Go Guide | Real. Original. Things to Do & Places to Go

Go Guide | Real. Original. Things to Do & Places to Go | September 21 - September 27

Real. Original. Things to Do & Places to Go | #GoRockford

Charlie Berens: Midwest Survival Tour

WHEN: September 23, 2022 (8pm)

WHERE: Coronado Performing Arts Center

Emmy-winning journalist, comedian, host and creator of the "Manitowoc Minute" Charlie Berens will perform live at the Coronado Performing Arts Center as part of his “Midwest Survival Guide” tour.

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Pumpkin Food Drive

WHEN: September 24, 2022 (9am - 2pm)

WHERE: Amazing Grace Lutheran Church

Join us for our annual Pumpkin Patch Food Drive. Donate non-perishable food items and receive a free pumpkin. There will be inflatables, games and food as well. All donations will benefit the Rockton Food Pantry.

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Bourbon, Brisket & Blues

WHEN: September 24, 2022 (4:00pm)

WHERE: Shuttle from Womanspace and Cor Mariae Center

Join us as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Laurent House and raise funds for its continued preservation!

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Explore Everything OUTSIDE in the 815!

There are many ways to explore and enjoy your time in the outdoors all throughout the Rockford region! Be sure to plan your next adventure at our well-known gardens, parks, unique attractions, well-known restaurants and scenic trails. To learn more click here.

Also, click here for a Rockford area playlist and tune in to outdoor, live music happening all week long!

Photo credit: Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

WHERE TO...

EAT

Alchemy at Aldeen overlooking Aldeen Golf Club's generous practice green and its lake-side par five 18th hole. Truly delicious food, from interesting sandwiches and wraps, scrumptious appetizers, daily specials and entrees for those who want to stay and enjoy the scenery!

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SHOP

Sugar Briches an old-fashioned candy store nestled in cozy downtown Rockton. Sugar Britches offers a mixture of gourmet, handmade candy plus your childhood favorites.

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EXPLORE

Valley Orchard is a 35 acre family-owned orchard with approximately 5,000 apple trees. You have a choice of either picking your own apples or purchasing apples that are picked daily. Also available to pick: raspberries, (both summer and fall), blueberries and blackberries.

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