Blandinsville
SATURDAYS Story Hour and Crafts Saturdays at The Blandinsville-Hire Library at 10 AM.
Snacks will be available. Check out the many new kids and young adult books. Spend some time at the library and take a book home to read!
MONDAY, JUNE 8 Quincy Children’s Museum Visits Library at the Blandinsville-Hire District Library on Monday, June 8th from 2:30 to 4PM with their trailer of activities. Have the kids stop by for a bit of fun and exploration. This will be an outdoor event in the green space behind the Library.
Bushnell
WEDNESDAYS Story time at the Bushnell library each Wednesday from 2:30-3:30 at the Bushnell Public Library. We will have snacks, story, crafts, and playtime.
JUNE 17 & 18 Tire Round Up for Bushnell residents
at the Bushnell Municipal Complex located at 127 Ludwig St. All residents are encouraged to take this opportunity to drop off standard car, truck, and motorcycle tires. Hours will be 12-6 pm both days. Unfortunately, we will not be accepting oversized, semi, or tractor tires at the time. The cost to the public is free.
SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH VFW Post 1422 is hosting a Cruise-In 5-9pm at the Bushnell VFW. Come and enjoy a steak dinner, great tunes and play some bags! Music provided by DJ Odie. A fun night of casual fun.
SATURDAY, JULY 4 Timberview Lake Vendor Show from 12-7:30pm. We will have vendors, camping, fishing, swimming, friends and Fireworks! Call to make reservations at 309-772-3609. If you are interested in being a vendor, complete the vendor form on the Timberview Lakes Campground Facebook page
Colchester
MOST FRIDAYS Lake Exploration Pontoon Program
enjoy beautiful Lake Argyle while taking a relaxing morning pontoon boat ride on the lake as we watch for wildlife. Life jackets, binoculars and field guides will be available, or you’re welcome to bring your own. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited to 6 participants.Please email Bridget.
[email protected] or call (309)776-3422 for more information or to register.
SATURDAY, JUNE 13 “Arts in Nature” painting classes from 10am-12pm at the Argyle Lake State Park’s visitor center shelter. Class instructor and West Prairie Elementary Art instructor, Jennifer Cordell, will share her passion for painting while instructing participants in creating a nature painting.
Cost is $20, all materials and supplies will be provided. Class is limited to the first 20 people. Please register by calling 309776-3422 or email [email protected].
SATURDAY, JUNE 20 Youth Fishing Derby at Lake Argyle from 9:30-11:30am at the concession/parking area near the lake. Kids can bring their own poles or fishing poles will be available for children to borrow. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Prizes and certificates will be awarded at 11:30am.
4TH THURSDAY OF MONTH New Illinois meetings
at 7pm at the Colchester Lions Club
Good Hope
JUNE 5-7 Good Hope Sodbuster Days
This year there will be a movie in the park “Rookie of the Year” with free popcorn, craft vendors, parade, antique tractor show, pork chop dinner by the West Prairie FFA, fireman fish fry, bingo, baking contest, pet contest, kids pedal tractor contest, bags tournament, an auction in the park and live music by the Killer K’s. Find the complete line-up at Facebook/sodbusterdaysfestival
Industry
JUNE 19-21 Industry Pinhook Days
quaint family-friendly festival features musical entertainment, a penny carnival, food and crafts vendors, a Parade, Pancake Breakfast, and much more. Learn more at industrypinhookdays. com
Macomb
THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS Macomb Farmers Market
from 8 am to Noon in Chandler Park. You will find a wide assortment of fresh locally grown produce, plants, & flowers; local farm-raised honey; homemade baked goods; gourmet popcorn; personal care products & hand-crafted goods made by local artisans & artists; & much more! SNAP & LINK Match accepted by eligible vendors. On-site knife & blade sharpening and free live music on Saturday mornings.
FRIDAY, JUNE 5 Movies In the Park - Jumanji
Macomb Park District presents Jumanji at 8:30pm. Paddy's Patties will be set up at Veterans Park ready to feed hungry adventurers before the sun sets. Local food, good vibes, and the kind of service that makes community events work.
SATURDAY, JUNE 6 Macomb Library Knitting Club at 10:30am. Share your love of knitting or crocheting with both experienced and beginner crafters. Meet fellow knitters, brush up on skills and learn new techniques. Materials will be provided but feel free to bring your own projects. All levels of experience are welcome.
TUESDAY, JUNE 9 MDH Community Pharmacy Brown Bag event at the Old Dairy from 8am-12pm. For more information check out the MDH Facebook page.
THURSDAYS, JUNE 11 Little Lunchers Returns
Join the Macomb Park District at the Chandler Park Gazebo from 12-1pm for an afternoon of fun. We are teaming up with our friends at the Macomb Public Library for an engaging story and play time, and the best part? Our sponsors are providing a completely FREE lunch and drinks for the kids! No registration is required—just bring your listening ears and hungry sprouts.
SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Juneteenth Celebration
Mt. Calvary Church of God in Christ Juneteenth Celebration will be held from 12-4pm. The celebration will include games, food, raffles, give-aways, entertainment, vendors, crafts, a foam party and FREE haircuts for kids (9am-noon by appointment).
Everyone is welcome! For questions contact Belinda Carr at 309-255-6061.
FRIDAY JUNE 19-MONDAY, JUNE 22 2026 IDNR Free Fishing Days people of any age to fish without a license or stamp for 4 days in June every year.
Plymouth
SATURDAY, JUNE 13 5th Annual Combat Veterans Fundraiser
Join the local Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Fundraiser on the square in Plymouth on Saturday, June 13. There will be a car/bike show, food trucks all day, 50/50 raffles and The Long Hard Ride will be playing live music from 4-8pm! $20 entry fee for car/bike show, registration from 10am-12:30pm, awards at 3pm for the top 2 places in each class.
