Gather with friends and neighbors at Merrillan Meals & Music on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. CDT at Gile Memorial Park in Merrillan. This free community event combines dinner, an encouraging message and live outdoor music in a welcoming setting.

A free community dinner will be served from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. A message begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by live music at 5:45 p.m. featuring Brian Pearson, Bill Laurent and Scott Okray.

Merrillan Meals & Music is hosted through a collaboration between the Merrillan Lions Club, Alma Center Assembly of God Church and Countryside Evangelical Free Church. The participating churches describe the community meals as opportunities for neighbors and friends to share food, conversation and fellowship.

No admission fee, registration requirement or registration deadline is listed. Event-specific parking instructions and accessibility information are also not listed.

Bring your appetite, invite someone to join you and enjoy the final scheduled 2026 Merrillan Meals & Music gathering at Gile Memorial Park.