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

Cars & Coffee Rockford

Apr. 2 - Oct. 1 // 2022

Cars & Coffee presents its fourth season, held on the first Saturday of the month from April to October from 9:00 am-12:00pm in the Rockford Public School District 205 Administrative building...

Apr

Oct

Chow Down Food Truck Festival

Jul. 23 // 2022

This annual event brings you a multicultural food truck fest. Stay tuned for all the updates! Free parking to the public, available on the grounds. Visit our website to see additional parking once the...

Jul

City of Loves Park 75th Birthday...

Jul. 30 // 2022

Celebrate the 75th birthday of the City of Loves Park! Live Music 2 p.m. - Bill and Jim's Excellent Acoustic Adventure 4 p.m. - Rosie and the Rivets 6 p.m. - The Sensations 8 p.m. - Kashmir Car Show,...

Jul

Delicate Forces Exhibit

Jun. 25 - Nov. 6 // 2022

Get lost in the wonder-filled world of Delicate Forces, a botanically-inspired, large-scale art exhibition by Skunk Control, a group of engineers, scientists, and educators from Australia. The...

Jun

Nov

Dino & Dragon Stroll

Aug. 6 - 7 // 2022

DINO & DRAGON STROLL is the only North American tour that lets you walk-thru and get up close to life-like and life-size dinosaurs AND dragons. This must-see event features the LARGEST creatures...

Aug

Festa Italiana

Aug. 5 - 7 // 2022

For one very special weekend each year, everyone who passes through the gates at Festa Italiana is an “Honorary Italian.” This family-friendly event includes carnival rides and games for toddlers...

Aug

Friday Night Flix in Davis Park

Jun. 3 - Aug. 5 // 2022

Friday Night Flix returns the first Friday of each month from June - August for FREE large screen movies that the entire family can enjoy on the North Lawn of Davis Park. June 3 – SING 2...

Jun

Aug

Live at Levings Talent Show &...

Jun. 12 - Aug. 21 // 2022

Live At Levings 2022 Lineup Sponsors will be giving away free food, prizes and free haircuts. June 12 Big V. Productions featuring Too Deep, DJ Billi Hendrix, Sachelle Reed, BLKRT AMIR June 19 Live At...

Jun

Aug

Living History Weekends in the...

Jun. 10 - Aug. 28 // 2022

Visitors have opportunities to learn about life between 1890-1910 by engaging with costumed History Interpreters sharing fascinating stories about the past. At ten of the village buildings, a variety...

Jun

Aug

Music on the Rock

Jun. 8 - Aug. 10 // 2022

Music on the Rock is a free music event on select summer Wednesdays on the banks of the Rock River at Burpee Museum of Natural History. The outdoor theater provides a spectacular location for...

Jun

Aug

View All Events

Things to See and Do in Rockford

Where to Have Fun

Rockford Rivets Baseball

Where to Eat

Local Restaurants

Where to Explore

Enjoying Natures Beauty

GoRockford Blog

Everything Outdoors - Go Rockford Spotlight: Lindsey Kromm, Accounting Assistant

Jul 6 // 2022

Introducing Lindsey Kromm, a Rockford native and Go Rockford's Accounting Assistant. She has been

Everything Outdoors - Go Rockford Spotlight: Chenaire Barmore, Community Engagement Coordinator

Jul 6 // 2022

Chenaire Barmore is Go Rockford's Community Engagement Coordinator. He started working for Go