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Healthy Habits for Your Family’s Mental Health
Wellbeing is comprised of much more than eating the right foods and exercising. Mental health is as important as physical health, but it does not always get the same attention. “It’s very important that families focus on mental health from early on in a child’s life,” said SSM Health Behavioral...
Explore Rockford and Earn Prizes This Summer
Summer is the perfect time to have an adventure and there are so many adventures to be had in the greater Rockford area! The Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has made it easy and fun to plan your next outing. Plus when you go on a local adventure and check in to select destinations, you can earn points to redeem for some cool prizes!
Play Stateline Kids Summer Bingo 2024
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. Get Bingo up, down, across, diagonally, or four corners for a chance to win a $25 prize package to Kona Ice of Rockford to get your family some sweet summer treats!
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!
Burpee Natural History Museum
Closed on New Year’s Day, Easter, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. $15 per adult (13 and older) $13 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.
Explore the Outdoors at Nature at the Confluence
Nature at the Confluence in South Beloit, Illinois is a little slice of nature in an urban area. The property is called Nature at the Confluence because it’s where the Rock River, Turtle Creek and Kelly Creek meet. Nature at the Confluence is a 5-acre prairie restoration, learning gardens,...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
Best Ice Cream Shops in the Stateline
Nothing tastes better than a cool treat on a hot summer day! The Stateline has a lot of great places to get ice cream, shakes, granitas and more. Take your kids on an adventure and try some new places in the Rockford area this summer!. Dari Ripple. 105 S State...
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.
Fourth of July Parades in the Stateline 2024
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 2024 parades you can attend this July 4th!
2024 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. Belvidere’s Heritage Days runs from Friday, June 28 – Saturday, June 29. There is a whole bunch of activities happening followed by fireworks at dusk on Saturday. View a schedule here.
Summer Fairs and Festivals in the Stateline
June 13 – 16, 2024. 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.
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....
Planning a Trip To Hurricane Harbor Rockford? Here’s What You Need to Know!
Hurricane Harbor Rockford is a 43 acre waterpark where you can spend the whole day having fun in the sun! The water park was under operation as Magic Waters from 1988 until 2020 when Six Flags bought the establishment. Here’s what you need to know if you want to spend a day at the waterpark this summer.
Put Your Toes in the Sand at These Stateline Beaches
Who says you need to be near an ocean to enjoy a beach? The Stateline has a few options for beach days all within a 30-minute drive of Rockford. Grab your beach chair and umbrella and head out to one of these beaches in Loves Park, Janesville, Lake Geneva, and South Beloit. Don’t forget the sand toys!
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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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