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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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