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

Art Exhibition - "Bold...

Oct. 11, 2019 - Jan. 26 // 2020

Rockford Art Museum (RAM) opens new art exhibition Bold Abstractions: Paintings from the Thoma Collection on Friday, October 11, with a gallery walk 5:15–6 p.m., members preview 6–7 p.m.,...

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Wings of Wonder: The Lorikeet...

Sep. 7 - Nov. 10 // 2019

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

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Rock-Con Game Convention

Oct. 25 - 27 // 2019

Rock-Con features historical and fantasy miniature gaming, collectible miniatures, role-playing, board gaming, and other events that cover the entire spectrum of adventure gaming. Visit website for...

Oct

Saturday Family Fun at Lockwood...

May. 4 - Oct. 26 // 2019

Bring the family out to the country to enjoy Saturday afternoons finding fun at Rockford Park District's Lockwood Park. There's a covered pony ring for children ages 1-7, the Children's Farm Animal...

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Spook-Tacular Haunts

Oct. 26 // 2019

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

Basketball is Back at the BMO

Nov. 1 // 2019

Basketball is back for one night only in Rockford, IL with a preseason double header featuring four NBA G League teams playing on the newly-refinished basketball court featuring Fred VanVleet’s logo....

Nov

First Fridays - Art, Music, Food...

Nov. 1 // 2019

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

“We Once Lived Here: The Ho-Chunk...

Mar. 10 - Nov. 2 // 2019

At the confluence of Turtle Creek and the Rock River there was a very large Ho-Chunk (Winnebago) settlement called Ke-Chunk (Kečąk) or Turtle Village until 1832. Nature At The Confluence is situated...

Mar

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Hometown Heroes: Rockford's Vietnam...

Nov. 9 // 2019

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

Nov

Alvin Ailey II Dance Company - Free...

Nov. 11 // 2019

The City of Rockford, Friends of the Coronado Foundation, and the Rockford Area Venues and Entertainment Authority announce the first free-to-the-public world-class performance since the community...

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