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 activities
• An Americana theme celebrating America's 250th anniversary
• Giant bubble stations
• Food trucks and $1 Kiwanis concessions
• The Mayor's Choice Award and other prizes
• Fun for all ages—no artistic experience required

Teri also previews several upcoming City of Sterling events, including:

• Movies in the Park featuring Cars on Aug. 7
• Sterling's annual fall movie night featuring The Wizard of Oz with themed characters and activities

Whether 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.

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🎤 Highlights:

0:00 – Introduction

0:23 – What is Chalk the Walk?

0:54 – Free art supplies, sidewalk squares & fun for all ages

1:27 – Americana theme, bubbles, music & food trucks

2:28 – Community sponsors and dedicated city volunteers

4:38 – How to register and Mayor's Choice Award

5:43 – Food trucks, Kiwanis concessions & affordable family fun

6:58 – Sterling's Movies in the Park and upcoming summer events

7:51 – Fall movie event featuring The Wizard of Oz

8:37 – Final invitation to Chalk the Walk

8:55 – Closing remarks

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