Winter Hike
Take a guided walk along trails and search for wildlife. Enjoy some hot cocoa at the end of the walk. Must be able to walk 1+ mile. RSVP here or Continue Reading
Winter Experiments
Avoid cabin fever this season by learning and conducting winter themed experiments. Participants will make snowflakes swim, explode snow, fish for ice, and much more! For kids all ages. Register Continue Reading
Winter Adventures in the 100 Acre Woods: Winnie the Pooh Day
Kids ages 4-7 and siblings are welcome to come celebrate Winnie the Pooh and author A.A. Milne’s birthday. There will be storytime, snacks, a nature craft, and a winter walk Continue Reading
Tour the Trails at Aldeen
Explore the trails of Aldeen on snowshoes or cross country skis. Kids sizes are available! Rentals are for 1.5 hour periods. There will be instructional tours at 10:30, 12:30, and Continue Reading
Places to Go Sledding in the Rockford Area
Winter is here and there’s snow on the ground! It’s time to head out to one of the Stateline’s best sledding hills before it all melts. The Rockford area has Continue Reading
Places to Go Ice Skating Outdoors in the Rockford Area
Looking to get outside, enjoy the fresh air and let the kids burn off some energy after being cooped up indoors? Why not try ice skating on an outdoor rink! Continue Reading
NATC: What’s Poppin? Popcorn of Course
Pop on out to the Nature at the Confluence to explore the history of popcorn. We will discover how and what makes popcorn pop. Taste various popcorn flavors, play popcorn Continue Reading
Have a Chilly Good Time at Winterfest in Beloit
Winter can get long in the Stateline area, but don’t worry, there are plenty of fun things to do! Beloit’s Winterfest is is a family-friendly weekend of outdoor and indoor Continue Reading
Holiday Light Show
Last weekend for the incredible holiday lights show at Rotary Gardens. There are over 500,000 lights throughout the gardens. It continues Sunday, December 30. Get tickets here.
Have a Wild Time at Yeti Fest in Rockton
Looking to have some fun outdoors this winter? Bring the family to Yeti Fest in Rockton! This four day festival of family-fun runs from January 30 – February 2, 2019. Continue Reading