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.
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Rockford Events

"Misfits" - Art Exhibition and...

Oct. 13, 2017 - Jan. 28 // 2018

Misfits surveys 1960s biker subculture through film, literature, and Danny Lyon’s iconic photography portfolio, The Bikeriders . This 15-week feature exhibition incorporates a portion of that decade’s...

Oct

Jan

AE Mystery Theater

Oct. 20 - 21 // 2017

Sometimes, all a weary private eye wants is a cold beer, but when a stranger is murdered in the bar and a desperate mystery woman needs his help, life can get complicated, fast. On Friday and...

Oct

An Evening with the Owls

Oct. 20 - 21 // 2017

Join us for an educational program about owls during the peak Saw-Whet Owl migration in October. Learn about the research Sand Bluff and other scientists are conducting about owl ecology, owl behavior...

Oct

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

Caminata: A Journey Through Latin...

Oct. 20 // 2017

MPAC presents a performing arts experience that brings together a diverse group of regional performers who draw on the rhythms and melodies of Latin America. Music, dance, and poetry come together in...

Oct

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My Rockford Fall Favorites

Oct 6 // 2017

I love the summer, so when August and September come and go, it's one of those depressing realities that summer is actually done. The weather starts...

Best Restaurants Based on "Craving" Edition Six: Sweet Treats

Oct 13 // 2017

Bella Luna Bakery 308 W State St. Rockford, IL 61101 The leading ladies at Bella Luna Bakery are