NCG to Grow: Winter Lights
Design and construct a simple luminary with petals and leaves. Bring an iron with you! Register here. Cost: $10 per kit
The Essense of Spring Craft Show
Shop from local vendors, makers, and other businesses.
Sock Monkey Making Workshops
Learn how to make a classic Rockford sock monkey at 9 am, 11:30 am, and 2 pm. All materials are included in this class. Register here. Cost: $30 per person Continue Reading
Craft Fair
Shop from local vendors and check out the new building.
(VIRTUAL) NCG To Gow: Wooden Train Set
Build an engine and three cars. Choose between the steam train set and diesel train set, You can build your own or join a live virtual train-building class. Purchase yours Continue Reading
NCG To Grow: Squirrel Feeders
Make your own squirrel corn feeder. You can do this activity with a take-home box, virtually, or in-person. Sign up here. Cost: $10 per activity box (+$4 in person) 10 Continue Reading
Stories Under the Oaks
Listen to a story and make a craft under the Gathering Place oaks. Get tickets here.
CANCELED: My Big World – Rockford Police Department @ RPL Hart Interim
Kids can listen to stories about the police, do a themed craft, and meet a Rockford Police officer.
Saturdays with Welty
Learn how the natural world works and do an activity. Kids must be accompanied by adults.
Honeysuckle Hiking Sticks
Whittle a honeysuckle walking stick, paint, sand, and string. Register here. Cost is $10 for members, $15 for non-members
