Submitted by Diane Bausman, Executive Director Blackhawk Waterways CVB
Friday, June 23rd Prophetstown Proud hosts a 4th Friday event on Prophetstown’s Main Street starting at 5:00PM. Several Main Street businesses will have extended hours as merchants welcome in the summer season. There will be special activities for the kids and the “Famous” street tacos will return. The fun will coincide with the free Friday concert series at Eclipse Square Memorial Park hosted by Winning Wheels starting at 7:00 featuring Atomic Blender. Prophetstown Proud FB
Friday and Saturday, June 23rd and the 24th, the Magic Owl Theatre at Timber Lake Playhouse in Mount Carroll will present Pig Tales. This show features favorite fairy tale characters as they help the Three Little Pigs over the river and through the woods so they can build their dream house. With catchy music and high energy acting with audience participation, this show is an audience favorite. This one-hour show starts at 11am and all tickets are $10. Go to the website for information – timberlakeplayhouse.org
All weekend, June 23rd through the 25th, Lanark Old Settlers Days will be held in the Lanark City Park with a jam-packed weekend of family friendly activities. Go to the Old Settlers Days FB page for the full line up of events.
Saturday and Sunday, June 23rd & 24th, the Rock Falls Summer Splash Festival features 2 days of Family-Friendly Fun on the Riverfront! Go to the website for details – rockfallschamber.com
Sunday and Monday, June 24th & 25th, the 2023 Railroad Days celebration takes place at the Rochelle Railroad Park from 10am to 5pm both days. This 2-day event will feature live music, a display by the Blackhawk Model Railroad Club, rock-climbing wall, bounce house, food and much more. On Sunday, Operation Lifesaver, an organization dedicated to helping people avoid being hurt or killed on railroad property, will be on site. Follow the event FB page for details.
Through June 25th, Timber Lake Playhouse in Mt Carroll presents the classic Hitchcock masterpiece 39 STEPS. This whodunit mixes a juicy spy novel and a dash of Monty Python for a fast-paced mystery for anyone who loves the magic of theatre. Go to the website for ticket information-timberlakeplayhouse.org
For more details go to the ‘what’s happening’ section of visitnorthwestillinois.com
