DAY OF EVENTS LISTED 7am Lifescape 4th of July Classic Run/Walk in Downtown Rockford 8:30am Patriotic Prayer Breakfast Coffee and Pastries Handed Out 9am Patriotic Prayer Breakfast at Beattie Park Begins 3:30pm Free Music Entertainment at Joe Marino Statue begins from Gramps with Amps 4pm Davis Park Box Office Opens, Cash or Credit Accepted. $5 Admission/Donation, Children 5 and under are Free. $4 Admission/Donation for Veterans Davis Park will have Live Entertainment for All and a FREE Children’s area featuring…
Find out more »Enjoy tasty eats from Rockford area food trucks! May – August: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm September – October: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm EVENT INFORMATION Alcohol sales will return for the 2022 season. Alcohol must be purchased onsite. Alcohol consumption is limited to the circle drive area, pavilion, and terrace. No alcohol is allowed in the other parking lots. No alcohol is allowed on the rec path and/ or river bank. No alcohol is allowed on the trolley. We can…
Find out more »Tuesday Evening in the Gardens features local, regional and nationally touring musicians. Join friends and family for an evening of lvie music and comradery in this beautiful outdoor setting. 2022 Concert Schedule May 31 – Shamarr Allen (New Orleans, LA) | Opening: Grand Groove Hotel (Rockford, IL) June 7 – Jill Andrews (Johnson City, TN) | Opening: (Kelly Steward (Rockford, IL) June 14 – Po Ramblin’ Boys (Nashville, TN) | Opening: Swingbilly RFD (Rockford, IL) June 21 – Joshua Ray Walker (Dallas, TX) |…
Find out more »Music in the Park at the Sinnissippi Park Music Shell features outstanding performances by local, regional, and international musicians highlighting a variety of musical genres. Concessions are available, including beer and wine. The majority of the performances are free. VIP advance tickets are offered for select performance dates. Prime Concert Tickets $5 | Kids 5 and under free | Prime Concert Tickets with VIP $25 | VIP Tickets: $20 JUNE 7 – “A Kickoff to Summer” – Rockford Concert Band…
Find out more »Stop by Midway Village on Wednesday mornings for historic garden tours that highlight all the beautiful changes. Tours begin at the Heritage Park Gazebo off the Guilford County Forest Preserve recreational path at 9:30am, and proceed at a leisurely pace around the village wrapping up around an hour later. Note that if rain occurs, the tour will not proceed that day. 9:30am on Wednesdays, June through September.
Find out more »Music on the Rock is a free music event on select summer Wednesdays on the banks of the Rock River at Burpee Museum of Natural History. The outdoor theater provides a spectacular location for relaxing, social distancing, and enjoying food and drink with friends and family. Join us for a rockin’ good time! Food and drinks available for purchase from Prairie Street Brewing Co, and Mary’s Market. Rain location includes indoor option on Burpee’s campus. 2022 Schedule: June 8 –…
Find out more »Rockford Midtown Market’s purpose (founded 2018) is to encourage a community gathering for ethnic food, farm produce, coffee drinks, kid activities, music, and crafts. The Rockford Midtown Market is a partnership between Katie’s Cup and Midtown District. Held weekly in 2022: Thursdays from June 2–October 27, 9 am – 1 pm Family friendly. Bicycle friendly. Fido Friendly. Neighborhood friendly.
Find out more »Come Together at Dinner on the Dock! The backdrop of the scenic Rock River and downtown Rockford creates a unique and vivacious gathering where Rockford comes together to enjoy the region’s best musical acts. DOD is THE event of the summer for the Rockford metro area and we couldn’t be more excited about the 2022 season. See you there! 5–10 p.m. Food + Beer 6–9 p.m. Live Music Free admission (all ages) Table reservations available Click here for the performance…
Find out more »Music in the Park at the Sinnissippi Park Music Shell features outstanding performances by local, regional, and international musicians highlighting a variety of musical genres. Concessions are available, including beer and wine. The majority of the performances are free. VIP advance tickets are offered for select performance dates. Prime Concert Tickets $5 | Kids 5 and under free | Prime Concert Tickets with VIP $25 | VIP Tickets: $20 JUNE 7 – “A Kickoff to Summer” – Rockford Concert Band…
Find out more »Forest City Church sponsors a weekly Farmers Market in their parking lot, every Friday from 9am-1pm, weather permitting.. Stop by to do some weekly grocery shopping, starting in May and going through October. Make this one of your weekly grocery shopping destinations and pick up some amazing, local fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, handmade items, jewelry, cheese, honey, and much much more.
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