EVERY Child. EVERY Voice. EVERY Future. Join United Voices for Children for Raising Our Voices 2026 — an annual advocacy and awards event celebrating those who speak up, serve, and create opportunities for children, youth, and families. Thursday, September 24, 2026 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Grace United Methodist Church
Located in the parking lot behind Inscape Collective at 201 7th street for an afternoon of arts and family fun. ALL ARE WELCOME! For Kids: art-making and games For All: art for sale, free fresh produce, bookmobile, vendors selling their wares, community organizations sharing their resources Music: Jeff Layng of Groove Hotel; and Rockford favorite, […]
Experience the creativity of the Rockford region during Fall ArtScene, a free, biannual gallery walk presented by the Rockford Area Arts Council. A Rockford tradition since 1987, ArtScene showcases new and established local artists at galleries, studios and other venues throughout the community. Explore a wide variety of original artwork, including paintings, sculpture, prints, photography, jewelry, quilts, […]
Celebrate fall with pumpkins, treats, and hands-on fun! Family fun for everyone! Petting Zoo, face painting, pumpkins, carving workshop, and much more.
The Rockford IceHogs 2026-27 season will start with an Opening Night Block Party presented by Hard Rock Casino-Rockford on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 4-6:30 p.m. outside the BMO Center. This year will feature live music by That 70’s Band, local food trucks, kids’ activities, a T-shirt giveaway, and a red-carpet walk by IceHogs players prior to the team's home opener […]
Stewards of Children® (In-Person Training with Physical Workbooks Only) The University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford's MERIT Program is excited to offer Darkness to Light's Stewards of Children training. Darkness to Light is dedicated to empowering adults with the knowledge and tools to prevent child sexual abuse through education, awareness, and stigma reduction. The Stewards of Children® program, facilitated […]
Presented By: Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE) Your voice makes a difference! By working together, we can help prevent both gun-related suicides and homicides among our youth. Please join the League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford (LWVGR), Rockford Area Moms Demand Action (RAMDA), and the Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE) as we build upon […]
Join Comprehensive Community Solutions, Inc. (CCS) for the Thrive Together Community Fair, a free, family-friendly community event bringing Rockford-area residents, families, organizations, and local partners together for a day of connection, resources, opportunities, and fun! Taking place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at CCS, the Thrive Together Community Fair is designed […]
Presented by TPN.health and Financially Sponsored By BrentCare Behavioral Health This presentation explores how parents’ nervous-system responses shape family interactions and influence patterns of connection and conflict. Participants will learn to recognize escalation cycles, regulate their own responses during difficult moments, repair relational ruptures, and model healthier emotional regulation. Practical, trauma-informed strategies will help parents […]
RACMI Community of Practice: Empowering People Through Advocacy & Support - The Arc Who Are We? Your classmates. Your co-workers. Your neighbors. Your friends. Your family. The Arc of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties has been serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1966, when local parents with children with Down Syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy […]
Presented by TPN.health and Financially Sponsored By BrentCare Behavioral Health This presentation explores the psychological and relational factors that may contribute to excessive gaming, including avoidance, anxiety, depression, social needs, reward-seeking, and executive-functioning challenges. Participants will learn to look beyond screen time and better understand the needs gaming may be meeting. The presentation offers practical […]
