quilter meets every second Thursday to share information and stories about quilting and share designs and more. If you are interested in quilting, come and join us each month.

Noticing Nature: A Curious Guide for Sprouts
2026-05-15 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.

Nature Makers Workshop: Clover Printed Note Cards
2026-05-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Lakeview Nature Center, 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL, United States
Join us this month as we use foraged clovers to create a collection of spring inspired notecards! Well walk through a series of simple steps that will combine hammered clover printing and a variety of unique stencils.

Wine & Wax!
2026-05-21 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!

Friends of Argyle Lake State Park – Spring Exotic Plant Removal Workday
2026-05-23 13:30 - 15:30 | Argyle Lake State Park, 640 Argyle Park Rd. , Colchester, IL, 62326, United States
Come and spend a few hours outdoors helping the Friends of Argyle and park staff remove nonnative plants from the woods at Argyle. Litter collecting is an option for younger volunteers. Tools and gloves will be provided or bring your own. Meet at the park visitor center for supplies. For more information or to register as a volunteer for this event, call the park visitor center at (309)776-3422

Alpaca Beach Party
2026-05-31 13:00 - 17:00 | Little Creek Alpacas
Explore Little Creek Alpacas Farmon Sun., May 31st from 1pm-5pm for our Alpaca Beach Party – Celebration of Life, Nature, Animals, and Connection!
FREE ADMISSION for all of our 2026 Alpaca Beach Parties! Donations are always appreciated but never expected.
Experience 22 alpacas roaming in a free-range setting that you can hand feed, a 2-acre pond you can fish in, a small white sand beach filled with toys for the kids, and more!
The 19th Hole will be joining us this year with all their tasty menu items and delicious drinks, including “loaded” Lotus drinks for the adults and more!
Hickory Ridge Homestead will have Fluff the Angora rabbit (weather permitted), and will also be doing spinning demonstrations, so you can see how our alpaca fiber is spun into yarn!
Pirate Ellie will be offering face painting and will have a special hidden Pirate Treasure, be sure to check back closer to the event for the riddle with clues!
Quesal Puppet Troupe will be performing a special puppet show at 2pm. The Toddy Pop Company will be joining us with balloon twisting & entertainment to make the day extra fun.
Paint The Sky Blue will have a paint station, where you can paint different wooden items (frogs, butterflies, etc.) for $5-$10, which would make a great handmade gift for a loved one.
We’ll also have a “Nature Creation Station” where you can use natural items found around the farm (sticks, rocks, fiber, leaves, etc.) to create a picture or object with glue, twine, etc.
DJ Megan will be providing our beach party tunes, and there will be several other artisans to shop with too – stay tuned for the full list of vendors!
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.
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 lots of toys for the kids to play with, this is a family friendly environment. There is no swimming in the pond, but you can still get your feet wet and get water for your sandcastles. 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. We’ve added an additional play area away from the pond, near the food and vendor area.
PLEASE – No pets, no smoking, and no chasing the alpacas. Please be kind and respectful to others. Disinfectant hand wipes & hand sanitizer are available; there is no hand sink. We have a sprinkler and a baby pool filled with water for rinsing off. There is a handicap accessible port-a-potty.
**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.
“Granma said, when you come on something good, first thing to do is share it with whoever you can find; that way the good spreads out where no telling it will go. Which is right.”
– Forrest Carter from the Education of Little Tree
Sunny Beach is dedicated to my best friend, Sunny, who spent her life celebrating kindness and advocating for children, social justice, and world peace. Her last letter to me arrived the day she passed away, and inside it was the quote above from Forrest Carter. The Alpaca Beach Parties came about all because of my beautiful friend; it’s my way of honoring her and my attempt to bring as much joy to the world as she did.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 the farm, or you can find a few different hotels in Macomb, IL.

Wednesdays Wine Run/Walk (Every Wednesday)
2026-06-03 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!
www.facebook.com/thewinesellersmacomb

First Friday @ Lakeview Nature Center
2026-06-05 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.

YFC Golf Outing - WIN $10,000!!!
2026-06-05 10:30 - 16:30 | WIU – Harry Mussato Golf Course
Have a positive impact on local youth by playing a round of golf!
Youth for Christ / Western Illinois Golf Outing
INCLUDES A CHANCE TO WIN $10,000 !!!

Friday, June 5, 2026 at Harry Mussatto Golf Course
Registration & Lunch @ 10:30 am with a Shotgun Start @ 12 pm
Entries due May 29, 2026
Play as an individual for $95
College students play for $60 !
Bring a foursome for $240 — $380
yfcwi.org/golf
A Big Thank You to our Title Sponsors! Collection Professionals Inc. and Professional Eyecare Center

Park N' Cruise
2026-06-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The Office of Marketing and Downtown Development is excited to announce the upcoming dates for the 23rd Annual Park N’ Cruise. This season will feature classic cars, live music, and great food while celebrating local and national pride during America 250 and the McDonough County Bicentennial.
Kicking off on Friday, May 1, 2026, Park N’ Cruise will surround Chandler Park to offer a lively gathering place filled with unique rides and hometown pride. The season opener will feature entertainment by M&S Light and Sound from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., setting the tone for a summer-long community celebration. This season’s dates and entertainment are as follows:
• Friday, May 1 at Chandler Park – M&S Light and Sound
• Friday, June 5 at Chandler Park – The On Stage Band
• Friday, July 10 at Chandler Park – The King Graffiti Band
• Saturday, August 1 on Downtown Square – American Pie
• Friday, September 11 at Chandler Park – Eternity Road
Park N’ Cruise remains a free event, open to all ages, making it a perfect outing for families, car enthusiasts, and anyone looking to enjoy a summer evening downtown. Guests can also enjoy food from the Knights of Columbus while taking in the sights and sounds of Historic Downtown Macomb. This year’s celebration will incorporate patriotic elements throughout the season, recognizing the spirit of America 250 and honoring the local traditions that bring our community together.

Thank you to our sponsors!
Pumo Insurance Agency
IMEG Corp.
United Community Bank
101 Corvette
Gelsosomo’s Pizzeria
Car Care Center
Dan & Marla Deener
Farm King
Macomb Glass
First Bankers Trust
Brad & Debbie Hunt
Meredith Garage
Rick & Vicky Williams
Woodrum Ford Toyota
Swede Autobody
Moore Tires
Jeremy Benson, McDonough County Clerk & Recorder
Macomb Audiology & Hearing Aid Center
Clock Tower Community Bank
JR Sound – Justin & Amy Royer
Metalcrafters
MidAmerica National Bank
MTC Communications
NAPA Auto Parts
West State Title Company
Chuck & Kim Laird
Livingstone Family
McDonough District Hospital
Marty Belz

For more information, contact the Office of Marketing and Downtown Development at (309) 575-3015 or visit bit.ly/PNC26 .

Movies in the Park: Jumanji (1996)
2026-06-05 20:00 - 22:30 | Veteran’s Park, Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
Starring Robin Williams

Movies in the Park returns this summer to Veterans Park!
Bring your camping chairs and picnic blankets to enjoy Jumanji – FREE – under the stars!
Free popcorn and drinks provided by First Bankers Trust Company, NA and Refreshment Services-Pepsi of Macomb
See you June 5th! – Movie starts at dusk! (Approximately 8:30 PM)
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Jumanji (1996) PG
Jumanji, one of the most unique -and dangerous- board games ever, falls into the hands of the curious teen.
Join us to watch and find out what he does with it!

Macomb Pride Picnic
2026-06-06 12:00 - 18:00 | Glendwood Park, 1400 N Randolph St, Macomb, United States
Save the date for the 2026 Macomb Pride Picnic on June 6th, 2026 at the Stone Shelter in Glenwood Park.
If you are interested in performing or hosting a booth or activity, please email us at hello@macombpride.com

Conservation Book Club
2026-06-08 18:00 - 20:00 | The Wine Sellers
Join PLC’s Conservation Book Club as we read How Far the Light Reaches by Sabrina Imbler to celebrate Pride Month! Read about ten marine creatures’ biology and reflect on different possibilities for ways of life.
The book club meets at The Wine Sellers in Macomb from 6-8pm on Monday nights.

Get Hooked: Lily Pad Coaster
2026-06-10 16:30 - 17:00 | Macomb Park District
Get hooked on a new hobby this summer and make a lily pad coaster with a hook, some yarn, & a dream in this relaxed beginner-friendly crochet workshop!

History Belongs to All of Us Series: Cconversation on the 1833 autobiography "Life of Ma-Ka-Tai-Me-She-Kia-Kiak"
2026-06-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Western Illinois Museum, 201 S. Lafayette St. , Macomb, IL, 61455, United States
The Western Illinois Museum will host the next History Belongs to All of Us community conversation on Thursday, June 18, focusing on the 1833 autobiography Life of Ma-Ka-Tai-Me-She-Kia-Kiak, or Black Hawk.Through the words of Sauk leader and warrior Black Hawk, participants will explore the relationship between people and land, examining themes of migration, land use, and ownership.
The conversation invites community members to consider how different perspectives shape our understanding of American history and the meaning of place in Illinois.Programs in the History Belongs to All of Us series are held at the Western Illinois Museum on Thursdays, beginning with Larry A’s Pizza from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed by conversation and dessert at 6:30 p.m. A suggested $5 donation will be accepted at the door.
The statewide History Belongs to All of Us initiative, created and supported by Illinois Humanities, encourages communities to connect local stories with the nation’s 250th anniversary through dialogue, primary sources, and shared experiences.
The Western Illinois Museum is located at 201 S. Lafayette Street in Macomb. For more information, visit wimuseum.org, follow @wimuseum on social media, call 309-837-2750, text 309-837-2613, or email info@wimuseum.org.
