Tapley Woods State Natural Area
3742 US Hwy 20 West, Galena, IL 61036
Bird & Eagle Watching
A quiet, wooded spot along between Elizabeth and Galena.
This 260-acre timbered property provides public hunting areas, hiking and nature viewing. The topography is very steep, consisting of unglaciated ridges. The entire hunting area is timbered, with mature oak and hickory, the dominant species.
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Galena 45th Annual Halloween Parade
Main Street, Galena • Oct 25 @ 6:30PM
Join Galena's 45th Annual Halloween Parade & Festival! The largest, longest, and spookiest Parade and Festival in the Tri-State Area!
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41st Annual Nouveau Parade & Celebration
Galena Cellars Wine Tasting Room • Nov 21 @ 11AM
Galena Cellars celebrates the release of the 2025 Nouveau wine - The 41st Annual Celebration!
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Galena Holiday Kickoff!
Nov 29 @ 5PM
Join in welcoming Santa to town to kick off the holiday season in Galena!
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