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The weekend brings the opening of Summerfield Zoo, the Rockford Coffee Crawl, Bat out of Hell the Musical, wedding expos and Earth Day events, along with fundraisers, live music and more to the Rockford area.
Art in Bloom on View
What: Rockford Art Museum presents the 10th annual Art In Bloom exhibition in its galleries, where designers will use flowers and other organic materials to interpret pieces of art from the Permanent Collection.
When: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. April 16-19
Where: Rockford Art Museum, 711 N. Main St., Rockford
Cost: $10; $5 for members
Rock the Rockford ReStore
What: This three-day community celebration and annual sale event brings together shopping and entertainment. There will be food trucks, live music, demonstrations, giveaways and exclusive deals and new items each day.
When: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. April 16-April 18
Where: Rockford ReStore, 7141 Harrison Ave., Rockford
Cost: Free admission
Rockford Coffee Crawl
What: Independent coffee shops in the Rockford region host the Rockford Coffee Crawl 2026. Participants include Rosie’s in Pecatonica; My Café Amore in Cherry Valley; Inzombia Coffee, Meg’s Daily Grind, Rockford Roasting Company, Wired Café, alMoka Coffee House, Katie’s Cup, Mrs. Buckbee’s and La Croute Bakery, all in Rockford; and DeeDee’s Main St. Coffee and Décor in Rockton. Tour through the stateline and enjoy food, pastries and coffee at its best. If you visit at least five of the participating shops, you are entered for a chance to win a gift basket with merchandise, gift cards and other items from each of the participating shops.
When: April 17-April 19
Where: participating coffee shops in the Rockford area
Oak Sapling Giveaway
What: Pick up bare-root saplings while supplies last. There will be red oak, burr oak, white oak, and pecan saplings available. You can take up to three per household. Each sapling is 1-2 feet long and will need to be planted in a pot or in the ground within a few days of pick up. Planting instructions will be provided.
When: Noon – 6 p.m. April 17
Where: Nature at the Confluence, 306 Dickop St., South Beloit
Cost: Free
Stateline Splendor Bridal Expo
What: Plan your wedding in one location with vendors, prizes and a fashion show.
When: 5:30 – 10 p.m. April 17
Where: Hard Rock Casino Rockford, 7801 E. State St., Rockford
Cost: $15; $10 in advance
Fashion in Bloom
What: The ninth annual Fashion in Bloom fashion show spotlights fresh floral accessories and living couture by regional designers, as well as vibrant fashions from local fashion boutique B Jones. This event includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and music by Luxe Productions. A limited number of tickets will be sold; reservations are required. Proceeds benefit Rockford Art Museum exhibitions and programs.
When: 6:30 p.m. April 17
Where: Rockford Art Museum, 711 N. Main St., Rockford
Cost: $125
An Evening with Caitlyn Mae
What: Caitlin Mae is a Nashville-based, award-winning country singer/songwriter, whose music has earned international acclaim, radio success, and a rapidly growing global fanbase. Known for honest storytelling and dynamic live performances, Caitlin Mae has taken her music from arena shows and major festival stages, to headline tours, including sharing the stage with country music star, Carrie Underwood. Now calling Nashville home, she continues to tour nationally and internationally.
When: 8 p.m. April 17
Where: The Music Box, 218 E. State St., Rockford
Cost: $12-$16
Bat Out of Hell the Musical
What: “Bat Out of Hell,” the award-winning musical, is a spectacle in which the timeless music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf reigns supreme. In this reimagined show, a dynamic eight-piece rock band performs amidst sprawling multi-level platforms that transport you through the diverse worlds of Bat Out Of Hell. The cast will bring powerhouse vocals to Meat Loaf’s anthems including “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That),” “Dead Ringer for Love,” “It’s All Coming Back to Me,” and of course, “Bat Out of Hell.”
When: 8 p.m. April 17
Where: Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St., Rockford
Cost: $62-$118
Grounded at Atwood
What: Immerse yourself in yoga among the trees in this one-hour yoga flow class that combines Yin and Vinyasa Yoga. Join yoga instructor, Marie Bridges, overlooking the oaks, hickories and sycamores from the floor-to-ceiling windows of Lupton Hall. This class is designed to marry breath with movement, using a sequence of postures that engage the muscles, improve flexibility and promote mindfulness. Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this class is designed to be accessible to all who are willing to try. Registration closes at 8 a.m. All ages are welcome. Participants 14 years of age and younger must have an adult present. Please bring a yoga mat and a water bottle.
When: 9-10 a.m. April 18
Where: Atwood Center, 2685 New Milford School Road, Rockford
Cost: $15
Week of the Young Child Family Fun Fair
What: The National Association of Education for Young Children (NAEYC) designates one week in April to celebrate early learning, young children, their teachers, families and communities. The WOYC Rockford Region hosts this annual Family Fun Fair.
When: 9 a.m. – noon April 18
Where: Harlem High School, 1 Huskie Circle, Machesney Park
Cost: Free
Opening Weekend
What: Come for the opening weekend of Summerfield Zoo. Tour the zoo’s exotic animals, including capybaras, zebra, otters, hyenas, wolves, reindeer and sloth. Get up close with many animals and see an animal presentation featuring Daisy the mini cow (with photo opportunities). Buy bottles for the baby goats and pellets for the adult goats. Visit the gift and snack shops. All proceeds support the care of the animals. The zoo is open rain or shine.
When: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. April 18
Where: Summerfield Zoo, 3088 Flora Road, Belvidere
Cost: $16; $14 for seniors; $10 for children; free parking
Wildflower Garden Walk
What: Join Klehm’s knowledgeable volunteers who care for the garden and enjoy a variety of wildflowers in their native setting. Learn which woodland wildflowers you can use in your own shady yard. Learn about soil, sun and moisture requirements, unique adaptations, pollinators and the benefits of using Illinois natives in your yard. Ask questions, learn and enjoy the beauty of spring at this special program. Meet at the Visitor’s Center a few minutes before 10 a.m. Wear suitable shoes and clothing for the weather and possible muddy conditions.
When: 10-11 a.m. April 18
Where: Klehm Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 2715 S. Main St., Rockford
Cost: $10, includes entry fee
Walk with WMR
What: Come for the first walk of the summer hosted by Women’s March Rockford. The loop around the lake is 1.3 miles. Feel free to bring kids and friendly pets.
When: 10 a.m. April 18
Where: Bauman Park, 3370 Mill Road, Cherry Valley
Cost: Free
Earth Day with the Lorax
What: Come celebrate Earth Day with the Lorax. Read a shorter version of the Lorax, then paint your own pot to plant a seed.
When: 10 a.m. – noon April 18
Where: Rockford Public Library, 215 N. Wyman St., Rockford
PFlag Communi-Tea Event
What: Come meet some new like-minded friends, reconnect with familiar faces and celebrate a little Communi-Tea at this English Tea Party event. Feel free to bring a sweet or savory treat, but it’s not required. Come as you are and enjoy some tea and good company. Dress as your favorite Alice in Wonderland character for some added fun. Open mic will be available for anyone interested.
When: 1 p.m. April 18
Where: Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 920 Third Ave., Rockford
Top Dog & Countryside Meat Giveaway
What: In this giveaway, there are winners every half hour, with different cuts of meat, sides and desserts all up for grab.
When: 2 p.m. April 18
Where: Top Dog Pizza & Pub, 8638 N. Second St., Machesney Park
Cost: Free to enter
Atwood in the Outdoors
What: Join Atwood staff for a trek around the park in search of animal prints.
When: 2-3 p.m. April 18
Where: Atwood Center, 2685 New Milford School Road, Rockford
Cost: free; donations welcomed
Touch of Nashville
What: The Hope Foundation’s annual fundraising event supports education opportunities for Hononegah Community High School, including scholarships and teacher grants. Dress business casual or wear a themed outfit. Tickets include admission, dinner for two, The Gem Shop jewelry raffle, a silent auction, raffles and live music by Nauti Nauti.
When: 5:30-10:30 p.m. April 18
Where: American Center, 211 W. Main St., Rockton
Cost: $140
Boot Scootin’ Saturday Night
What: This evening will be packed with dancing, food, drinks and a silent auction. Trinadora will be playing country hits from the 80s and 90s. Help celebrate Inscape’s Rockford Area Arts Council Award for Placemaking & Spacemaking.
When: 6-9 p.m. April 18
Where: Inscape Collective, 201 Seventh St., Rockford
Cost: $25
Superhero Center for Autism Masquerade Ball
What: This is the ninth annual gala. Come support the mission of the center and those it serves. The Superhero Center provides the region’s only free sensory gym and community center for children and families with autism and other special needs. Tickets include admission, dinner and live entertainment. There will be a cash/card bar.
When: 6-11 p.m. April 18
Where: Embassy Suites, 416 S. Main St., Rockford
Cost: $130
Tyler Henry
What: Medium Tyler Henry, star of the Netflix series, “Life After Death with Tyler Henry” and E! Entertainment’s show, “Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry,” continues his sold-out national Live Show tour across the country. Tyler will explain how he communicates with the other side, give audience readings and answer audience questions.
When: 7 p.m. April 18
Where: Hard Rock Casino Rockford, 7801 E. State St., Rockford
Cost: $68-$138
Rockford Symphony Orchestra
What: Experience the musical brilliance of compositions exploring destiny and the courage to face it. The concert opens with Carlos Simon’s Fate Now Conquers, a 2020 work depicting the “unpredictable ways of fate,” inspired by Beethoven’s journals and Homer’s Iliad. Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 features soloist Miri Yampolsky, whose artistry showcases the lyrical elegance and innovation of this pinnacle piano work. The evening concludes with Brahms’s Symphony No. 2, a masterpiece filled with warmth, hope and a triumphant spirit.
When: 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. April 18
Where: Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St., Rockford
Cost: $35-$85; free for youth; student pricing available
Spring Vendor Market
What: Sip and shop small businesses.
When: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. April 19
Where: Crazy Times Pub & Grub, 1520 Glen Forest Drive, Machesney Park
Cost: Free admission
Screw City Car Show
What: The Third Annual Screw City Car Show includes eight trophy classes. Joe Locke will DJ the event. There will also be a food truck.
When: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. April 19
Where: Screw City Tavern, 4412 Manchester Drive, Rockford
Wedding Expo
What: Whether you’re newly engaged, planning your big day or just looking for inspiration, this event has everything you need in one place: wedding vendors, a live bridal fashion show, hair and makeup services on site, a bar with drinks available for purchase, a coffee shop and a grazing table. The first 25 guests will receive a free glass of champagne. Attendees will have the opportunity to enter a raffle for a chance to win a complimentary bridal suite or a celebratory champagne experience.
When: Noon – 4 p.m. April 19
Where: Forest Hills Country Club, 5135 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park
Cost: Free
Voices of Hope and Promise
What: A new era unfolds for the Nielsen Chorale as the organization presents its first standalone concert under new artistic director Joel Ross. Voices of Hope and Promise features John Rutter’s Mass of the Children and other selected works. The performance will feature the newly formed Nielsen Chorale Chamber Choir, composed of approximately 40 singers, along with professional instrumentalists and soloists, members of the Rockford Symphony Orchestra and area natives Ben Ross and Aria Beert. The Nielsen Chorale has invited youth singers from Kantorei, the Auburn High School CAPA Treble Choir and the Guilford High School Treble Choir to perform.
When: 3 p.m. April 19
Where: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 3300 Rural St., Rockford
Cost: Free; donations welcomed
Ribbit Rabbit Rumble
What: Watch team FROGS take on team RABBITS in Rockford Rage Roller Derby’s spring-time scrimmage.
When: 6 p.m. April 19 (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
Where: Rockford SkateCo, 3209 N. Main St., Rockford
Cost: $12; $10 in advance; free for ages 8 and younger
Queensryche
What: With 20 million albums sold worldwide, innumerable accolades and a career that has charted the course of multiple genres, Queensryche, “the Thinking Man’s Metal Band” will perform. At a time when bands were writing about sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll, Queensryche were writing about politics, religion and social injustice – topics that are more relevant now than ever. The cloying together of the band’s past and present has become the mark of the band who regrouped in 2012. Guests must be at least 21 to attend the show; a valid photo ID is required. This is a fully seated event. All tickets grant entry and reserved seating.
When: 8 p.m. April 19 (doors open at 7 p.m.)
Where: Hard Rock Casino Rockford, 7801 E. State St., Rockford
Cost: $31-$73
Coming next week
Clue Live on Stage
What: Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget. Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.
When: 7:30 p.m. April 20
Where: Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St., Rockford
Cost: $59-$108
Woodland Wanderers Hike
What: Walk with friends in this casual walking club that meets every month. Stroll at a gentle pace and pause to take in whatever beauty you behold. Register on the website.
When: 10 – 11:30 a.m. April 21
Where: Severson Dells, 8786 Montague Road, Rockford
Cost: Free
World Ballet Company: Cinderella
What: The fairy tale comes to life in a Broadway-style production for all ages, blending humor, romance and the timeless majesty of classical ballet. World Ballet Company’s Cinderella features a cast of 40 international dancers, more than 150 radiant hand-sewn costumes, hand-crafted sets and choreography by Marina Kesler. There is a 20-minute intermission during the two-hour show, which is appropriate for anyone age 2 and older.
When: 7 p.m. April 21
Where: Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St., Rockford
Cost: $60-$114
City-wide Earth Day Clean Up
What: Celebrate our country’s 250th anniversary through service to the community and others. This event calls for individuals, families, friends, neighbors and co-workers to celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up neighborhoods, streets and common areas. Form a team or just come out yourself.
When: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. April 22
Where: United Way of Rock River Valley, 612 N. Main St., Rockford
Cost: Free
Kathi Edwards is a freelance contributor to the Rockford Register Star.
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