Prophetstown to mark 150 years
PROPHETSTOWN – Area families can have a little “kid-friendly” fun Friday through Sunday at Kids Days in downtown Prophetstown.
The event is the third activity in celebration of the town’s 150th birthday.
The event kicks off at 1 p.m. Friday with a free sidewalk chalk activity at the Subway parking lot, 323 Washington St.
The activities continue Saturday with free kids races and games at Eclipse Park and a kids parade along Washington Street at 1 p.m.
A dunk tank, beard-growing contest and kids and adults tractor pull also will be offered, along with live entertainment.
A carnival will be held, beginning at 1 p.m. Friday through Sunday on Washington Street. Carnival ride tickets are $1.25 each.
On Saturday, the first 250 children ages 10 or younger who come to the carnival will receive two free ride tickets.
From 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, wristbands for unlimited carnival rides will be sold for $12.
For more information, call the Prophetstown-Lyndon Area Chamber of Commerce at 815-537-5139.
Sesquicentennial Kids Days schedule
Friday
Washington Street
n 1 p.m.: Sidewalk chalk event beginning at the Subway parking lot, 323 Washington St.
n 1 p.m.: Carnival opens. Carnival ride tickets are $1.25.
Prophetstown
Fire Station
210 Washington St.
n 7 to 10 p.m.: Free concert by the Johnny Kaye Orchestra. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
Saturday
Eclipse Square Park
n 10 a.m.: Free kids races and games at Eclipse Square Park.
Washington Street
n 1 p.m.: Carnival opens. The first 250 children ages 10 and younger will receive 2 free ride tickets.
n 1 p.m.: Kids parade.
n 3 p.m.: Beard-growing contest.
n 7 to 11 p.m.: The country/rock band Cuz Band will give a free performance.
Prophetstown
Post Office
313 Washington St.
n 3 p.m.: Free dunk tank.
n 4 p.m.: Free kids and adults peddle tractor pull.
Sunday
n 1 to 4 p.m.: Wristband day at the carnival for $12.
