Tag: Educational

Homeschool: Incredible Insects

Severson Dells Nature Center 8786 Montague Rd, Rockford, IL, United States

Kids can learn about insects, explore their adaptations, and head to the prairie to see them in person. Register here.

$10 – $15
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World War II Days

Midway Village 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford, IL, United States

Check out woods skirmishes, realistic battles, uniformed re-enactors, and more. Cost: $19 per adult / $12 per kid ages 5-12 / free for kids 0-4

$12 – $19
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World War II Days

Midway Village 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford, IL, United States

Check out woods skirmishes, realistic battles, uniformed re-enactors, and more. Cost: $19 per adult / $12 per kid ages 5-12 / free for kids 0-4

$12 – $19

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Frenchman’s Frolic

Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton, IL, United States

Learn about a pre-1850’s rendezvous camp with blacksmithing, black powder shooting, rope making and more.

Free
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Frenchman’s Frolic

Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton, IL, United States

Learn about a pre-1850’s rendezvous camp with blacksmithing, black powder shooting, rope making and more.

Free

Evening of Illumination

Midway Village 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford, IL, United States

Learn about the darker side of Victorian life in a lantern-lit village including picnics in the graveyard, mourning rituals, parlor games, and more. 

$11 – $13

DATE NIGHT: Seversonian Dinner

The Norwegian 1402 N Main St., Rockford, IL, United States

Enjoy a delicious meal and conversation about the environmental impact of food in a Jefferson Dinner-style event. Get tickets here.

$30 – $35

Sundays at Macktown Living History

Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton, IL, United States

Enjoy an educational afternoon learning about Native Americans at Macktown.

$5

Christmas in the Trenches

Midway Village 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford, IL, United States

Watch a re-enactment of the 1914 Christmas truce during WWI. Cost: $12 per person / $10 per kids ags 5-12 / free for kids 4 and under

$10 – $12

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Homeschool: Predators and Prey

Severson Dells Nature Center 8786 Montague Rd, Rockford, IL, United States

Homeschoolers ages 5-8 and 9-12 can enjoy a program about predators and prey. Register here. Cost: $10 per member / $15 per non-member

$10 – $15