Featured Events in Princeton in June, 2025 (June Updated)

Country Farm Luxury Picnics Come join us at Country Spirit Wellness Farm for a delightful and luxury experience filled with memories. Meet our friendly horse Spirit , adorable sheep Sadie , and cute bunny "Lil Bun" while enjoying a charcuterie and champagne picnic on the farm,in the countryside right next to the animals. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with nature and animals.Picnics are designed for two, and the price is $140.00 per couple. Want to bring more friends or family? Great! Just ask. You can visit: www.countryspiritwellnessfarm.ca to book more times and experiences. Information Source: Steph | eventbrite

Installation Gala You're invited to a joyous celebration! Join us as we come together to honor the pastoral installation of Pastor Maureen Gerald, the newest Pastor of First Baptist Church of Princeton. Let us celebrate this momentous occasion with faith, fellowship, and gratitude. We look forward to welcoming you and celebrating this new chapter in the life of our church! Information Source: First Baptist Church of Princeton | eventbrite

Along with beautifying your property, native plants provide food and other crucial support services for native birds, butterflies, and bees — and they require less maintenance than many common garden plants. The Whole Earth Center and Friends of Princeton Open Space invite you to join us at this outdoor workshop, which includes a presentation by Judith K. Robinson on the design and care of a native plant garden, followed by a short walk to the Louise Sayen Meadow of Native Plants. Native plants will be available for sale, with a percentage of proceeds benefiting the Friends of Princeton Open Space. JUDITH K. ROBINSON has been studying the relationship between soil, plant, and pollinator health since her first organic food garden. She gives workshops on creating beautiful gardens filled with native plants, designs garden pollinator ecosystems for all garden sizes, and has taught Native Plant Garden Design at Mercer County Community College and Princeton Adult School. Learn more at Judith's Our World, Our Choices website. THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD IN A COVERED OUTDOOR SPACE AND WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE. Each paid attendee will receive a free native plant seedling + a portion of each ticket price will be donated to Friends of Princeton Open Space Information Source: Whole Earth Center | eventbrite

Secret Agent Camp - June 9th - June 13th The days will be packed full of games, lessons and skills any good ninja secret agent would need to know. Learn ninja martial art skills, observation and memory skills, ninja sword lessons, how to ‘sneak’, roll like a ninja spy, and disappear, and so much more. Ages 6-13 Full and half day options $280 full day ($250 if enrolled and paid by March 31st) 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (bring your own lunch, snacks provided) $175 half day ($150 if enrolled and paid by March 31st) 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (snacks provided) Information Source: Cincinnati Quest Martial Arts | eventbrite

Learn how to channel your inner super hero! There will be lots wild movie-style martial arts skills. There will be games and exercises that focus on building up all the important super hero skills like confidence and leadership. Participants will choreograph super hero 'fight scenes' and of course perfect their super hero landing pose! And lots more! Ages 6-13 Full and half day options $280 full day ($250 if enrolled and paid by March 31st) 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (bring your own lunch, snacks provided) $175 half day ($150 if enrolled and paid by March 31st) 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (snacks provided) Information Source: Cincinnati Quest Martial Arts | eventbrite

Registration is now open for the 13th Annual Z Tour Bike Ride , rolling into Princeton, Illinois, on Saturday, June 21, 2025 , and we can't wait to welcome you! This charity ride supports the Zearing Child Enrichment Center while offering some of the best cycling routes in North-Central Illinois —featuring scenic roads, rolling hills, and peaceful stretches along Bureau Creek and the Hennepin Canal. 2025 Ride Routes Choose your perfect ride with well-marked and fully supported routes: White Route – 10 miles: A great option for families and newer riders, featuring a rest stop at Hornbaker Gardens . Marked with white bikes. Green Route – 30 miles: A scenic ride through the countryside at a relaxed pace. Marked with green bikes. Blue Route – 50 miles: A balanced challenge, offering all the beauty of the 30-mile route with extra miles for those wanting more. Marked with blue bikes. Yellow Route – 66 miles: For those looking to push themselves with rolling hills and an extra rest stop. Marked with yellow bikes. Polka-Dot Route – 64 miles (Mixed Surface): A gravel adventure with pavement, dirt, and maybe a little mud! Minimum 28c tires recommended. Marked with red bikes. NOTE: The 100-mile route will NOT be available this year. Ride with GPS & Route Updates Download Ride with GPS (fees may apply) for detailed navigation. Routes may change before the event, follow us on Facebook for real-time updates! Group Registration – "Me + 3" Get rewarded for riding together; create a catchy team name, register at least four riders , and your group leader will receive: $25 in Princeton Chamber Bucks or $25 towards ZTour Swag! Email ztourinfo@gmail.com with your catchy group name along with all individuals that plan to ride in that group. Quick & Easy Registration Register online before midnight on June 19 for faster check-in and lower pricing! Walk-up registration available Friday (5:00-8:00 PM) & Saturday (5:45-9:00 AM), expect longer wait times. Event Weekend Schedule Friday, June 20: Early Check-in: 5:00–7:00 PM at Sash Stalter Matson Building, 15 Park Avenue West (above True Leaves Bookshop ) Down On Main Street Concert: 6:00 - 9:00pm Mae Estes will perform live music, local bars, and restaurants – a great way to kick off the weekend! Learn More. Saturday, June 21 Ride Day: Check-in Opens: 5:45 AM at Zearing Park Ride Start Time: No later than 9:00 AM (helmet required) Rest Stops: Stocked with nutrition, drinks, and music SAG Support: Radio-dispatched assistance available until 3:00 PM First Aid Support: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Zearing Park End-of-Ride Meal: NEW LOCATION Soldiers & Sailors Park 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM in partnership with the 46th Annua l Beef & Ag Festival lunch tickets included with your ride (meal voucher at check-in). Detailed maps and cue sheets Camping options (tent or camper) at the Bureau County Fairgrounds available(nominal fee). Several Air B and B options- book early!! Light breakfast offered from 5:45-11:00 am at Zearing Park Check in at Zearing Park is required this year for safety and to receive your meal ticket. All other riders should start NO LATER than 9:00am. Helmets required! All routes begin and end at Princeton's beautiful Zearing Park, where volunteers will be around to greet you and welcome you back from your long adventures! Check back in after your ride at Zearing park. You will receive your meal ticket at check-in and can either drive or ride your bike to Soldiers and Sailors park for your end of ride meal at Beef and Ag days. Official Z Tour Swag Pre-order your 2025 Jerseys and t-shirts by April 17 at ztour.org/shop . A limited supply will be available for purchase at check-in and on ride day. All Ticket sales are final and are nonrefundable! This is a rain or shine event!! Information Source: Zearing Child Enrichment Center | eventbrite

Registration is now open for the 13th AnnualZ Tour Bike Ride, rolling into Princeton, Illinois, on Saturday, June 21, 2025, and we can't wait to welcome you! This charity ride supports the Zearing Child Enrichment Center while offering some of the best cycling routes in North-Central Illinois—featuring scenic roads, rolling hills, and peaceful stretches along Bureau Creek and the Hennepin Canal. 2025 Ride RoutesChoose your perfect ride with well-marked and fully supported routes: White Route – 10 miles: A great option for families and newer riders, featuring a rest stop at Hornbaker Gardens. Marked with white bikes. Green Route – 30 miles: A scenic ride through the countryside at a relaxed pace. Marked with green bikes. Blue Route – 50 miles: A balanced challenge, offering all the beauty of the 30-mile route with extra miles for those wanting more. Marked with blue bikes. Yellow Route – 66 miles: For those looking to push themselves with rolling hills and an extra rest stop. Marked with yellow bikes. Polka-Dot Route – 64 miles (Mixed Surface): A gravel adventure with pavement, dirt, and maybe a little mud! Minimum 28c tires recommended. Marked with red bikes. NOTE: The 100-mile route will NOT be available this year. Ride with GPS & Route UpdatesDownload Ride with GPS (fees may apply) for detailed navigation.Routes may change before the event, follow us on Facebook for real-time updates!Group Registration – Me + 3 Get rewarded for riding together; create a catchy team name, register at least four riders, and your group leader will receive: $25 in Princeton Chamber Bucks or $25 towards ZTour Swag! Email ztourinfo@gmail.com with your catchy group name along with all individuals that plan to ride in that group. Quick & Easy RegistrationRegister online before midnight on June 19 for faster check-in and lower pricing!Walk-up registration available Friday (5:00-8:00 PM) & Saturday (5:45-9:00 AM),expect longer wait times.Event Weekend ScheduleFriday, June 20: Early Check-in: 5:00–7:00 PM at Sash Stalter Matson Building, 15 Park Avenue West (above True Leaves Bookshop)Down On Main Street Concert:6:00 - 9:00pmMae Esteswill perform live music, local bars, and restaurants – a great way to kick off the weekend! Learn More.Saturday, June 21 Ride Day: Check-in Opens: 5:45 AM at Zearing ParkRide Start Time: No later than 9:00 AM (helmet required)Rest Stops: Stocked with nutrition, drinks, and musicSAG Support: Radio-dispatched assistance available until 3:00 PMFirst Aid Support: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Zearing ParkEnd-of-Ride Meal: NEW LOCATION Soldiers & Sailors Park 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM in partnership with the 46th Annual Beef & Ag Festivallunch tickets included with your ride (meal voucher at check-in).Detailed maps and cue sheetsCamping options(tent or camper) at the Bureau County Fairgrounds available(nominal fee).Several Air B and B options- book early!!Light breakfast offered from 5:45-11:00 am at Zearing ParkCheck in at Zearing Park is required this year for safety and to receive your meal ticket.All other riders should start NO LATER than 9:00am. Helmets required!All routes begin and end at Princeton's beautiful Zearing Park, where volunteers will be around to greet you and welcome you back from your long adventures!Check back in after your ride at Zearing park. You will receive your meal ticket at check-in and can either drive or ride your bike to Soldiers and Sailors park for your end of ride meal at Beef and Ag days.Official Z Tour SwagComing soon! Pre-order your 2025 Jerseys and t-shirts by April 17 at ztour.org/shop.A limited supply will be available for purchase at check-in and on ride day.All Ticket sales are final and are nonrefundable! This is a rain or shine event!! Information Source: Zearing Child Enrichment Center | eventbrite

Blane Howard in Concert with local musician Rodney Watts Get ready to rock out with Blane Howard at the Toyota Events Center! This 3-time Arkansas CMA Male Vocalist of the Year winner (including 2023) , embraces his unique style of country and mixes in the authenticity of the 90s with the contemporary edge of today. Also we're excited to have performer Richard Goodall, 2024 America's Got Talent winner! This concert will have you dancing in the aisles! Don't miss your chance to see this talented artist live on stage. Meet and Greet Tickets are available! Grab your friends and join us for a night of unforgettable music and fun. See you there! Doors open at 5 pm Meet and Greet begins at 5:30 pm Sponsored by Westside Automation Proceeds to benefit the Lyles Station Historic School & Museum Information Source: Lyles Station Historic School and Museum | eventbrite

Welcome to the Hun Rowing End-of-Year Celebration! Join us for a fun-filled evening as we celebrate the end of another successful rowing season. The event will take place at Russell Hall on Monday, June 2nd, 2025 at 4:00 PM. Come and mingle with fellow rowers, coaches, parents, and supporters as we look back on the highlights of the season. Enjoy delicious food and an awards ceremony to recognize our hardworking team members. Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate our achievements and make lasting memories with your rowing family. We can't wait to see you there! Information Source: Chris Cline | eventbrite