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Volunteering and Giving Back in the Stateline
‘Tis the season for giving back! If you’re interested in volunteering or donating this season, there are many worthy causes in the Rockford area to support. Here are some options for your family to help spread holiday cheer to others in our community who are in need. Food Drives.
Stateline Restaurants Offering Thanksgiving Dinner To Go
If making Thanksgiving dinner isn’t your thing, you’re in luck this year! Some of the best local restaurants in the Rockford area are offering Thanksgiving Dinner packages that make the day a breeze. All you have to do is pick up your items, bring them home, reheat, and eat! It couldn’t be any easier! Make sure you put in your order soon because these are limited-time offers.
Kick Off The Holiday Season at Rockford’s Stroll on State Festival
One of the best parts of being in Rockford for the holiday season is the Stroll on State festival. This year they are celebrating their 10th year of bringing holiday cheer to the Stateline!. Stroll on State is held the weekend after Thanksgiving each year in downtown Rockford, Illinois. It...
Keep Your Kids Safe While Having Fun This Halloween
Little ones and their families will soon be heading out to make fun memories on Halloween. To avoid any scary situations, SSM Health Dean Medical Group – Janesville East Family Medicine Provider Dr. Benjamin Banks says that families should keep a few basic tips in mind. Halloween Safety Tip...
Here Are The Awesome Family-Friendly Shows Coming to Rockford Next Year
Big things are happening in Rockford next year with a handful of great family-friendly shows coming to the city! We’re so excited to see the return of some big-name shows to the area. We’ve put together a list of the upcoming shows happening in 2023, and one show this year, and how you can grab tickets to them!
Parent’s Night Out in the Rockford Area
If you’re looking to get out for a date night in the Rockford area, you have two options – hire a sitter or use a Parent’s Night Out service in the area. Most of these options require that a child be at least three years old and potty trained before attending.
Enjoy a Night Out with My Name is Not Mom in Rockford
Moms, it’s time for a night out! The My Name is Not Mom Tour is stopping at the Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford on Thursday, October 13, 2022. The show starts at 7 pm and tickets range from $30 to $65 each. You can buy tickets here. The...
Have a Spooky Good Time at Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee
Great Wolf Lodge has locations all over the United States where families can spend time together to strengthen their pack!. We’ve taken many trips to Great Wolf Lodge in Wisconsin Dells, but we visited Gurnee, Illinois’s Great Wolf Lodge for the first time this month!. **Disclaimer: Our trip...
Smash Some Pumpkins at These Rockford Area Events
Wondering what to do with your Jack o’ Lantern after Halloween? There are a few fun events happening in the Rockford area to help you dispose of your pumpkins. Gather up your pumpkins and get ready for some fun!. Pumpkin Smash at Byron Fire Tower. Where: 123 N. Franklin...
Drive-Thru Halloween Events in the Stateline
Several Rockford area places are offering drive-thru Halloween events that allow families to get candy, see some spooky sights, and celebrate the holiday while staying in their cars again this year. All events are drive-thru only. People will not be able to get out of their cars during these events.
Trunk or Treat Events in the Stateline
It’s time to take your little monsters to Trunk or Treat in the Stateline area! There are Trunk or Treat events throughout the month of October, on weekdays and weekends. All of the Trunk or Treats listed are FREE to attend unless noted. If you see the $ symbol, it means that portion of the event has an additional cost.
Ghost Tours, Ghost Hunts, and Ghost Talks in the Stateline
Do you want to hunt for ghosts or listen to ghost stories this Halloween season? There are a bunch of awesomely spooky things to do in the Rockford area. Did you know that our own Tinker Swiss Cottage was featured on Ghost Hunters and many people believe it to be haunted? Check out one of these events for a scary fun Date Night!
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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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