The Stateline has some fantastic museums and gardens! If you want to visit these gems with your kids, you don’t have to break the bank. Here’s a list of 2023’s free or donation days for attractions in the Rockford area. Donation days mean that you can pay whatever amount you’re comfortable paying for admission.
Listen to a story and do activities then enjoy the gardens.
Walk through the outdoor gardens and learn about the plants and animals that live there. Register here.
Be transported to a magical miniature world at the Sinnissippi Station garden train exhibit. Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens located at: 1354 N. Second Street, Rockford, IL. Saturday, December 28 · 12 pm-7 pm
Enjoy a night of glow in the dark fun including games, a kids fun run, trolley rides, and a lantern launch. Get lanterns in advance here. Cost: Free admission / Continue Reading
Celebrate the end of summer at Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens – There’s something for everyone including glowing activities, lantern release, 5K run, trolley rides, and more Register here.
Enjoy the gardens and the Smithsonian Institute’s Habitat: Protecting Lives exhibit. Show your library card to be admitted for free.
Kids can enjoy a story and activities in the garden. Register here.
Enjoy the gardens for free by showing an NSLD card. One card per family.
Join NSLD for stories and a performance by Zack Percell of TnZ Magic. Arrive by 8:45am to take your seat under the pavilion. Children must be accompanied by an adult guardian at Continue Reading
