Walking Tour – Prairie Hill Neighborhood
This 80-minute walking tour by Gary Anderson takes a closer look at the Prairie Hill Residential neighborhood and its architectural styling, history, and the renovation and restoration that has occurred over the past decade. It will also explore the relationship to the Madison Street corridor business history including the old [...]
The Steve Zimmerman Memorial Bike Ride Tour
The Steve Zimmerman Memorial Bike Ride Tour will tour the latest redevelopments of industrial properties in southwest Rockford. Steve inspired these informational bike tours 15 years ago. It has become an annual tradition. The bike tour is Saturday, August 12 and starts at 8am. The tour leader is Architect, Gary [...]
815 Rockford Day
Downtown Rockford Rockford, IllinoisThe River District Association will host a downtown picnic party there will be food trucks, live music, ice cream and games and activities!
Santa Hop – Sponsored by Rockford Community Bank
Downtown Rockford Rockford, IllinoisGet ready for a jolly good time with Santa Hop! The River District Association in partnership with Rockford Community Bank is excited to bring back Santa Hop, a holiday-themed, pub crawl, on Saturday, December 16. Santa Hop is the ultimate festive celebration for adults during the holiday season. Dress up [...]
Beats & Bites Lunch Party – Baseball Theme
330 W. State Street (parking lot & vendor space at the corner of S. Church & W. State Streets 330 W. State Street, Rockford, IL, United StatesThis week's Beats & Bites theme is Baseball. Join us for fun with the Rockford Rivets, baseball-themed giveaways, listening to music by Luxe DJ Paul, and enjoying fabulous local food trucks. Food Trucks
Beats & Bites Lunch Party – National Lollipop Day
330 W. State Street (parking lot & vendor space at the corner of S. Church & W. State Streets 330 W. State Street, Rockford, IL, United StatesThis week's Beats & Bites theme is National Lollipop Day. Join us for fun lollipop giveaways, listening to music by Luxe DJ Paul, and enjoying fabulous local food trucks. Food Trucks
Beats & Bites Lunch Party – Luau Theme
330 W. State Street (parking lot & vendor space at the corner of S. Church & W. State Streets 330 W. State Street, Rockford, IL, United StatesThis week's Beats & Bites theme is Luau. Join us for tropical fashion and giveaways, listening to music by Luxe DJ Paul, and enjoying fabulous local food trucks. Food Trucks
Bike Tour – Katie’s Cup Mid-Century Bike Tour
Katie's Cup 1101 4th Ave, Rockford, IL, United StatesThis bike tour will highlight the growth of Rockford's residential neighborhoods from 1900 to the 1960s. The tour starts promptly from Katie's Cup at 502 7th Street at 8 am on Saturday, June 29, 2024. The tour highlights architectural styles popular for residential homes during that period. We will ride [...]
Beats & Bites Lunch Party – Veterans/PTSD/Patriotic Theme
330 W. State Street (parking lot & vendor space at the corner of S. Church & W. State Streets 330 W. State Street, Rockford, IL, United StatesThis week's Beats & Bites theme is Veterans/PTSD/Patriotic. Join us and Bravehearts' horses in honoring Veterans and promoting mental health awareness with giveaways and games, listening to music by Luxe DJ Paul, and enjoying local food trucks. Food Trucks