About Rockford

The Rockford region is a Real. Original. City of Gardens and rivers, and a wonderful place to spend a life - or a weekend. Our Rockford Calendar of Events is full of plenty of things to do and see. Explore one of our museums, visit some unique shops, grab a bite to eat at one of our many restaurants, take in some arts and culture, or relax at one of our hotels.
You'll be In Good Company in Real. Original. Rockford!

Rockford Events

A League of Their Own - 30th...

Jul. 1 - 2 // 2022

A League of Their Own , voted one of the top ten baseball movies of all time, debuted July 1, 1992 to immediate worldwide acclaim and, in the process, created new generations of fans for the beloved...

Jul

Cars & Coffee Rockford

Apr. 2 - Oct. 1 // 2022

Cars & Coffee presents its fourth season, held on the first Saturday of the month from April to October from 9:00 am-12:00pm in the Rockford Public School District 205 Administrative building...

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Oct

Delicate Forces Exhibit

Jun. 25 - Nov. 6 // 2022

Get lost in the wonder-filled world of Delicate Forces, a botanically-inspired, large-scale art exhibition by Skunk Control, a group of engineers, scientists, and educators from Australia. The...

Jun

Nov

Friday Night Flix in Davis Park

Jun. 3 - Aug. 5 // 2022

Friday Night Flix returns the first Friday of each month from June - August for FREE large screen movies that the entire family can enjoy on the North Lawn of Davis Park. June 3 – SING 2...

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Aug

Live at Levings Talent Show &...

Jun. 12 - Aug. 21 // 2022

Live At Levings 2022 Lineup Sponsors will be giving away free food, prizes and free haircuts. June 12 Big V. Productions featuring Too Deep, DJ Billi Hendrix, Sachelle Reed, BLKRT AMIR June 19 Live At...

Jun

Aug

Living History Weekends in the...

Jun. 10 - Aug. 28 // 2022

Visitors have opportunities to learn about life between 1890-1910 by engaging with costumed History Interpreters sharing fascinating stories about the past. At ten of the village buildings, a variety...

Jun

Aug

Music on the Rock

Jun. 8 - Aug. 10 // 2022

Music on the Rock is a free music event on select summer Wednesdays on the banks of the Rock River at Burpee Museum of Natural History. The outdoor theater provides a spectacular location for...

Jun

Aug

Rockford 4th of July Events

Jul. 4 // 2022

Visit the website for more detailed information and a complete schedule of events. Times are subject to change. Monday July 4, 2022 Highlights: 7:00 am - Lifescape 4th of July Classic Run/Walk 9:00 am...

Jul

Rockton River Market

Jun. 1 - Aug. 31 // 2022

The Rockton River Market is all about fun! Shop to great live music in downtown Rockton while visiting a variety of food and goods vendors every Wednesday, June through August (except June 15). Live...

Jun

Aug

Sean Kenney's Nature Connects Made...

Jun. 11 - Sep. 11 // 2022

Sean Kenney's Nature Connects Made with LEGO® Bricks, is an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks to explore animal endangerment,...

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Sep