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Toddler Time “Hot Cocoa Yummy”

Talcott Free Library 101 E Main St, Rockton, IL, United States

Toddlers are welcome to listen to a story and participate in an activity. This week’s theme is hot cocoa.

Free

Toddler Time “Friends”

Talcott Free Library 101 E Main St, Rockton, IL, United States

Toddlers are welcome to listen to a story and participate in an activity. This week’s theme is friends.

Free

The Gathering at Macktown

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

A historical presentation where you can experience life in the early to mid 1800's! There will be traders and voyageurs demonstrating period crafts and lifeways, many encampments, and vendors too! Continue Reading

$5 – $7

Cinderella

Hononegah Performing Art Center 307 Salem St., Rockton, IL, United States

Watch the Hononegah High School presentation of Cinderella. Show continues through Sunday. Get tickets here. Cost: $10/adult, $8/student

$8 – $10

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