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

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 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