Zip 67676 · Weekend of 2026-04-17

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Zip 67676 67676

Weekend of Apr 17 - Apr 19, 2026

WEEKEND SNAPSHOT

Punchy and dry. Highs near 78°F Friday, dipping to low 70s Saturday with gusty southern winds.

The official merger into the Stockton Sentinel-Times is now the primary source for Rooks County public notices.

⚡ If You Only Do One Thing

Annual Spring Shootout Demolition Derby

Saturday, Apr 18 at 6:30 PM

"This is the premier high-energy regional event that brings the entire county together; it beats standard dinner-and-a-movie for scale and community vibe."

PRO TIP: Bring heavy-duty ear protection and a stadium seat cushion; the fairground bleachers fill early and the noise level is intense.

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Rooks County Community Health Fair

Saturday morning, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM • Plainville Elementary School Gym

Annual health screening and wellness expo offering low-cost blood draws and local provider booths.

Best For: Health-conscious residents

Palco High School Prom Grand March

Saturday, Apr 18 at 7:00 PM • Palco High School Gymnasium

A high-trust community tradition where the public is invited to see the 2026 prom court and student processional.

Best For: Local families and neighbors • Cost: Free

Lee Cronin's The Mummy (Premiere)

Friday/Saturday at 7:30 PM • Nova Theatre, Stockton

Catch the opening weekend of this horror-first reimagining at our historic, volunteer-run cinema.

Best For: Horror fans and cinephiles • Cost: $7-$10

Choose Your Mode

Mode: Family

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Matinee $7

Sunday, Apr 19 at 2:00 PM • Nova Theatre

The #1 movie in the country is perfect for a low-stress Sunday outing with kids.

Tip: The theater is volunteer-run; arriving 20 minutes early ensures you get the fresh popcorn before the line peaks.

Mode: Solo

Webster Reservoir Kayaking Park Permit Required

Friday Afternoon • Webster State Park

Pre-derby quiet on the water; high April water levels are ideal for paddling the coves.

Tip: Check wind speeds; if gusts exceed 20mph, stick to the sheltered north coves near the Rockbox area.

Mode: Date Night

Dinner at The Woodshed $20-$40

Friday evening • Main Street, Plainville

High-quality regional fare in a setting that feels significantly more upscale than local fast-casual options.

Tip: Ask for the corner booth away from the bar for better conversation volume.

Weekend at a Glance

FRI evening

The Mummy Opening Night at Nova

Spooky

SAT morning

Rooks County Health Fair

Wellness

SAT evening

Spring Shootout Demolition Derby

High-Octane

SUN morning

Brunch at Main Street Cafe

Social

⚠️ Logistics Watch Outs

K-4 Bridge Replacements

Ongoing; 7-11 miles east of US-183 in Rush County.

Expect detours or single-lane traffic if traveling north from La Crosse or Bison to Plainville.

Derby Traffic Spike

Saturday 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM on US-183 near Stockton.

Expect heavy truck/trailer traffic moving through Plainville toward the fairgrounds; allow 10 extra minutes.

🍿 Movies

Top Box Office

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (PG): Illumination's massive sequel expanding into a galaxy-spanning adventure with new fan-favorites.

Project Hail Mary (PG-13): The Andy Weir sci-fi adaptation continues its dominant run as the highest-grossing Amazon MGM film ever.

Lee Cronin's The Mummy (R): A horror-heavy reimagining from the director of Evil Dead Rise that ditches action for pure dread.

New This Weekend

Lee Cronin's The Mummy (R): New Line Cinema's fresh take on the classic monster unearths an ancient force in the present day.

Mother Mary (R): A24’s highly anticipated musical drama starring Anne Hathaway as a fictional pop star.

📅 Plan Ahead

Date	Event	Action
Jun 12, 2026	Paradise Creek Festival & Rodeo	High
Aug 4, 2026	Rooks County Free Fair	High

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