From Easter egg hunts and family celebrations to live music and community gatherings, here’s what’s happening around Galesburg this weekend.
Featured events
Community Easter Egg Hunt
The City of Galesburg Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual community Easter egg hunt for children and families, featuring eggs, treats and age-appropriate activities.
Time: 1–2 p.m. Sunday, March 29
Location: Lakeside area, Galesburg
Cost: Free
Egg Extravaganza at Discovery Depot
Discovery Depot Children’s Museum will host a family-friendly Egg Extravaganza featuring an egg walk, bubble activities, a spring photo area, Peep house engineering activity, bunny mask creation and egg ornament design.
Time: 9–10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 28
Location: Discovery Depot, 128 S. Chambers St., Galesburg
Cost: $10 nonmembers; $5 members
Friday, March 27
Indoor Pickleball
Drop-in pickleball play open to all skill levels.
Time: 9 a.m.–noon
Location: Lakeside Recreation Facility, 1033 S. Lake Storey Road, Galesburg
Cost: $5
Tech Lab open hours
Teens and adults may visit the Tech Lab to use library technology resources.
Time: 9 a.m.–noon
Location: Galesburg Public Library Tech Lab, 264 W. Main St., Galesburg
Cost: Free
Wine, Beer and Spirits tasting
Participants can sample wines, beers and spirits from around the world, including local offerings.
Time: 3–6:30 p.m.
Location: Liquor ’n’ Wine, 1576 N. Henderson St., Galesburg
Cost: Not listed
CYFS Easter Egg Hunt
The Center for Youth and Family Solutions will host an Easter egg hunt with games, crafts and family activities.
Time: 5–7 p.m. (egg hunt begins at 5:15 p.m.)
Location: Lake Storey Park, Galesburg
Cost: Free
Saturday, March 28
Indoor Pickleball
Time: 8–10:30 a.m.
Location: Lakeside Recreation Facility, 1033 S. Lake Storey Road
Cost: $5
Tech Lab open hours
Time: 9 a.m.–noon
Location: Galesburg Public Library, 264 W. Main St.
Cost: Free
GALEX 59: National exhibition and competition
Annual exhibition featuring artists from across the country. Runs through April 11.
Time: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Location: Galesburg Community Arts Center, 349 E. Main St.
Cost: Free
Easter Bunny visit and egg hunt at Hy-Vee
Kids can participate in an egg hunt and photos with the Easter Bunny.
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Hy-Vee, 2030 E. Main St., Galesburg
Cost: Free
Once Upon a Piano: Animal Stories in Sound
Musical storytelling performance featuring pianist Dr. Solee Lee-Clark and violinist Dr. Alyssa Mathias.
Time: 11 a.m.–noon
Location: Galesburg Public Library, 264 W. Main St.
Cost: Free
33rd Annual Knox County Pheasants Forever banquet
Evening event featuring food, raffles and prizes.
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: 2093 Knox Road 150 E, Galesburg
Cost: Single ticket: $85
Sunday, March 29
Bunny Hop & Shop
Family-friendly vendor event featuring shopping, food and Easter egg hunts for multiple age groups.
Time: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location: 1855 E. Knox St., Galesburg
Cost: Kids 1 -12 Free; Adults $5
The 3rd RAA Adult Egg Hunt and Brunch
Adult egg hunt with brunch and drink packages for ages 21 and older.
Time: 11 a.m.–2 p.m. (egg hunt begins at noon)
Location: Reserve Artisan Ales and The Vault, 185 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg
Cost: $40
Knox Music Faculty Showcase
Performance featuring Knox College music faculty.
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Kresge Recital Hall, Knox College
Cost: Free and open to the public
Events are compiled from community submissions and public listings. Inclusion does not constitute endorsement. To submit events, email public@galesburgcommunitynews.org.