Rockford Area Events: See What's Coming Up This Weekend

Rockford IL

05 August, 2021

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ROCKFORD, IL — Looking for things to do in the Rockford area? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from throughout Rockford. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Looking to host an event? Whether you're planning a career fair, a block party, or an awards ceremony, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events in the Rockford area: Raptors Training - Rockford Park District When: Thursday, August 5th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Rockford Park District What: Event listing from Rockford Park District: Thursday, August 5 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PMLocation: Mercyhealth Sportscore Two 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park IL 61111 US Learn More Featured Event: Free Online Webinar - Living Trusts, Guardianships and Live Q&A When: Friday, August 6th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Free Online Webinar - Living Trusts and Guardianships and Live Q&A What: ==> Click to Sign Up for our Webinar <== Discover how to: -Avoid Probate -Make sure you control your life if you become disabled. -Keep estate private -Setup special needs trusts -Use a will vs living trust -Setup a medicaid Trust ==> Click to Sign Up for our Webinar... Learn More Featured Event: Free Online Webinar - Living Trusts, Guardianships and Live Q&A (David Wilson) Festa Italiana 2021 - Festa Italiana When: Friday, August 6th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Festa Italiana What: Event listing from Festa Italiana: Friday, August 6 from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PMWELCOME TO FESTA ITALIANA 2021 Forty-two years ago, two men, Noe (Whitey) Marinelli and Bob (Corky) Corirossi had an inspiration, and a festival that would join the Italian community in Rockford for one w... Learn More RPD Men & Coed Intrasquad Soccer - Rockford Park District When: Friday, August 6th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Rockford Park District What: Event listing from Rockford Park District: Friday, August 6 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PMField 1 & 2 Location: Indoor Sports Center 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park IL 61111 US Learn More Featured Event: First Saturday Evanston Art Events When: Saturday, August 7th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 816 Dempster St What: First Saturday Evanston Art Events, August 7, invite the community to explore Evanston's Creative Community. Use this handy Google Map to plan your art-filled day with events starting at 10a! Maker's Market •Maker's Market, 1800 Maple Ave. Parking Garage (aka Movie Theatre P... Learn More Featured Event: First Saturday Evanston Art Events (Lisa Degliantoni) International/Hispanic Leagues - Rockford Park District When: Saturday, August 7th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Rockford Park District What: Event listing from Rockford Park District: Saturday, August 7 (all day)Location: Mercyhealth Sportscore Two 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park IL 61111 US Learn More Mining in Society Study Merit Badge - Burpee Museum of Natural History When: Saturday, August 7th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Burpee Museum of Natural History What: Event listing from Burpee Museum of Natural History: Saturday, August 7 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PMBurpee is offering in-person Boy Scout classes. (Subject to COVID allowances) Be prepared to learn all about minerals, rocks, and what's deep inside our Earth. Mining has been an ... Learn More Reptile & Amphibian Study Merit Badge When: Saturday, August 7th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Burpee Museum of Natural History What: Event listing from Burpee Museum of Natural History: Saturday, August 7 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PMBurpee is offering In-Person Merit Badges (subject to COVID allowances). In this class scouts will earn their Reptile & Amphibian Study Merit Badge. Using the Museum's live ani... Learn More Featured Event: Free 16 HR IL Concealed Carry Training a $200.00 Value Sign Up Now! When: Sunday, August 8th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 21660 Moni Dr What: Click This like to Register: https://forms.gle/3FDLgswgymVG... We are giving back. We are offering FREE 16HR in person Illinois Concealed Carry Training "CCL". This class offer Basic fundamental, Illinois Law, and live fire qualification. Renewal's are free as well on Sunday... Learn More Featured Event: Free 16 HR IL Concealed Carry Training a $200.00 Value Sign Up Now! (KEE FIREARMS & TRAINING) ART FAIR - Rockford Art Museum When: Sunday, August 8th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Rockford Art Museum What: Event listing from Rockford Art Museum: Sunday, August 8 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PMDetails Working with the Rockford Art Museum and the Arts Council to showcase great local artists. https://www.facebook.com/events/807019110213653 Learn More Rockford Rumble - Nordlof Branch When: Sunday, August 8th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Nordlof Branch What: Event listing from Nordlof Branch: Sunday, August 8 from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PMRockford is back baybeee, in the first installment of a new bi-weekly series at the Nordlof Center. Now with Guilty Gear Strive and Smash UltimateHosted by the Rockford Power League. (RPL) Learn More Skybox Event: NW Training Group - Rockford Park District When: Monday, August 9th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Rockford Park District What: Event listing from Rockford Park District: Monday, August 9 (all day)Location: Indoor Sports Center 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park IL 61111 US Learn More City Council Committee Meetings - City of Rockford When: Monday, August 9th at 5:30 p.m. Where: City of Rockford What: Event listing from City of Rockford: Monday, August 9 at 5:30 PM Learn More Special City Council Meeting - City of Rockford When: Monday, August 9th at 5:45 p.m. Where: City of Rockford What: Event listing from City of Rockford: Monday, August 9 at 5:45 PM Learn More Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia When: Monday, August 9th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Free Zoom Program What: Monday, August 9 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging. Join us to learn about the impact of Alzheimer's; the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia; stages and risk factors; current research and treatments available for some symptoms; a... Learn More Crayons & Cones Storytime at Cattle & Cream When: Monday, August 9th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Cherry Valley Public Library District What: Event listing from Cherry Valley Public Library District: Monday, August 9 from 6:30 PM to 7:15 PMFamilies are invited to visit Cattle & Cream's ice cream parlor to hear stories, songs, and eat some yummy ice cream! And there will be a special tall green guest!Ice cream wi... Learn More Office Reopens - Swan Hillman Elem School When: Tuesday, August 10th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Swan Hillman Elem School What: Event listing from Swan Hillman Elem School: Tuesday, August 10 from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Learn More Northwestern Soccer Training - Atwood Center When: Tuesday, August 10th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Atwood Center What: Event listing from Atwood Center: Tuesday, August 10 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PMLocation: Mercyhealth Sportscore Two 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park IL 61111 US Learn More Walk at Baumann Park - Cherry Valley Public Library District When: Tuesday, August 10th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Cherry Valley Public Library District What: Event listing from Cherry Valley Public Library District: Tuesday, August 10 from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AMMeet Kylee at the Gazebo in Baumann Park for a morning walk! We will be practicing social distancing and masks are required if social distancing is not possible. Registration is... Learn More Resiliency Development Workshop for Mental Health Professionals -CEU's When: Tuesday, August 10th at 9:00 a.m. Where: The Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE) What: Event listing from The Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE): Tuesday, August 10 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMDetails Resiliency Development Workshop for Mental Health Professionals. FREE professional development series. CEU's and PDC's available. Workshop:… Mo... Learn More Rockford Board of Fire & Police Commissioners Meeting When: Tuesday, August 10th at 11:00 a.m. Where: City of Rockford What: Event listing from City of Rockford: Tuesday, August 10 at 11:00 AM Learn More Rockford Board of Fire & Police Commissioners - Fire Chief Candidate Meet & Greet When: Tuesday, August 10th at 5:00 p.m. Where: City of Rockford What: Event listing from City of Rockford: Tuesday, August 10 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Historic Preservation Commission Meeting When: Tuesday, August 10th at 5:30 p.m. Where: City of Rockford What: Event listing from City of Rockford: Tuesday, August 10 at 5:30 PM Learn More Rockford Township Property Tax Appeal Seminar When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:00 p.m. Where: East Branch What: Event listing from East Branch: Tuesday, August 10 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMCurious about your Property Tax bill? Learn More Check out more awesome local events, or add your own, on the Rockford Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.