Harvest Festival
Enjoy historic recipes, games, and a costume contest at 1 pm each day.
Magical Mondays
Enjoy a mini history tour of the theatre and experience the Grand Barton Organ.
Rockford Recycles 815
Learn how recycling works, tour the warehouse and make a work of art using recyclables. Tours are at 12:15 pm, 1:15 pm, and 2:15 pm.
Garden Explorers
Listen to a story from a notable community figure followed by a music performance or educational program. This is geared towards kids ages 4-6, but all are welcome.
Celebration of Innovation
Watch the costumed interpreters show how technology has changed in Rockford from 1860-1920. Cost: Free for Rockford residents / $14 per adult / $12 per kid ages 5-12 / free Continue Reading
Sarah’s Saturdays
Kids of all ages can spend time learning about the natural world. This topic for this week is the Water Cycle.
Try Hockey for Free
Kids ages 4-9 can try hockey in a fun, safe environment. Equipment is provided. Register here.
Kids Yoga Basics
Join Rhiannon Yandell, of Sacred Peace Theory, at the new 815Yoga Collective in Rockford City Market’s downtown building for a four week series on kids yoga. This series is designed Continue Reading
Homeschool Program: Predator Prey Palooza
Kids ages 6-9 can learn about predators and prey. Register here. Cost: $10 per member / $15 per public
Owl Prowl
Learn about owl anatomy and species ID then head out to the trail to listen for Severson’s owls. Great for kids 10 and up. Register here. Cost: $3 per member Continue Reading
