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Pick Your Own Berries at These Stateline Farms
We’re lucky to have several great berry picking farms in the Rockford area offering a bunch of different fruit options. Throughout the spring, summer and early fall different items become ready to pick. Berry season tends to be short with each berry only hanging around for a few weeks....
2023 Fourth of July Fireworks Shows in the Stateline
Fourth of July fireworks are bigger and better this year in the Stateline than ever before! Here’s a list of the fireworks celebrations happening throughout the Stateline. Places to See Fireworks on Saturday, July 1st, 2023. Independence Celebration in Downtown Amboy. 227 E Main St, Amboy, IL. When: 4...
CLOSED FOR RENOVATION: Wentland Playground (Project Playworks) in Loves Park
Wentland Playground (Project Playworks) is now closed for renovation. The park will be getting new play equipment and a splash pad in 2024. Massive wooden playground with maze theme, climbing rock, tire swing and a sand pit. Address: 9400 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park, IL. Description: Located in Loves Park,...
Fourth of July Parades in the Stateline 2023
There are several parades happening for the Fourth of July in the Stateline area this year. Be sure to get your spot saved early as streets will be blocked off a few hours before the event. Here’s a list of the 2023 parades you can attend this July 4th!
Get Ready to Bug Out: David Rogers’ Big Bugs: The Pollinators Lands at Klehm Arboretum
David Rogers’ Big Bugs: The Pollinators has landed at Klehm Arboretum in Rockford for a three-month stay! The exhibit can be seen from now until September 10th, 2023. The Big Bugs: The Pollinators exhibit consists of ten larger-than-life sculptures made from reclaimed wood and other natural materials. These ten sculptures are placed on a 1-mile walking path that starts at the Visitor Center.
Play Stateline Kids Summer Bingo 2023
It’s Summertime in the Stateline and you know what that means! Stateline Kids’ Summer Bingo is here!. We are so excited to do another season of Bingo with you! Our Summer Bingo card is full of fun things to do both outdoors and indoors in the Stateline updated with several new challenges in 2023. Get Bingo up, down, across, diagonally, or four corners for a chance to win a $25 gift card to D.I.Y.ogurt to get your family some sweet summer treats!
Kids on Water: A Fun and Active Summer Adventure!
Looking for a fun and active way to get your kids outdoors this summer? Look no further than Kids on Water from Rocktown Adventures! This two-hour paddling event is perfect for parents and kids to enjoy some time in nature this summer!. Kids on Water takes place on Pierce Lake...
Library Summer Reading Programs in the Stateline
We LOVE our local libraries! They are wonderful places to borrow books, movies, games, and more. They also offer educational opportunities and fun experiences for kids and adults throughout the year. One of our favorite programs is the summer reading program! Each Stateline area library offers their own summer reading program with different prizes and rules.
Go Hunting for Kindness Rocks in the Stateline
Have you heard of kindness or art rocks? They are rocks that people paint with inspirational messages or artistic designs then hide around town for others to find. If you find one, you can keep it and replace it with a rock you’ve painted or rehide it. Searching for rocks is a fun, free activity you can do with your kids on a nice day!
Learn How to Wakeboard at West Rock Wake Park in Rockford
West Rock Wake Board Park is a local gem located in Levings Park in Rockford. They are here to give kids and adults a place to learn how to wakeboard and practice the sport!. Hours: All activities require registration. Check their website for hours. Cost: Never ever class – $30...
11 Stateline Farmers Markets You Must Visit This Year
Nothing tastes better than fresh produce in the spring and summertime! Farmers markets are fun for the whole family and the Rockford area has some of the best ones around. No matter what day of the week it is, you can find a great farmers market in the Stateline. Here are 11 farmers markets in Rockford, Beloit, Belvidere, Rockton, Woodstock, and Janesville you must visit this spring and summer. Scroll to the end of the post for a PDF printout of a Farmers Market schedule to hang on your fridge!
BEST Things to do in June in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin – Fairs, Outdoor Concerts, Father’s Day, Pool Openings, Big Bugs, Planes & More!
June is a great month for family fun in the Stateline! Summer is just getting started and we’re excited to spend some time outdoors in the beautiful weather. There are a bunch of upcoming fairs, festivals, concerts, and more. Here are our favorite family things to do in June and exciting news for families in the Stateline this month!
Burpee Natural History Museum
Closed on New Year’s Day, Easter, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. $12 per adult (13 and older) $10 per child (ages 4-12) Burpee Natural History Museum in Rockford, Illinois is a wonderful place for your family to spend the day and learn more about natural history.
Free Summer Playground Programs in Rockford
If you’re looking for a free program to get your kids active this summer, Rockford has a free summer playground program that’s worth checking out! This program provides outdoor entertainment, socialization, and fun for your kids. Here’s more information on the program. Time2Play Playground Program. Rockford Park...
These Five Drive-In Theaters Are One Hour From Rockford
Nothing says summer like a drive-in movie theater. We’re lucky to have five drive-in theaters within an hour’s drive of Rockford, Illinois!. Showtimes: Gates open at 6:30 pm. The first movie starts at 8:50 pm and the second movie starts around 11 pm. Cost: $14 per adult. $8...
Otter Cove Aquatic Park in St. Charles, Illinois
A little over an hour from Rockford, Illinois is a water park perfect for kids 10 and under! Otter Cove Aquatic Park located at 3615 Campton Hills Road in St. Charles is a mini Magic Waters, perfect for families with little ones. If you’ve been to Hurricane Harbor (fka Magic...
Free Summer Concerts in the Stateline
Summer concerts are back in the Stateline this year! Pack up your blanket and chairs and enjoy the fresh air while listening to live music. Many of our summer favorites are coming back this year and most are totally FREE to attend!. Besides these events, there are fairs and festivals...
Summer Fairs and Festivals in the Stateline
June 15 – 18, 2023. Old Settlers Days is both a carnival and a big music festival typically featuring country music artists in downtown Rockton, Illinois. Cost: $6 per person for admission / $10 at the door. Main stage concerts are an additional cost ranging from $20-25 per person.
13 Places to Go Camping in the Stateline This Summer
Taking your kids camping is a great way to make wonderful memories! Decide which one of these scenic campsites in the Stateline you want to visit, grab your sleeping bags, load up the car, and get ready to enjoy some S’mores. Here are ten campgrounds in Loves Park, Rockford, Rockton, South Beloit, Beloit, Byron, Pecatonica and Durand where you can camp under the stars.
Pick Your Own Berries at These Stateline Farms
We’re lucky to have several great berry picking farms in the Rockford area offering a bunch of different fruit options. Throughout the spring, summer and early fall different items become ready to pick. Berry season tends to be short with each berry only hanging around for a few weeks....
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Stateline Kids is the only community guide for kids events, activities and information in Winnebago, Boone and Rock counties. The site launched in July 2018 to help families make the most out of the resources and attractions in the Stateline area. We seek to answer the question: "What adventure can we have today?"
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