Events

Parking lot party activities fire truck, face painting, petting zoo

4-H Parking Lot Party

For ages 5 to 8
County: Rock Island
4‑H invites all kids ages 5 to 8 and their families to join them for a FREE morning of hands‑on activities and learning in the Illinois Extension parking lot in Milan. Enjoy a petting zoo, learn…

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Illinois 4-H State Livestock Judging Contest

Registration is open!

The Illinois 4-H Livestock Judging Contest for beef, sheep, swine, and meat goats will take place on Monday, April 27, at the Stock Pavilion (1402 W. Pennsylvania Ave.,…

spring series week 3 with garden produce and herbs

From Garden to Health: Gut Microbes & Herbs

Spring Series Week 3
County: Rock Island
Join us at the Hauberg Carriage House to explore how fresh herbs and plant‑diverse foods can support better health. Local experts will guide you through practical, garden‑inspired strategies you can…

Poultry gather.

State 4-H Poultry Judging Contest

Poultry Judging Contest 2026

IMPORTANT: We will continue to follow Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) guidance regarding poultry exhibitions as the contest date approaches. Please…

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Take Charge of Your Health Webinar Series Spring 2026

Strengthen your health with practical tools for managing chronic conditions.

Learn to thrive, not just survive, with chronic conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, and hypertension. Explore how to…

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Leaf it to the Library

Seasonal Garden Tasks and Growing Garden Flowers
County: Mercer

Join Emily Swihart, Illinois Extension horticulture educator for these free programs at the Edwards River Library in Aledo. You can sign up for one or both. Here are the times and topics:

10 AM…

Adult and two youth work together in a garden

Leaf it to the Library

Landscape Design and Seasonal Garden Tasks
County: Rock Island

Join Emily Swihart, Illinois Extension horticulture educator, for these free programs at the Robert Jones Library in Coal Valley. Registration is required through the library. (Be sure to…

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Rock Island County 4‑H Pork Chop Dinner

County: Rock Island
Join Us for the Rock Island County 4‑H Pork Chop Dinner! It's a delicious way to support local 4‑H programs. Choose a $10 Pork Chop Meal or a $5 Hot Dog Meal, each served with chips, baked beans,…

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State 4-H Reel Adventure Family Fish Camp

Registration is open!

Do you have family members that love fishing or would like to get into the sport? Would you like to have a fun family weekend where those who wanted to fish can while other…

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4-H Hooks Us Together Statewide Fishing Tournament

Save the date!

The popular 4-H statewide fishing spring fishing tournament is back in 2026. This year’s tourney will again be a virtual event held between the dates of May 1 – July 31. Catch-…

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