Upcoming · Rockford, IL
Things to Do in Rockford, IL
Rockford, Illinois hosts around 300 upcoming events, with approximately 150 scheduled for the next 30 days. About one in five of these listings are free to attend. The largest categories include Sports & Fitness with roughly 70 events, followed by Concerts & Live Music at about 60. Community & Social gatherings, Theater & Performing Arts, Business & Networking, and Family & Kids activities round out the schedule. Major venues featuring the most listings are BMO Center, BMO Harris Bank Center, Hard Rock Live Rockford, Coronado Theatre, Coronado Performing Arts Center, and Hard Rock Live - Rockford. Notable performers with upcoming dates include the Rockford Icehogs, Rockford Symphony Orchestra, The Second City, and Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live. This diverse programme serves a population of about 150,000 people as recorded in 2020.
City facts
- Weather
- 50°F · Clear · High 58° / low 38°F
- Population
- 148,655 (2020)
- Elevation
- 218 m
Source: Wikidata
Categories
Concerts & Live Music74Theater & Performing Arts34Comedy12Festivals1Exhibitions & Art1Food & Drink16Sports & Fitness59Family & Kids18Nightlife & Clubbing4Workshops & Classes5Talks & Lectures8Movies & Film3Community & Social34Business & Networking18Wellness & Mindfulness16Seasonal & Holiday14Games1🎄 ChristmasThings to do
Tue, Nov 10
Sold out8:30 AM · Free
Overview of Financial Aid Applications & Program Updates
Rock Valley College · 3301 N Mulford Rd Stenstrom Student Center (SSC), Rockford, IL 61114
Business & Networking
Free
11:30 AM · Free
Referral Based Networking Group Starting in the Roscoe/Rockton Area
Louie's Tap House · 5689 Elevator Road, Roscoe, IL 61073
Business & Networking
Free
Sold out2:00 PM · Free
Business First - City of Rockford
Rockford City Hall Community Development - 2nd Floor, 425 E State St., Rockford, IL 61104 · 425 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61104
Business & Networking
Free
5:00 PM · Free
Tuesday Evening Parent Playgroup
DeKalb County Community Outreach Building · 2500 North Annie Glidden Road #Ste F, DeKalb, IL 60115
Family & Kids
Free
6:30 PM · $28.52 +
SACRED SOUND HEALING IMMERSION
ACCESS SOUL High Frequency Sanctuary · 11824 MAIN ST, Roscoe, IL 61073
Wellness & Mindfulness
$28.52 +
7:00 PM · Free
Weekly SINGO Music Bingo Nights at Downtown Den Tavern and Pizza - Beloit
Downtown Den Tavern & Pizza
Nightlife & Clubbing
Free
7:00 PM · Free
Weekly Singo Music Bingo at The Rock Bar and Grill - Beloit
The Rock Bar & Grill
Games
Free
Wed, Nov 11
8:30 AM · $54.39 +
YWCA Rock County Racial Justice Conference
Blackhawk Technical College
Community & Social
$54.39 +
12:15 PM · See listing
WEDNESDAY LUNCH HOUR MEDITATION
Access Soul · 11824 Main Street, Roscoe, IL 61073
Wellness & Mindfulness
See listing
6:00 PM · Free
Trivia Night WEDNESDAY 6p | Buffalo Wild Wings - Beloit, WI
Buffalo Wild Wings
Sports & Fitness
Free
6:00 PM · Free
RTW Presents G.I. JAM
854 W Lincoln Hwy · 854 West Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL 60115
Concerts & Live Music
Free
6:30 PM · Free
GOT SAVED? NOW WHAT? Session Five: YOUR PURPOSE
1280 S Alpine Rd · 1280 S Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL 61108, USA
Community & Social
Free
7:00 PM · Free
Weekly INCROWD815 Trivia Team Playing TOM'S TRIVIA at Louie's Tap House
Louie's Tap House · 5689 Elevator Road, Roscoe, IL 61073
Movies & Film
Free
7:00 PM · Free
Weekly Live Trivia Nights at The Hope and Anchor English Pub - Loves Park
The Hope and Anchor English Pub · 5040 North 2nd Street, Loves Park, IL 61111
Community & Social
Free
8:00 PM · $17.66 +
HUNKS The Show at District Bar and Grill (Rockford, IL) 11/11/26
District Bar and Grill · 205 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101
Theater & Performing Arts
$17.66 +
9:00 PM · $46.90 +
Master Your Mind, Elevate Your Performance, and Boost Your Energy Levels
Rockford · Rockford, Rockford, IL 61008
Business & Networking
$46.90 +
Thu, Nov 12
7:30 AM · $81.88 +
815 ELEVATE * DATA ANALYTICS BOOTCAMP
Rockford University PURI School of Business · 5050 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108
Talks & Lectures
$81.88 +
12:00 PM · $241.94 +
Marketing and Communications: Certificate in Nonprofit Management Series
Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence at NIU Rockford · 8500 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108
Business & Networking
$241.94 +
12:30 PM · Free
Rockford, Illinois: Empower Your Finances
Rockford · Rockford, Illinois, Rockford, IL 11111
Business & Networking
Free
5:00 PM · $17.85 +
Cardio & Strength Training
Snatched Studio · 4215 e state street Suite 103, Rockford, IL 61108
Sports & Fitness
$17.85 +
5:00 PM · $22.09 +
Urban Farmgirl's Holiday Launch Party
Urban Farmgirl (Madison Street location) · 716 North Madison Street, Rockford, IL 61107
Seasonal & Holiday
$22.09 +
6:00 PM · Free
Welcome Party for New Rockford area Residents!
Cahoots Rockford, LLC · 314 Prairie Street, Rockford, IL 61107
Community & Social
Free
6:00 PM · $81.88 +
Illinois Concealed Carry Course- 16 hour *Deposit only*
Pecatonica · 403 Main Street American Legion - Side Door entrance, Pecatonica, IL 61063
Business & Networking
$81.88 +
6:00 PM · $40 +
Chicago Hauntings Original Ghost Walk through Old Chicago
Reid Murdoch Building
Community & Social
$40 +
6:00 PM · Free
Fleet Feet Running Club: Fleet Feet Rockford
Fleet Feet Rockford · 1653 North Alpine Road, Rockford, IL 61107
Sports & Fitness
Free
Sold out6:30 PM · $46.65 +
Business Owners Gathering
The Mulford Complex · 1911 North Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61114
Business & Networking
$46.65 +
7:00 PM · $49.87 +
Shaken & Spiced: A Fall Cocktail Experience
Union Lounge · 114 North 2nd Street, Rockford, IL 61107
Food & Drink
$49.87 +
7:00 PM · $12.45 +
DeKalb HS Theater presents Shakespeare in Hollywood
DeKalb High School · 501 West Dresser Road, DeKalb, IL 60115
Theater & Performing Arts
$12.45 +
Fri, Nov 13
10:30 AM · Free
Preventing Youth Gun Violence in Rockford - November Meeting
Comprehensive Community Solutions · 917 South Main Street, Rockford, IL 61101
Community & Social
Free
11:30 AM · Free
November 13, 2026 Rockford Linked Lunch with Tricia Catty
Machine Shed Restaurant · 7475 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108
Business & Networking
Free
Plan ahead
Honey Love's Naughty or Nice List — Christmas Show · Rockford
Sat, Dec 5 · Rockford, IL — venue revealed after ticket purchase
BOSSES & BADDIES TAKEOVER
Sat, Dec 26 · 2747 Prairie Ave
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
Fri, Dec 18
Date Dash Rockford
Sun, Nov 29 · Tavern On Clark
Burpee Homeschool Science Days 2026: Nature Inspires Innovation
Mon, Dec 7 · Burpee Museum of Natural History
Ruben Ramirez/ Stand Up Comedy
Fri, Dec 18 · The Collective
Kids Dedicated Cookie Decorating Class
Wed, Dec 9 · 904 W 2nd St
DIAMONDS - A Charity Concert + Conversation with The Nielsen Trust
Thu, Dec 17 · Hard Rock Live Rockford
Frequently asked questions about events in Rockford
- How many events are free in Rockford?
- About 20% of the listed events are free to attend.
- Which venues have the most upcoming events?
- The top venues include BMO Center, BMO Harris Bank Center, Hard Rock Live Rockford, Coronado Theatre, Coronado Performing Arts Center, and Hard Rock Live - Rockford.
- What are the most common event types?
- The most listed event types are Sports & Fitness with around 70 events, followed by Concerts & Live Music with about 60, and Community & Social events with roughly 30.