Looking for 2020 Donation Days? Find them here!

The Stateline area has some fantastic museums and gardens! Visiting these gems with your kids doesn’t have to break the bank. Here’s a list of 2019’s free or donation days for attractions in the Rockford area.

Burpee Museum of Natural History

Please note Burpee’s donation days may change without notice. See their calendar to confirm donation day before heading there.

January 7, 14, 23, 28

February 4, 11, 20, 25

March 6, 11, 18

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

May 7, 12 (free for mothers on Mother’s Day) 13, 20

June 3, 17

July 9, 22

August 6, 19

September 11, 17, 23

October 1, 9, 17, 23, 29

November 4, 12, 20, 28

December – None released yet

Tinker Swiss Cottage

January – Tuesdays & Wednesdays

February – Tuesdays & Wednesdays

March – Tuesdays & Wednesdays

April – All Wednesdays

May – All Tuesdays

June 5, 12, 19

July 10, 17

August 15, 21, 28

September – All Tuesdays

October 2, 9

November 5, 6, 12, 13

December 4, 11

Midway Village

January 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31

February 7, 14, 21, 28

March 7, 14, 21, 28

April 4, 11, 18, 25

May 4 (Village Opening Day), 9, 23

June 6, 20

July 11, 25

August 8, 22

September 5, 12, 19, 26

October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

November 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26

December 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19

Rockford Art Museum

Every Tuesday from 10 am – 5 pm

Discovery Center

Free for IL residents only.

Donation Days are not publicized for the Discovery Center. If you’d like to know when the next donation day is, please call the front desk at 815-963-6769.

Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden

First Tuesday of every month.

Anderson Japanese Gardens

May 16

June 20

July 18

August 15

September 19

October 17

Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens

Nicholas Conservatory does not offer donation or free days. They offer a discounted rate on Tuesdays of $4 for non-residents and $3 for residents.

Rotary Botanical Gardens

June 12

July 10

August 14