Rockford Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Week

Rockford IL

18 October, 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 are some events taking place in town this week. Hosting an event? Whether you're planning a hackathon, a barbecue, or a video game night, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in and near Rockford: Storytime at Cattle & Cream - Cherry Valley Public Library District When: Monday, October 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Cherry Valley Public Library District What: Event listing from Cherry Valley Public Library District: Monday, October 18 from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PMFamilies are invited to visit Cattle & Cream's ice cream parlor to hear stories, songs, and eat some yummy ice cream! Ice cream will be available for purchase.No registratio... Learn More Alignment Rockford RPS 205 Freshman Academy Expo Set-Up When: Tuesday, October 19th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Rockford Park District What: Event listing from Rockford Park District: Tuesday and October 19 from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PMEast and West Arenas Location: Indoor Sports Center 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park IL 61111 US This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. P... Learn More Book Babies: Squirrels - Cherry Valley Public Library District When: Tuesday, October 19th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Cherry Valley Public Library District What: Event listing from Cherry Valley Public Library District: Tuesday, October 19 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AMEnjoy 20 minutes of baby bounces, rhymes, short stories, and finger plays and 10 minutes of playtime.  Registration is required. Registration closes at 5:00 p.m. the Sunday before... Learn More Little Black Dress Initiative When: Tuesday, October 19th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Junior League-Rockford Inc What: The Junior League of Rockford is hosting the Little Black Dress Initiative, a fundraising campaign that aims to build public awareness of literacy in the region. Funds raised throughout the weeklong event (10/17-24) will benefit our project, Literacy Leaders. Learn More RYSL Indoor Kickers - Rockford Park District When: Tuesday, October 19th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Rockford Park District What: Event listing from Rockford Park District: Tuesday, October 19 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMDimke 3 Location: Indoor Sports Center 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park IL 61111 US This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm... Learn More Mobile Library Stop--Calvary Christian Church When: Tuesday, October 19th at 5:45 p.m. Where: East Branch What: Event listing from East Branch: Tuesday, October 19 from 5:45 PM to 6:30 PMStop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending... Learn More Poetry Slam/Open Mic - Nordlof Branch When: Tuesday, October 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Nordlof Branch What: Event listing from Nordlof Branch: Tuesday, October 19 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMThis event is free to attend and repeats on the third Tuesday of every month at 6PM in the Nordlof Center. The format is comprised of an open mic followed by a poetry slam. This event was originally ... Learn More Spice Advice: Cardamom - Cherry Valley Public Library District When: Tuesday, October 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Cherry Valley Public Library District What: Event listing from Cherry Valley Public Library District: Tuesday, October 19 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM*Please register for this event in order to receive a spice packet. Attendance to the meeting is not required, but a great option to connect with other exploratory home chefs!T... Learn More Public Meeting - Save Bell Bowl Prairie When: Tuesday, October 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Burpee Museum of Natural History What: An Alternative Vision - The public meeting on Tue., Oct. 19 will feature the presentation of an alternative expansion proposal using green design concepts. We think it will be an exciting plan that will be a win/win for everyone – save Bell Bowl Prairie and expand the Chicago ... Learn More Alignment Rockford RPS 205 Freshman Academy Expo When: Wednesday, October 20th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Rockford Park District What: Event listing from Rockford Park District: Wednesday, October 20 from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PMEast and West Arenas Location: Indoor Sports Center 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park IL 61111 US This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. ... Learn More Preschool Story Time: Squirrels - Cherry Valley Public Library District When: Wednesday, October 20th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Cherry Valley Public Library District What: Event listing from Cherry Valley Public Library District: Wednesday, October 20 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AMEnjoy 30 minutes full of reading readiness, finger plays, rhymes, short stories, and songs that prepare children for school. Children are encouraged to attend story time ind... Learn More Round Table Book Club Movie Night - Auburn High School When: Wednesday, October 20th at 3:40 p.m. Where: Auburn High School What: Event listing from Auburn High School: Wednesday, October 20 from 3:40 PM to 5:50 PM This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at content@pat... Learn More Teen Book Group - Cherry Valley Public Library District When: Wednesday, October 20th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Cherry Valley Public Library District What: Event listing from Cherry Valley Public Library District: Wednesday, October 20 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMJoin the discussion of the title The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman.â��Nobody Owens, known as Bod, is a normal boy. He would be completely normal if he didnâ��t live in a grav... Learn More Skybox Event: Academy Expo Party - Rockford Park District When: Wednesday, October 20th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Rockford Park District What: Event listing from Rockford Park District: Wednesday, October 20 at 5:00 PMLocation: Indoor Sports Center 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park IL 61111 US This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with ... Learn More Free Hearing Test | Hearing Aid Open House, $750 OFF When: Thursday, October 21st at 9:00 a.m. Where: 1656 N Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL 61107 What: Luxetone X Orka Hearing Aids is hosting an exclusive 2-Day Only Open House event on Oct.21-22, 2021. Experience the latest technology demonstration on-site including direct streaming Bluetooth and AI noise reduction technology. Get hearing tested for free and have the hearing ... Learn More Senior Moments - Cherry Valley Public Library District When: Thursday, October 21st at 10:30 a.m. Where: Cherry Valley Public Library District What: Event listing from Cherry Valley Public Library District: Thursday, October 21 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMWeâ��ve all seen an accordion in movies or on TV, but have you ever actually heard one played live? Well, you are in for a musical treat! We are happy to have local musician... Learn More Young@Heart Book Group - Cherry Valley Public Library District When: Thursday, October 21st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Cherry Valley Public Library District What: Event listing from Cherry Valley Public Library District: Thursday, October 21 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMA book club for young adult (YA) fiction readers who are 18 and older. Book discussion group meets every month on a Thursday evening at 6 PM. Sign up begins one month in advan... Learn More Free Hearing Test | Hearing Aid Open House, $750 OFF When: Friday, October 22nd at 9:00 a.m. Where: 1656 N Alpine Rd What: Luxetone X Orka Hearing Aids is hosting an exclusive 2-Day Only Open House event on Oct.21-22, 2021. Experience the latest technology demonstration on-site including direct streaming Bluetooth and AI noise reduction technology. Get hearing tested for free and have the hearing ... Learn More Featured Event: A Country Christmas Arts & Craft Show When: Saturday, October 23rd at 8:30 a.m. Where: Crystal Lake South High School What: 46th annual "A Country Christmas Arts & Craft Show." Come out to shop at the largest indoor Arts & Craft show in McHenry County. Stop by to see the latest in handmade and unique gifts by over 110 Artisans. Come shop for yourself or start your holiday shopping early... Learn More Featured Event: A Country Christmas Arts & Craft Show (Diane Christensen) Friends Fall Media Sale - Rockford Public Library When: Saturday, October 23rd at 9:00 a.m. Where: Rockford Public Library What: Event listing from Rockford Public Library: Saturday, October 23 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PMJoin the Friends for this special event This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. H... Learn More Off the Chain Crochet Guild - Montague Branch Library When: Saturday, October 23rd at 1:00 p.m. Where: Montague Branch Library What: Event listing from Montague Branch Library: Saturday, October 23 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMHelp! My hat's too big/too small!We are crocheting different type of hats.Crochets come and join the fun This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. ... Learn More Science Saturday: Slime Time - Cherry Valley Public Library District When: Saturday, October 23rd at 2:00 p.m. Where: Cherry Valley Public Library District What: Event listing from Cherry Valley Public Library District: Saturday, October 23 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMJoin us for this hands-on slimy science program.  Learn the different scientific properties of slime, gluep and oobleck while mixing a sample of each to take home!Registration... Learn More Park Ridge Soccer Club U13 Game - Rockford Park District When: Sunday, October 24th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Rockford Park District What: Event listing from Rockford Park District: Sunday, October 24 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AMOne 11v11 grass field TBD Location: Mercyhealth Sportscore Two 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park IL 61111 US This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burb... Learn More Check out more 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.