History Events in Rockford

Check out happening history events all around Rockford, IL

2026 Memorial Day Events, Downtown Rockford IL

 Mon, 25 May at 09:00 am 211 N Main St, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61101

Burpee Museum's 2026 Dino Day Camp: Tuesday July 7th, 1pm - 4pm

 Tue, 07 Jul at 01:00 pm Burpee Museum of Natural History USD 0 to 77

Rockford Peaches Playdate

 Sat, 23 May at 10:00 am 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61107

“Dinner with the Founders”

 Sat, 27 Jun at 03:45 pm 211 N Main St, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61101

Midsommar Fest 2026

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am 404 S 3rd St Rockford, IL, 61104, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61104

Return to Graham Ginestra House and the Heritage Museum

Sat, 20 Jun at 06:00 pm 1129 S Main St, Rockford, IL 61101-1419, United States

Girls of Summer: AAGPBL Player & A League of Their Own Cast Live Q&A

 Thu, 23 Jul at 12:00 pm Midway Village Museum USD 34

Haunted Rockford Walking Tour

 Fri, 29 May at 07:30 pm Rockford Trolley Depot 324 N. Madison Street Rockford, IL 61107

Backpacking with Burpee Museum: Mushroom Hike

 Sat, 06 Jun at 10:00 am Funderburg Forest Preserve USD 9

Mother Daughter Tea & Garden Tour

 Sat, 30 May at 01:30 pm 5084 S Bend Rd USD 35 to 45

August In the Outdoors: History Hunt

 Sat, 15 Aug at 02:00 pm 2685 New Milford School Rd, Rockford, IL 61109-4435, United States

Mysteries at the Museum Summer Camp

 Tue, 16 Jun at 08:00 am Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens

America at 250! Researching Your Revolutionary War Ancestors

 Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 pm Rockford Public Library - East Branch, 6685 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108-2543, United States

Backpacking with Burpee Museum: Rock/Fossil Hike

 Sat, 05 Sep at 10:00 am Severson Dells Nature Center USD 9

From Revolution to Rockford: The Tinker & Dorr Families & America's 250-Year Story - Summer Lecture

 Sun, 17 May at 02:00 pm 411 Kent St, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61102

DAR/SAR - Celebrate 250 with a Patriot

 Sat, 12 Sep at 01:30 pm Rockford Public Library - East Branch, 6685 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108-2543, United States

WBCGS 40th Anniversary

Sat, 03 Oct at 01:30 am Rockford Public Library - East Branch, 6685 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108-2543, United States

Burpee Museum Rockford’s Roaring Past Tour

 Sun, 30 Mar at 04:00 pm Burpee Museum of Natural History USD 18 to 34

Write and Wander: Creative Writing Workshop

 Sat, 27 Jun at 10:00 am 5084 S Bend Rd USD 42