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The Secret of Life of Butterflies

Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens 1354 N 2nd Street, Rockford

Learn about butterflies and see some up close. Get tickets here. Cost: $10 per adult / $8 per kids ages 5-17 / $5 per kids ages 3-4 / free for Continue Reading

$5 – $10
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Make and Take Harry Potter Craft

North Suburban Library Loves Park 6349 N 2nd Street, Loves Park

Visit NSLD to pick up a Take & Make bag and make your own little Hedwig owl. Share a photo of your creation on the NSLD Facebook page or bring Continue Reading

Free
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JH Football – Registration Open

Rockford Lutheran School 3411 N. Alpine Rd., Rockford

For the Rockford Lutheran 7th and 8th grade football program for the 2025-2026 school year. 6th-grade students may be eligible, but should get prior approval from a coach before registering.  Continue Reading

Free
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Beloit Farmers Market

Downtown Beloit 500 Public Ave, Beloit

Enjoy shopping from local vendors outdoors in the second largest farmers market in Wisconsin!

Free
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Janesville Farmers Market

Downtown Janesville 100 N Main St., Janesville

Shop from farm-fresh fruits, veggies, baked goods, and more outdoors.

Free
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Drop-In Recreation

UW Health Sports Factory 305 S. Madison Street, Rockford

Stay active throughout the year with healthy exercise by walking laps, or playing basketball, pickleball, or volleyball in climate-controlled comfort at Rockford Park District’s UW Health Sports Factory, 305 S. Continue Reading

$2 – $6

Main Street Market

Boone County Fairgrounds 8791 IL-76, Belvidere

Shop from over 175 unique vendors selling home goods, clothing, and more. Get tickets here. Cost: $7 per general admission / $10 at the gate / free for 17 and Continue Reading

$7 – $10

Downtown Janesville’s Amazing Race

Hedberg Library 316 S. Main St., Janesville

Teams with at least one parent and one child can solve clues and compete to win the title of Amazing Racers. Register here.

Free
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Just Between Friends Consignment Sale

Indoor Sports Center 8800 E Riverside Blvd, Loves Park

Shop from a large variety of gently used kids toys, clothing, baby items, and more. Get tickets here. Cost: Free with ticket or $3 at the door

Free – $3
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Janesville Renaissance Faire

Traxler Park 600 N Main St., Janesville

Enjoy a festival with shows, songs, food, beverages, and gifts. Costumes are encouraged. Get tickets here. Cost: $8 per adult / $5 per kid ages 5-12 / free for kids Continue Reading

$5 – $8

In the Outdoors: Wondrous Wildflowers

Atwood Park 2685 New Milford School Rd., Rockford

Take a guided wildflower hike and stroll through the park. Register here.

Free
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Cinderella (CYT Production)

Hononegah Performing Art Center 307 Salem St., Rockton

Watch a youth performance of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. Get tickets here.

$12 – $19
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Into the Woods

Nordlof Center 118 N. Main Street, Rockford

Watch a youth performance of a musical. Get tickets here.

$18
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Cinderella (CYT Production)

Hononegah Performing Art Center 307 Salem St., Rockton

Watch a youth performance of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. Get tickets here.

$12 – $19
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Into the Woods

Nordlof Center 118 N. Main Street, Rockford

Watch a youth performance of a musical. Get tickets here.

$18