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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

Bittersweet Observations

Jun. 9 - Oct. 1 // 2017

Bittersweet Observations explores the grown-up wonder of childlike nostalgia in a dramatic, fairytale setting through paintings, drawings, prints, animation, and installations by Casey Riordan Millard...

Jun

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

Disco Xanadu Skate Party

Sep. 24 // 2017

The Rockford University's Friends of the Performing Arts is hosting a skating fundraiser to benefit the Performing Arts program at the university. Enjoy '80s roller disco. Feel free to dress in your...

Sep

New Cline-Orbison-Denver-Diamond...

Sep. 24 // 2017

Stateline concertgoers have enjoyed standing-room-only concerts by Trinadora (Jannie Nelson and Ron Holm), Chip Messiner, and Denny Diamond performing, respectively, their Patsy Cline, Roy Orbison,...

Sep

Offed at the Bake-Off

Sep. 15 - Oct. 1 // 2017

Flashback to 1955, the stormy evening before the 33rd annual Knotting Back-Off. The contestants have gathered at the Kotting Inn down at the Jersey Shore, each hoping that their perfectly crafted...

Sep

Oct

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Best Restaurants Based on "Craving" - Breakfast

May 18 // 2017

Hi there! My name is Rachel Cordano and I am the brains and beauty (insert winking eye emoji here) behind the Instagram account @rockford_cravings! Yes, I am...

Best Restaurants Based on "Craving" - Appetizers

Jul 14 // 2017

TEASER BREAK Social Urban Bar & Restaurant 509 E. State St. Rockford, IL 61104 Sometimes I wonder if I was actually born and raised in Wisconsin due to...