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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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Sader Camp

Rockford Lutheran School 3411 N. Alpine Rd., Rockford

Welcome to SADER Camp! This registration opens the door to your child's fun-filled summer traveling through time. Complete your registration before May 1st to take advantage of our Early Bird Continue Reading

$110 – $215
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Dinosaurs of the Forgotten Forest

Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens 1354 N 2nd Street, Rockford

Check out sculptures of dinosaurs from the Cretaceous Period throughout the indoor gardens.

$5 – $12

Sunflower Fields

Skelly’s Farm Market 2713 S Hayner Rd, Janesville

Walk through the sunflower fields and take photos. Get tickets here. Cost: $12 per person / $9 per kid ages 4-12 

$9 – $12
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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
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Up, Up, and Away!

Discovery Center 711 N Main St, Rockford

Lift off into fun with a balloon-filled adventure featuring balloon science demos, balloon twisting, art, games, and character appearances!

$12

Up, Up and Away – Balloons

Discovery Center 711 N Main St, Rockford

Enjoy a day featuring balloons including science demos, balloon twisting, and more.

$12
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Rockford City Market

Downtown Rockford 402 E. State Street, Rockford

Enjoy 50+ local vendors and live music in Rockford’s vibrant downtown.

Free

Buchanan Street Market

Downtown Belvidere State Street, Belvidere

Check out local vendors, live music, and food trucks downtown.

Free
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Music on the Mall

Edgebrook Shops 1639 N Alpine Rd, Rockford

Enjoy live music in the parking lot at Edgebrook. Bring your own chairs.

Free

TheDrive815: Paddington Goes to Peru

Rockton Athletic Fields 12801 Old River Rd., Rockton

Enjoy a night of fun with paid and free activities before the showing of Paddington 2. Get tickets here. Cost: $25 per carload in advance / $35 at the door Continue Reading

$25 – $35
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Shrek the Musical

Rockford University 5050 E State St., Rockford

Enjoy a musical performance of Shrek. Get tickets here. Cost: $14 per adult / $12 per kid  

$12 – $14
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The Little Mermaid

Byron Civic Theatre 850 N. Colfax St., Byron

Watch a musical theater performance of The Little Mermaid. Get tickets here. Cost: $15 per person

$15
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Ragtime

RVC Starlight Theatre 3301 N. Mulford Rd, Rockford

Watch the classic musical Ragtime under the stars. Get tickets here. Cost: $28 per adult / $12 per child ages 12 and under

$12 – $28