

# Events & Things To Do In Rockford on 9th April 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Rockford on 9th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Rockford on 9th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Rockford

- **Event Name**: Rockford Icehogs vs. Iowa Wild
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Rockford Icehogs vs. Iowa Wild, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at BMO Center - Rockford in the heart of Rockford, IL for an event th
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 09 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/rockford-icehogs-vs-iowa-wild/2300028650555232
  - **Venue**: BMO Center - Rockford
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  - **Categories**: contests, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Hope That Grows: Celebrate Life Annual Banquet 2026
  - **Description**: We're excited to announce our 2026 Celebrate Life Annual Banquet! When clients walk through our doors and encounter support and encouragement, hope takes root, grows, and transforms their lives. This newly found hope inspires them to embrace the value of
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  - **Date**: Thu Apr 09 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/hope-that-grows-celebrate-life-annual-banquet-2026/200029675585243
  - **Venue**: Embassy Suites Rockford (Rockford, IL)
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  - **Categories**: brunch
- **Event Name**: Leadership, Management and Governance: Certificate in Nonprofit Management
  - **Description**: Critical Skills: Leadership, Management and Governance with Lisa Novak MA.  April 9, 16, 23, 30. Certificate in Nonprofit Management Series.About this EventCertificate in Nonprofit Management Program
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 09 2026 at 12:30 pm – Thu Apr 09 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/leadership-management-and-governance-certificate-in-nonprofit-management/100001982229515842
  - **Venue**: Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence at NIU Rockford
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  - **Price**: USD 242 to 269
  - **Categories**: workshops, nonprofit, performances, meetups, entertainment, art
- **Event Name**: Fern and Nettle Candle Making Workshop at SRM Prints
  - **Description**: Join us for a hands-on candle making workshop with Fern &amp; Nettle Candle Co. at SRM Prints.About this EventSRM Prints is excited to welcome Fern &amp; Nettle for a cozy evening of candle making.In t
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 09 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Apr 09 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/fern-and-nettle-candle-making-workshop-at-srm-prints/100001984643318591
  - **Venue**: SRM Prints Studio + Gift Shop
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  - **Price**: USD 60
  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: Ceramic Stump Planter
  - **Description**: Create your own Ceramic Stump Planter in this hands-on, step-by-step class. This planter measures 7.25” tall by 7.5” wide and is perfect for indoor or outdoor use. Your finished piece will be ready to take home after firing in the kiln.

Start: Thu Apr 9,
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  - **Date**: Thu Apr 09 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/ceramic-stump-planter/200029558093859
  - **Venue**: 3301 N Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61114
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  - **Categories**: meetups, workshops
- **Event Name**: Business Networking 1-Day Workshop | Rockford, IL
  - **Description**: Get ready to boost your biz skills and meet cool people in a fun, one-day workshop you won’t want to miss!About this EventEvent DetailsDuration
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 09 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu Aug 13 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/business-networking-1-day-workshop-|-rockford-il/100001986072302721
  - **Venue**: For venue details reach us at info@learnerring.com
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  - **Price**: USD 519 to 1,764
  - **Categories**: Workshops, Business, Art
- **Event Name**: Nature Nook Spring Clean Up with Burpee Museum of Natural History
  - **Description**: Join the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County and Burpee Museum of Natural History to help prepare the Nature Nook exhibit for spring! The morning will start with an educator-led learning session, followed by hands-on work in the Nature Nook, including we
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 09 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/nature-nook-spring-clean-up-with-burpee-museum-of-natural-history/200029825452805
  - **Venue**: Burpee Museum of Natural History
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- **Event Name**: Katie’s Cup Book Club
  - **Description**: According to the author's own website:

"My Grandmother Ask Me To Tell You She's Sorry"

"At night Elsa takes refuge in her grandmother's stories, in the Land-of-Almost-Awake and the Kingdom of Miamas, where everybody is different and nobody needs to be n
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 09 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/katie’s-cup-book-club/200029870370520
  - **Venue**: 502 7th Street, Rockford, IL
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Next Rockford April Meeting
  - **Description**: Join us for the April Next Rockford Member Meeting on April 9!

We’ll be at the Winnebago County Forest Preserves Headquarters from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM for an opportunity to connect, network, and be part of the conversation around our region’s future.

Th
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 09 2026 at 11:30 am – Thu Apr 09 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/next-rockford-april-meeting/200029881162115
  - **Venue**: 5500 Northrock Dr, Rockford, IL 61103-1225, United States
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  - **Categories**: meetups
- **Event Name**: Clergy & Lay Leader Training
  - **Description**: Get ready for training on family violence to boost your skills as a clergy or lay leader.About this EventGet Ready for Clergy &amp; Lay Leader TrainingThis free, in-person training will provide faith
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 09 2026 at 01:00 pm – Thu Apr 09 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/clergy-and-lay-leader-training/100001981938646845
  - **Venue**: Rockford Public Library - Main Branch
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: Anger Management 1-Day Workshop | Rockford, IL
  - **Description**: Learn how to keep your cool in any situation and master the art of zen at our Anger Management 1 Day Workshop.About this EventEvent DetailsDuration
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 09 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/anger-management-1-day-workshop-|-rockford-il/100001817604025569
  - **Venue**: For venue details reach us at info@learnerring.com
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  - **Price**: USD 519 to 779
  - **Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, art, virtual
- **Event Name**: Organizational Skills 1-Day Workshop | Rockford, IL
  - **Description**: Get ready to level up your organization game with our hands-on workshop - say goodbye to chaos and hello to productivity!About this EventEvent DetailsDur
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 09 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/organizational-skills-1-day-workshop-|-rockford-il/100001795095552119
  - **Venue**: For venue details reach us at info@learnerring.com
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  - **Price**: USD 519 to 779
  - **Categories**: workshops, business, nonprofit, calendar, virtual

## Trending Events in Rockford

- **Event Name**: Sting
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Sting, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Hard Rock Live - Rockford in vibrant Rockford, IL, this event promise
  - **Venue**: Hard Rock Live - Rockford
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- **Event Name**: Rockford's 57th Annual Start of Summer Celebration
  - **Description**: Sun’s out, fun’s out! It is time to kick off the best season of the year in the heart of West Michigan. Get ready for the 57th Annual Start of Summer Celebration in beautiful downtown Rockford!

From June 4–7, 2026, our charming riverside town transforms
  - **Venue**: Rockford Michigan Chamber of Commerce
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- **Event Name**: Sting at Hard Rock Live - Rockford
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Sting at Hard Rock Live - Rockford, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Hard Rock Live - Rockford in dynamic Rockford, IL, this event will b
  - **Venue**: Hard Rock Live - Rockford
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- **Event Name**: The Temptations and The Four Tops
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at The Temptations and The Four Tops, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Hard Rock Live - Rockford in vibrant Rockford, IL
  - **Venue**: Hard Rock Live - Rockford
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/2984dcc0-150c-11f1-93e7-0b68a45cc1e3-rimg-w1200-h390-dc754a1a-gmir.jpg?v=1772327740
- **Event Name**: David Spade at Coronado Performing Arts Center
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at David Spade at Coronado Performing Arts Center, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Coronado Performing Arts Center in the heart of R
  - **Venue**: Coronado Performing Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: Amy Grant at Coronado Performing Arts Center
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Amy Grant at Coronado Performing Arts Center, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Coronado Performing Arts Center in vibrant Rockford
  - **Venue**: Coronado Performing Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: Kenny Wayne Shepherd at Hard Rock Live - Rockford
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Kenny Wayne Shepherd at Hard Rock Live - Rockford, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Hard Rock Live - Rockford in dynamic Rockford, IL, th
  - **Venue**: Hard Rock Live - Rockford
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- **Event Name**: ROCKFORD PRIDE ALLEY PARTY 2026
  - **Description**: Get ready for an exciting outdoor celebration in the heart of downtown Rockford as we honor Pride Month with a party for everyone! 

This year's event will feature even more retail, art, and non-profit vendors, a great lineup of food trucks, and plenty of
  - **Venue**: 513 E state, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61104
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- **Event Name**: Riverdance 30 - The New Generation at Coronado Performing Arts Center
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Riverdance 30 - The New Generation at Coronado Performing Arts Center, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Coronado Performing Arts Center nestled in bustlin
  - **Venue**: Coronado Performing Arts Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Rockford?
  - **A:** Rockford Icehogs vs. Iowa Wild (Thu Apr 09 2026 at 06:00 pm at BMO Center - Rockford), Hope That Grows: Celebrate Life Annual Banquet 2026 (Thu Apr 09 2026 at 06:00 pm at Embassy Suites Rockford (Rockford, IL)), Leadership, Management and Governance: Certificate in Nonprofit Management (Thu Apr 09 2026 at 12:30 pm at Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence at NIU Rockford), Fern and Nettle Candle Making Workshop at SRM Prints (Thu Apr 09 2026 at 06:00 pm at SRM Prints Studio + Gift Shop), Ceramic Stump Planter (Thu Apr 09 2026 at 05:30 pm at 3301 N Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61114).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Rockford?
  - **A:** Clergy & Lay Leader Training (Thu Apr 09 2026 at 01:00 pm at Rockford Public Library - Main Branch).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Rockford in April 2026?
  - **A:** Rockford Icehogs vs. Iowa Wild (Thu Apr 09 2026 at 06:00 pm at BMO Center - Rockford), Hope That Grows: Celebrate Life Annual Banquet 2026 (Thu Apr 09 2026 at 06:00 pm at Embassy Suites Rockford (Rockford, IL)), Leadership, Management and Governance: Certificate in Nonprofit Management (Thu Apr 09 2026 at 12:30 pm at Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence at NIU Rockford), Fern and Nettle Candle Making Workshop at SRM Prints (Thu Apr 09 2026 at 06:00 pm at SRM Prints Studio + Gift Shop), Ceramic Stump Planter (Thu Apr 09 2026 at 05:30 pm at 3301 N Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61114).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Rockford?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Rockford on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Rockford?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Rockford?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Rockford include BMO Center - Rockford, Embassy Suites Rockford (Rockford, IL), Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence at NIU Rockford.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Rockford?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Rockford range from USD 60 to USD 1,764. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Rockford?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Rockford include Ticket Network Events, Friends of The PCC of Rockford, Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE).
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Rockford?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Rockford.

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