Jack’s Legacy in Motion: A Joy Ride to Remember
Jack’s Joy Ride! 2025 – A Celebration of Love, Laughter, and Legacy
The sun will rise on October 5th with a special kind of warmth in Rockton, Illinois—one that carries the spirit of a little boy whose joy continues to ripple through the hearts of many. This year marks the 3rd annual Jack’s Joy Ride!, a vibrant, community-powered event honoring the life and legacy of Jack on what would have been his 8th birthday.
Jack was a bright light, a curious adventurer, and a passionate Pokémon Go player. He loved exploring with his family, chasing digital creatures through parks and sidewalks, laughing with every catch. His enthusiasm was contagious, and his love for the game became a cherished family tradition. In that spirit, Jack’s Joy Ride! was born—a Pokémon Go-themed celebration designed to bring families together, just as Jack would have wanted.
The event transforms Roscoe into a playful map of discovery. Local businesses become Jack POTS, each offering a stamp for your Joy Ride book. As families travel from place to place, they’ll collect stamps, share stories, and experience the magic of community. It’s more than a game—it’s a journey of remembrance, connection, and joy.
At the heart of the event is gratitude. Jack’s family created this day to give back to the incredible community that stood by them during the hardest chapter of their lives. The support, love, and kindness they received became the foundation for something beautiful—a day where grief meets celebration, and memory turns into movement.
After the Joy Ride adventure, everyone will gather at the central meeting place for an afternoon of fun. Expect food trucks, face painting, ice cream, and laughter echoing through the air. Children will run with painted cheeks, parents will share hugs and stories, and volunteers—those everyday heroes—will help make it all possible.
Speaking of volunteers, they are the heartbeat of Jack’s Joy Ride. Without their dedication, energy, and compassion, this event wouldn’t exist. If you’re interested in joining the team, please fill out the form pinned in the event page. Every helping hand adds to the magic.
Jack’s Joy Ride! isn’t just a celebration—it’s a reminder. A reminder that even in loss, love endures. That joy can be found in shared moments. That a community, when united by purpose and heart, can turn pain into something profoundly beautiful.
So mark your calendars for October 5th. Bring your family, your walking shoes, and your sense of adventure. Come celebrate Jack—his life, his laughter, and the legacy he left behind. Whether you’re catching Pokémon, collecting stamps, or simply soaking in the joy, you’ll be part of something truly special.
Jack’s Joy Ride! 2025 is more than an event. It’s a movement of love. And we can’t wait to share it with you.
Settler's Park Rockton, Il
125 W Hawick St, Rockton, Illinois, United States
Sun, 05 Oct, 2025 at 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm (CDT)
Thank you to the Jack Baumann Memorial for this wonderful community event and for sharing Jack with all of us.
