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Rockford, Illinois

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The Rockford region is the home of the Rockford Peaches baseball team, the sock monkey, and is aptly named the City of Gardens. The Rockford region is wonderful place to spend a life - or a weekend. Our Rockford Calendar of Events is full of plenty of things to do and see. Explore one of our museums, visit some unique shops, grab a bite to eat at one of our many restaurants, take in some arts and culture, or relax at one of our hotels.

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Experience Guide

Rockford Peaches

Fall

Dinosaurs of the Forgotten Forest at Nicholas Conservatory

Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens
Sep 7, 2025 - Oct 19, 2025

Sep 07

Food Truck Tuesdays September 2-30 2025

Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens
Sep 9, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025

Sep 09

Edgebrook Farmers Market

Edgebrook
Sep 10, 2025 - Oct 29, 2025

Sep 10

Docktoberfest featuring Die Musikmeisters

Prairie Street Brewing Co.

Sep 11

Greenwich Village Art Fair

Rockford Art Museum
Sep 13, 2025 - Sep 14, 2025

Sep 13

ATTRACTIONS

Rockford boasts an abundance of natural beauty, with parks, gardens, and scenic trails inviting you to immerse yourself in the great outdoors.

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Downtown Rockford

Anderson Japanese Gardens

Midway Village Museum

Curran's Orchard

Valley Orchard

Edwards Apple Orchard West

Rockford’s blog

Family Fun

Labor Day Weekend in the Rockford Region

3 min

Labor Day Weekend is always a time for fun get-togethers with family and friends, grilling out, and enjoying the last bit of summer! The holiday celebrates and pays tribute to the working men and women in this country, but also serves…

Family Fun

Labor Day Weekend in the Rockford Region

3 min

Labor Day Weekend is always a time for fun get-togethers with family and friends, grilling out, and enjoying the last bit of summer! The holiday celebrates and pays tribute to the working men and women in this country, but also serves…

Family Fun

Labor Day Weekend in the Rockford Region

3 min

Labor Day Weekend is always a time for fun get-togethers with family and friends, grilling out, and enjoying the last bit of summer! The holiday celebrates and pays tribute to the working men and women in this country, but also serves…

Arts & Culture

Exploring the Sculptures of Rockford

9 min

There is nothing better than a community that is brought to life by unique art pieces. Rockford is bursting with colorful, interesting, and eye catching sculptures. The picture worthy works of art have a special way of making you feel…