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

5th Annual Cruise & Car Show

May. 28 // 2022

Dust off your cool ride and start polishing! Our 5th Annual Miracle Mile Cruise & Car Show is coming up on Saturday, May 28. Rockford Speedway will be hosting us again in the morning, including...

May

ABBA Salute Concert

Jun. 17 // 2022

Welcome back all you DANCING QUEENS! Midsommar Natt returns featuring live music performed by Dancing Queen: ABBA Salute. Join us with your best dance moves and beautiful voices on Friday, June 17 at...

Jun

ARTSY Arts & Crafts Exhibit

Jun. 11 // 2022

ARTSY is a free admission, one-day arts and crafts exhibit supporting local artisans and crafters in our community. The ARTSY Arts & Crafts Exhibit features creative and talented makers, live...

Jun

Art’s Happening Downtown

Jun. 25 // 2022

Now in it’s second year, Art’s Happening Downtown is a street festival showcasing live music and interactive art installations by area artists. There will be 9 live bands, 8 interactive art rooms,...

Jun

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...

Apr

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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Garden Fair Weekend

Jun. 4 - 5 // 2022

Join Klehm the first weekend in June to experience a wide variety of plants, flowers, garden décor, art, educational information booths and more! Enjoy live entertainment in our Fountain Garden over a...

Jun

Juneteenth Weekend Celebration

Jun. 18, 2021 - Jun. 19 // 2022

The Rockford Juneteenth Celebration is a celebration for all races commemorating the day the slaves were freed in the south. Featured events include a community cookout, Chautauqua, Juneteenth Queen...

Jun

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...

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