Looking for dog-friendly things to do in Rockford, Illinois? You are in the right place. Whether you are planning a day trip or a full getaway, the Rockford region offers plenty of pet-friendly parks, patios, trails, and events where your dog is welcome. Bring your leash, treats, and sense of…
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The snow and cold temperatures bring so many fun things to the Rockford Region. Winter doesn’t necessarily mean long days stuck inside, sheltering from the cold. You can cure your boredom with several different exciting activities and places to visit in the Rockford region. There is no shortage of…
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Experience our top annual festivals and events offering a wide range of cultural activities and community gatherings in the Rockford region. All year long there’s an array of celebrations that captivate both locals and visitors alike. We have everything you could possibly imagine from the…
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My favorite tradition growing up was going to see holiday lights with my family. We would pack into the car, turn on the Muppets Christmas album with John Denver in cassette form (I am definitely aging myself) and drive around Rockford looking at lights with a tin of freshly baked sugar cookies. The…
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Ever heard of a “leaf peeper?” It’s a person who visits wooded areas in autumn to view the changingcolors of the foliage. And did you know that we have some of the best Fall leaf peeping spots in the region…
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CRE8IV Transformational Art had an expansive fourth season as nearly 200 mural artists applied from all over the world to participate. It was the most applicants yet by a tremendous landslide! From California to Florida, 8 lead artists and 1 arts collective joined in the fun to paint our community…
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Rockford really is a great place to live. Just after I was born, my parents created a bracket of…
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We love summertime in the Rockford region! There’s just SO much to do that it’s hard to name them all! With only few weeks left before school starts, make sure you make the most of your summer and cross off this entire list before the season ends. Achieve wakeboard status No boat is needed! Head…
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One thing we absolutely love about the Rockford region is its abundance of outdoor recreation. If…
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Moms are truly amazing and deserve the world each and every day, and lucky for us on Sunday, May 14…
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