This weekend in Dixon, IL

Experience a craft show with a Halloween and goth focus at Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton, IL. Browse darkly themed creations that celebrate spooky style. Vendors are wanted, particularly those whose work fits the event’s aesthetic.

Gather at Coffee Crush in Dixon for a relaxed coffee conversation centered on mental wellness. Pick up a drink at the counter and let the staff know it is on NAMI Sauk Area, then head upstairs to the private conference room. The WellRounded Coffee Chat offers a welcoming space to connect with others, share personal experiences, or take a quiet break in supportive company. It is free, open to everyone, and there is no need to register. Come as you are and stay for as long as you wish. This gathering takes place on the last Saturday of each month.

Experience a celebration of antique power at Mendota Hills Campground, featuring live tractor demos, a vendor market, a food barrel train, and other attractions.

Kids can dive into creative play at new Lego tables, build original projects, and show off their skills. Favorite creations can be entered in a monthly contest for a chance to win prizes. Lego and Duplo bricks are provided by the library, so please leave personal bricks at home.

Sterling Main Street hosts Team Up 2 Clean Up, a series of downtown clean-up days that bring people together to help beautify Sterling and show community pride. Volunteers meet in Dale Park before heading out to tidy up the surrounding area. All needed supplies are provided, including safety vests, gloves, garbage bags, and grabbers. Comfortable shoes are recommended, and friends and family are welcome. Activities take place weather permitting and are open to all ages and abilities. Area youth can earn IMPACT hours toward Sauk Valley Community College or fulfill service requirements for school programs. Preregistration is encouraged for IMPACT students to ensure proper credit, while registration for the general public is not required. Updates are available for anyone who would like to stay informed.

Coleta Sportsmens Club hosts its annual Family Fun Day and Kids Fishing Derby, a public celebration with no admission cost. The Kids Fishing Derby returns with a catch and release format, and participants are asked to use barbless hooks. Registration is required for children to be eligible for prizes. Every child who completes registration by the deadline receives a prize, and there is also a prize drawing later in the day. To receive a prize from the drawing, children must be registered by the deadline and present when names are called. Families can enjoy wagon rides, bingo, a BB shoot, an archery shoot, the P & C Little Rascals Petting Zoo, a 50/50 raffle, and complimentary food and drinks. For questions, or for local businesses and individuals interested in donating prizes or funds toward prizes, contact Paula Adams at 815-631-7203.

Catch The Wizard of Oz at Grandon Civic Center during Movies in the Park. Invite kids and friends, and bring plenty of courage, a clever brain, and a big heart. There will be pre-movie entertainment, concessions, and a yellow brick road. Ruby slippers are welcome.

The Rocket Man Show brings the spirit of Elton John to life with Rus Anderson, a Scottish performer personally selected by Elton John and David Furnish as the official stunt and body double for projects connected to the Farewell Yellow Brick Road world tour. This theatrical, high-octane production channels the flair, playfulness, and musical fire of Elton’s 1970s era. On stage, Anderson delivers explosive piano work and commanding vocals, blended with humor and storytelling, as the set moves from tender ballads to roaring rock anthems. The result invites singing, dancing, and a chance to revisit milestones from Elton’s remarkable career. Authenticity shines through in the wardrobe, featuring signature boots, glasses, and classic 70s jumpsuits, along with sparkling 80s tuxedos adorned with Swarovski crystals, many pieces originally worn by Elton himself. Frequently seen in venues across the United States, from rock venues to opera houses, the show has earned praise from well-known artists including Jimmy Fallon, Adam Lambert, and Meghan Trainor. Whether you know every lyric or are discovering the catalog for the first time, The Rocket Man Show offers an evening filled with music, spectacle, and showmanship.