44° and Clear
Image
Sled dog at Rockton Yeti Fest (no sled cats but lots of yetis)
This week: a winter walk at Nygren Wetlands, Rockton Yeti Fest, senior activities, hot cocoa in abundance, sled dogs, dancing with the Yeti, board painting, four boards of trustees, Galentines Day, a Western chameleon/sheriff on screen, and Willy Wonka and his singing Oompa-Loompas live on stage.
17 events this week on our calendar: Tuesday, Feb 7 - Monday, Feb 13
Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on local events and things to do.
Wander at the Wetland: Full Moon Snowshoe & Hike - Mon Feb 6 4:30 pm
Nygren Wetland Preserve
4:30 - 8:30 p.m. Take a winter hike, snowshoe, or ski along the prairie trail lit with hundreds of luminaries on the night of a full moon at Nygren Wetland Preserve in Rockton, IL. Come on your own or bring your friends and family to this free event as you explore the winter landscape. Listen for night sounds like owls, coyotes, or just the stillness. [more details]
50 North, Senior Activity - Tue Feb 7 1:00 pm
Rockton Community Centre
50 North, a senior activity, will be meeting on Tuesday, February 7th, from 1-3 pm with a presentation from the Rockton Police Department on scams and personal safety. We will also be playing left, right, center and enjoying cookies and refreshments! Come join us and bring a friend! [more details]
Village of Roscoe Board Meeting - Tue Feb 7 6:30 pm
Village of Roscoe
The semi-monthly meeting of the Village of Roscoe Board of Trustees. After the regular board meeting, the members reconvene as the Committee of the Whole to talk over future plans and ideas. Citizens are invited to give public comments to the board at the beginning and end of each meeting.
Please attend in person, or join virtually.[more details]
Rockton Village Board of Trustees - Tue Feb 7 7:00 pm
Village of Rockton Municipal Center
The Village of Rockton Board of Trustees meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The public is invited.
Meeting Agendas
February Calendar for various committee meetings - also open to the public. [more details]
Yeti Fest - Wed Feb 8 10:00 am
Village of Rockton
Feb. 8-11, 2023
It's back! Snow sculpting, dog sleds, yeti scavenger hunt, adults-only onesie pub crawl, family-friendly hot cocoa crawl, dance party with a yeti, and introducing the new SNOW BALL!
[more details]
Roscoe Township Board Meeting - Wed Feb 8 7:00 pm
Roscoe Township
Roscoe Township board meets the second Wednesday of the month. [more details]
Rockton Township Board Meeting - Wed Feb 8 7:00 pm
Rockton Township
Rockton Township holds regular board meetings on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. All residents are invited. [more details]
Galentines Day in Rockton - Thu Feb 9 4:00 pm
Downtown Rockton
4 - 8 p.m. Galentines is a day for women to celebrate their friendship with their best gal pals.
Ladies are invited to celebrate the sisterhood of friendship at the 2023 Galentine's Day. Rockton businesses will be open and welcoming best friends on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023 from 4 to 8 p.m. with special activities in each store.
In-store discounts, specialty products, special bingo games, and permanent jewelry demonstrations just tap the surface of what is to be found. [more details]
Teen Movie Matinee - Rango at Talcott Library - Fri Feb 10 3:30 pm
Talcott Free Library
Hey teens, enjoy an after-school showing of Rango, the reluctant chameleon/sheriff, voiced by Johnny Depp. Better tell your friends, because I don't see this announcement on TikTok yet.
Popcorn will be provided. Rated PG.
[more details]
Dog Sled Demonstrations - Fri Feb 10 4:00 pm
Settlers Park
Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, 4 – 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb, 11, 2023, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. YES! The sledding dogs are back! Join Doggie Development Academy at the Rockton Yeti Fest at Settlers Park for sled dog demonstrations (mushing) as well as meet and greets with the dogs. Demonstration times are approximately on the half hours. [more details]
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr. - Fri Feb 10 7:00 pm
Hononegah Performing Arts Center
Dates / Times:
Friday, Feb 10 @ 7:00 p.m. Saturday, Feb 11 @ 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Feb 11 @ 6:00 p.m. Sunday, Feb 12 @ 2:00 p.m. Based on Roald Dahl's beloved classic, Willy Wonka Jr. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. The winners get a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as... [more details]
Dog Sled Demonstrations - Sat Feb 11 10:00 am
Settlers Park
Saturday, Feb, 11, 2023, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join Doggie Development Academy at the Rockton Yeti Fest at Settlers Park for sled dog demonstrations (mushing) as well as meet and greets with the dogs. Demonstration times are approximately on the half hours. [more details]
Yeti Dance Party - Sat Feb 11 11:00 am
Settlers Park
An event for all ages but geared for kids. Come dance with the Rockton Yeti at the Settlers Park gazebo, for the most fun, silliest, questionable dance-moves-filled dance party you've ever wanted to participate in. Dress in weather-appropriate layers in case your moves are just too sweet and you work up too big of a sweat. [more details]
Hot Cocoa Crawl at the Rockton Yeti Fest - Sat Feb 11 1:00 pm
Village of Rockton
1 - 4 p.m.
Tickets: $12 on Eventbrite
The Yeti Fest Hot Cocoa Crawl is back! Each ticket entitles you to one commemorative yeti-themed mug with the spoon that fits ever so cutely in the handle and complimentary hot cocoa at each participating location in historic downtown Rockton.
How it works:
Purchase your tickets. Pick up your mug from Rockton Village Hall the week before during office hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) or the day of the event starting at 1 p.m. [more details]
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr. - Sat Feb 11 6:00 pm
Hononegah Performing Arts Center
Dates / Times: Friday, Feb 10 @ 7:00 p.m. Saturday, Feb 11 @ 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Feb 11 @ 6:00 p.m. Sunday, Feb 12 @ 2:00 p.m.
Based on Roald Dahl's beloved classic, whoever finds a golden ticket in their candy bar will win a free tour with enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka, as well as a lifetime supply of candy, and who knows what else… [more details]
Rockton Yeti Fest: Snow Ball - Sat Feb 11 7:00 pm
American Legion Post 332
7 - 10 p.m.
Tickets: $20 per person on Eventbrite. The price includes one well drink, appetizers, and all you can dance (is that a thing?)
Did you ever wish you could go back in time and relive a high school dance, complete with the tacky decorations and questionable clothing choices? Join us for the first ever Rockton Yeti Fest Snow Ball, a final capstone event to four days of celebrating winter and yetis. [more details]
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr. - Sun Feb 12 2:00 pm
Hononegah Performing Arts Center
Dates / Times: Friday, Feb 10 @ 7:00 p.m. Saturday, Feb 11 @ 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Feb 11 @ 6:00 p.m. Sunday, Feb 12 @ 2:00 p.m. Christian Youth Theater (CYT) presents the musical Willy Wonka Jr. based on Roald Dahl's beloved classic, which takes you on a free tour of the Wonka factory. [more details]
You're in the loop! For more things to do, or to post your own event, visit our Community Calendar. (And isn't there a football game on Sunday?)
More News from Rockton
- Whiskey Hotel Barbecue’s grand opening is a smokin’ success. Roscoe's new barbecue business at 5522 Elevator Road is open from 11 p.m. - 6 p.m., Thursday - Sunday.
- Nancy Mohns volunteered at church over the years Visitation will be Friday and Saturday, May 3, 2024, with memorial service Saturday at noon.
