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Things to do in Rockford area, Illinois · FunTrotter

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Rockford area

Explore White Pines Forest's towering pines, Apple River Canyon's rugged cliffs, and Chain O'Lakes' shimmering waters.

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What’s on in Rockford

Concerts, games and shows in the next few weeks. Tickets open on Ticketmaster.

Tue, Oct 6 · 7:00 PMThe ThornCoronado Theatre Plan a weekend around it

Wed, Oct 7 · 7:00 PM

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The Thorn

Coronado Theatre

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Sat, Oct 10 · 8:00 PMSammy KershawCoronado Theatre Plan a weekend around it

Wed, Oct 14 · 7:30 PMMANIA: The ABBA TributeCoronado Theatre Plan a weekend around it

Thu, Oct 15 · 7:00 PMTauren Wells - Air1 Worship Now TourCoronado Theatre Plan a weekend around it

Fri, Oct 16 · 7:00 PMRockford IceHogs vs. Iowa WildBMO Center Plan a weekend around it

Fri, Oct 16 · 7:00 PMSTING 3.0 TourHard Rock Live Rockford Plan a weekend around it

Sat, Oct 17 · 4:00 PMSpirits & SpiritsCoronado Theatre Plan a weekend around it

Sat, Oct 17 · 4:20 PMAdam Calhoun , Struggle Jennings, Bubba Sparxxx, Savannah Dexter , Jamwayne, Dusty Leigh , Hard Target, Cymple Man , Shocka Hustlemane, Big Buck BeezyThe Apollo Theatre Ac · from $31 Plan a weekend around it