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Weekend Events in Knox County: Jan. 23–25


By Galesburg Community News    January 23, 2026

Friday, Jan. 23

🎢 Mirza Residency: Shadowlands
with S. Carey (Bon Iver) & John Raymond
πŸ“ The Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St.
πŸ•– 7 p.m.
πŸ’΅ Free
Shadowlands blends indie folk, modern jazz, and pop music.

🎨 β€œLingering Forms” β€” Art by Madelyn Havens
πŸ“ Sandburg Art Gallery, Building D, Carl Sandburg College
πŸ•  5:30–7:30 p.m.
πŸ’΅ Free
Opening reception featuring work by Sandburg alumna Madelyn Havens.


Saturday, Jan. 24

⚾ Batting Cage Open (Winter Hours)
πŸ“ Lakeside Recreation Facility
πŸ’΅ Varies
Winter hours are in effect. Baseball and softball pitching machines available for an additional fee. Reservations recommended.

πŸ₯— Healthy Living Fest
πŸ“ Cornucopia Natural Market & Deli, 176 S. Seminary St.
πŸ•˜ 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
πŸ’΅ Not listed
A full day of demos, presentations, contests and prizes.
Schedule:
β€’ 9 a.m. – Herbal Infusions Tea Time β˜•
β€’ 10 a.m. – Regenerative Me: How to Thrive Naturally with Ryan Munstone
β€’ 11 a.m. – Pasture-Raised Proteins with Flacco Land & Livestock
β€’ Noon – Kitchen Q&A with Susan and Renu
β€’ 1 p.m. – Sourdough Bread Basics 🍞
β€’ 2 p.m. – Mushroom Mycelium for Human Health & the Planet πŸ„
β€’ 3 p.m. – A Yogic Approach to Integral Health & Wellbeing 🧘

πŸ› Mobile Playground
πŸ“ Lakeside Recreation Facility
πŸ•₯ 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
πŸ’΅ $5 (ages 3–12); free for children 2 and under and accompanying adults
Jumbo yard games, playground toys and sports equipment, plus a featured large activity.

🎬 Night at the Museum β€” 20th Anniversary Showing
πŸ“ The Orpheum Theatre
πŸ•‘ 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
πŸ’΅ Free
Kickoff of The Orpheum’s Anniversary Film Series. Sponsored by Verizon.

πŸ“ Indoor Pickleball (Drop-In)
πŸ“ Lakeside Recreation Facility, 1033 S. Lake Storey Road
πŸ•— 8–10:30 a.m.
πŸ’΅ $5
Drop-in indoor pickleball play; no preregistration required.

πŸ“š Reading Buddies
πŸ“ Galesburg Public Library
πŸ•š 11 a.m.–noon
πŸ’΅ Free
Drop-in reading support with trained volunteers for developing readers.


Sunday, Jan. 25

⚾ Batting Cage Open (Winter Hours)
πŸ“ Lakeside Recreation Facility
πŸ• 1–6 p.m.
πŸ’΅ Varies

🏊 Wibit Swim
πŸ“ Hawthorne Pool
πŸ• 1 p.m.
πŸ’΅ $5 per person
Family swim featuring a floating inflatable obstacle course open to all swimming levels.

🦌 Create Your Own Animal Tracks
πŸ“ Discovery Depot Children’s Museum, 128 S. Chambers St.
πŸ• 1–2:30 p.m.
πŸ’΅ Free with admission
Create a personalized set of animal tracks in the Discovery Depot Art Studio.

🧢 Projects & Pour
πŸ“ Fisk Bier & Wine, 240 E. Simmons St.
πŸ•› Noon–2 p.m.
πŸ’΅ Not listed
A cozy afternoon of crafting, brunch and conversation. Bring your own projects or supplies.

🎡 Music Trivia Night
πŸ“ Cedar Creek Hall, 571 E. North St.
πŸ•  Registration at 5:30 p.m.; trivia begins at 7 p.m.
πŸ’΅ $120 per team (up to 10 players)


Ongoing / Multiple Dates

πŸ“– New Year, New Books: January Reading Challenge
πŸ“ Galesburg Public Library
πŸ—“ Jan. 1–31
πŸ’΅ Free
Read and log books throughout January to earn raffle tickets for local gift card prizes. All participants who complete at least one book receive a free library magnet or sticker.


❄️ Cancellation notice

Due to predicted extreme cold temperatures, the Galesburg Community Arts Center will be closed Friday, Jan. 23, and Saturday, Jan. 24, officials announced.

The arts center’s Kids’ Month session originally scheduled for Saturday has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 4–6 p.m.