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All About A Ghost Tour

230 S. Main St., Galena, IL 61036

Historic Sites

Immerse yourself into mix of history and mystery!

Galena Historic Main Street Walking tour with researched, authentic stories about Galena's ghostly past & present, guided by one of Galena's foremost historians.

Tour starts at the DeSoto House Hotel, on Friday & Saturday at 8:00 PM.

Location: DeSoto House Hotel, corner of Main St. and Green St. Cost: $15.00 for adults, kids through high school age are free.

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42nd Annual Nouveau Parade & Celebration

Galena Cellars Wine Tasting Room •  Nov 20 @ 11AM

Galena Cellars' 42nd Annual Nouveau Celebration features a festive Main Street parade, the release of the 2026 Nouveau wine, and a weekend of live music, wine…

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Galena’s Jeep Jingle

Nov 28 @ 5PM

Celebrate the start of the holiday season in Galena with the Jeep Jingle at 5 PM, Santa’s tree lighting, and an evening of treats, activities, and…

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Galena Holidaze Festival

Green Street Plaza  •  Dec 05 @ 11AM

The Galena Holidaze Festival is bringing the magic of Christmastime to Galena, Illinois.

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