Rockford Events

It's just not summertime in Rockford if we don't spend a couple of days eating brats and listening to music to help out some great causes, and for over 50 years that's exactly what we've done. Ready to do it again? Me, too.

Rockford's Murphy's Pub hosts concert and party on June 1st to raise funds for veterans and suicide prevention. Secure your spot for a great cause and live music!

The Sinnissippi Music Shell in Rockford, IL unveils its summer concert lineup, promising an unforgettable outdoor experience for music enthusiasts.

Join Rockford's Mics and Bikes at Murphy's Pub for a night of laughter and motorcycle fun every Wednesday.

Experience the magic of live music in the serene Anderson Japanese Gardens during the Summer 2024 Concert Series!

Discover how Cheap Trick's hometown concerts in Rockford, Illinois have solidified their global fame and local legacy.

Experience the excitement as Rockford's finest face off on the ice in support of local charities at the BMO Center.

Since our elected officials can't seem to get off of their butts and dump this twice-yearly habit of springing forward and falling back (even though over 75% of people want it gone), we're going to have to do it again this weekend. But, as an added bonus, at least you get to lose an hour's worth of sleep.

Illinois' Severe Weather Preparedness Week began on Monday, with a different weather emphasis each day this week. On Monday, the topic was receiving warnings, Tuesday's theme is lightning, on Wednesday it's all about tornadoes, Thursday covers hail and winds, and on Friday it's flash floods.

Sure, there have been some years that Northern Illinois' weather has been too warm and sloppy to properly hold the Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition at Sinnissippi Park in Rockford, but 2024's competition, starting this week, seems to have Mother Nature on its side.