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

Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors:...

Sep. 22 - Dec. 16 // 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

Dec

Wings of Wonder: The Lorikeet...

Sep. 1 - Nov. 11 // 2018

Get an intimate look into the fascinating world of the lorikeet. Come "face-to-beak" with these always curious nectar-feeding birds. Lorikeets are known for their playful personalities, vibrant...

Sep

Nov

Lockwood's Pumpkin Fest

Oct. 6 - 28 // 2018

Hand-pick your pumpkins, ride a pony or a horse, enjoy homemade pumpkin bars, or make your own S’mores. Plus, enjoy games, a corn maze, the haunted corn crib, and more. Kids will love interacting with...

Oct

Spook-Tacular Haunts

Oct. 27 // 2018

Anderson Japanese Gardens is partnering with Hoo Haven Wildlife Rehab & Education Center and Haunted Rockford for a Halloween event that will be fun for the whole family. Children are invited to...

Oct

First Fridays - Art, Music, Food...

Nov. 2 // 2018

Each month downtown art galleries, shops, music and theater venues work together to stay open late providing great new art, music and goods. Visit the website for a complete schedule.

Jun

Concerts on the Creek - John Denver...

Nov. 10 // 2018

Chip Messiner hosts The Legends of Country Show every Sunday morning on FM 95.3. Chip is also a full-time musician, producer, and booking agent. Being the biggest JOHN DENVER fan of them all, Chip...

Nov

Hometown Heroes: Rockford's Vietnam...

Nov. 10 // 2018

Students from the Harlem Veteran's Project will share their compelling and professionally-developed documentaries of Rockford's Vietnam Veterans. Meet several of our local heroes, talk with the...

Nov

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian...

Nov. 15 // 2018

Christmas is coming and so is the one and only Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker: Dove of Peace Tour! Presenting world class Russian artists, hand-painted sets, and a 2 dancer Dove of Peace...

Nov

Holiday Tree Lighting & Open House

Nov. 16 - 17 // 2018

Get in the Holiday Spirit with Edgebrook's annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Open House! On Friday, mingle with Santa and enjoy holiday carols performed by local choirs while we anxiously await the...

Nov

Monster Jam

Nov. 16 - 17 // 2018

Monster Jam® is the most action-packed live event on four wheels where world-class drivers compete in front of capacity crowds in both monster truck racing and freestyle competitions. Celebrating 25...

Nov

Light Up the Parks Holiday Parade

Nov. 18 // 2018

The Light Up the Parks Holiday parade begins at the Schneider Electric parking lot on Clifford Avenue in Loves Park, travels north on Elm Avenue, turns left on Roosevelt Road across North Second...

Nov

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Get the Most Out of Your Halloween Costume

Oct 15 // 2018

Halloween is the one night a year where kids (and even adults!) can dress up to be anything they way to be. I fondly remember my Halloween costumes as a kid...

Our Beautiful Forest City

Oct 4 // 2018

Forest City and Forest City Beautiful…Most likely you’ve heard these terms, but what do they mean? Both serve as great compliments to our...

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