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Utica’s 4th of July Celebration

Utica’s local July celebration—community-focused, festive, and a great way to experience small-town summer energy during your trip.

Utica Garden Faire & Plant Sale

A seasonal favorite for gardeners and plant lovers. Expect a mix of vendors and plants, plus the kind of relaxed browsing that makes for a perfect morning or midday outing.

Utica Garden Club Garden Faire & Plant Sale

LCHS Canal Market, 210 Clark St, Utica, IL 61373.

A garden-themed weekend in Utica with plants, herbs, flowers, vendors,raffles, exhibits, and Canal Market shopping. This is a strong seasonal event for guestswho enjoy garden shopping, small-town browsing, and slower-paced […]

Nature Quest for Young Explorers

Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center / park program area.

A weekend youth nature program at Starved Rock State Park. This is one of the better official park programs to promote to families camping near Starved Rockwith elementary-age kids.

Camp Store Family Bingo Hour

Starved Rock Family Campground 757 N 3029th Road, North Utica

Join us at the Campground Store for structured family fun! All Welcome! 5 Fun Games of Bingo. Each winner picks a prize! 1pm Start Time

$5

Slap Bracelet Craft

At the camp store

Make your very own slap bracelet adding all the bright summer colors!

$5

Live Music

At the water feature

Live Music with Liam Tipple. Folk, Americana, Indie Style. Come enjoy a relaxing evening around the fire with some soothing sounds from Liam!

Free