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Bird Fest 2019

Sand Bluff Observatory 10602 Haas Rd., Rockton, IL, United States

Enjoy a variety of activities including live bird banding, learning about birds, Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab’s displays and live presentations (11 am - 2 pm), kid’s corner with face painting, Continue Reading

$2 – $4

Bird Fest 2019

Sand Bluff Observatory 10602 Haas Rd., Rockton, IL, United States

Enjoy a variety of activities including live bird banding, learning about birds, Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab’s displays and live presentations (11 am - 2 pm), kid’s corner with face painting, Continue Reading

$2 – $4

Up Close and Personal with Wild Birds

Sand Bluff Observatory 10602 Haas Rd., Rockton, IL, United States

Learn about birds, watch them be captured, identified, and banded for research.

Free

Archaeological Digs for Kids and Adults

Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton, IL, United States

Kids ages 9-12 can dig for artifacts. All sessions are supervised by archeologists from Midwest Archaeological Research Services. Call 815-624-4200 to register. Cost: $25 per person

$25

Old Settlers Days

Settlers Park 125 E. Hawick Street, Rockton, IL, United States

Celebrate the summer at this local festival with games, food, rides, and live music. Get tickets here. Cost: Starts at $6 for adults, kids 12 and under are free

$6

Free Outdoor Movie: A Dog’s Way Home

Settlers Park 125 E. Hawick Street, Rockton, IL, United States

After Rockton River Market, stay for an outdoor movie. Bring your own blankets and chairs.

Free

Rockton River Market

Settlers Park 125 E. Hawick Street, Rockton, IL, United States

Enjoy live music, food, and vendors in the park.

Free

Rockton River Market

Settlers Park 125 E. Hawick Street, Rockton, IL, United States

Enjoy live music, food, and vendors in the park.

Free

Cruise Night Car Show

McDonald's 13454 Quail Trail, Rockton, IL, United States

Enjoy a car show, live music, Bingo, kids games, and giveaways.

Free

Last Rockton River Market of the Summer

Settlers Park 125 E. Hawick Street, Rockton, IL, United States

Enjoy live music, food, and vendors in the park at the last Rockton River Market of the season.

Free