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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.
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Rockford Events

2021 Tour De North End

Sep. 25 // 2021

This is the 10th year for #TDNE, Rockford's original neighborhood bike festival, The Tour de North End. Hundreds and hundreds of cyclists are expected to turn out for an afternoon of fun & bike...

Sep

Fall ArtScene

Oct. 1 - 2 // 2021

ArtScene, a biannual gallery walk, is hosted by the Arts Council, featuring new and established artists of the Rockford region. Visitors to ArtScene are welcome at any of the venues listed—there is no...

Oct

Cider n’ Cinnamon Arts & Crafts...

Oct. 2 - 3 // 2021

Cider n' Cinnamon: a Rockford art & craft tradition for 47 years! Join us for this free event held annually at Edgebrook. Local makers will display a variety of art, jewelry, crafts, clothing,...

Oct

Fall Prairie Harvest Day

Oct. 2 // 2021

All ages of individuals, families, and all kinds of groups are invited to volunteer for nature! Volunteers will collect seeds from native prairie wildflowers and grasses to be planted at Nygren...

Oct

Autumn at the Arboretum 2021

Oct. 9 - 15 // 2021

Autumn at the Arboretum is back for another year as a week-long free community event! Admission will be free for all visitors during the week of October 9 – October 15 and highlights of the week...

Oct

Darci Lynne

Oct. 9 // 2021

On the heels of a record-breaking 2019, the gifted Singer/Ventriloquist Darci Lynne kicked off the 2020 leg of her hugely successful “Fresh Out of The Box” National Tour where she is sharing her...

Oct

Fall on the Farm 2021 (Lockwood...

Oct. 9 - 30 // 2021

FALL FUN ON THE FARM SATURDAY EVENTS BEGIN OCTOBER 9, 2021 -- Rockford Park District’s scenic Lockwood Park invites everyone to get outdoors and enjoy “Fall on the Farm,” scheduled for Saturdays,...

Oct

2021 Head of the Rock Regatta

Oct. 10 // 2021

Steeped in tradition, the YMCA's Rowing Crew plays host to the Head of the Rock Regatta every October. This decades-old race draws more than 2,000 rowers from across the country and more than 5,000...

Oct

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GoRockford Hispanic Heritage Interview Series with Ricardo Montoya Picazo

Sep 21 // 2021

As part of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated annually from September 15 -

Apple Pick and Donut Eat Your Way Through the Rockford Region This Fall

Sep 16 // 2021

When we think about fall we think cozy sweaters, hot lattes, pretty leaves, apple cider and more. Well come to find out, we perfectly described the Rockford...