It's the final weekend of May which means it's Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial kick-off to summer.

Here are some events going in the Galesburg area this weekend.

Memorial Day Parade

What: The annual Memorial Day Parade in Galesburg will be held Monday morning. The parade will start at Chambers and Main, head west down Main and take a left on Cherry, ending at the courthouse.

When: 10 a.m. Monday, May 27

Where: Downtown Galesburg

Cost: Free

Muppet Treasure Island

What: Look forward to Choral Dynamic's "Rolling in the Deep" with Muppet Treasure Island. Set sail for the high seas with Muppet characters and enjoy this fantastical adventure to Treasure Island.

When: 7 p.m. Friday

Where: Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg

Cost: Free

Knox College Choir & The Knox College Players

What: The Knox College Choir and its sister ensemble the Knox College Players perform Spring concert, "Where the Sun Rises." No tickets or reservations required.

When: 8 p.m. Friday

Where: Central Congregational Church, 60 Public Square, Galesburg

Cost: Free

Drive-In Movie Night

What: Have your kids build their best "box car" for chance to win a prize. Drive in, lights off, grab your goodies and watch the Goonies. After that, get Footloose!

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday

Where: Abingdon Fairgrounds, 914 N. Monroe St., Abingdon

Cost: $5 admission per car; concessions available for purchase

Monoprinting with Nikki Ponce

What: Create prints through the technique of monoprinting. Using various tools and materials, participants will learn to produce one-of-a-kind prints with rich textures, layers and spontaneous marks. For beginners or experienced artists.

When: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday

Where: Galesburg Community Arts Center, 349 E. Main St., Galesburg

Cost: $25

Finnish Field Day: Hobby Horse Games

What: Children and adults have been riding hobby horses, or stick horses, for centuries for play, to mock elites and for re-enactments. Hobby horsing competitions (where teenagers and young adults mimicked horse competitions) were introduced through Selma Vilhunen's 2017 film "Keppihevosten vallankumous" (Hobby Horse Revolution). Make a hobby horse or bring your own for jumps, races and dressage/dancing. Supplies are limited; reservations are suggested.

When: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday

Where: Vasa Archives, 109 Bishop Hill St., Bishop Hill

Cost: Hobby horses are $10 each

Richard Scarry Summer Travel Event

What: Go on a scavenger hunt, make a "Thing That Goes" vehicle and enjoy story time.

When: 11 a.m. Saturday

Where: Wordsmith Bookshoppe, 235 E. Main St., Galesburg

Past Curfew 2024 Reunion Show

What: Past Curfew is back for a reunion show. This is their only Illinois show.

When: 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday

Where: Big Catz BBQ, 221 E. Main St., Knoxville

Cost: No cover charge

Marine Vets MC Blood Stripe Chapter Fun Run

What: Registration is from 11 a.m. to noon. Blessing of the Bikes at the same time. Kick Stands Up at noon. Cash and or prizes at each stop. $100 cash prize at last stop; must be present to win.

When: 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25

Where: The Corral, 1685 Grand Ave., Galesburg

Cost: Bikes $15; Passengers $5

Pop-Up Plant Sale

What: Come meet the owner of Elementary Earthworks LLC and choose from a variety of herbs, vegetables and flowers. Started from seed. Cash, debit and credit cards accepted.

When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday

Where: Cornucopia Natural Market & Deli, 176 S. Seminary St., Galesburg

Pork Chop Lunch

What: Stop by for a pork chop or hotdog meal. All proceeds go directly to the Fire Department to purchase new equipment.

When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 26

Where: Knoxville Community Fire Protection District, 137 N. Public Square, Knoxville

Afro Brunch

What: African buffets, fashion shows and African vendors.

When: 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday

Where: The Vault at Reserve Artisan Ales, 185 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg

Strat & Strad

What: Strat & Strad is an unlikely combination of electric rock guitar and classical/folk styled electric violin. The core of the band is the married couple Rosemary (lifelong student of the violin, second violinist of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra) and Aaron (self-taught rhythm/color guitarist). Wine, beer, soda, food and snacks available for purchase. Music will be on the patio; inclement weather will move music indoors. Guests younger than 21 allowed when with an of-age adult.

When: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday

Where: Hidden Hills Vineyard & Winery, 120 Hidden Drive, Knoxville

Cost: Free admission

Knox Piano Chamber Ensemble Recital

What: The Knox Piano Chamber Ensemble under the direction of Ashlee Mack performs their Spring concert featuring works by student composers, Casey Foubert, Morgan Hopkins, Rachel Schonfeld and Amira Siddique. PCE members are K Pham, Amira Siddique, Nanaho Suzuki, Ulpanay Djoldasova, Shino Okamoto, Hannah Tannas, Oscar Gardella and Lyn Scherer.

When: 3 p.m. Sunday

Where: Kresge Recital Hall, 500 S Prairie St, Galesburg

Cost: Free admission

Coming next week:

Knox Rocks

What: Join the Knox College pop, funk, folk, punk and brass bands for the end of the term concert. Featuring Buttered Noodles, Miss Izabella's Lost Friends, Chicxulub, Strawberry MILF, Whiskey Bees, Seminary Brass, The Not Reallys and Midwest Acolyte.

When: 5 to 11 p.m. Tuesday, May 28

Where: Gizmo Patio, 2 E. South St., Galesburg

Cost: Free

Caxton Reading Series

What: A literary organization on the Knox College campus, Caxton Club brings a number of poets, novelists, and essayists to campus every term to read their works in a setting open to all members of the community. The club is named after the first English printer, William Caxton. Working closely with the English Department at Knox College, Caxton Club is student-run and with Q&A sessions after most readings, encourages literary discourse on the Knox campus. The reader May 29 is Neal Bell.

When: 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 29

Where: Alumni Room, Old Main, Knox College, 2 E. South St., Galesburg

Cost: Free

Winds and Chamber Brass

What: The Knox-Galesburg Chamber Winds and Chamber Brass perform in joint spring concert for the public. Chamber Winds is directed by Jill Marasa and the Chamber Brass director is Justin Haynes.

When: 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 29

Where: Kresge Recital Hall, 500 S Prairie St, Galesburg

Cost: Free admission

Kathi Edwards is a freelance correspondent.

This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: Memorial Day weekend: 14 things to do in the Galesburg area