Check outGalena Country Original Experiences, a collection of brand new, only-in-Galena Country experiences, featuring unique educational workshops, delicious tastings, outdoor adventures and more!
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Brought to you by the Galena Area Chamber of Commerce, the Balloon Glow is a great way to kick off Halloween Weekend in Galena! Come on out to Depot Park to see hot air balloons up close and pick up some treats. The Birds Fried Food Truck and Rocky Mountain Chocolate ...
Location: Depot Park Address: 91 Bouthillier St Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 815.281.9925 Admission: Suggested Donation
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Come to Dittmar Farms Octobe 1st and 2nd where we will be having the "Back in the Day" antique engine display. We will be making fresh ice cream and apple juice! Also, enjoy a Dittmar Farms and Orchards you-pick apples and pumpkins! Plus, we have hayrides, corn maze, ...
Location: Dittmar Farms and Orchard Address: 256 S. Grebner Rd Elizabeth, IL 61028 Contact: 815.218.0597 Admission: Admission Fee
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Poopsie’s is always trying to spread more positivity throughout the world we are part of. We have amazing law enforcement in our area and we want our kids to know that too. We are hoping to help kids build trusting relationships with law enforcement, by giving them a fun and ...
Location: Poopsie's Address: 402 S. Main Street Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 815.777.1999 Admission: Suggested Donation
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tonight's musician is Corey Jenny. He plays acoustic guitar, 90s, alt-country and Southern Rock. Happy hour is from 4-7 p.m. with half off martinis.
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Location: Miss Kitty's Grape Escape Address: 242 N. Main Street Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 779.214.0003 Admission: Suggested Donation
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tonight's musician is Jef Spradley. You know the drill: free entry and rock n' roll, and just about anything else by request.
Performing more than 1500 solo/duo shows in the last six years, Jef has turned his passion for music into a career. He quickly built a ...
Location: Miss Kitty's Grape Escape Address: 242 N. Main Street Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 779.214.0003 Admission: Suggested Donation
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tonight's musician is Mike Droho from Baraboo, Wi. His accolades include winning numerous songwriting contests on a national scale while combining his techno savvy to record backtracks to his intense pop melodies.
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Location: Miss Kitty's Grape Escape Address: 242 N. Main Street Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 779.214.0003 Admission: Suggested Donation
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
One of Galena's most popular events featuring more than 100 vendors selling a variety of high-quality, original handmade arts, crafts and fine arts.
This not-to-be-missed weekend is overflowing with shopping, family fun, live entertainment, childrens games, a silent auction ...
Location: Grant Park Address: 625 Park Avenue Galena, Il 61036 Contact: 815.777.0817 Admission: Suggested Donation
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Corks and Canvas Create your own painting on Canvas or paint a pair of actual wine glasses. Choose from 8 designs for canvas and many designs for wine glasses. All supplies provided. A glass of wine is included with the class. Artist Sandra Principe will take you step by step through ...
Location: Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa Address: 444 Eagle Ridge Drive Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 815.541.0068 Admission: Admission Fee
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Today's musicians are the Kampfire Kings. Free entry. Just as you would expect, everything you can drink and sing along to around the campfire!
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Location: Miss Kitty's Grape Escape Address: 242 N. Main Street Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 779.214.0003 Admission: Suggested Donation
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Break out your banjo and wash board for a boot kicking dance party when Lily takes the stage with her on dance-a-billy bluegrass!
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Location: The Grape Escape Address: 242 N. Main Street Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 779.214.0003 Admission: Suggested Donation
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Solo artist, Eli Traum will perform country favorites all the way from Alan Jackson to Brooks & Dunn, to Waylon Jennings!
No reservations, no cover - just enjoy!
Location: Galena Brewing Company Address: 227 North Main street Galena, IL 61036 Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 815.281.9015 Admission: Free Admission
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
One of Galena's most popular events featuring more than 100 vendors selling a variety of high-quality, original handmade arts, crafts and fine arts.
This not-to-be-missed weekend is overflowing with shopping, family fun, live entertainment, childrens games, a silent auction ...
Location: Grant Park Address: 625 Park Avenue Galena, Il 61036 Contact: 815.777.0817 Admission: Admission Fee
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Riverview Center is bringing back one of its oldest traditions! Duck Derby is back, and so is your chance to win BIG! Join us on the Galena River October 9th as 4,000 rubber ducks are *gently* tossed in the river in a race to see who can finish first. If you happen to "adopt" ...
Location: Kohlsaat Pedestrian Bridge over the Galena River Address: Connecting City Hall (Green Street Plaza) and Grant Park Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 815.402.3568 Admission: Suggested Donation
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
JDCF and The Friends of Wapello invite the public to a free talk with plant ecologist and ethnobotanist, Professor Kelly Kindscher from the University of Kansas.
Professor Kindscher is best known as a passionate advocate for native plants, native landscapes and wild places. His ...
Location: Hanover Park District Building (old school) Address: 500 Fillmore St. Hanover, IL 61041 Contact: 815.858.9100 Admission: Suggested Donation
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Come sing along with Steve as he sings cover songs from artist like the Beatles, Neil Young, CCR, Eagles, John Denver, Jimmy Buffet, Billy Joel and folk legends like Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Johnny Cash, FY5, as well as many many others. Enjoy happy hour from 4-7p.m. with half ...
Location: Miss Kitty's Grape Escape Address: 242 N. Main Street Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 779.214.0003 Admission: Suggested Donation
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tonight's musician is Jordan Danielson from the Quad Cities. This singer/songwriter combines pop sensibilities with class blues & rock to bring a party every time. Tonight's drink special is $4 craft beer.
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Location: The Grape Escape Address: 242 N. Main Street Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 779.214.0003 Admission: Suggested Donation
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Mojo is an intense 3-piece Rockabilly, Country, Blues, & Rock Band from Southern Wisconsin... You'll have more fun than you think!
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Location: Miss Kitty's Grape Escape Address: 242 N Main Street Galena, Illinois 61036 Contact: 779.214.0003 Admission: none
7:00 PM
Get your deerstalker cap on – the play’s afoot! Our fall radio show, Baskerville, is a murderously funny play based upon the Sherlock Holmes mystery The Hound of the Baskervilles.
This acclaimed adaptation by Ken Ludwig will play on October 13,14,15, at 7 pm, with ...
Location: Galena Center for the Arts Address: 971 Gear Street Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 815.402.3111 Admission: Admission Fee
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
We are excited to welcome local food truck favorites to Galena Cellars Vineyard this season! Enjoy delicious fried chicken from Dubuque's popular BIRDS. Fried Chicken Food Truck! All of our wines will be available by the glass, bottle, wine tasting and tasting flight. Enjoy specialty ...
Location: Galena Cellars Vineyard Address: 4746 N. Ford Road Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 815.777.3235 Admission: Free Admission
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
We are excited to welcome local food truck favorites to Galena Cellars Vineyard this season! Enjoy gourmet sandiwches from our friends at Dinger's D'Lite's! All of our wines will be available by the glass, bottle, wine tasting and tasting flight. Enjoy specialty drinks ...
Location: Galena Cellars Vineyard Address: 4746 N. Ford Road Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 815.777.3235 Admission: Free Admission
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Today's musicians are the Kampfire Kings. Free entry. Just as you would expect, everything you can drink and sing along to around the campfire! Enjoy our Bloody Mary bar from 11:00a-2:00p.
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Location: Miss Kitty's Grape Escape Address: 242 N. Main Street Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 779.214.0003 Admission: Suggested Donation
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Join the crew for some Spooktacular Halloween fun! This 30-minute hayride takes riders through the woods at Dittmar Farms, where 8 scenes of frightful fun create an amazing spooky energy! All profit goes to scholarships at River Ridge High School.
Location: Dittmar Farms Address: 256 S. Grebner Rd Elizabeth, IL 61028 Elizabeth, IL 61028 Contact: 815.218.0597 Admission: Admission Fee
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Aaron Kelly was never on American Idol, but did grow up on the edge of the Chicago megalopolis, falling under the influence of John Prine, Townes Van Zandt, and empathy, his songs are carefully crafted and made to last. He’s been featured by American Songwriter ...
Location: Miss Kitty's Grape Escape Address: 242 N. Main Street Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 779.214.0003 Admission: Suggested Donation
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
You may not be a wizard but this year, you’ll get to party like one! Wizard Fest is an interactive fantasy themed party that celebrates all things magic, witches, wizards & cosplay! Wizard Fest also includes carefully constructed 1 of a kind themed drinks by mixologists ...
Location: Galena Brewing Company Address: 227 North Main Street Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 815.281.9015 Admission: Free Admission
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
This is the twentieth year of the Twenty Dirty Hands self-guided pottery tour. The tour has expanded this year to include not only Elizabeth and Galena, Illinois but also Asbury and Maquoketa, Iowa. The eight different locations will give you an opportunity to meet the artists, see ...
Location: Elizabeth & Galena, Illinois Address: Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 512.971.2289 Admission: Suggested Donation
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tonight's musician is Corey Jenny. He plays acoustic guitar, 90s, alt-country and Southern Rock. Our drink special is $6 sangrias.
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Location: Miss Kitty's Grape Escape Address: 242 N. Main Street Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 779.214.0003 Admission: Suggested Donation
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tonight's Musician is Shekinah King, bringing her piano and pop vocals from Wisconsin. Enjoy happy hour with half-off martinis.
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Location: Miss Kitty's Grape Escape Address: 242 N. Main Street Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 779.214.0003 Admission: Suggested Donation
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Informal concert featuring Singer/Songwriter Jon Troast. This is a musician who will be sure to show you a good time! No charge for this concert, but donations are appreciated. No advance tickets required.
Location: Galena Center for the Arts Address: 971 Gear Street Galena, IL 61036 Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 815.402.3111 Admission: Free Admission
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Need a date night idea for you and your significant other? Well look no further, this comedy show will have you laughing all night long. Enjoy 2 hours of interactive fun, a gourmet meal, and great drinks! Choose one of our three delectable entrees and sit back and enjoy the show! ...
Location: Amelia's Under the Lamplight Dinner Theater Address: 129 S Main Street Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 815.994.2868 Admission: Admission Fee
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Come out to The Grape Escape for Galena's premier, live music venue. Free entry. Tonight's musicians are Jordan Daneilsen and Jeff Spradley from the Quad Cities. They combine pop sensibilities with class blues & rock to bring a party every time.
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Location: Miss Kitty's Grape Escape Address: 242 N. Main Street Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 779.214.0003 Admission: Free Admission
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for a hauntingly good time; choose to decorate a Frankenpig Piggy Bank (great for kids!) or a festive Gourd Votive Holder. Gourd is not only perfect for Halloween, but can also be used for Fall and Thanksgiving docorating too! The class fee includes all supplies, and is a ...
Location: Galena Art & Recreation Center Address: US W Hwy. 20 Galena, IL 61036 Galena, IL 61036 Contact: Admission: Free Admission
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Today's musicians are the Kampfire Kings. Free entry. Just as you would expect, everything you can drink and sing along to around the campfire! Enjoy our Bloody Mary bar from 11:00a-2:00p.
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Location: Miss Kitty's Grape Escape Address: 242 N. Main Street Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 779.214.0003 Admission: Suggested Donation
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fall is in the air. It's the perfect time of year for a Fall Festival in The Galena Territory, with the added bonus of a movie! Starting at 4 p.m. enjoy games and activities, music and wagon rides before the movie "Hocus Pocus" starts at 6:15 p.m.! There will also be ...
Location: Shenandoah Riding Center Address: 200 N. Brodrecht Rd. Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 815.777.9550 Admission: Admission Fee
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Need a date night idea for you and your significant other? This comedy show will have you laughing all night long. Enjoy 2 hours of interactive fun, a gourmet meal, and great drinks! Choose one of our three delectable entrees and sit back and enjoy the show! Reservations recommended.
Location: Amelia's Under the Lamplight Dinner Theater Address: 129 S Main Street Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 815.994.2868 Admission: Admission Fee
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Join the crew for some Spooktacular Halloween fun! This 30-minute hayride through the woods at Dittmar Farms, where 8 scenes of frightful fun give create a spooky time! All profit goes to scholarships at River Ridge High School.
Location: Dittmar Farms Address: 256 S. Grebner Rd. Elizabeth, IL 61028 Elizabeth, IL 61028 Contact: 815.218.0597 Admission: Admission Fee
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The Danny Parker Project (duet) will be performing at The Galena Brewing Co. in downtown Galena, IL. Come on out and enjoy some great food, drinks, and tunes with us in an awesome place!
Location: Galena Brewing Company Address: 227 North Main Street Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 815.281.9015 Admission: Free Admission
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Join us at the Grape Escape for some live music! 90s rock comes back from Cedar Rapids for one night only!
Formed in 2015 and based out of Cedar Rapids, IA, The Unincorporated is a band which aims to bring their unique brand of Rock’n Roll to the world. Combining ...
Location: Miss Kitty's Grape Escape Address: 242 N. Main Street Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 779.214.0003 Admission: Free Admission
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tonight's musician is Lenny Wayne hailing from right here in Galena, Illinois. Lenny is a prolific song-writer and spearheads the Songwriter Showcase at the Galena Arts Center. A well-rounded supporter of all things musical, you can feel his passion through every song.
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Location: Miss Kitty's Grape Escape Address: 242 N. Main Street Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 779.214.0003 Admission: Suggested Donation
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tonight's musicians are Kristina and Shawn. Enjoy their romantic and ethereal vocals with acoustic guitar. Tonight's drink special is $4 craft beer.
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Location: Miss Kitty's Grape Escape Address: 242 N. Main Street Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 779.214.0003 Admission: Suggested Donation
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us for our Halloween Dinner/Theater in the Historic DeSoto House Hotel. Enjoy a scrumptious dinner followed by the fascinating Tales of Murder & Mayhem In A Mining Town. Performed by The Haunted Galena Tour Company.
Location: DeSoto House Hotel Address: 230 S. Main St Galena, IL 61036 Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 815.777.0090 Admission: Admission Fee
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Night time brings a whole different experience at the Valley of Eden. Join us to visit the night time animals including bats, owls, coyotes, and many more. With limited vision, our other senses become heightened and allow a whole new experience in nature. Leave your flashlights at ...
Location: Valley of Eden Bird Sanctuary Address: 5559 E. Rush Creek Road Stockton, IL 61085 Contact: 815.858.9100 Admission: Suggested Donation
8:00 AM
Join us Saturday, October 29th for our 5th annual Galena River Fall Half Marathon & 8K! This is a fast, flat half marathon along the scenic Galena River Trail. An 8K race option is also offered.
Due to Galena Halloween festivities that day, the course will close ...
Location: Depot Park Address: 91 Bouthillier Street Galena, Il 61036 Contact: 815.776.9200 Admission: Admission Fee
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Today's musicians are the Kampfire Kings. Free entry. Just as you would expect, everything you can drink and sing along to around the campfire! Enjoy our Bloody Mary bar from 11:00a-2:00p.
#LiveMusicGalena
Location: Miss Kitty's Grape Escape Address: 242 N. Main Street Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 779.214.0003 Admission: Suggested Donation
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Witness the largest, longest and spookiest parade in the tri-state area, featuring spectacular floats, marching bands, costumed participants, prizes and treats for guys and 'ghouls' of all ages. The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. Food vendors will be available in Washington ...
Location: Downtown Galena Address: Main Street Galena, Il 61036 Contact: 877.434.5114 Admission: Free Admission
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Join us at the Grape Escape for some live music. The Lonely Goats combine rock n' roll and zydeco for a great party dance-off!
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Location: Miss Kitty's Grape Escape Address: 242 N. Main Street Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 779.214.0003 Admission: Free Admission
8:30 PM - 1:30 PM
The Riders Seat Clinic teaches riders how to correctly use their bodies to obtain self-carriage (stability and lift), tone (strength with flexibility) and movement (vertically bilateral) both on and off the horse.
This clinic explains how to achieve an independent seat and how ...
Location: Shenandoah Riding Center Address: 200 N. Brodrecht Rd. Galena, IL 61036 Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 815.777.9550 Admission: Admission Fee
8:00 PM - 12:30 AM
DJ Shadow and DJ Jonny Mohawk are playing live! Best costume contest will be played!
No cover, no reservations, just come join us and enjoy!
Location: Galena Brewing Company Address: 227 North Main Street Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 815.281.9015 Admission: Free Admission
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Poopsie’s is always trying to spread more positivity throughout the world we are part of. We have amazing law enforcement in our area and we want our kids to know that too. We are hoping to help kids build trusting relationships with law enforcement, by giving them a fun and ...
Location: Poopsie's Address: 402 S. Main Street Galena, IL 61036 Contact: 815.777.1999 Admission: Suggested Donation
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