2026
SAUK VALLEY SUMMER EXPLORER
ATTRACTIONS AND CALENDAR OF EVENTS
FROM MAY-OCTOBER 2026 IN LEE AND WHITESIDE COUNTIES
Lee County was formed in 1839 out of adjacent Ogle County. Its 729 square miles is home to 36,000 people. The county seat is Dixon. Among its famous residents are Ronald Reagan, John Deere, Orson Welles, Louella Parson, and Charles Walgreen.
AMBOY
Amboy Depot Museum
The two-story former railroad depot, built of brick and cut Joliet limestone, is on the National Register of Historic Places. It has been completely restored and includes the original brick tarmac surrounding the depot and the grounds of the former railyard, now preserved as a city park. The museum houses artifacts from both the history of Amboy and the Illinois Central Railroad, including a steam locomotive.
Address: 99 E. Main St.
Phone: 815-857-4700
Online: amboydepotmuseum.org or Facebook
Hours: 1-4 p.m. Sunday & Thursday; 10 a.m.-4
p.m. Friday & Saturday; closed holidays
Admission: By donation
Green River Oaks Resort
The resort is full of enchanting oaks and whispering pines, and the Green River and two
creeks meander through it. Enjoy weekend camping in your RV or one of the rental trailers. There’s a camp store and a game room, as well as modern showers and flush toilets.
Address: 1442 Sleepy Hollow Road
Contact: 815-857-2815 or greenriveroaks@ yahoo.com
Online: greenriveroaks.com or find Green River Oaks Resort on Facebook
Mendota Hills Campground
The campground offers 130 acres of rolling hills nestled in an oak tree forest; a swimming lake with a sand beach, three lakes for fishing (no license needed) and row boating add to the offerings. The camp store includes groceries, hand-dipped ice cream, soda, firewood and ice, along with an arcade room with a billiard table.
Address: 642 U.S. Route 52
Phone: 815-849-5930
Online: mendotahillscampground.com or Facebook
O’Connell’s Jellystone Park
The resort boasts three swimming pools, three kiddie pools, two adult spas, two fishing lakes, an outdoor movie theater, a game room, sand volleyball court, horseshoes and 700 campsites with five bathhouses. There’s also a camp store, laundry, golf cart rentals, paddle boats, kayaks and mini golf.
Address: 970 Green Wing Road
Phone: 815-857-3860
Online: jellystoneamboy.com or find O’Connell’s Yogi Bear Park on Facebook.
Hours: Check-in and check-out at 3 p.m.
Admission: See website for reservation information.
Pine View Campgrounds
The grounds offer camping under 40 acres of pine trees. The campground has a playground, as well as equipment for volleyball, badminton, shuffleboard and horseshoes. There is a sandy lake for swimming and a lake stocked with bass, bullheads and catfish.
Address: 1273 Sleepy Hollow Road
Phone: 815-857-3694
Online: pineviewcampgrounds.com and on Facebook
Temperance Hill
Cemetery Prairie
The cemetery, which dates back to 1846, sits on prairie and a state nature preserve featuring big bluestem, Indian grass, and various sedge species.
Address: U.S. Route 52, north of Amboy
Online: dnr.illinois.gov/inpc/area.area1leetemperancehillcemeteryprairie.html
ASHTON
Mills & Petrie
Memorial Building
The building, dedicated in 1936 and named in honor of a pair of Civil War veterans who “adopted” the town, houses city offices, the public library and a gym, and features plaques honoring local war veterans. Tours are available.
Address: 704 N. First St.
Contact: 815-453-2213 or library@ashtonusa. com
Online: millspetrielibrary.weebly.com or find Mills & Petrie Memorial Building-Library and Gymnasium Facebook
Hours: 1-6:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday
DIXON
Dixon Stage Left
Live entertainment including mystery dinner shows as well as stage shows and cabaret shows Friday through Saturday and Sunday matinees.
Address: 105 S. Peoria Ave.
Contact: 815-440-2999 or info@dixonstageleft. org
Online: dixonstageleft.org and Facebook
Admission: See website for shows and tickets
Dixon Telegraph Museum
The museum showcases the newspaper and its role in the history of Dixon, including an 1850s printing press, historic newspapers, and photographs showcasing the Telegraph and Dixon history. It also features a tribute to Ronald Reagan.
Address: 113 S. Peoria Ave.
Phone: 815-284-2224
Online: leecountyfun.com/the-telegraph-museum
Hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Friday.
Admission: Free
Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society
The research center provides information about the history of Lee County and the surrounding area, as well as assistance for those tracing their ancestry.
DIXON
Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home & Visitors Center
The two-story white house, built in 1891, became the home of the Reagan family on Dec. 6, 1920, just 2 months shy of Ron’s 10th birthday. They lived there for 3 years. The next-door Visitors Center is chock full of information on all things Reagan. Ronald Reagan Memorial Park includes a statue of the former president.
Address: 816 S. Hennepin Ave. Phone: 815-288-5176
Online: reaganhome.org or Facebook Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, April-October
Admission: Free
Address: 113 S. Hennepin Ave.
Phone: 815-284-1134
Online: leecountyhgs.org or Facebook
Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m.
Historic Dixon Theatre
This restored center for the performing arts, which opened in 1922, boasts a rare Barton theater pipe organ. Features plays, musicals and live music performances.
Address: 114 S. Galena Ave.
Phone: 815-285-1917
Online: dixontheatre.com or Facebook
Admission: Varies by event; check the website or call ahead
The Lincoln statue
Sculptor Leonard Crunelle portrays Abraham Lincoln as he might have looked in 1832, while captain of a company of soldiers during the Black Hawk War. It is the only known statue of Lincoln showing him in military dress and without a beard. The bronze dominates the site of the old Dixon blockhouse.
Address: President’s Park, 100 Lincoln Statue
Drive
Online: dixonparkdistrict.com/parks
Loveland Community House and Museum
Exhibits include Civil War artifacts, old farm tools, a pioneer kitchen and bedroom, along with personal items from city founder John Dixon. The museum also has an extensive Ronald Reagan exhibit.
Address: 513 W. Second St. Phone: 815-284-2741
Online: lovelandcommunityhouse.org and on Facebook
Hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday
Admission: Free
Lowell Park
Established in 1907 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this 200-acre park along the Rock River, where Ronald Reagan once spent his summers as a lifeguard, offers a spacious picnic and recreation area, a playground, several hiking trails, cross-country skiing, fishing, boat docks, a nature center and a 40-acre state nature preserve. Rooms in the historic Woodcote lodge, built in 1909 with native limestone quarried on site, are available to rent.
Address: 2114 Lowell Park Road
Phone: 815-284-3306
Online: dixonparkdistrict.com/lowell-park Midway Drive-In and Diner
The Midway Drive-In opened in 1950 and has been in continuous operation since. This landmark is home to the oldest standing drive-in screen in Illinois, and the owners are dedicated to its preservation and to paying tribute to the American drive-in theater tradition. It features a retro “spaceship” ticket booth, a playground, a full-service diner and concession stand, a parking lot that can hold up to 500 cars and a 90-foot-wide screen with digital projection and sound.
Address: 91 Palmyra Road
Phone: 847-647-3124
Online: themidwaydrivein.net or Facebook
Hours: Movie times to be announced; check the website
Admission: Tickets available online and box office; $9.50 adults, $4 ages 3-11, ages 2 and younger free; $10-per-vehicle “food permit” required
Old Settlers Cabin
Maintained by the Lee County Historical Society, the Old Settlers Cabin was built in 1894 as a memorial to the area’s early settlers and moved to its present site in President’s Park in 1969. It houses antiques and articles that belonged to early-day settlers, including city founder John Dixon.
Address: 115 Lincoln Statue Drive Phone: 815-284-1134
Hours: Generally open during Petunia Festival in late June and early July; call ahead for specific dates and times
Nachusa House Hotel
Former hotel building, named Nachusa House for city founder John Dixon, whose Indian name, Nachusa, means “head-hair-white.” Five U.S. presidents — Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft and Ronald Reagan — stayed there, as did Jefferson Davis, Stephen A. Douglas, William Jennings Bryan and evangelist Bill Sunday. It now is apartments for senior citizens.
Address: 215 S. Galena Ave.
The Next Picture Show
This nonprofit art gallery and fine arts center offers two floors of changing exhibits by local professional and student artists. It also hosts workshops, classes and special events.
Address: 113 W. First St. Contact: 815-2854924 or nps@grics.net
Online: thenextpictureshow.com and on Facebook
Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday or by appointment
Admission: Free
Plum Hollow Family Center
Bowling, arcades, laser tag, miniature golf and food available.
Address: 1933 Route 26, Dixon
Hours: see website for hours and rates
Photo: www.facebook.com/reaganhome
Online: bowldixon.com
Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home & Visitors Center
The two-story white house, built in 1891, became the home of the Reagan family on Dec. 6, 1920, just 2 months shy of Ron’s 10th birthday. They lived there for 3 years. The next-door Visitors Center is chock full of information on all things Reagan. Ronald Reagan Memorial Park includes a statue of the former president.
Address: 816 S. Hennepin Ave.
Phone: 815-288-5176
Online: reaganhome.org or Facebook
Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, April-October
Admission: Free
Wooden Wonderland Park
Large wooden play structure will spark imaginative play for all ages.
Address: 1298 Washington Ave., Dixon
Online: dixonil.myrec.com
Veterans Memorial Park
Dedicated to all who have served in the military, the park has military artifacts of all kinds, including an F-105 Thunderchief fighter plane, a Howitzer tank, a Cobra helicopter, and a landing ship tank anchor. It also features a 9/11 memorial and a small museum. It is handicapped-accessible.
Address: 668 Veterans Parkway Online Facebook
Victory Memorial Arch
Dixon’s signature arch was built in 1919 to celebrate victory in World War I and to honor its veterans. At the time, it read, “A grateful people pause in their welcome to the victorious living to pay silent tribute to the illustrious dead.” Now, it simply reads, “Dixon.”
Address: South Galena Avenue between Second and Third streets
Wings of Peace and Freedom Park
A Bulgarian immigrant donated the Wings of Peace and Freedom sculpture to the city. The little park, which also has a full-size replica of a section of the Berlin Wall, recognizes President Ronald Reagan’s efforts to attain worldwide peace and freedom.
Address: Northeast corner of Second Street and Galena Avenue
FRANKLIN GROVE
Chaplin Creek Village
Chaplin Creek Village is an evolving, full-scale historical restoration project depicting a mid1800s prairie settlement. The site, established and maintained by the Franklin Grove Area Historical Society, is home to the Chaplin
Franklin Creek Grist Mill and Interpretive Center
The Franklin Creek State Natural Area also is home to the Franklin Creek Grist Mill and Interpretive Center. It’s a functioning, water-powered grist mill and museum. A demonstration of actual corn grinding is done on the last Saturday of the month. See events calendar for special concerts, movies in the park and family activities. Trail runners compete in 10K run in September.
Address: 1893 Twist Road | Phone: 815-456-2718
Online: dnr.illinois.gov/Parks/Pages/FranklinCreek.aspx, or franklincreekconservation.org/ or find Franklin Creek Conservation Association on Facebook Hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April-October and by appointment Admission: Free
Creek Muzzleloaders, a group of local antique and historic gun collectors.
Address: 1715 Whitney Road
Contact: info15@chaplincreek.com Online: Facebook
Hours: Site open for visitors to drive through, buildings open by appointment
Admission: Free
Franklin Creek
State Natural Area
This 882-acre park features natural springs, hardwood forests, bedrock outcroppings, and a large variety of flora and fauna. It also contains a 198-acre nature preserve. Fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and hiking are permitted, and the nonprofit Rock River Trail and Horseman Association (rrtha.tripod.com), the oldest chartered saddle club in Illinois, has built and maintains horseback-riding trails, a shelter and a show ring.
Address: 1872 Twist Road
Phone: 815-456-2878
Online: franklincreekconservation.org or dnr. illinois.gov or find Franklin Creek Conservation Association on Facebook
Franklin Creek Grist Mill and Interpretive Center
The Franklin Creek State Natural Area also is home to the Franklin Creek Grist Mill and Interpretive Center. It’s a functioning, water-powered grist mill and museum. A demonstration of actual corn grinding is done on the last Saturday of the month. See events calendar for special concerts, movies in the park and family activities. Trail runners compete in 10K run in September.
Address: 1893 Twist Road
Phone: 815-456-2718
Online: dnr.illinois.gov or franklincreekconservation.org/ or find Franklin Creek Conservation Association on Facebook
Hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April-October and by appointment
Admission: Free
H.I. Lincoln Building
Built in 1860 by a cousin of Abraham Lincoln, and originally a dry goods store, this restored historic stone building is the national headquarters of the Lincoln Highway Association. It also has a museum and gift shop.
Address: 136 N. Elm St.
Phone: 815-456-3030
Online: franklingroveil.org/nflncbld.htm or find H. I. Lincoln Building on Facebook
Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and
noon-4 p.m.
Sunday Nachusa Grasslands
The Nachusa Grasslands, owned and operated by The Nature Conservancy, has more than 3,800 acres featuring more than 700 native prairie plant species as well as many important birds, insects, and reptiles. In October 2014, it became home to a herd of bison, the first to live at a Nature Conservancy preserve east of the Mississippi, and the first conservation herd in Illinois. The bison, more than 100 strong, are helping with restoration of the bluestem prairie. A visitor center offers an outdoor classroom and displays to give visitors a grasp of the ecology and work that takes place at the grasslands. The herd, which can be viewed from the public roadside only, and the prairie, grasslands, rolling hills and oak savannas make this a paradise for photographers, hikers and birdwatchers. Binoculars and long camera lenses are advised.
Address: 8772 S. Lowden Road
Online: nachusagrasslands.org or find Friends of Nachusa Grasslands on Facebook
Hours: Dawn to dusk
HARMON
Green River State Wildlife Area
With more than 2,665 acres of native prairie, this is one of the largest preserves in Illinois. It’s a haven for endangered species of birds, plants, reptiles and insects, and a venue for students, campers, hikers, and from April through October, horseback riders.
Address: 375 Game Road
Online: dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.greenriver. html and Facebook Hours: Dawn to dusk
SUBLETTE
Mesker storefront
The Mesker building is listed with the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency because of its rare sheet metal and cast iron facade made by Mesker Co. in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Address: 111 W. Main St. Online: leecountyfun.com/mesker-storefront
Photo: visitleecountyil.com/ FRANKLIN GROVE
SEASONAL
The Midway Drive In & Diner — 91 Palmyra Road, Dixon; watch movies from your vehicle; tickets can be purchased online or at box office; $9.50 adults, $4 ages 3-11, ages 2 and younger free; $10-per-vehicle “food permit” required; see website for times and shows; themidwaydrivein.net
SATURDAYS, MAY-OCTOBER
Dixon Farmers Market — John Dixon Park, 515 N. Galena Ave., Dixon; fresh produce and crafts; Saturdays 7 a.m.-1 p.m.; dixonparkdistrict.com/farmers-market
Wednesdays, May 27-Aug. 5
Dixon City Market — Dixon Riverfront 87 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon; fresh produce and artisan crafters; kid activities, food stands and live entertainment; 5-8 p.m.; discoverdixon.com/ events/dixon-city-market and Facebook
FRIDAYS,
JUNE-AUGUST
Music at the Square — John Dixon Park, 515 N. Galena Ave., Dixon; live music performances; 5:30-7 p.m.; discoverdixon.com
JUNE
6
Summer Block Party — Dixon; 9 a.m.-noon; find family activities, food and entertainment in downtown Dixon; discoverdixon.com
Skip Ewing Concert — The Dixon Historic Theatre, 114 S. Galena Ave., Dixon; see website for tickets; 7:30 p.m.; dixontheatre.com
JUNE 13
Rock River Jazz Band — RB&W Park, Rock Falls; live music performance outdoors; 7-8:30 p.m.; rockriverjazzband.com and Facebook
JUNE
20
Summer Solstice Gathering — Franklin Creek Grist Mill, 1893 Twist Road, Franklin Grove; celebrate the summer solstice with music and food; 5 p.m.; facebook.com/franklincreekgristmill
JUNE 27
The Country Legends: A Tribute Experience — The Dixon Historic Theatre, 114 S. Galena Ave., Dixon; see website for tickets; 7:30 p.m.; dixontheatre.com
Rock River Jazz Band —Page Park, Dixon; live music performance outdoors; 7-8:30 p.m.; rockriverjazzband.com and Facebook
Opening Reception
JULY 2-5
Petunia Festival — Downtown Dixon; 62nd annual event will honor America’s 250th Birthday; pancake breakfast, bags and poker tournaments, tennis and soccer tournaments, car show, craft show, carnival, live music, parade and fireworks; petuniafestival.org and Facebook
JULY
3
Brush & Bloom — 200 block of West First Street, Dixon; families are invited to paint a 4-by-4 square of the street; discoverdixon.com or 815-284-3361
Absolutely Abstract Celebrate the exhibition at the Opening Reception. Guests are invited to meet participating artists, enjoy light refreshments, and experience the energy of this popular summer show firsthand. Friday, June 5, 2026 6pm-8pm
Nuts About Art
TNPS presents the annual outdoor art show at John Dixon Park, located at 515 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, IL. July 4th, 9am – 4pm
JULY
4
Nuts About Art — John Dixon Park, 515 N. Galena Ave., Dixon; presented by The Next Picture Show; featuring a variety of artists and mediums in an outdoor show; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; free admission; nextpictureshow.org
Amboy Fireworks Family Event — Amboy; family-friendly event with bounce house, face painting, games, live music and food; starts at 4 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.
JULY
11
Reagan Run 5K — Reagan Home, 810 S. Hennepin Ave.; race starts at 8 a.m. at Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home and finishes at Haymarket Square; reaganrun.com
Rock River Jazz Band — RB&W Park, Rock Falls; live music performance outdoors; 7-8:30 p.m.; rockriverjazzband.com and Facebook
JULY
10-12
Guys and Dolls Musical — The Dixon Historic Theatre, 114 S. Galena Ave., Dixon; see website for tickets; 7:30 p.m.; dixontheatre.com
JULY 16-18
Ashton Village-Wide Garage Sales — Ashton; hunt for deals and treasures; 5-8 p.m.; ashtonil. com/parks-recreation
Chapter and Verse Writers
Group Writers of all experience levels are invited to join the Sauk Creative Writers Group for an afternoon of creativity, discussion, and encouragement at The Next Picture Show. Second and Fourth Wednesdays | 1:30–2:30p.m
Dixon Poetry Night
TNPS hosts the Dixon Poetry Night, where everyone is welcome and it’s completely FREE to attend. Enjoy a fun and casual evening of poetry, whether you read, listen, or share! No pressure–just enjoy the many forms of poetry and spoken word. Friday, July 10, 2026 6pm-7:30pm
JULY 19
Cruise-In Night — downtown Ashton; stroll and check out vintage rides; 5-8 p.m.; ashtonil. com/parks-recreation
JULY 23-26
Lee County 4-H Fair and Junior Show — Lee County Fairgrounds, 1196 Franklin Road, Amboy; 4-H exhibits, truck and tractor pulls, mud bogs and dirt drags, carnival, music, food and more; leecounty4hcenter.com; and Facebook
JULY 24-25
Six The Musical Teen Edition— The Dixon Historic Theatre, 114 S. Galena Ave., Dixon; see website for tickets; 7:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.; dixontheatre.com
JULY 25
Rock River Jazz Band — Page Park, Dixon; live music performance outdoors; 7-8:30 p.m.; rockriverjazzband.com and Facebook
JULY 31-AUG. 2
Franklin Grove Summer Harvest Festival
— Chaplin Creek Village, 1715 Whitney Road, Franklin Grove; multi-day festival featuring activities for all ages; franklingrove.org and Facebook
AUG. 1
Marshall Charloff The Purple xPerience: A Prince Tribute — The Dixon Historic Theatre, 114 S. Galena Ave., Dixon; see website for tickets; 7:30 p.m.; dixontheatre.com
AUG. 1-2
Living History Antique Equipment Show — 1674 Whitney Road, Franklin Grove; family activities, displays, tractor drive, antique equipment on display and for sale; 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; lhaea.org
AUG. 8
Venetian Night — Dixon Riverfront; get a spot to watch the boat parade and enjoy a festive atmosphere in the community; 5 p.m.; discoverdixon.com/events/venetian-night and Facebook
AUG. 14
Richrath Project REO: The Music of REO Speedwagon — The Dixon Historic Theatre, 114 S. Galena Ave., Dixon; see website for tickets; 7:30 p.m.; dixontheatre.com
AUG. 15
Vandenberg: My Whitesnake Years — The Dixon Historic Theatre, 114 S. Galena Ave., Dixon; see website for tickets; 7:30 p.m.; dixontheatre. com
AUG. 21
Keith Anderson — The Dixon Historic Theatre, 114 S. Galena Ave., Dixon; see website for tickets; 7:30 p.m.; dixontheatre.com
AUG. 22
Rock River Jazz Band — RB&W Park, Rock Falls; live music performance outdoors; 7-8:30 p.m.; rockriverjazzband.com and Facebook
AUG. 27-30
Amboy Depot Days — Downtown Amboy; car show, tractor show, 5K race, arts and crafts show, garage sales, music, carnival and parade; depotdays.com, Facebook
AUG. 29
Dear Amy Winehouse: Tribute Show— The Dixon Historic Theatre, 114 S. Galena Ave., Dixon; see website for tickets; 7:30 p.m.; dixontheatre.com
Whiteside County was established in 1836. Its 697 square miles is home to 55,000 people, and Morrison is its county seat. Among its famous residents: Renowned jazz drummer Louis Bellson, born in Rock Falls, and President Ronald Reagan, born in Tampico.
FULTON
Andresen Nature Center
The Andresen Nature Center features displays of local wildlife, insects and flora found along the watershed of the upper Mississippi River. The University of Illinois Extension hosts special programs from March through August.
Address: 409 N. Fourth St.
Phone: 815-208-7059
Online: cityoffulton.us and Facebook
Hours: Open for major events, special programs and private tours
Admission: Free
De Immigrant and the Windmill Cultural Center
This authentic windmill built in the Netherlands and assembled in Fulton honors the town’s rich Dutch heritage. Stone-ground buckwheat, corn, rye, and wheat flours all are manufactured at De Immigrant and are for sale in the gift shop. The cultural center, dedicated in 2010, houses a collection of 21 European windmills and hosts special exhibits throughout the year.
Address: 111 10th Ave.
Phone: 815-589-3925
Online: cityoffulton.us and Facebook
Hours: 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m.
Sunday
Admission: By donation
Fulton Martin House Museum
The home of the Fulton Historical Society, this Civil War-era, Italianate-style home built in 1855 is on the National Register of Historic Places, and contains a Fulton memorabilia collection, an extensive Fulton photo collection and a genealogy research room.
Address: 707 10th Ave.
Phone: 815-589-3809
Online: cityoffulton.us
Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sundays and by appointment
Admission: Free
MORRISON
Morrison’s Heritage Museum
The building, on the National Register of Historic Places, was a church in 1865 and later served as Morrison’s Literary Society and Museum. In 1997, it was given to the Morrison
Historical Society to be used as a museum. It has been returned to much of its early charm and has had the lower level remodeled and made useful as extra exhibit space. Displays include many products once manufactured locally, such as Rich toys, Summit stoves, and Volckman furniture.
Address: 202 E. Lincolnway/U.S. Route 30
Phone: 815-772-8889
Online: morrisonchamber.com/area-attractions/heritage-museum
Hours: 1-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday, last Friday in April to Thanksgiving
Admission: Free
Morrison-Rockwood State Park
Morrison-Rockwood State Park comprises 1,164 acres just north of Morrison. It’s named for the city and a combination of nearby Rock Creek and the heavily wooded park area. Lake Carlton, a focal point of the park, is a watershed impoundment built in 1969 with a 38-foot-high, 1,800-foot-long earthen dam across a stream. Fishing, boating, camping, hiking and hunting are available, along with playgrounds, picnic shelters and a concession stand/bait shop/boat rental.
Address: 18750 Lake Road
Phone: 815-772-4708
Online: dnr.illinois.gov and Facebook
PROPHETSTOWN
Prophetstown Area Historical Society
The society’s collection contains information about Native American life in the Prophetstown area, its early settlers and local history.
Phone: 815-537-2224
Address: 304 Washington St.
Online: tampicohistoricalsociety.com/Prophetstown_Historical_Soc.html or find Prophetstown Area Historical Society on Facebook Hours: by appointment
Admission: Free
Prophetstown State Park
Camping, fishing and hiking are available at this wooded park on the northeast edge of the city, along the south bank of the Rock River. Once the site of a Native American village, the 53-acre park derives its name from the prophet Wa-bo-kie-shiek, or White Cloud. Coon Creek flows through the park and feeds into the Rock
River.
Address: Riverside Drive
Phone: 815-537-2926
Online: dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.prophetstown.html
Big Bend State Fish and Wildlife Area
This 2,376-acre site along the Rock River has about 250 acres of upland forest, with the remainder of the property a mix of native grassland, tree plantings, tracts of woods, two oxbows and several small wetlands and marshes. Big Bend offers limited hiking and fishing opportunities, with the site’s primary focus on hunting.
Address: Van Damme Road
Phone: 815-537-2270
Online: dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park. big-bend. html
ROCK FALLS
Art in the Park
The Art in the Park Sculpture Tour is on display at RB&W District Park. Stroll through the works of 10 artists that are on display. Each year eight new sculptures are voted on by jury selection and installed.
Address: 301 E. Second St.
Phone: 815-622-1106
Online: visitrockfalls.com/art-in-the-park/
Centennial Park
This 50-acre park offers a playground; a butterfly garden, a pond with paddle boat and canoe rental; tennis courts; baseball, soccer, and flag football fields; a 20-station fitness course, and picnic shelters. Two pedestrian footbridges connect the park to the footpath along Hennepin Feeder Canal State Park. The Little Red Schoolhouse and Historical Museum and the Red Caboose, an antique Rock Island Line car, also are in the park; both are available to tour by appointment.
Address: 508 E. 11th St.
Phone: 815-625-0272
Online: colomatownshipparkdistrict.com/ or find Coloma Township Park District on Facebook.
Crystal Lake RV Park
Crystal Lake, adjacent to the Hennepin Canal Parkway and across the highway from Centennial Park, has a beach, water activities such as slides, a water trampoline and aqua golf, a go-kart track, fishing, a campground, and a snack bar.
Address: 511 E. U.S. Route 30
Phone: 815-622-5974 for lake, 815-499-0520 or camp@crystallakerecreation.com for the campground
Online: crystallakerecreation.com or find “Crystal Lake Recreation & RV Park, no tents” on Facebook
Hours: 11 a.m. -6 p.m. daily in the summer
Firehouse Ministries Fire Museum
Firehouse of God minister and part-time firefighter Brian Tribley saved the former Rock Falls Fire Department building from demolition in 2012 by creating a museum that honors the profession by showcasing vintage firefighting vehicles, equipment and memorabilia.. Visitors can see former fire trucks, antique firefighting tools, toy fire trucks, photos.
Address: 403 W. Second St.
Contact: firehouseofgod@comcast.net or 815-622-9490
Online: Facebook
Hours: by appointment; message through the Facebook page
Admission: Free
Hennepin Canal State Park
The Hennepin Feeder Canal, on the National Register of Historic Places, extends from Rock Falls to Sheffield, and offers biking and hiking paths, canoeing, fishing and historical sites along the way.
Address: 209 Emmons Ave.
Phone: 815-454-2328
Online: dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.hennepincanal.html
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural
One of 30 murals along the historic Lincoln Highway that showcases a unique event that took place during the early years of the highway: the Corn Carnival and an enormous, highly sought-after, prized blue ribbon.
Address: 1412 W. Rock Falls Road
Phone: 866-455-4249
Online: enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/ illinois-lincoln-highway-interpretive-mural-rock-falls
RB&W District Park
The centerpiece of the city’s ongoing riverfront revitalization effort in the Run Bike & Walk District, this former factory space turned greenspace features an amphitheater with covered stage, walking and bike paths, Art in the Park sculpture walk, and Koloni bicycle rentals.
Address: 200-300 block of East Second Street.
Online: visitrockfalls.com/rbw-park-district
Selmi’s Greenhouse, Farm and Pumpkin Patch
Selmi’s, a fifth-generation family farm, has a greenhouse, a farmers market, a pumpkin patch and fall market, and a gift shop. The fall market has a haunted house, petting farm, corn maze, wagon rides, and pumpkins.
Address: 1206 Dixon Ave.
Phone: 815-626-3830
Online: selmi.com and on Facebook
Hours: Vary seasonally by attraction; check the website or call ahead
Admission: Varies by attraction; check the website or call ahead
STERLING
Blackhawk Lanes
Bowling for all ages with leagues, family pass and cosmic bowling too. Restaurant located inside. Includes a proshop,restaurant onsite.
Address: 2325 E. Lincolnway, Sterling Phone: 815-625-0771
Hours: see website for hours and prices
Online: blackhawklanes.com
Bugsy’s Arcade and Gaming
Arcade games for all ages. Adults-only after 9 p.m. Full bar and snack service.
Address: 2900 E. Lincolnway
Phone: 815-677-2307
Hours: Noon-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; Noon-Midnight Friday and Saturday; Online: dba-bugsys-arcade-and-gaming. square.siteand Facebook
Photo: www.sterlingparks.org/
Dillon Home Museum
The Dillon Home is a work of Italianate architecture, built in 1858. The property ultimately became home to P.W. Dillon, President of Northwestern Steel & Wire. The home’s grandeur is a remarkable sight, as his wife, Crete, was an avid traveler and collector of eclectic pieces and period furniture. Unlike many historic homes, the Dillon Home retains all of its original furnishings. A tour through the Dillon Home is truly a step back in time, where the stories of this family come back to life.
Address: 1005 E. Third St.
Phone: 815-622-6202
Website: sterlingparks.org/location/dillon-home-museumand Facebook
Tour times: Thursdays & Fridays at 10 a.m. , 11 a.m. , 1p.m & 2p.m, or by appointment only from 3-5 p.m.; and the second weekend of each month (Saturday & Sunday) at 10 a.m. , 11 a.m. , 1 p.m. & 2 p.m.; or by appointment only from 3-5 p.m.
Rates: General Admission $7; Seniors $6; Ages 5 & Under FREE
Kilgour Disc Golf Course
Designed as a “short course” it can be a great spot for beginners and yet challenging for an experienced player as well.
Address: 400 W. 15th St.
Online: sterlingparks.org/disc-golf
Admission: free
Lawrence Park
Considered the first park in Sterling, Lawrence Park offers boat and fishing access, picnic shelters and, in the winter, eagle watching.
Address: Off the Avenue G bridge between Sterling and Rock Falls
Phone: 815-622-6200
Online: sterlingparks.org/location/lawrence-park
Lincoln in Sterling statue
This life-sized bronze sculpture of Abraham Lincoln was dedicated July 18, 2006, on the 150th anniversary of his speech in Propheter Park. Lincoln was campaigning for the newly formed Republican Party and its first candidate for president, John C. Fremont. Don Morris of Rock Falls was the sculptor.
Address: Propheter Park, 506 E. Sixth St.
Phone: 815-632-6621
Online:sterlingparks.org/location/propheter-park
Lincoln-Manahan Home Museum
The Lincoln-Manahan Home Museum is a restored 1847 home where Abraham Lincoln spent the night on July 18, 1856. The neighboring Lincoln Learning Center provides a venue for people of all ages to experience history-related activities and events.
Address: 607 E. Third St.
Phone: 815-622-6215
Online: srfhs.com or find Sterling Rock Falls
Historical Society on Facebook
Hours by appointment
Admission: Free
The 9th Hole Mini Golf & More
Weather is no problem at the indoor mini golf facility with mini soccer pool and games.
Address: Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway
Phone: 815-499-3819
Admission: see website for pricing and hours
Online: Facebook
Sinnissippi Dam and Pedestrian Bridge
Built in 1906, this dam raised the Rock River water level by 11 feet so it would flow into the
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Hennepin Canal. It was restored in 2008 with an added pedestrian walkway. On the Sterling side, enjoy a leisurely stroll and check out the Dillon Home Museum and Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society. On the Rock Falls side, enjoy the Jim Arduini Boat Launch, the Hennepin Canal or a walk along the river’s edge to downtown or nearby Seward’s Park.
Access: In Sterling, at the corner of Second Street and Broadway, near the Dillon Home Museum; in Rock Falls,Off of East Second Street, near Emmons Avenue
Online: sterlingparks.org/trails
Sinnissippi Park
The largest of the Sterling Park District parks, Sinnissippi Park was acquired in parcels beginning in 1934. The park is the site for Hopewillian Indian Mounds, which are on the National Register of Historic Places. Amenities such as ball diamonds, fishing, disc golf (PDGA), picnic areas, playground equipment, open play areas, shelters, sledding and trail access are available.
Address: Sinnissippi Road
Online: sterlingparks.org/location/sinnissippi-park
Sinnissippi Park Disc Golf Course
Designed by PDGA Hall of Fame member Terry Batten (No. 1738) in 1982, the course is a 27-hole championship-level disc golf course with top-of-the-line baskets (Mach X). It winds through the entire park, with holes ranging from 270-650 feet. The park has three distinct areas, open shots, woods, a winding creek and elevation changes.
Address: Sinnissippi Road
Online: sterlingparks.org/disc-golf
Admission: free
Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society Museum (Carriage House Museum)
Housed in the Carriage House of the Dillon Home, the museum houses a large collection
of items related to local history.
Address: 1005 E. Third St.
Phone: 815-622-6215
Online: srfhs.com/carriage-house-museum
Hours: 10 a.m. -noon and 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Admission: Free
TAMPICO
Ronald Reagan Birthplace and Museum
President Ronald Reagan was born Feb. 6, 1911, in an apartment above a bakery. The First National Bank bought the bakery in 1919 and was there until the 1930s. The apartment has been restored to look as it did when Reagan was born. The bank has also been restored. The store to the south of the bank, originally a grocery store, now houses the gift shop.
Address: 111-113 S. Main St.
Phone: 815-622-8705
Online: tampicohistoricalsociety.com/R_Reagan_Birthplace_Museum.html
Hours: Open by appointment; call ahead
Admission: By donation
Tampico Area Historical Society & Museum
The museum has two levels with displays of clothing, photos, antiques and other memorabilia. The upper level also is the Family History Library & Research Center for genealogy research. The town’s only newspaper, published from 1876 to 1966, is archived there. The library also has cemetery lists, funeral logs, family history files, photographs, plat maps and more.
Address: 119 Main St.
Phone: 815-622-8705
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Indoor Farmer’s Market — Twin City Produce Co., 106 Ave. A., Sterling; seasonal favorites and locally made products as well as prepared foods to take and eat;May through October the outdoor Sterling Marketplace includes additional vendor space; 8 a.m.-noon; sterlingmainstreet.org
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Rock Falls Farmers Market — 400 W. Second St., Rock Falls; fresh produce, crafters and local businesses; 7 a.m.-11a.m.; rockfallschamber. com
JUNE 3
Sterling Municipal Band Concert — Grandon Civic Center downtown Sterling; concert at 7:30 p.m., with pre-concert performance by local groups at 6:15 p.m.; concessions available, seating on park benches, or bring your own chairs; sterling-il.gov/380/Sterling-Municipal-Band and on Facebook
JUNE 5
Rally on the Rock Cruise Night — Sterling Marketplace; new event featuring cool cars and live music; 6-8 p.m.; sterlingmainstreet.org Movies in the Park — Grandon Civic Center, East Fourth Street, Sterling; enjoy games and music before settling in to watch a family film; free; 6:30p.m.; visitrockfalls.com and Facebook Winning Wheels Summer Concert — Veterans’ Memorial Park at Eclipse Square, Prophetstown; enjoy live music entertainment; 7-9 p.m.; see Prophetstown Proud on Facebook
JUNE 6
Bellson Music Fest — at RB&W Park, 201 E. Second St., Rock Falls; honoring legacy of famous drummer, composer, arranger and band leader with live music; featuring five performers; in case of inclement weather event may be moved to McCormick Event Center;Drum Clinic from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the McCormick Event Center, 205 E. Third St.;1-9:30 p.m.; visitrockfalls.com
Morrison Fire Department Celebrates 150 Years — Morrison Fire Department, 206 Main St., Morrison; parade at 3 p.m. followed by open house with food trucks, bounce house and live entertainment;morrisonil.org
JUNE 9
Totally Tuesday — Drives Park, 1300 Park Drive, Fulton; live music, food trucks; bring your lawn chair or blanket for the concert; 5 p.m.; Fulton Fun Crew on Facebook
JUNE 12
Winning Wheels Summer Concert — Veterans’ Memorial Park at Eclipse Square, Prophetstown; enjoy live music entertainment;
7-9 p.m.;prophetstownproud.com and see Prophetstown Proud on Facebook
JUNE 13
41st Annual Rock River Cleanup— registration at Oppold Marina;bring your boat and join efforts to clean up the Rock River;hosted by Rock River Development Authority;7-11 a.m.;Facebook
10th Annual Florissa Family 5K& Fun Run —Sauk Valley Community College, 173 Illinois Route 2, Dixon;run supports Florissa and the children’s division of Kreider Services;7 a.m.;runsignup.com/Race/IL/Dixon/Florissa Riding for Valor: Motorcycle Fundraiser Ride — Sterling American Legion,ride to support local veterans, first responders and their families; following the ride live band and food; all vehicles welcome;$10 per person or $15 per couple; registration at 10 a.m., kickstands up at noon;visitrockfalls.com/events/riding-for-valor-motorcycle-fundraiser
Sauk Valley Relay For Life — Westwood Fitness & Sports Center, 1900 Westwood Drive, Sterling; 4-9:30 p.m.;visitrockfalls.com/events/ relay-for-life-of-sauk-valley-american-cancersociety
Rock River Jazz Band — RB&W Park, 201 E. Second St., Rock Falls; live music performance outdoors; 7-8:30 p.m.; rockriverjazzband.com and Facebook
JUNE 13-14
Salute to America 250 — At RB&W Park, 201 E. Second St., Rock Falls;honor the nation’s history, service and patriotism through music, military heritage and ceremonial tradition in a family friendly, educational event for all ages; includes Civil War presentations,a concert by the Rock River Jazz Band at 7 p.m. and a Flag Ceremony on Sunday;visitrockfalls.com and Facebook
JUNE 19
Winning Wheels Summer Concert — Veterans’ Memorial Park at Eclipse Square, Prophetstown; enjoy live music entertainment; 7-9 p.m.;prophetstownproud.com and see Prophetstown Proud on Facebook
JUNE 26
Family Fun Night Fourth Friday & Winning Wheels Summer Concert — Veterans’ Memorial Park at Eclipse Square, Prophetstown; enjoy live music entertainment; 7-9 p.m.;prophetstownproud.com and see Prophetstown Proud on Facebook
JUNE 27
Second annual Running for Valor 5K —Sterling Township Building, 300 E. Third St., Sterling;run for a purpose;race starts at 8 a.m.;visitrockfalls. com/events/2nd-annual-running-for-valor5kand Facebook
Rock River Jazz Band — Page Park, Dixon; live music performance outdoors; 7-8:30 p.m.; rockriverjazzband.com and Facebook
JULY 2
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July/AUG
Eats ‘N’ Beats @ the District — RB&W Park, 201 E. Second St., Rock Falls; Independence Day Celebration hosted by the Rock Falls Jaycees including music, food trucks and fireworks display; 4-10:30 p.m.; visitrockfalls.com/eats-nbeats-at-the-district-independence-day-celebration and Facebook
JULY 3
Rally on the Rock Cruise Night — Sterling Marketplace; featuring cool cars and live music; 6-8 p.m.; sterlingmainstreet.org
Winning Wheels Summer Concert — Veterans’ Memorial Park at Eclipse Square, Prophetstown; enjoy live music entertainment; 7-9 p.m.;prophetstownproud.com and see Prophetstown Proud on Facebook
JULY 9-11
Whiteside County 4-H Show — Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield St., Morrison; 4-H projects, Sale of Champions; web. extension.illinois.edu or Facebook
JULY 10
Winning Wheels Summer Concert — Veterans’ Memorial Park at Eclipse Square, Prophetstown; enjoy live music entertainment; 7-9 p.m.;prophetstownproud.com and see Prophetstown
JULY 11
NAMI Sauk Area 5K — Hoover Park, Sterling; family friendly 5K for runners and walkers to support National Alliance on Mental Illness; 8 a.m.; namisaukarea.org and Facebook
Chalk the Walk —Grandon Civic Center, Sterling; Decorate sidewalk squares and enjoy music, food and treats; 11 a.m.;visitrockfalls. com/events/3rd-annual-chalk-the-walk and Facebook
Rock River Jazz Band — RB&W Park, 201 E. Second St., Rock Falls; live music performance outdoors; 7-8:30 p.m.; rockriverjazzband.com and Facebook
JULY 14
Mainly Marathons: Heartland Series— Day 4 of what’s billed as the “world’s best multi-day, multi-state running series; Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Ave., Fulton ; early start 5 a.m., regular start 6 a.m.; mainlymarathons.com
Totally Tuesday — Drives Park, 1300 Park Drive, Fulton; live music, food trucks; bring your lawn chair or blanket for the concert; 5 p.m.; Fulton Fun Crew on Facebook
JULY 15
Sterling Municipal Band concert — Grandon
Civic Center downtown Sterling; concert at 7:30 p.m., with pre-concert performance by local groups at 6:15 p.m.; concessions available, seating on park benches, or bring your own chairs; sterling-il.gov/380/Sterling-Municipal-Band and on Facebook
JULY
17
Winning Wheels Summer Concert — Veterans’ Memorial Park at Eclipse Square, Prophetstown; enjoy live music entertainment; 7-9 p.m.; see Prophetstown Proud on Facebook
JULY
18
Paint the Park — Lions Shelter, Centennial Park, 508 E. 11th St., Rock Falls; Coloma Township Park District, create a sidewalk masterpiece; advance registration; $10 per square; colomatownshipparkdistrict.com
Eats ‘N’Beats @the District — RB&W Park, 201 E. Second St., Rock Falls; 5-10 p.m., featuring live music from Drew Cagle & The Reputation and Alborn from 6:30-10 p.m.; food trucks and vendors; visitrockfalls.com and Facebook
JULY
22
Sterling Municipal Band Concert — Grandon Civic Center downtown Sterling; concert at 7:30 p.m., with pre-concert performance by local groups at 6:15 p.m.; concessions available, seating on park benches, or bring your own chairs; sterling-il.gov/380/Sterling-Municipal-Band and
on Facebook
JULY 24
Back to School Bash Fourth Friday & Winning Wheels Summer Concert — Veterans’ Memorial Park at Eclipse Square, Prophetstown; enjoy live music entertainment;5-9 p.m.;prophetstownproud.com and find Prophetstown Proud on Facebook
JULY 25
Sterling Street Fest — downtown Sterling; new festival featuring live music, kids games and activities, small business vendors as well as arts and crafts; 2 p.m.;sterlingmainstreet.org
Rock River Jazz Band — Page Park, Dixon; live music performance outdoors; 7-8:30 p.m.; rockriverjazzband.com and Facebook
JULY 29
Sterling Municipal Band concert — Grandon Civic Center downtown Sterling; concert at 7:30 p.m., with pre-concert performance by local groups at 6:15 p.m.; concessions available, seating on park benches, or bring your own chairs; sterling-il.gov/380/Sterling-Municipal-Band and on Facebook
AUG. 4
Police Department’s Night Out — Rock Falls, Sterling communities celebrate local police
departments with events and demonstrations; see website for times and locations; visitrockfalls.com
AUG. 7
Hot Dog Day — Downtown Sterling; merchants offer 25-cent hot dogs and sodas from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. or when sold out; coincides with Family Fun Fair at Sterling Marketplace offering free children’s activities and sidewalk sales throughout the downtown; sterlingmainstreet.org
Rally on the Rock Cruise Night — Sterling Marketplace; featuring cool cars and live music; 6-8 p.m.; sterlingmainstreet.org
Winning Wheels Summer Concert — Veterans’ Memorial Park at Eclipse Square, Prophetstown; enjoy live music entertainment; 7-9 p.m.; prophetstownproud.com and see Prophetstown Proud on Facebook
AUG.
11
Totally Tuesday — Drives Park, 1300 Park Drive, Fulton; live music, food trucks; bring your lawn chair or blanket for the concert; 5 p.m.; Fulton Fun Crew on Facebook
AUG.
14
Winning Wheels Summer Concert — Veterans’ Memorial Park at Eclipse Square, Prophetstown; enjoy live music entertainment; 7-9 p.m.; prophetstownproud.com and see Prophet-
stown Proud on Facebook
AUG. 18-22
Whiteside County Fair — Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield St., Morrison; demolition derby, harness racing, bull riding, truck and tractor pulls, livestock shows, antique tractor parade, music, carnival, food, exhibits and more; whitesidecountyfair.org
AUG. 22
Rock River Jazz Band — RB&W Park, 201 E. Second St., Rock Falls; live music performance outdoors; 7-8:30 p.m.; rockriverjazzband.com and Facebook
AUG. 28
Cruise Night Fourth Friday—Main Street, Prophetstown; 7-9 p.m.; prophetstownproud. com and see Prophetstown Proud on Facebook
AUG. 29
Art in the Park Sculpture Walk & Outdoor Art Gallery — RB&W Park, 201 E. Second St., Rock Falls;featuring new sculptures, live music and food;10 a.m.-4 p.m.; visitrockfalls.com
SEPT. 4
Rally on the Rock Cruise Night — Sterling Marketplace; featuring cool cars and live music; 6-8 p.m.; sterlingmainstreet.org
SEPT. 5
Rock River Jazz Band — Page Park, Dixon; live music performance outdoors; 7-8:30 p.m.; rockriverjazzband.com and Facebook
SEPT. 19
Harvest Hammer Duathlon — Morrison High School 643 Genesee St., Morrison; races include children’s fun, a color run and duathlons, a 3.1 mile run and21-mile bike ride through countryside; events start at 8 a.m., see website to register and for times; harvesthammer.org
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25
Taco Throwdown — RB&W District Park 301 E. Second St., Rock Falls; featuring tacos to purchase, taco eating contest, Zowa wrestling and music; free admission;4-10 p.m.; visitrockfalls. com and Facebook
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Haunted Haven haunted barn — Route 40 and Grennan Road, Rock Falls; 7-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and on Halloween; hauntedhaven. org and Facebook
OCT. 3
Lumberjack Show & Beard Contest — Selmi’s Greenhouse & Farm Market, 1206 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Lumberjack shows at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.; beard contest at 2 p.m. (advance registration required); activities for all ages and food available, including Cliff’s donuts; visitrockfalls.com and Facebook Fulton Fall Fest —downtown and Heritage Canyon; celebrate all things fall with pumpkin painting, apple pie, scarecrow walk, and more; Fulton Fun Crew on Facebook
OCT. 10
Sauk Valley Apple Cider Run — Race starts and ends at Selmi’s Greenhouse and Farm Market, 1206 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls; options include half marathon, 10K and 5K; finish line treats include apple cider doughnut and apple cider; advance registration recommended; 7 a.m.; runsignup. com/Race/IL/RockFalls/AppleCiderRun
Hops on the Rock — Sterling Marketplace, 111 W. Second St., Sterling; craft beer festival; must be 21 older to attend, advance tickets available, 3-6 p.m.; sterlingmainstreet.org
