Come One, Come All!
Books on First once again is sponsoring "Find Waldo Local" in Dixon, all the month of July. Based on the children's Where's Waldo books in which we seek and find Waldo and friends in various locations around town and the world within the pages, children from anywhere can seek and find Waldo in 25 locations around Dixon, IL, including the Parks District building, the Next Picture Show art gallery, Discover Dixon Main Street Chamber of Commerce HQ and other fun places including of course, Books on First.
We have lots of prizes for those participating, those seeing Waldo in at least 10 spots and those becoming eligible for entry into drawings for Where's Waldo books as well as contributed prizes from There's Fun Inside and more. Get involved in a Dixon-wide search for Waldo and experience the Local Small Businesses all around town. The hunt ends in a "Bye, Waldo" party on Saturday, 1 August!

Nurture is a mixed media art exhibit that focuses on artists' perspective of the concept of Nurture. Join us to experience the inspiration and expressive interpretation of Nurture though art.

This rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea, provides some side-splitting shenanigans. It takes place many moons ago in a far-off place where Queen Aggravain has decreed that no couple can marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, finds a bride. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred, shows up. Will the "shy" Princess Winnifred be able to pass the Sensitivity Test, marry her prince, and help others to the altar?
TICKETS:
$15 Individual performance only (Both prices include fees)
Opening Night Gala Ticket – $35 (For July 10, 2026 performance only)
Join us for the Opening Night Gala at 5:30 PM! Your $35 ticket includes a delicious dinner and admission to the evening’s performance. All proceeds support Woodstock Children's Summer Theatre. Enjoy a great night out while giving back!

Other performances:
Fri, Jul 10, 2026 7:00 PM (Opening night gala)
Sat, Jul 11, 2026 2:00 PM
Sat, Jul 11, 2026 7:00 PM
Sun, Jul 12, 2026 2:00 PM

Step into a world of wonder as Dorothy Gale and her little dog Toto are whisked away from Kansas by a tornado and land in the magical Land of Oz. Along the Yellow Brick Road, they meet a Scarecrow searching for a brain, a Tin Man longing for a heart, and a Lion seeking courage. Together, they journey to the Emerald City in hopes that the great and powerful Wizard can help them all find what they’re missing. Filled with beloved songs like “Over the Rainbow” and “If I Only Had a Brain,” this timeless classic celebrates friendship, bravery, and the joy of discovering that “there’s no place like home.” A magical adventure for audiences of all ages!

Come One, Come All!
Books on First once again is sponsoring "Find Waldo Local" in Dixon, all the month of July. Based on the children's Where's Waldo books in which we seek and find Waldo and friends in various locations around town and the world within the pages, children from anywhere can seek and find Waldo in 25 locations around Dixon, IL, including the Parks District building, the Next Picture Show art gallery, Discover Dixon Main Street Chamber of Commerce HQ and other fun places including of course, Books on First.
We have lots of prizes for those participating, those seeing Waldo in at least 10 spots and those becoming eligible for entry into drawings for Where's Waldo books as well as contributed prizes from There's Fun Inside and more. Get involved in a Dixon-wide search for Waldo and experience the Local Small Businesses all around town. The hunt ends in a "Bye, Waldo" party on Saturday, 1 August!

Almost two dozen original paintings of flowers and trees by members of the Plein Air Painters of Rockford. This exhibit is in cooperation with Klehm Arboretums event - Garden Fair.