The City of Galesburg offers a wide variety of special events throughout the year that are suitable for all ages. Our special events bring families together and create memorable experiences. Check out our current and upcoming special events by clicking below.
Current Special Events
Date: Wednesday December 2, 2026
Time: 6-8PM
Early Bird Cost: $50 per couple ($25/additional child) by November 4
After November 4 Cost: $75 per couple ($30/additional child) by November 22
Ages: Kindergarten - 6th Grade
Location: Lake Storey Pavilion
Holiday festivities start with Knox County’s premier, magical, and memorable night for your child and their VIP.
Time: 6-8PM
Early Bird Cost: $50 per couple ($25/additional child) by November 4
After November 4 Cost: $75 per couple ($30/additional child) by November 22
Ages: Kindergarten - 6th Grade
Location: Lake Storey Pavilion
Holiday festivities start with Knox County’s premier, magical, and memorable night for your child and their VIP.
- Activities include a dinner, line dancing, a craft, seasonal songs, and a special visit from Santa.
- This is a formal evening & a great opportunity to spend time with that special child in your life.
- Special keepsake photo sets will be available for purchase, provided by Dickerson Photography. **$20 Photo Set: Cash or Checks payable to Dickerson Photography that night **
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Bus Departure Time: Departs at 7AM Sharp. Check-in inside building starting at 6:40
Bus Return Time: Returns at 9:30PM
Early Bird Cost: $95 by November 6
After November 6: $110
Bus Departs and Return Location: Lakeside Recreation Facility
Bus Departure Time: Departs at 7AM Sharp. Check-in inside building starting at 6:40
Bus Return Time: Returns at 9:30PM
Early Bird Cost: $95 by November 6
After November 6: $110
Bus Departs and Return Location: Lakeside Recreation Facility
Start your holiday season with a trip to Michigan Avenue. Fee includes deluxe motor coach transportation to one drop-off location & snack packs. Bus drops off at Macy's on State Street or Water Tower Place Mall (you choose your drop-off location), with one pick up location near Water Tower Place.
All ages are welcome (under 18 must register with an adult).
Register todayUpcoming Special Events
Easter Egg Hunt: Sunday, March 21, 2027
Touch a Truck: Wednesday, May 5, 2027
Youth Fishing Derby: Sunday, May 16, 2027
Touch a Truck: Wednesday, May 5, 2027
Youth Fishing Derby: Sunday, May 16, 2027