Burpee Museum is home to the world’s most complete and best-preserved juvenile T. Rex. Her name is Jane! It’s awesome to have a piece of history right here in Rockford. Burpee also has a variety of natural history exhibits including animals, first people, and Sprouts, a children’s room full of interactive exhibits. Burpee is open daily and holds special events and donation days throughout the year.
Nature at the Confluence in South Beloit, Illinois is a little slice of nature in an urban area. The property is called Nature at the Confluence because it’s where the Rock River, Turtle Creek and Kelly Creek meet.
West Rock Wake Board Park is a local gem located in Levings Park in Rockford. They are here to give kids and adults a place to learn how to wakeboard and practice the sport!
We LOVE our local libraries! They are wonderful places to borrow books, movies, games, and more. They also offer educational opportunities and fun experiences for kids and adults throughout the year. One of our favorite programs is the summer reading program! Each Stateline area library offers their own summer reading program with different prizes and rules.
Nothing says summer like a drive-in movie theater. We’re lucky to have five drive-in theaters within an hour’s drive of Rockford, Illinois!
If you’re looking for a free program to get your kids active this summer, Rockford has a free summer playground program that’s worth checking out! This program provides outdoor entertainment, socialization, and fun for your kids.
A little over an hour from Rockford, Illinois is a water park perfect for kids 10 and under! Otter Cove Aquatic Park located at 3615 Campton Hills Road in St. Charles is a mini Magic Waters, perfect for families with little ones.
Summer concerts are back in the Stateline this year! Pack up your blanket and chairs and enjoy the fresh air while listening to live music. Many of our summer favorites are coming back this year and most are totally FREE to attend!
Nothing tastes better than a cool treat on a hot summer day! The Stateline has a lot of great places to get ice cream, shakes, granitas and more. Take your kids on an adventure and try some new places in the Rockford area this summer!
Taking your kids camping is a great way to make wonderful memories! Decide which one of these scenic campsites in the Stateline you want to visit, grab your sleeping bags, load up the car, and get ready to enjoy some S’mores. Here are ten campgrounds in Loves Park, Rockford, Rockton, South Beloit, Beloit, Byron, Pecatonica and Durand where you can camp under the stars.
