2026 Upcoming Events
Big Rock Park District
East Egg Hunt
Being Held at the Plowman's Park
48w508 Hinckley Road, Big Rock, IL
When: Sunday, March 22, 2026
Time: 1:00 P.M.
Please have your child bring their Easter basket to use!
Come join us Sunday, March 22nd at Plowman Park for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! Events will start at 1pm. We will have prizes and treats for all participants who collect eggs within the age groups.
We will be adding a time slot this year for kids with special needs and/or sensory issues and allowing support of a family member, on top of the existing age groups we currently have.
Please keep an eye on Facebook for updates on the event.
We are also still looking for volunteers to day of the event at Plowman’s park for handing out prizes!!
Please reach out to amanda.hummell@bigrockparks.com or send a message to us via Facebook
Big Rock Classic Car Show
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Registration: 8am-11am.
Show: 8am-4pm
2026 Feature
America Turns 250
Patriotic Themed Vehicles
In honor of the United States 250th Anniversary, or Sesquicentennial, being celebrated on July 4, 2026, to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The Big Rock Classic Car, Truck, Tractor and Motorcycle Show, will celebrate everything Red, White and Blue, with unique vehicles on display for this special event.
Details will be posted as soon as they become available.
Train Rides will be available from
10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Sycamore Steam Show
August 13, 14, 15 and 16, 2026
Train Rides Available Daily
10:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Closed During The Parade
2:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Big Rock Plowing Match & Festival
September 18th - 20th, 2026
Train Rides Available Daily
Friday Evening: 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Saturday: 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Closed During Church Service
Sunday: 11:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Pumpkin Train Festival
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Train Rides Available
1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
&
5:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Closed for Volunteer Break
4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.