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Patio & Outdoor Dining in the Rockford Region
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 9:00 AM by Katryna Kirby
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Photo: Alchemy at Aldeen
Summer is officially here, and the allure of patio dining becomes
Make A Splash This Summer: Winnebago County’s Water Activities
Thursday, June 27, 2024 12:00 PM by Amanda August
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The Rockford Region is overflowing with ways to cool down this summer. Whether you enjoy an active
Your Passport to the Great Outdoors
Monday, June 10, 2024 10:00 AM by Forest Preserves of Winnebago County
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Summer is the perfect time to explore the great outdoors and the thousands of acres of green space
Farmer’s Markets and Summer Farm Experiences in the Rockford Region
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 12:00 PM by Elizabeth Falls
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Summer is the best time of year for fresh fruits and vegetables and shopping for hand-crafted items
Happy Earth Day! Ways to Explore, Give Back, and Contribute to our Earth!
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 3:00 PM by Guest Blogger
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Earth Day is an important celebration of the tiny blue and green planet that we all call home. I
The Ultimate Girls Getaway in Rockford, Illinois
Friday, March 22, 2024 4:00 PM by Katryna Kirby
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A three-day itinerary for a fun-filled girl’s trip to Rockford, Illinois (only 90 miles west of
Rockford Green Itinerary
Friday, March 8, 2024 2:00 PM by Amanda August
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Severson Dells Nature Center
Rockford isn’t nicknamed “The Forest City” for nothing. There are over
Top 10 Things To Do In Rockford
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 10:00 AM by Katryna Kirby
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Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens
There's no shortage of fun activities to check out while you are in
Top Annual Festivals and Events in the Rockford Region
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 3:00 PM by Andrea Cook
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Experience our Top Annual Festivals and Events offering a wide range of cultural activities and
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