Choose a Matinee or Evening performance Book by Chris D’Arienzo Arrangements and Orchestrations by Ethan Popp Timber Lake Playhouse in Mount Carroll, IL, presents Rock of Ages from June 20 through July 6. This high-energy musical takes audiences back to the wild days of the 1980s, where rock ‘n’ roll ruled the Sunset Strip and dreams […]
Wednesdays & Saturdays, May through October Local produce is everyone’s favorite! That’s where the Rock Falls Farmers Market comes in. It’s open every Wednesday and Saturday from 7-11 a.m., May through October. The market has provided nearly forty years of service to the community by providing fresh produce and a place to sell. The market welcomes everyone: farmers, […]
Runs June 4-July 3, 2025 The Next Picture Show is excited to announce a new exhibition to its 2025 catalogue, Emotions in Color! For this exhibition, artists are invited to submit 2-D and 3-D works exploring the use of color to share narratives. Artists may be inclined to use vivid colors to represent memories, emotions, […]
Around the Farm Art Exhibit 📍 Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques & Americana (CMAAA), Oregon, ILJune 6 – July 12, 2025 CMAAA—invites you to experience Around the Farm, a juried art exhibition that celebrates the richness of farm life and the enduring importance of agriculture in Northwest Illinois. Opening Reception & Awards NightFriday, June 13 […]
July 3-6 This annual festival features a wide array of events, including a lively parade, carnival rides, and an impressive lineup of live music performances. Stroll through the charming downtown area, where you’ll find a variety of food vendors offering tasty treats, from classic fair foods to unique local specialties. Schedule of Events The final […]
Runs June 4-July 3, 2025 The Next Picture Show is excited to announce a new exhibition to its 2025 catalogue, Emotions in Color! For this exhibition, artists are invited to submit 2-D and 3-D works exploring the use of color to share narratives. Artists may be inclined to use vivid colors to represent memories, emotions, […]
Around the Farm Art Exhibit 📍 Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques & Americana (CMAAA), Oregon, ILJune 6 – July 12, 2025 CMAAA—invites you to experience Around the Farm, a juried art exhibition that celebrates the richness of farm life and the enduring importance of agriculture in Northwest Illinois. Opening Reception & Awards NightFriday, June 13 […]
July 3-6 This annual festival features a wide array of events, including a lively parade, carnival rides, and an impressive lineup of live music performances. Stroll through the charming downtown area, where you’ll find a variety of food vendors offering tasty treats, from classic fair foods to unique local specialties. Schedule of Events The final […]
Around the Farm Art Exhibit 📍 Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques & Americana (CMAAA), Oregon, ILJune 6 – July 12, 2025 CMAAA—invites you to experience Around the Farm, a juried art exhibition that celebrates the richness of farm life and the enduring importance of agriculture in Northwest Illinois. Opening Reception & Awards NightFriday, June 13 […]
Choose a Matinee or Evening performance Book by Chris D’Arienzo Arrangements and Orchestrations by Ethan Popp Timber Lake Playhouse in Mount Carroll, IL, presents Rock of Ages from June 20 through July 6. This high-energy musical takes audiences back to the wild days of the 1980s, where rock ‘n’ roll ruled the Sunset Strip and dreams […]
Wednesdays & Saturdays, May through October Local produce is everyone’s favorite! That’s where the Rock Falls Farmers Market comes in. It’s open every Wednesday and Saturday from 7-11 a.m., May through October. The market has provided nearly forty years of service to the community by providing fresh produce and a place to sell. The market welcomes everyone: farmers, […]
Indoor market is open every Saturday The Twin City Farmers Market is Northwest Illinois’ only year-round indoor Farmer’s Market, open every Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m. until noon. It features 25+ vendors. Located in the historic Twin City Produce building at 106 Avenue A in downtown Sterling, the Market features a wide variety of vendors: […]
2025 Season | Opening day is May 24 The Mount Carroll Farmers Market occurs every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, beginning Memorial Day weekend and continuing through Halloween in the heart of historic downtown Mount Carroll, IL. Set against the backdrop of the town’s charming red brick streets and Market Square, the market is […]
July 3-6 This annual festival features a wide array of events, including a lively parade, carnival rides, and an impressive lineup of live music performances. Stroll through the charming downtown area, where you’ll find a variety of food vendors offering tasty treats, from classic fair foods to unique local specialties. Schedule of Events The final […]
Choose a Matinee or Evening performance Book by Chris D’Arienzo Arrangements and Orchestrations by Ethan Popp Timber Lake Playhouse in Mount Carroll, IL, presents Rock of Ages from June 20 through July 6. This high-energy musical takes audiences back to the wild days of the 1980s, where rock ‘n’ roll ruled the Sunset Strip and dreams […]
Wednesdays & Saturdays, May through October Local produce is everyone’s favorite! That’s where the Rock Falls Farmers Market comes in. It’s open every Wednesday and Saturday from 7-11 a.m., May through October. The market has provided nearly forty years of service to the community by providing fresh produce and a place to sell. The market welcomes everyone: farmers, […]
Around the Farm Art Exhibit 📍 Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques & Americana (CMAAA), Oregon, ILJune 6 – July 12, 2025 CMAAA—invites you to experience Around the Farm, a juried art exhibition that celebrates the richness of farm life and the enduring importance of agriculture in Northwest Illinois. Opening Reception & Awards NightFriday, June 13 […]
Gather on the Riverfront Dixon City Market showcases local and regional crafters, artisans, and food vendors. From May 28 through August 6, 5-8 p.m., it hosts live music, drinks, and activities for kids every Wednesday. It's set up on the Dixon Riverfront, in the heart of downtown. With over 50 vendors participating each week, it's […]
Around the Farm Art Exhibit 📍 Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques & Americana (CMAAA), Oregon, ILJune 6 – July 12, 2025 CMAAA—invites you to experience Around the Farm, a juried art exhibition that celebrates the richness of farm life and the enduring importance of agriculture in Northwest Illinois. Opening Reception & Awards NightFriday, June 13 […]
July 11-13, 2025 ByronFest, one of the finest family festivals in Northern Illinois, is held annually during the second full weekend in July. Enjoy live bands each day, a carnival, a bag tournament, a 5K, a quilt show, and the parade! The festival is located in Byron’s downtown area. Additional events are held in other […]
It's time to take a scenic country drive and experience the vibrant beauty of Ellison Daylilies during peak bloom! Hosted in the picturesque Bob Ellison Memorial Garden, this open house invites gardeners, flower lovers, and daylily collectors alike to explore hundreds of unique and one-of-a-kind daylilies hybridized by Michelle Rogers, many from the breeding lines […]
Around the Farm Art Exhibit 📍 Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques & Americana (CMAAA), Oregon, ILJune 6 – July 12, 2025 CMAAA—invites you to experience Around the Farm, a juried art exhibition that celebrates the richness of farm life and the enduring importance of agriculture in Northwest Illinois. Opening Reception & Awards NightFriday, June 13 […]
Wednesdays & Saturdays, May through October Local produce is everyone’s favorite! That’s where the Rock Falls Farmers Market comes in. It’s open every Wednesday and Saturday from 7-11 a.m., May through October. The market has provided nearly forty years of service to the community by providing fresh produce and a place to sell. The market welcomes everyone: farmers, […]
Indoor market is open every Saturday The Twin City Farmers Market is Northwest Illinois’ only year-round indoor Farmer’s Market, open every Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m. until noon. It features 25+ vendors. Located in the historic Twin City Produce building at 106 Avenue A in downtown Sterling, the Market features a wide variety of vendors: […]
2025 Season | Opening day is May 24 The Mount Carroll Farmers Market occurs every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, beginning Memorial Day weekend and continuing through Halloween in the heart of historic downtown Mount Carroll, IL. Set against the backdrop of the town’s charming red brick streets and Market Square, the market is […]
Rock Falls River Chase | July 12-13 Join us for some stock outboard boat racing. This unique event was held at the same location in Seward's Riverside Park from the early 80s through the late 90s. The event returned in 2014 after a local fan wondered what happened to the races he used to watch […]
July 11-13, 2025 ByronFest, one of the finest family festivals in Northern Illinois, is held annually during the second full weekend in July. Enjoy live bands each day, a carnival, a bag tournament, a 5K, a quilt show, and the parade! The festival is located in Byron’s downtown area. Additional events are held in other […]
It's time to take a scenic country drive and experience the vibrant beauty of Ellison Daylilies during peak bloom! Hosted in the picturesque Bob Ellison Memorial Garden, this open house invites gardeners, flower lovers, and daylily collectors alike to explore hundreds of unique and one-of-a-kind daylilies hybridized by Michelle Rogers, many from the breeding lines […]
Timber Lake Playhouse bakes up a delicious treat with Waitress From July 11–27, Timber Lake Playhouse brings a heartwarming slice of musical theater to Mount Carroll with Waitress, the hit Broadway show featuring original music and lyrics by Grammy winner Sara Bareilles. Based on the beloved 2007 film, Waitress tells the story of Jenna—a small-town […]
Wednesdays & Saturdays, May through October Local produce is everyone’s favorite! That’s where the Rock Falls Farmers Market comes in. It’s open every Wednesday and Saturday from 7-11 a.m., May through October. The market has provided nearly forty years of service to the community by providing fresh produce and a place to sell. The market welcomes everyone: farmers, […]
Timber Lake Playhouse bakes up a delicious treat with Waitress From July 11–27, Timber Lake Playhouse brings a heartwarming slice of musical theater to Mount Carroll with Waitress, the hit Broadway show featuring original music and lyrics by Grammy winner Sara Bareilles. Based on the beloved 2007 film, Waitress tells the story of Jenna—a small-town […]
Gather on the Riverfront Dixon City Market showcases local and regional crafters, artisans, and food vendors. From May 28 through August 6, 5-8 p.m., it hosts live music, drinks, and activities for kids every Wednesday. It's set up on the Dixon Riverfront, in the heart of downtown. With over 50 vendors participating each week, it's […]
Timber Lake Playhouse bakes up a delicious treat with Waitress From July 11–27, Timber Lake Playhouse brings a heartwarming slice of musical theater to Mount Carroll with Waitress, the hit Broadway show featuring original music and lyrics by Grammy winner Sara Bareilles. Based on the beloved 2007 film, Waitress tells the story of Jenna—a small-town […]
It's time to take a scenic country drive and experience the vibrant beauty of Ellison Daylilies during peak bloom! Hosted in the picturesque Bob Ellison Memorial Garden, this open house invites gardeners, flower lovers, and daylily collectors alike to explore hundreds of unique and one-of-a-kind daylilies hybridized by Michelle Rogers, many from the breeding lines […]
Join Nachusa Grasslands staff and volunteers on hikes exploring preserve areas outside the bison units. Learn about our flora and fauna, management practices, and ways you can become involved in our efforts. Meet at the Nachusa Grasslands Visitor Center, 2075 Lowden Road, Franklin Grove, Illinois. You should be able to drive your vehicle from the Visitor […]
Have a perfect picnic during Music at the Square Free Admission Fridays | June 6 – August 29 | 5:30–7:00 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and favorite people—Music at the Square is back for another season of summer fun in John Dixon Park! Every Friday evening from June through August, the park comes alive […]
Wednesdays & Saturdays, May through October Local produce is everyone’s favorite! That’s where the Rock Falls Farmers Market comes in. It’s open every Wednesday and Saturday from 7-11 a.m., May through October. The market has provided nearly forty years of service to the community by providing fresh produce and a place to sell. The market welcomes everyone: farmers, […]
Indoor market is open every Saturday The Twin City Farmers Market is Northwest Illinois’ only year-round indoor Farmer’s Market, open every Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m. until noon. It features 25+ vendors. Located in the historic Twin City Produce building at 106 Avenue A in downtown Sterling, the Market features a wide variety of vendors: […]
2025 Season | Opening day is May 24 The Mount Carroll Farmers Market occurs every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, beginning Memorial Day weekend and continuing through Halloween in the heart of historic downtown Mount Carroll, IL. Set against the backdrop of the town’s charming red brick streets and Market Square, the market is […]
Timber Lake Playhouse bakes up a delicious treat with Waitress From July 11–27, Timber Lake Playhouse brings a heartwarming slice of musical theater to Mount Carroll with Waitress, the hit Broadway show featuring original music and lyrics by Grammy winner Sara Bareilles. Based on the beloved 2007 film, Waitress tells the story of Jenna—a small-town […]
Timber Lake Playhouse bakes up a delicious treat with Waitress From July 11–27, Timber Lake Playhouse brings a heartwarming slice of musical theater to Mount Carroll with Waitress, the hit Broadway show featuring original music and lyrics by Grammy winner Sara Bareilles. Based on the beloved 2007 film, Waitress tells the story of Jenna—a small-town […]
Wednesdays & Saturdays, May through October Local produce is everyone’s favorite! That’s where the Rock Falls Farmers Market comes in. It’s open every Wednesday and Saturday from 7-11 a.m., May through October. The market has provided nearly forty years of service to the community by providing fresh produce and a place to sell. The market welcomes everyone: farmers, […]
Timber Lake Playhouse bakes up a delicious treat with Waitress From July 11–27, Timber Lake Playhouse brings a heartwarming slice of musical theater to Mount Carroll with Waitress, the hit Broadway show featuring original music and lyrics by Grammy winner Sara Bareilles. Based on the beloved 2007 film, Waitress tells the story of Jenna—a small-town […]
Gather on the Riverfront Dixon City Market showcases local and regional crafters, artisans, and food vendors. From May 28 through August 6, 5-8 p.m., it hosts live music, drinks, and […]
Timber Lake Playhouse bakes up a delicious treat with Waitress From July 11–27, Timber Lake Playhouse brings a heartwarming slice of musical theater to Mount Carroll with Waitress, the hit Broadway show featuring original music and lyrics by Grammy winner Sara Bareilles. Based on the beloved 2007 film, Waitress tells the story of Jenna—a small-town […]
Step back in time and experience the charm of a working farm show at the 10th Annual Bos Brothers Old Fashioned Threshing Bee, happening July 25–27, 2025, in Erie, Illinois! This family-friendly weekend celebrates traditional farming with live demonstrations of wheat harvesting, threshing, milling, and baking into fresh, homemade bread. Throughout the weekend, visitors can […]
Join Nachusa Grasslands staff and volunteers on hikes exploring preserve areas outside the bison units. Learn about our flora and fauna, management practices, and ways you can become involved in our efforts. Meet at the Nachusa Grasslands Visitor Center, 2075 Lowden Road, Franklin Grove, Illinois. You should be able to drive your vehicle from the Visitor […]
Have a perfect picnic during Music at the Square Free Admission Fridays | June 6 – August 29 | 5:30–7:00 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and favorite people—Music at the Square is back for another season of summer fun in John Dixon Park! Every Friday evening from June through August, the park comes alive […]
Wednesdays & Saturdays, May through October Local produce is everyone’s favorite! That’s where the Rock Falls Farmers Market comes in. It’s open every Wednesday and Saturday from 7-11 a.m., May through October. The market has provided nearly forty years of service to the community by providing fresh produce and a place to sell. The market welcomes everyone: farmers, […]
Indoor market is open every Saturday The Twin City Farmers Market is Northwest Illinois’ only year-round indoor Farmer’s Market, open every Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m. until noon. It features 25+ vendors. Located in the historic Twin City Produce building at 106 Avenue A in downtown Sterling, the Market features a wide variety of vendors: […]
2025 Season | Opening day is May 24 The Mount Carroll Farmers Market occurs every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, beginning Memorial Day weekend and continuing through Halloween in the heart of historic downtown Mount Carroll, IL. Set against the backdrop of the town’s charming red brick streets and Market Square, the market is […]
Step back in time and experience the charm of a working farm show at the 10th Annual Bos Brothers Old Fashioned Threshing Bee, happening July 25–27, 2025, in Erie, Illinois! This family-friendly weekend celebrates traditional farming with live demonstrations of wheat harvesting, threshing, milling, and baking into fresh, homemade bread. Throughout the weekend, visitors can […]
Join Nachusa Grasslands staff and volunteers on hikes exploring preserve areas outside the bison units. Learn about our flora and fauna, management practices, and ways you can become involved in our efforts. Meet at the Nachusa Grasslands Visitor Center, 2075 Lowden Road, Franklin Grove, Illinois. You should be able to drive your vehicle from the Visitor […]
Timber Lake Playhouse bakes up a delicious treat with Waitress From July 11–27, Timber Lake Playhouse brings a heartwarming slice of musical theater to Mount Carroll with Waitress, the hit Broadway show featuring original music and lyrics by Grammy winner Sara Bareilles. Based on the beloved 2007 film, Waitress tells the story of Jenna—a small-town […]
Wednesdays & Saturdays, May through October Local produce is everyone’s favorite! That’s where the Rock Falls Farmers Market comes in. It’s open every Wednesday and Saturday from 7-11 a.m., May through October. The market has provided nearly forty years of service to the community by providing fresh produce and a place to sell. The market welcomes everyone: farmers, […]
Gather on the Riverfront Dixon City Market showcases local and regional crafters, artisans, and food vendors. From May 28 through August 6, 5-8 p.m., it hosts live music, drinks, and […]
Have a perfect picnic during Music at the Square Free Admission Fridays | June 6 – August 29 | 5:30–7:00 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and favorite people—Music at the Square is back for another season of summer fun in John Dixon Park! Every Friday evening from June through August, the park comes alive […]
🎶 Summer Fridays Are Made for the Mt. Morris Jamboree 🎶 Get ready to kick back and soak up the sounds of summer at the Mt. Morris Jamboree—a free, outdoor concert series happening every Friday night from June 13 through August 29. The live music runs from 7 to 9 p.m. on The Campus, Mt. […]
Wednesdays & Saturdays, May through October Local produce is everyone’s favorite! That’s where the Rock Falls Farmers Market comes in. It’s open every Wednesday and Saturday from 7-11 a.m., May through October. The market has provided nearly forty years of service to the community by providing fresh produce and a place to sell. The market welcomes everyone: farmers, […]
Indoor market is open every Saturday The Twin City Farmers Market is Northwest Illinois’ only year-round indoor Farmer’s Market, open every Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m. until noon. It features 25+ vendors. Located in the historic Twin City Produce building at 106 Avenue A in downtown Sterling, the Market features a wide variety of vendors: […]
2025 Season | Opening day is May 24 The Mount Carroll Farmers Market occurs every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, beginning Memorial Day weekend and continuing through Halloween in the heart of historic downtown Mount Carroll, IL. Set against the backdrop of the town’s charming red brick streets and Market Square, the market is […]