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๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Weekend events in Galesburg, Feb. 6 – 8


By Galesburg Community News    February 6, 2026

Friday, Feb. 6

$1 Adult Clothing Sale
๐Ÿ•™ 10 a.m.โ€“5 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Purple Hanger Resale Shoppe, 169 N. Broad St.
All proceeds support survivors of domestic violence in Knox County.

Daddy Daughter Sweet Soiree
๐Ÿ•• 6โ€“7:30 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Discovery Depot Childrenโ€™s Museum, 128 S. Chambers St.
A Valentineโ€™s-themed evening for dads, grandpas and daughters.
๐Ÿ’ฒ $45 per couple (nonmembers), $40 per couple (members); $15 for each additional daughter or granddaughter.

Mini Makers: BFF Heart Boxes
๐Ÿ•  Drop-off 5:45โ€“6 p.m.; pickup 7:30โ€“7:45 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Art Defined, 306 E. Simmons St.
For children ages 6 and up. Participants glaze one heart box; pieces will be kiln-fired and ready for pickup in about a week.
๐Ÿ’ฒ $25 per child (reservation required).


Saturday, Feb. 7

Indoor Pickleball
๐Ÿ•— 8โ€“10:30 a.m.
๐Ÿ“ Lakeside Recreation Facility, 1033 S. Lake Storey Road
Drop-in play for all skill levels, ages 14 and up.
๐Ÿ’ฒ $5.

$1 Adult Clothing Sale
๐Ÿ•™ 10 a.m.โ€“2 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Purple Hanger Resale Shoppe, 169 N. Broad St.
All proceeds support survivors of domestic violence in Knox County.

Seed Bead Earrings with Leslie Schenkel
๐Ÿ•™ 10 a.m.โ€“noon
๐Ÿ“ Galesburg Community Arts Center, 349 E. Main St.
Create a pair of glass seed bead earrings. Materials provided; limited to six participants.
๐Ÿ’ฒ $25 per person.

Sweets on Seminary
๐Ÿ•™ 10 a.m.โ€“4 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Seminary Street shops, 62 S. Seminary St.
Enjoy free samples, sweet treats and giveaways throughout the day.

STEM Fun! Heart Design Structures
๐Ÿ•ฅ 10:30 a.m.โ€“12:30 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Discovery Depot Childrenโ€™s Museum, 128 S. Chambers St.
Design and build a heart-themed structure in the Art Studio.
๐Ÿ’ฒ Free with admission.

Love Monsters Paintings
๐Ÿ•ง 12:30โ€“2 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Discovery Depot Childrenโ€™s Museum, 128 S. Chambers St.
Paint your own โ€œLove Monsterโ€ in the Art Studio.
๐Ÿ’ฒ Free with admission.

Valentines for Seniors Card-Making Workshop
๐Ÿ• 1โ€“3 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Lakeside Recreation Facility, 1033 S. Lake Storey Road
Help reach a goal of 1,500 Valentine cards for local nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
๐Ÿ’ฒ Free.

Galentineโ€™s Day Market
๐Ÿ• 1โ€“4:30 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Hidden Hills Vineyard and Winery, 120 Hidden Drive
Vendors, shopping, live music by Kayla Brooks, photo backdrops, and wine, strawberry mimosas and charcuterie boxes for purchase.
๐Ÿ’ฒ Free.

Crash Dance Chicago โ€“ LXIV (six.four)
๐Ÿ•– 7 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St.
A Chicago Dance Crash performance blending street dance, concert dance and physical theater. Sponsored by Knox College.
๐Ÿ’ฒ Knox students/faculty $5 plus fees; guests $20โ€“$25 plus fees.


Sunday, Feb. 8

Play Without Boundaries
๐Ÿ•ฅ 10:30 a.m.โ€“noon
๐Ÿ“ Discovery Depot Childrenโ€™s Museum, 128 S. Chambers St.
Exclusive play time for children with special needs and their families.
๐Ÿ’ฒ Free for members; $6.50 for nonmembers. Advance tickets required.


๐Ÿˆ Super Bowl Sunday Event

Super Bowl LXI kicks off at 5:30 p.m. CST as the Seattle Seahawks face the New England Patriots.

โ€œSuperโ€ Steak Fry Fundraiser
๐Ÿ•” 5 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ The Vault at Reserve Artisan Ales, 185 S. Kellogg St.
An annual Super Bowl fundraiser benefiting the Kimbrough Fieldhouse cardio room.
๐Ÿ’ฒ $75 per ticket, including a steak dinner, games, raffles and a chance to win $500. Tickets available via Eventbrite or the Galesburg Public Schools Foundation.