Growing Home at Nicholas Conservatory
Explore the wild origins of houseplants! Enjoy quirky and creative displays of a wide variety of houseplants as they engulf everyday household items in the tropical conservatory. Along the way, Continue Reading
Tinker Cottage Storytime
Enjoy a storytime and get a free book. Register here.
Sensory Friendly Play
Children with sensory issues are welcome to play in a calm environment with no music, no flashing lights, and no whistles.
Glow It Up Dance a Thon
Enjoy a night of glow in the dark dancing with fitness instructors, raffles, and more. Get tickets here.
Puppy Pals Live
Watch an action-packed show with adopted and rescue dogs doing stunts and comedic tricks. Tickets are first-come first-serve on the day of the event. Shows at 10 am, 11 am, Continue Reading
Explore Rockford and Earn Prizes This Summer
Summer is the perfect time to have an adventure and there are so many adventures to be had in the greater Rockford area! The Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Continue Reading
July Storytime
Listen to a story in Tinker Swiss Cottage and get a free book while supplies last. Register here.
NSLD Night at the YMCA
Join NSLD at the Northeast Family YMCA for swimming, bounce houses, basketball, games, and more!
Burpee Natural History Museum
Burpee Museum is home to the world’s most complete and best-preserved juvenile T. Rex. Her name is Jane! It’s awesome to have a piece of history right here in Rockford. Burpee also has a variety of natural history exhibits including animals, first people, and Sprouts, a children’s room full of interactive exhibits. Burpee is open daily and holds special events and donation days throughout the year.
Open Swim
Enjoy swimming indoors with music, lifeguards, snacks and fun.
