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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

Bittersweet Observations

Jun. 9 - Oct. 1 // 2017

Bittersweet Observations explores the grown-up wonder of childlike nostalgia in a dramatic, fairytale setting through paintings, drawings, prints, animation, and installations by Casey Riordan Millard...

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Oct

Brews & Views: "Major League"

Sep. 20 // 2017

Brews & Views returns for our 4th season with the return of our "On The Dock" screenings (Weather Permitting. Inclement weather will force us into our inside screening room). Kicking off the...

Sep

Bruce Munro: LIGHT

Jun. 3 - Nov. 5 // 2017

Bruce Munro: LIGHT at Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens allows visitors to literally see the gardens in a new light. The exhibition is Munro’s eighth large-scale garden exhibition in the U.S. The...

Jun

Nov

Edgebrook Farmer's Market

May. 3 - Oct. 25 // 2017

Edgebrook Farmers Market: Rockford's longest running farmers market! Sample the area’s best seasonal farmers market. At the Edgebrook Farmers Market, local farmers display their highest quality...

May

Oct

Public Ice Skating - $3 September...

Sep. 5 - Oct. 1 // 2017

Rockford Park District's Carlson Ice Arena invites everyone to enjoy indoor ice skating with family or friends while gaining the benefits of recreation and exercise. A special discounted admission fee...

Sep

Oct

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Picnic en Plein Air in Downtown Rockford

Sep 7 // 2017

Picnic en Plein Air presented by Illinois Bank & Trust is an outdoor dining experience like no other. Join the River District Association for an engaging...

The Party is in Downtown Rockford this Labor Day Weekend

Aug 30 // 2017

Downtown Rockford will once again be the life of the party this Labor Day Weekend as The District Bar & Grill is hosting a special Off the Waterfront...