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Special Screening: American Doctor at Rock Valley College

Sun, Nov 15 · 2:00 PM

Special Screening: American Doctor at Rock Valley College

Educational Resource Center (ERC) at Rock Valley College

Agatha Christie: A Body of Evidence

Tue, Nov 17 · 6:00 PM

Agatha Christie: A Body of Evidence

Dekalb Public Library

"The Definition of Insanity" Community Screening and Panel

Tue, Nov 17 · 6:00 PM

"The Definition of Insanity" Community Screening and Panel

RPL Nordlof Center

RACMI - Creating Safer Spaces: A Panel on Supporting Survivors

Wed, Nov 18 · 8:30 AM

RACMI - Creating Safer Spaces: A Panel on Supporting Survivors

Northern Illinois University - Rockford

The Happy Invention: History & Significance of Picture Postcards

Wed, Nov 18 · 6:00 PM

The Happy Invention: History & Significance of Picture Postcards

Dekalb Public Library

Rockford Dev November Meetup - Navigating the IT Job Market

Wed, Nov 18 · 6:00 PM

Rockford Dev November Meetup - Navigating the IT Job Market

Maker Lab - Rockford Public Library

GOT SAVED? NOW WHAT? Session Six: HE IS RISEN

Wed, Nov 18 · 6:30 PM

GOT SAVED? NOW WHAT? Session Six: HE IS RISEN

1280 S Alpine Rd

First Annual Adult Spelling Bee

Thu, Nov 19 · 5:30 PM

First Annual Adult Spelling Bee

Dekalb Public Library

Park District Children’s Play: Watch Me in Wonderland

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30 AM

Park District Children’s Play: Watch Me in Wonderland

Dekalb Public Library

Remembering Port Chicago & Cyril O. Sheppard

Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM

Remembering Port Chicago & Cyril O. Sheppard

Dekalb Public Library

Free Turkey Giveaway - Gethsemane Christian Church

Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM

Free Turkey Giveaway - Gethsemane Christian Church

4555 Spring Creek Rd

Let’s Be Vikings!

Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM

Let’s Be Vikings!

Dekalb Public Library

Celebrating Japanese-American Heritage in Chicago

Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM

Celebrating Japanese-American Heritage in Chicago

Dekalb Public Library

Thanksgiving Vendor Market

Sun, Nov 22 · 10:00 AM

Thanksgiving Vendor Market

Gifts Galore:Small Business Holiday Shopping

Sat, Nov 28 · 3:00 PM

Gifts Galore:Small Business Holiday Shopping

Snatched Studio

Landlord Lunch and Learn (Dec 2026)

Tue, Dec 1 · 10:00 AM

Landlord Lunch and Learn (Dec 2026)

223 S Winnebago St

Aligning Passion with Profession: Your Soul's Journey - Rockford

Wed, Dec 2 · 10:00 AM

Aligning Passion with Profession: Your Soul's Journey - Rockford

Rockford, IL, USA

DECEMBER 2, 2026 INCROWD815 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY & FUNDRAISER

Wed, Dec 2 · 5:30 PM

DECEMBER 2, 2026 INCROWD815 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY & FUNDRAISER

Elevated Health Essentials - Functional Medicine Doctor

Growing Up Strong Summit

Thu, Dec 3 · 8:30 AM

Growing Up Strong Summit

Rock Valley College Downtown West - Downtown Learning Center

There's Something About Merry! Holiday Artisan Market

Fri, Dec 4 · 1:00 PM

There's Something About Merry! Holiday Artisan Market

FREE Family Fun Event at the Nicolas Conservatory

Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM

FREE Family Fun Event at the Nicolas Conservatory

Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens

Sips & Sparkle: A Holiday Night at The Connection

Wed, Dec 9 · 5:30 PM

Sips & Sparkle: A Holiday Night at The Connection

560 S Perryville Rd

SPARK 2026

Thu, Dec 10 · 5:00 PM

SPARK 2026

Burpee Museum of Natural History

2026 Excalibur & Excelsior Awards Celebration

Thu, Dec 10 · 5:30 PM

2026 Excalibur & Excelsior Awards Celebration

Prairie Street Brewhouse