Sterling's FREE Chalk the Walk 2026! Family Fun, Food Trucks & Summer Events | Along the Rock

On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long sits down with Sterling City Clerk Teri Sathoff to talk about the return of Chalk the Walk, a free family event happening Saturday, July 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grandon Civic Center.Learn what families can expect, including:Free sidewalk chalk and painting activitiesAn Americana theme celebrating America's 250th anniversaryGiant bubble stationsFood trucks and $1 Kiwanis concessionsThe Mayor's Choice Award and other prizesFun for all ages—no artistic experience requiredTeri also previews several upcoming City of Sterling events, including:Movies in the Park featuring Cars on Aug. 7Sterling's annual fall movie night featuring The Wizard of Oz with themed characters and activitiesWhether you're looking for a fun family outing or want to learn more about Sterling's community events, this episode has everything you need to know.👉 Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe for more local stories from the Sauk Valley and beyond.🎧 Listen to the full podcast and explore more at https://theradar.online🎤 Highlights:0:00 – Introduction0:23 – What is Chalk the Walk?0:54 – Free art supplies, sidewalk squares & fun for all ages1:27 – Americana theme, bubbles, music & food trucks2:28 – Community sponsors and dedicated city volunteers4:38 – How to register and Mayor's Choice Award5:43 – Food trucks, Kiwanis concessions & affordable family fun6:58 – Sterling's Movies in the Park and upcoming summer events7:51 – Fall movie event featuring The Wizard of Oz8:37 – Final invitation to Chalk the Walk8:55 – Closing remarksFollow us on all social media platforms below:https://www.facebook.com/radarfreepresshttps://www.youtube.com/@radarfreepresshttps://open.spotify.com/show/0dOeaVg1JI0ump4iD0rIHkhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/along-the-rock/id1773156790https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-along-the-rock-245007958/https://rumble.com/radarfreepresshttps://www.tiktok.com/@radarfreepresshttps://x.com/radarfreepresshttps://www.instagram.com/radarfreepress/https://www.threads.net/@radarfreepress#ChalkTheWalk #SterlingIL #FamilyFun #FreeEvents #IllinoisEvents #SummerFun #CommunityEvent #Americana250 #AlongTheRock #RadarFreePress #FoodTrucks #SidewalkArt #MoviesInThePark #VisitSterling #ThingsToDoIllinois