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

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.

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 weekend activitiesnear Starved Rock.

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.

Fun for the whole family!! Join us for about five games and win some awesome prizes.

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

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

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

Join us every Saturday for an easy, family-friendly tradition: Bingo and Craft. Come play a few rounds of bingo for a chance to win prizes, then stick around to make a simple craft. It’s a great way to meet other campers, give kids something fun to do, and add a little “camp event” energy to […]

A family fishing clinic at Starved Rock State Park that is especially strongfor campers with kids looking for hands-on outdoor activities. It adds a practical, family-friendly option beyond hiking during a Starved Rock camping weekend.