Is it the weather? The construction? The festivals?

Summer. We look forward to it all year, yet it seems to go away in a split second. Maybe we can make it last a little longer by talking about our favorite summer things to do right here in Rockford.

We asked our Instagram followers what their favorite thing about summer in Rockford was, and we want your input, too!

So far, we've heard that you guys love, going to the BMO, the park district, Magic Waters, shopping, and of course getting the chance to take a vacation with the family, but we bet you have a specific summer in Rockford fave too.

Let us know what you think is the best thing about summer in Rockford in the comments, or on our Instagram page, and don't forget to check out the Rockford Summer Event Guide, so you don't miss any of the fun happening in and around Rockford this summer.

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