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This week: laissez les bon temps rouler (that's French for 'let the good times roll') as you get in on early 1800s fun at Macktown Living History. Also, you can touch a truck and get some treats at Roscoe's Porter Park, enjoy live music and/or eat fried fish, make a Chunky Knit Blanket in Rockton, watch an outdoor movie, get candy and support the work of the Lions, share your opinions about Roscoe's future, learn about the pre-settler days, and celebrate fall at Nature At The Confluence. And you can add events yourself to our community calendar.
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Macktown Living History
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. Saturday and Sunday. Experience a pre-1850s rendezvous camp, with pioneers, trappers, traders, voyageurs, and native Americans milling around the grounds, featuring blacksmithing, black powder shooting matches, rope making & period crafts, the history of dueling, the Frying Pan Toss, and much more! Macktown was Winnebago County's earliest settlement, the home of Stephen Mack and Hononegah.
Hang Around Cafe will be serving food. [more details]
Porter Park Cabin
3-6 p.m.
The Village of Roscoe is excited to host Truck or Treat again this year. This is a family friendly Halloween event with a truck theme. There will be touch a truck with Public Works and local police, as well as food trucks for the hungry ghouls and goblins. Local businesses and organizations are invited to pass out candy from their trucks. [more details]
Poison Ivy Pub
Paul Hieser returns to Poison Ivy Pub. Friday night fish dinner & live classic oldies. [more details]
After the Vine
6 - 9 p.m. Free.
Carson Hall is an indie songwriter based out of the Quad Cities and the Rockford area. He recently released "Unpolished Vol. 1." [more details]
Main Street Mini Social
Join AR Workshop at Main Street Mini Social to make a cozy Chunky Knit Blanket. We will guide you step-by-step! Knitting experience is not needed, but we recommend ages 15 and up. The workshop is $88 and includes your blanket and a beverage. You are also welcome to bring in additional beverages to this event. Choose your yarn colors upon your arrival. We offer an exclusive selection of yarn from our private label with Lion Brand Yarn. [more details]
Hononegah Forest Preserve
6:30 p.m.
Bring your family, lawn chairs & cozy blankets to watch HOCUS POCUS outdoors at Hononegah Forest Preserve at Indian Rest Shelterhouse. Brought to you by FPWC and Winnebago County Sheriff. The movie will start at 6:30 pm and there will be free popcorn for all to enjoy. [more details]
Louie's Tap House
Join us at Louie's as we bring you Bill and Jim's Most Excellent Acoustic Adventure. With a wide selection of beverages, food and most importantly a night of fun, Louie's will be the place to be this evening.
Louie's Tap House
"Shuffle This" is a five-piece pop/rock/dance band that plays from the suburbs of Chicago to Freeport, IL.
Blain's Farm & Fleet
8 a.m. until they run out of candy. The Rockton Lions Club will be holding their Annual Candy Day, Saturday October 21, at Rockton Farm & Fleet. Donations from this fundraiser benefits the Lions of Illinois Foundation and the Talcott Library in Rockton, for materials accommodating those with vision impairments within the library. Candy Day has been a part of Lions since 1952. [more details]
Fatt Cat Cafe
This 1st indoor Fall Market is going to have a bit of everything. From home decor, jewelry, gifts for you pets, crochet items, artwork, dips, kids corner, and so much more. Of course MadDog Cookies will be there along with the very delicious and famous Fatt Cat cupcakes. New vendors are being added to this growing list. It’s never too early to be looking for holiday gifts. [more details] Looking for a venue for an upcoming event? We will be there to answer all of your questions about renting this beautiful venue.
Nature At The Confluence
Celebrate the changing season with autumn activities for all ages! Beginning at 11:30 a.m., families can participate in kids’ story time and an acorn craft, and those ages 10 and up can paint a candle with wax. Stay to enjoy apple cider heated over the fire, scavenger hunt, and a self guided hike surrounded by fall colors. Participation is free of charge, but donations are greatly appreciated. NEW: Enter to win a prize donated from amazing local businesses. All funds raised go to support materials for our programs and trail maintenance. [more details]
Leland Park
POSTPONED: It's about time Roscoe got its own beer fest. We take over famous Leland Park with food, beer, music, games, and midwestern fun mixed with the best thing about Octoberfest - BEER! Expect several beer tents, each with their own style of beer or featured brewery. We will have beers from Germany, Mexico, Boston, and Wisconsin, as well as featured ciders, seltzers and wines for those who don't like the hoppy stuff. Enjoy yard games and food from your favorite local food trucks. [more details]
Roscoe Township Community Center
6:30 p.m. to approximately 9:30 p.m.
Euchre, tournament style play, small fee to play. Repeating several on Mondays. [more details]
Village of Roscoe
David Sidney of Place Foundry will lead the meeting to help develop a comprehensive master plan for Village of Roscoe development, as trustees and residents discuss priorities to be included in that master plan.
Roscoe Township Historical Society
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Roscoe Township Community Center at Founders Park, next to the Cross Homestead. [more details]
Poison Ivy Pub
Friday night fish dinner and live music from Paul Hieser, award winning solo artist from the Stateline. Classic oldies and dynamic originals. [more details]
Now you're in the loop! For more things to do, or to post your own event, visit our Community Calendar.