Events

Event Venue- John Wood Community College 1301 South 48th Street, Quincy, IL In today’s travel world, airlines, trains, hotels, and travel groups use apps to book and manage your travel plans. Come and explore how to navigate using these apps to research, design, and complete a new travel experience from the comfort of your palm…

Sweet P Petals will be teaching a class on flower arrangements from the wholesaler to the table at The Kroc Center. This will include an arrangement and a vase. Spaces are limited. 
Register by Feb 24. $45 Sat, Mar 4 | 10-11am The Kroc Center 405 Vermont St, Quincy, IL 62301 Learn more or register…

Spaghetti & Garlic Bread Assorted Salads Free will offering

A challenge for many parents is knowing which sport their child may or may not be interested in. In this camp, your child will be introduced to basketball, volleyball, soccer, pickleball, and more! Each camper will receive a water bottle. M–TH, Mar 6–9 | 9–10am $40 Members | $50 Non Members Grades K–2nd The Kroc…

Do you know a child who struggles to learn their multiplication tables? Are you willing to come with them to a workshop to learn tips and techniques for mastering them? Register by Mar 6. Sheila Eyster, a retired elementary school teacher, has taught in many different communities around the country. Her 6-week courses are for…

Have you ever wanted to try learning a new instrument? Even if you’ve never touched an instrument before, the Ukulele is a great way to start learning – no matter what age you are! We’ll meet once a week during the day to explore this fun and easy-to-learn instrument. Instruments and music will be provided,…

Are you a trivia know-it-all? Gather your team of 5-8 participants and join us on March 10 at the Holiday Inn Ballroom at 4821 Oak Street in Quincy for a night of medical-related trivia fun to benefit the Blessing Foundation Crisis Fund! Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with the trivia competition beginning at 6:30. Trivia…

We are feeling lucky here in The District! From 3:17 to 9 p.m., you'll be able to hop aboard a bus (or walk) to 15 participating establishments in The District. We have two buses - a gold line and a green line - running throughout the night. There is no specific route you must follow…

A fund raiser to support the Quincy Area Community Cat Coalition. We provide free TNVR (trap/neuter/vaccinate/return to home) for feral and free roaming cat colonies in for Adams County citizens.

The Quincy Family YMCA is proud to partner with Kelly’s to bring health, laughter, and fun to the Annual Kelly’s Fun Run/Walk. The course is a 5K and is mostly on Maine Street which is relatively flat with some slight hills. There are fifteen divisions that are divided by age and gender.  Awards will be…

Learn multi-media contemporary graffiti from local Artist Corey Rouse! Corey will walk the class through the steps to create a contemporary “graffiti” art using multiple mediums. Held in partnership with The District Art Gallery. Ages 14 + Spaces are limited.Register by March 13. Tuesday, March 14 | 6-8pm $20 Gold | $21 Silver | $23…

Quincy Axe Company will host "The Gentlemen" for a St. Patrick's Day Celebration.  The band will be playing from 8pm-11pm at the Axe Co.  $10 advance tickets and $15 at the door.  Presale tickets available at www.quincyaxecompany.com/events.  

Flannel up and hike on over to The Kroc Center for some lumberjacks and pancake stacks. Our youth ministry team will be serving a breakfast bound to make your whole family TIMBER before you leave. Sat, March 18 | 8–11am All you can eat! $10 ages 12+ $5 ages 4-11 FREE for ages 3 and…

Youth Learning League open to boys and girls. Guaranteed 6 games. Volunteer coaches and officials needed. No games April 9. Age Brackets 
–3rd Grade Co-Ed
–4th Grade GIRLS | 4th Grade BOYS
–5th Grade GIRLS | 5th Grade BOYS $50 per player | Grades 3-6th Saturday Mornings | March 18 – April 29 The Kroc Center 405 Vermont St. Quincy,…

St. Rose Parish Hall, 715 Chestnut invites all to attend their annual St. Patrick's Dinner, Saturday March 18th from 11am-7pm.  Drive through only, order from car enter through alley off 8th St. $12 per meal.  Corned beef, cabbage, mashed potatoes and apple or cherry pie.  or German sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes and apple or cherry…

Come enjoy an afternoon of adventure with performances of some of the most iconic, epic, and momentous movie music of all time. The Quincy Concert Band will perform music from the movies Star Wars, 1941, Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park, The Avengers, Polar Express, Night at the Museum, Forrest Gump, and Back to the…

Support your local downtown Quincy businesses! Join us for the Fri-Yay Shop Hop. Enjoy special Spring promotions in a festive atmosphere. Stay tuned for participating retailers. The District also plans to do "pop in prizes" - we'll visit the local shops at random times and give away some District merch & gift cards!

Down home pub and eatery and maverick Messmer mgnt LLC come together to create epic night of music with several local talents and styles. Also, there will be spots for open mics as well and go thru 11pm! Come on out!

Please plan to attend the Pike County Chamber’s annual meeting Thursday, March 30, at the JWCC Southeast Education Center. Annual award winners will be recognized for Business of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Community Betterment – and the recipient for the Fickle Goddess of Fortune will be recognized!! Enjoy an evening of networking,…