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...

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Jan

Comets, Asteroids, Meteors: Great...

Sep. 30, 2017 - Jan. 14 // 2018

There’s more in outer space than stars and planets! Come explore the mysteries of other celestial objects at Discovery Center’s new temporary exhibition— Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors: Great Balls of...

Sep

Jan

Spooktacular Mini-Putt for CASA

Oct. 7 - 31 // 2017

It's all "Fore" the Kids. Come putt with us and help give a child a voice. Take a Spooktacular Mini-Putt Adventure through our course of halloween themed putting greens each sponsored by and area...

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

Cameras at The Confluence

Oct. 24 // 2017

Each month the “Cameras At The Confluence” program features a segment of National Geographic Masters of Photography video course, then participants will have some time to discuss techniques and share...

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