Starved Rock Family Campground

Chasing Spring: Waterfalls and Wildflowers Hike
2026-04-25 16:30 (America/New_York) | Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center / park program area.
A naturalist-led Starved Rock hike focused on spring waterfalls andwildflowers. This is one of the strongest park programs to promote to hikers planning aspring camping trip near Starved Rock State Park.

Pinwheel Craft
2026-04-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Illinois
Pinwheels are fun for all ages. Join us to customize your own for outdoor fun or campsite decorations.

2026 Sweet Stroll: Sweet Escape Carnival
2026-04-25 13:00 - 18:00 | North Utica, 248 W Canal St, Utica, IL 61373
A playful, family-friendly downtown Utica event with sweets, games, attractions, and tasting-style stops. This is a strong calendar add for families and weekend visitors looking for kid-friendly events near Starved Rock and downtown Utica.

Bingo
2026-04-04 13:00 - 14:00 | At the General Store
Fun for the whole family!! Join us for about five games and win some awesome prizes.

LCHS Antiquin’ Weekend
2026-04-25 11:00 - 17:00 | LCHS Canal Market, 210 Clark St, Utica, IL 61373.
A vintage and antique shopping weekend at the LCHS Canal Market inUtica. This is a good fit for couples, day-trippers, and shoulder-season campers lookingfor shopping and small-town exploring near Starved Rock.

Bookmark Craft
2026-04-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Illinois
Need a bookmark for your summer reading? Come customize your own bookmark just the way you like it. Don’t read that much come make one special for someone that does.

Live Music
2026-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Illinois
Enjoy listening to awesome outdoor music? Join us at the water feature for a great time listening to Scott Lee Rock!!

Rock Painting
2026-04-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Illinois
Come paint a couple of rocks to take home or leave for someone else to find!

Kite Craft
2026-04-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Illinois
Decorate and put together a great kite for some fun kite flying!!

2026 Utica Fire Dept Easter Egg Hunt
2026-04-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Carey Memorial Park, 105 Division St, Utica, IL 61373
A family-friendly Easter egg hunt in Utica that is easy for campground guests with kids to add to a spring Starved Rock weekend. The event is organized by the Utica Fire Department and includes multiple age-group hunts, making it a strong fit for families searching for things to do near Starved Rock in early April.

Event page URL: https://utica-il.gov/events-new/2026-utica-fire-dept-easter-egg-hunt
