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
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
The Intern’s Guide to Rockford, Illinois
Thursday, June 22, 2023 3:00 PM by Bronwyn Geddes

Rockford has so many incredible restaurants, attractions, and locally owned shops that it is hard to
Top 10(ish) Music Series in the 815
Monday, June 5, 2023 5:00 PM by Alexandria Lannon

Summer has finally arrived, and for the Rockford Region, that means it’s time for live music to
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
Everything Outdoors - Go Rockford Spotlight: Lindsey Kromm, Accounting Assistant
Wednesday, July 6, 2022 5:00 PM by Andrea Cook

Introducing Lindsey Kromm, a Rockford native and Go Rockford's Accounting Assistant. She has been
Find Your Match with These Rockford Region Valentine’s Day Itineraries
Thursday, February 10, 2022 6:00 PM by Katryna Kirby

The weekend of love is here in the Rockford region and we’ve compiled a list of must-do’s for all
Top Halloween Event Ideas in the Rockford Region
Thursday, October 14, 2021 5:00 PM by Andrea Cook

The evenings are getting longer as night falls just before 7 p.m. and of course our beautiful trees in the Midwest are starting to turn all sorts of rusted rainbow colors during one of my all time favorite seasons. Fall. Orchards, brisk early evening walks, carving pumpkins and getting ready for Halloween are at the very top of my to-do’s.
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