Brand New Back to School Event at Rockford’s Lockwood Park

Rockford Park District’s Lockwood Park will host a new Back to School Fun Fair on the Farm event on Saturday, August 24 with the opportunity for unique back-to-school photos.

Lockwood Park in Rockford, Illinois, is a delightful destination for family fun and outdoor adventure. With its scenic trails, horseback riding, and charming picnic spots, it offers a perfect day out for all ages.

Kids love the playgrounds and petting zoo, while adults can enjoy peaceful walks and beautiful natural surroundings. Whether you're exploring the farm animals or simply relaxing in nature, Lockwood Park promises a memorable and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Now, comes word of a very special event with an opportunity to take back-to-school photos with a live cow.

Back to School Fun Fair on the Farm at Lockwood Park

Saturday, August 24th from 10 am to 4 pm with a Live Cow Photoshoot from 1 pm to 3:45 pm.

For the photos:

• Chalkboard signs with grade levels to hold will be available
• Photos will be provided as digital images for participants to use as they’d like
• Fifteen-minute $15 photo session time slots (two poses per session) can be reserved in advance through the link on the events calendar listing at https://lockwoodpark.com/ or 815-987-8809
• Walk-ups are welcome but are subject to availability
• For the photos, children must be age four or older to stand alone beside the cow, and children under age four must be accompanied by a parent/guardian
• Maximum of six people per photo
• One time slot per group/family

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A variety of other fee-based and free activities will also be available at the event; a complete list of activities and fees, as well as pre-registration for paid activities, is in the events section of Lockwood Park's website.

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See you on the farm on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 10 am to 4 pm. For more details, you can also visit the park's Facebook event page.

The park is located at 5201 Safford Rd, in Rockford.

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