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📍Explore Rockford, IL - a vibrant city with small town charm! 🎨 Arts & Culture | 🚴‍♀️ Outdoor Fun | 🍜 Local Flavors | ✨️ tag us at @gorockford

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Join us for an extra spooky Trunk-or-Treat event at Black Flag on Friday Oct 30th. We will be handing out candy and drinks, playing music, and the event will lead directly into our intro to grappling class for everyone to check out. OPEN TO ANYONE, regardless of affiliation, membership, or if you even train at all! All are welcome, hope to see you there!

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This Saturday on The INCROWD815 PODCAST:
- CASA of Winnebago County
- IHDA

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I pay 3k a month for a studio in Manhattan…so I wanted to see what 3k a month can get me in Rockford, Illinois…and y’all the real estate IS REAL ESTATINGGGGGG!

See why Rockford, Illinois has the Hottest Housing Market in the USA according to realtors.com

What is your fav?

#gorockford #realestate #rockfordillinois #rockfordil #rockfordpeaches

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ROCKFORD, YOU NEED TO CHECK OUT DISCO CHICKEN! 🪩🐓 @gorockford @discochicken815

We stopped at Disco Chicken during our day exploring Rockford, Illinois, and the food was SO good!

Located in downtown Rockford, this colorful restaurant serves up delicious chicken, loaded tots, and plenty of comfort food favorites. And trust me, don’t skip the tots! 🤤

One of the coolest features is their rooftop dining area with views of downtown Rockford! We ate inside, but the rooftop is such a fun option when the weather is nice.

Whether you’re visiting Rockford for a family day trip or looking for a new restaurant to try, add this spot to your list!

📍 Disco Chicken | Rockford, IL

🍗 SAVE this for your next Rockford adventure!

💕 Follow @itsabbysworldafterall for more Chicagoland food finds, family fun, and Midwest adventures!

#gorockford #rockfordil #rockfordillinois #midwestfood #enjoyillinois

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🍂Fall at Anderson Japanese Gardens is something special.

The colorful leaves, peaceful ponds, waterfalls, bridges, and winding paths make this one of my favorite spots to slow down and enjoy the season. 🍂✨

If you’re looking for a beautiful fall outing in Illinois, definitely put this Rockford gem on your list.

📍 @andersonjapanesegardens | Rockford, IL

Have you ever visited in the fall? 🍁

💕 Follow @o.the.placeswego for more family adventures, hidden gems + fun things to do around Chicagoland!

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Absolutely LOVED @saltandsol_halotherapy in Rockford, IL!

If you’re looking for a unique experience, check out this hidden gem right off of State St. Salt + Sol has multiple rooms to choose from, but we hung out in the Salt Eden. They have a rake so it quickly turned the room into a giant zen garden which made it even more enjoyable.

Sessions are only $30 for 30 minutes and they’re entering their busy season, so make sure you book soon!

#rockfordil #rockfordillinois #hiddengem #salttherapy #selfcare @gorockford

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LOOKING FOR FREE THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS IN ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS?!🎨 @gorockford

Add Rockford Art Museum to your next family day trip! This is such a great stop for families looking to explore something different without spending a fortune!

Located in downtown Rockford, the museum features an impressive collection of artwork, rotating exhibitions, and opportunities for visitors of all ages to experience art and creativity.

As a former teacher, I love finding ways to make learning part of our adventures! Art museums encourage kids to observe, ask questions, think creatively, and appreciate different perspectives.

🖼️ WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

📍 Rockford Art Museum | 711 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL

🎨 Explore galleries featuring paintings, sculptures, and rotating exhibitions.

🖍️ Look for family-friendly programming and creative activities! The girls even enjoyed an art activity during our visit.

💰 Check for free admission opportunities and special events before visiting!

✨ MAKE IT A DAY TRIP!

Rockford Art Museum is located in the same complex as Discovery Center Museum, making it easy to pair both attractions for a full day of family fun! Discovery Center has separate admission.

📌 SAVE this for your next Rockford family adventure!

💕 Follow @itsabbysworldafterall for more free Chicagoland activities, Midwest day trips, hidden gems, and family-friendly things to do with kids!

#gorockford #rockfordil #rockfordillinois #enjoyillinois #illinois @rockfordartmuseum @enjoyillinois

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Who’s ready for some HOWL-A-WEEN FUN?! 🐶🎃🕸🦇

You and your pup are invited to head over our way on Saturday 10/31...Halloween photo-ops with Alfie's Truck and our Sheepie inflatable, trick-or-treats for the pups and an outdoor Costume Contest with prizes (1pm - weather permitting)! Complimentary photos taken by our professional photographer! Your pup won’t want to miss out! 🐶🎃👻

🏠 Shop open: 10am-3pm
🧛🏻‍♂️ Costume Contest: 1pm

(Additional parking available next door, at Mulford Animal Hospital.) 🎃

#barkonmulford #shoplocal #howlaweenfun #dogsjustwannahavefun #coolstuffforcooldogs

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Looking for something fun to do around Rockford, IL? Here are a few that are on my top 4 for this year! 😍🍂 #fallvibes #familytime❤️ #familyfriendly #pumpkins #autumnlight

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BFA NATIONALS 2027 IS HEADED BACK TO ROCKFORD FOR ANOTHER EPIC YEAR 😤😤
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Next year, we are proud to team up again with @gorockford to bring the world of girls & women’s baseball to Rockford for the 12th annual BFA Nationals: the largest girls’ baseball tournament in the country.
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During the same week, the @wbsc Women’s Baseball World Cup will also be taking place in Rockford, and our teams will get to see the top women’s baseball players from countries like the US, Japan, and Australia compete for the title.
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Plus, select teams will get to play at top-notch fields like Beyer Stadium — home of the original Rockford Peaches from the @aagpbl_official — and other newly remodeled fields throughout the city.
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Girls ages 6-18 are invited to come and play at BFA Nationals 2027. Registration for all teams opens on November 1.
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Want to join a team or start one of your own? DM us today to find out more — and mark your calendars to join us for our favorite event of the year 💪💪
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#baseballforall #growthegame #futureofbasebaseball
📸 @glossyfinish

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ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS HAS ONE OF THE COOLEST CHILDREN’S MUSEUMS! 🤯🔬hosted

If you’re looking for a fun family day trip from Chicago or the surrounding suburbs, Discovery Center Museum in Rockford, Illinois NEEDS to be on your list!

We’ve visited before, and there’s a reason we keep coming back. This place is MASSIVE, packed with hands-on exhibits that make learning fun, and there’s seriously SO much for kids to explore!

Here’s just some of what you’ll find:

🔬 HANDS-ON SCIENCE: Interactive experiments and exhibits that encourage kids to explore, test, and discover!

🔨 BUILDING & ENGINEERING: Opportunities to create, construct, and figure out how things work.

🌿 OUTDOOR DISCOVERY: An incredible outdoor play area with gardens, nature exploration, and more room for kids to play!

🧗 CLIMBING & ACTIVE PLAY: A huge multi-level climbing structure and physical challenges that get kids moving.

👶 BABY SPOT: A dedicated play space designed for the museum’s youngest visitors.

💦 WATER PLAY: Interactive water activities that are always a favorite with my girls!

🛒 IMAGINATIVE PLAY: Pretend grocery shopping and other activities that let kids use their creativity.

What I especially love about Discovery Center Museum is that it’s not just for one age group. There are activities for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-aged kids, making it a great destination for families with children of different ages.

And because there is SO much to explore, I’d recommend setting aside several hours for your visit. You could easily make this the main attraction of a family day trip to Rockford!

📍 Discovery Center Museum - Rockford, Illinois
📌 Located at Riverfront Museum Park

Whether you’re searching for children’s museums near Chicago, indoor activities for kids in Northern Illinois, or fun things to do with kids in Rockford, this is absolutely a spot worth checking out!

Follow @itsabbysworldafterall for more Chicagoland family fun, children’s museums, and family-friendly day trips throughout Illinois!

#enjoyillinois #gorockford #rockfordillinois #rockfordil #midwesttravel @gorockford @discoverycentermuseum @enjoyillinois

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Rockford hosted the 40th annual Head of the Rock regatta on Sunday. #headoftherock #regatta

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