Earth Day is an important celebration of the tiny blue and green planet that we all call home. I like to think of Earth Day as the Earth’s “birthday,” or a day to focus on just how much the Earth means to us. Here are some ways you can celebrate Earth Day here in Rockford! Explore some of our…
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Spring is in the air and with Easter just around the corner now is the perfect time to plan your next adventures in the Rockford region. Our locals have lots of surprises in store with our annual Easter egg hunts, tasty brunch creations, and unique spring gift ideas for you and your loved ones…
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March is almost upon us, and with that comes the Burpee Museum of Natural History’s biggest event of…
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Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens There's no shortage of fun activities to check out while you are in Rockford! Explore unique museums, enjoy delicious food, and hike in the great outdoors. 1. Explore a museum! Take learning to the next level with our local museums that cater to kids and adults…
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The weather has cooled down and the leaves have changed from green to a collage of oranges, yellows…
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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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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 Transformational Art had an expansive fourth season as nearly 200 mural artists applied from…
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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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