Labor Day Weekend is always a time for fun get-togethers with family and friends, grilling out, and enjoying the last bit of summer! The holiday celebrates and pays tribute to the working men and women in this country, but also serves as the unofficial end to summer. As we enjoy this last stretch of warm weather in the Midwest, here are some suggestions of things to do and places to go to celebrate Labor Day Weekend!
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CRE8IV Mural Festival Back for Fourth Season
Monday, August 21, 2023 4:00 PM

CRE8IV Transformational Art had an expansive fourth season as nearly 200 mural artists applied from
The Best Way to Grow Up in Rockford
Monday, August 21, 2023 1:00 PM by Cecelia Fumo

Rockford really is a great place to live. Just after I was born, my parents created a bracket of
Rockford's End of Summer Bucket List
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 1:00 PM by Katryna Kirby

We love summertime in the Rockford region! There’s just SO much to do that it’s hard to name them
Top 7 Pet-Friendly Places to Visit in the Rockford Region: Unleash the Fun with Your Furry Friends!
Monday, July 31, 2023 3:00 PM by Andrea Cook

If you’re looking for pet-friendly experiences, then you’ve come to the right place. Bring your
Explore Public Art With The Rockford Public Art Trail
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 3:00 PM by Chenaire Barmore

Now is the time to get out and explore the collection of sculptures, murals and memorials that call
10 Favorite Places to Enjoy the Outdoors in the Rockford Region
Sunday, May 7, 2023 12:00 AM by Katryna Kirby

One thing we absolutely love about the Rockford region is its abundance of outdoor recreation. If
The Rockford Region's Top 6 Ways to Celebrate Mom this Mother's Day
Thursday, May 4, 2023 10:00 AM by Andrea Cook

Moms are truly amazing and deserve the world each and every day, and lucky for us on Sunday, May 14
6 Ways to Win Winter with Your Kids in the Rockford Region
Monday, January 16, 2023 3:00 PM by Katryna Kirby

Are you cooped up and ready to get out of the house? Take in the beautiful sights, check out a new
Rockford, IL is an Outdoor Haven Perfect for a Weekend Escape from Chicago
Wednesday, September 7, 2022 11:00 AM by Katie Mills Giorgio

Katie Mills Giorgio, a contributor to the Matador Network, wrote a piece about Things To Do, Places
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