Rock Falls Farmers Market
2025-09-13 07:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-17 07:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-20 07:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-24 07:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-27 07:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Rock Falls Farmers Market, 400 W. 2nd Street, Rock Falls, IL, United States
Shop FRESH, shop LOCAL at the Rock Falls Farmers Market, open every Wednesday & Saturday, 7-11am. FANTASTIC finds like local honey, herbs, jellies & jam, fresh produce, flowers, plants, baked goods, crochet items, and SO MUCH MORE.

Job Fair
2025-09-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Sauk Valley Community College, 173 IL-2, Dixon, IL, United States
State Representative Brad Fritts is hosting a FREE upcoming Job Fair on Thursday, September 18th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The event will be hosted at Dillon Mall at Sauk Valley Community College, located at 173 IL-2 in Dixon.
Employers include:

Central Management Services (Recruitment and Career Counseling)
Department of Agriculture
Department of Corrections
Department of Human Services
Department of Public Health
Department of Transportation
Department of Revenue
Employment Security
Health & Family Services
Illinois Emergency Management Services
Illinois Secretary of State
Illinois State Police

Prospective employees are encouraged to dress to impress and bring lots of resumes!

WITS Workout
2025-09-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Graves Hume Public Library, 1401 W. Main Street, Mendota, IL, United States
Inviting adults 60 years and older to participate in a FREE 12-week brain health engagement program. Thursdays, Sept. 4 through November 12th. Register at 815-538-5142.

Hunter Safety Course
2025-09-20 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-21 08:00 - 13:00 | Rochelle Wildlife Conservation Club, 3501 S. Sweeney Road, Chana, IL, United States
State Representative Brad Fritts is hosting an upcoming Hunter Safety Course. The event will be hosted at the Rochelle Wildlife Conservation Club on September 20 and 21 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. BOTH days are required to complete this course. Spots are limited and must be reserved in advance by clicking here.

“Golden Patch Pumpkins” Paint Night
2025-09-23 18:00 - 19:00 | The Flight Deck, 1207 Gurler Road, Rochelle, IL, United States
Paint, sip, and sparkle with us at Flight Deck! We’re bringing these shimmery pumpkins to life! tickets

NAMI Sauk Area Family Support Group Meeting
2025-09-23 18:30 - 20:00 | St. Johns Lutheran Church, 703 3rd Avenue, Sterling, IL, United States
Confidential support for family and friends of people with mental health conditions.

Cypress House Outdoor Farmer’s Market
2025-09-27 09:00 - 13:00 | Cypress House, 718 10th Avenue, Rochelle, IL, United States
Local produce, handcrafted art, artisan bread, honey, market bouquets, sweets, over 30 vendors, and live music!

Annual Art Show
2025-10-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Lincoln Arts Center, 108 South Main Street, Rochelle, IL, United States
Lifeworks Photography Studio hosts the annual Art Show, a fundraising event for the Rochelle Area Community Foundation’s Williams Fun for the Arts.

Utility Bill Clinic
2025-10-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Sterling Public Library, 102 W. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL, United States
State Representative Brad Fritts’ Office is teaming up with the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) to host a Utility Bill Clinic! Join us for this informative event about ways to reduce your utility costs on Wednesday, October 15th, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Sterling Public Library.

Appointments are preferred and can be made by calling his office at 815-561-3690 EXT. 2, or by clicking here.

Sauk Valley Community College Freedom 5K
2025-11-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Sauk Valley Community College, 173 IL-2, Dixon, IL, United States
There will be prizes at the event that will be raffled on race day. All proceeds will go to the Student Veteran Organization. $30 dollar registration fee.

8th Annual Quartermania
2025-11-15 17:00 - 22:00 | The Flight Deck, 1207 Gurler Road, Rochelle, IL, United States
Join this fun event presented by Rochelle Chamber of Commerce! Enjoy some delicious food and drink from the Flight Deck, bid on some awesome silent auction items donated by chamber members and of course get caught up in the excitement of the Quarter Auction!! We will have a 60/40 raffle also that night. All proceeds go to support the chamber programs that help promote local businesses.

Marvel vs. DC Trivia Night
2025-11-15 18:30 - 19:30 | The Flight Deck, 1207 Gurler Road, Rochelle, IL, United States
Join us for trivia, specialty drinks, food and prizes!

Medicare 101 Event
2025-11-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Avenue, Rochelle, IL, United States
Join the Office of State Representative Brad Fritts and the Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging for a FREE, informational Medicare 101 event. The event will specifically focus on individuals who are thinking about or currently in the process of retiring.
Local residents can attend this event on Monday, November 17th, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the Hub City Senior Center, located at 401 Cherry Avenue in Rochelle.
Representative Fritts also reminds constituents that his office is available for assistance with state agencies or programs at any time. His district office can be reached at 815-561-3690.

Hometown Holidays Holiday Bingo
2025-11-20 16:00 - 19:00 | McCormick Event Center, 205 E 3rd Street, Rock Falls, IL, United States
Doors Open 4pm Games start at 6pm. Join us for some festive fun and play Holiday Bingo! Tickets are $15 dollars online and at Sauk Valley Bank- must be 18 to attend.

Hometown Holiday Craft Show
2025-11-22 08:00 - 14:00 | Harvest Time Bible Church, 1802 Dixon Road, Rock Falls, IL, United States
Come shop local – perfect to find some stocking stuffers and gifts!

Craft Cocktail Class
2025-11-23 15:00 - 17:00 | The Flight Deck, 1207 Gurler Road, Rochelle, IL, United States
You will have 10 drinks you can choose from to create your own. Three 10oz crafted cocktails per person and snacks provided. All drinks can also be crafted with our NA Lyre spirits as well.

Santa’s Workshop
2025-12-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Grummert’s Hardware, 424 Locust Street, Sterling, IL, United States
Come and enjoy some free activities for children and get your picture taken with Mr. and Mrs. Claus! Located in Grummert’s / Mead’s parking lot in downtown Sterling.

Dixon Christmas Walk
2025-12-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Dixon
The annual Christmas Walk kicks off with a tree lighting ceremony, followed by Horse-drawn wagon rides, free photos with Santa and much more!
