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

2022 Festival of Lights

Nov. 25 - Dec. 31 // 2022

Drive through Sinnissippi Park and enjoy dozens of holiday light displays. Festival of Lights has been a stateline family tradition since 1989. Festival of Lights Display Schedule Friday 11/25 -...

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815HORTS - Sundance Film Festival...

Dec. 10 // 2022

Built to amplify the Rockford region's creative and filmmaking community, 815HORTS celebrates the fine art of short film cinematography by featuring locally produced shorts. The inaugural edition...

Dec

All Aglow Holiday Display

Nov. 26, 2022 - Jan. 8 // 2023

Celebrate the holidays at Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens! Come see sparkling holiday lights in the outdoor gardens. Lights are on dusk to dawn. The park closes at 10pm. Donations are appreciated...

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Illuminated: A Lighted Garden...

Dec. 1 - 30 // 2022

The Illuminated wintertime lights experience features dramatic up-lighting and thousands of white string lights woven throughout the landscape and canopy of the Garden. Made-to-order Woodfire pizza...

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Last-Minute Market

Dec. 10 // 2022

Last-Minute Market is a free admission, ALL INSIDE one-day arts and crafts exhibit just 2 weeks before Christmas. Come let us help you grab the last-minute items before the holiday. This is the final,...

Dec

Rockford IceHogs Hockey - 2022-2023...

Oct. 22, 2022 - Apr. 15 // 2023

The Rockford IceHogs are members of the American Hockey League and are proud to be affiliated with the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League. This is the 'Hogs' 24th season of hockey in the...

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Sinnissippi Station Model Train...

Dec. 2, 2022 - Jan. 29 // 2023

Visitors are transported to a magical miniature world as seven G-scale trains and trolleys run down, around, and above the lush indoor tropical setting of Nicholas Conservatory. Miniature Rockford...

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