Starved Rock Family Campground

Live Music
2026-06-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

Slap Bracelet Craft
2026-06-06 14:30 - 15:30 | At the camp store
Make your very own slap bracelet adding all the bright summer colors!

Camp Store Family Bingo Hour
2026-06-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Starved Rock Family Campground, 757 N 3029th Road, North Utica, Illinois, 61373, United States
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

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.

Nature Quest for Young Explorers
2026-06-06 10:30 - 12:30 | 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.

Utica Garden Club Garden Faire & Plant Sale
2026-06-06 09:00 - 16:00 | 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 weekend activitiesnear Starved Rock.

Utica Garden Faire & Plant Sale
2026-06-06 00:00 - 2026-06-07 23:59
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’s 4th of July Celebration
2026-06-06 00:00 - 23:59
Utica’s local July celebration—community-focused, festive, and a great way to experience small-town summer energy during your trip.

Bingo and Craft
2026-05-02 00:00 - 23:59
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 your weekend.

Ottawa Food and Wine Festival
2026-05-31 11:00 - 12:45 | Old Central School Lot, 400 clinton St, Ottawa, IL 61350
Time(s): Live music listed from 11:00 AM–12:45 PM and 4:00 PM–6:00 PM; festivalruns during the dayDescription: A food-and-wine event in downtown Ottawa featuring tastings, small bites,live music, chef demos, and farmers market season kickoff energy. This is a strongupscale-but-approachable event for couples, girls’ trips, and adults looking for adowntown Ottawa experience near Starved Rock.

Wild Bill Days
2026-05-31 12:00 | LaSalle County Historical Society, 101 Canal St, Utica, IL 61373
Multiple activities; weekend scheduleA family-friendly historical celebration honoring Wild Bill Hickok withreenactments, live performances, exhibits, and community programming across LaSalleCounty. This is one of the better heritage-style events to promote to campground guestswho enjoy history and local culture near Utica and Starved Rock.

LaSalle Music and Art Festival
2026-05-29 16:00 - 22:00 | Pulaski Park, 1000 5th St, La Salle, IL 61301-2599.
A two-day La Salle festival with live music, local art, and a community-festival atmosphere. This is a strong event to promote to couples, groups, and campers looking for live entertainment near Starved Rock.

Paracord Survival Craft
2026-05-30 14:30 - 15:30 | At the camp store
Make your very own survival bracelet or key chain to take with you on your next hike.

Wild Bill Days
2026-05-30 09:00 - 12:00 | LaSalle County Historical Society, 101 Canal St, Utica, IL 61373
Multiple activities; weekend schedule

A family-friendly historical celebration honoring Wild Bill Hickok withreenactments, live performances, exhibits, and community programming across LaSalleCounty. This is one of the better heritage-style events to promote to campground guestswho enjoy history and local culture near Utica and Starved Rock.

Wild Bill Days
2026-05-30 00:00 - 2026-05-31 23:59
One of Utica’s big community weekends, Wild Bill Days is known for local celebration energy and a festive atmosphere. A great weekend to experience Utica’s character beyond the parks.

Nature's Tribute: Memorial Day Hike
2026-05-25 10:00 | Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center / park trail meeting area
A Memorial Day nature at Starved Rock State Park that fits perfectly with holiday weekend campers. This is a strong calendar for guests searching for Memorial Day events near Starved Rock.

Rock Painting
2026-05-24 12:00 - 13:00 | At the camp store
Did you book a long weekend for Memorial Day? There’s no reason to be bored, come join us Sunday afternoon for some rock painting

Memorial Day Bash
2026-05-24 00:00 - 23:59
Kick off the season with our Memorial Day Bash. Expect a fun, family-friendly atmosphere around the campground as we celebrate the start of summer at SRFC. It’s a great weekend to settle in, enjoy the park, and join in on onsite activities and community fun.

Live Music
2026-05-23 18:00 - 20:00 | At the water feature
Scott Lee is here for Memorial Day. Come enjoy all your favorite classic rock songs and don’t forget to sing a long.

Tie Dye Craft
2026-05-23 10:00 - 12:00 | At the camp store
Make an awesome Tie Dye T-shirt to celebrate Memorial Day. $10 for adults, $7 for kids, $5 if you bring your own shirt.

Cars and Coffee
2026-05-23 07:00 - 12:00 | Old Central School Lot, 400 Clinton St, Ottawa, IL 61350
A laid-back downtown Ottawa car event hosted with the LaSalle County Cruisers. It is a nice fit for campers who want an easy morning event, antique cars, and time to explore shops and restaurants in Ottawa afterword.

Starved Rock Street Cars Car Show
2026-05-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Carey Memorial Park, 105 Division St, Utica, IL 61373
A spring car show in Utica that brings together classic vehicles, local businesses, food, and family-friendly browsing. This is a solid event for guests who lokw casual small-town events near Starved Rock.
