Rockford Day is a celebration of our city and all things Rockford. In normal years, this includes a bunch of fun outdoor and indoor events at local businesses and organizations. This year, things are a bit different due to COVID19, but there are still opportunities to have fun with your family and show your love for Rockford.
Here are some options for family fun on Rockford Day 2020!
Start the morning off with the Rockford Fire 911 Virtual 3K Family Run / Walk. All participants get a race bib and medal. Cost is $15 per person. You can sign up here and have until August 23rd to complete the race.
Enjoy a peaceful morning bird strolling at Severson Dells at 8:15 am. You can sign up for the walk here. This event is FREE!
Pick some seeds at Atwood Nature Center at 9 am. Bring your own bag and sign up here! This event is FREE!
See the Birds of Prey exhibit and watch a live feeding at 1 pm at the Atwood Nature Center. The center is FREE to visit from 10 am – 2 pm.
Get the whole family in matching 815 t-shirts from Rockford Art Deli for $18.15 each. They have both styles available in kids’ sizes too!
Be sure to stop by RAD where they will have:
- Big Timber Axe Throwing trailer
- CRAFT + FOSTER candles
- Eight Fifteen Capital, LLC.
- Food Trucks
- A DJ
- Deals on clothing and a huge sidewalk sale
Attend a writing workshop for young writers on the lawn of Rockford Public Library Montague branch at 10 am. Writers will get a composition notebook to write and illustrate their personal stories of how they are getting through the pandemic. Sign up for How I Thrive in the 815 here. This event is FREE!
Stay for the [usual] Suspects Theater Company performing on the lawn at noon. They will be performing funny skits and Karla Clark will be reading “You Be Mommy.”
Have lunch at Mary’s Market for $8.15. Choose between 1. Market Combo, coffee, choice of pastry; 2. Backyard BBQ Salad, fountain drink, gourmet cookie; 3. West Coast Club, fountain drink, gourmet cookie; 4. Chicken Salad Wrap, fountain drink, gourmet cookie; 5. Tropical Mango Salad, fountain drink, gourmet cookie
Stop by North Suburban Library (Loves Park and Roscoe branches) to pick up a free 815 pin while supplies last.
Have dinner at Prairie Street Brewing Company where you can enjoy outdoor dining and the $8.15 Rockford Burger.
Take your family to see A League of Their Own on an outdoor screen at Don Carter Lanes. Cost is $10 per car. You can get your tickets here.
Want some dessert? How about a dozen glazed and sprinkled cookies, a dozen mini gourmets, or 4 cupcakes for $8.15 each from Cookies by Design? Or pick up some Mrs. Fisher’s Potato Chip cookies, donuts, or sugar cookies for $8.15 per dozen at Bella Luna Bakery.
Take a look at the list of ALL of the Rockford Day specials here.
Here are some additional ideas for celebrating Rockford Day while staying socially distant!
Take a walk downtown and check out all of the beautiful murals.
Have dinner at one of the many outdoor dining options in Rockford.
Take a selfie with the Symbol and the Rock Men on the Rock River Recreation Path.
Visit Nelson the Sock Monkey at Midway Village. Take a tour while you’re there.
Book some time at the Discovery Center Museum.
See the artwork at Rockford Art Museum! Admission is FREE for the rest of 2020.
Enjoy one of the many forest preserves, parks, and playgrounds in Rockford.
Visit Beyer Stadium (245 15th Ave., Rockford) the former home of the great Rockford Peaches.
