

# Events & Things To Do In Rockford on 16th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Rockford on 16th May 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 16th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Rockford

- **Event Name**: Whose Live Anyway?
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Coronado Theatre
🏠 Address: 314 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61101
🌆 City: Rockford
📍 Location: 42.2739, -89.0931🌟 Be part of history at Whose Live Anyway?, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The pres
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 01:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 03:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/whose-live-anyway/3200029207596114
  - **Venue**: Coronado Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Where Hearts Meet 5k
  - **Description**: Kick off summer with a morning walk, run or jog with your dog! Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary will be taking over Blackhawk Springs on Saturday, May 16 for a fun run in support of animals aboard the Ark! ❤️Also enjoy grab-n-go breakfast and raffle prizes. Al
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 07:45 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/where-hearts-meet-5k/200029847670441
  - **Venue**: Midway Village
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- **Event Name**: Guardians of the Groove Live at Hard Rock Rockford
  - **Description**: Join Guardians of the Groove for an evening of jazz at the intimate Council Oak Stage! We'll be bringing our signature sound to Hard Rock Casino Rockford's premier jazz lounge setting.

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Venue: Hard Roc
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 23
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/guardians-of-the-groove-live-at-hard-rock-rockford/200029675581307
  - **Venue**: Hard Rock Casino Rockford
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Rollerskate Skills
  - **Description**: This class is for beginner and intermediate skaters. Beginners will learn skating 101 and skate safety, while intermediate skaters will learn more advanced skills like transitions, edges and tricks.

Class is held every other Saturday from 12-12:45PM
COST
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 12:45 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/rollerskate-skills/200029675586200
  - **Venue**: Rockford SkateCo
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  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: Faith in the Silence - Red Carpet Movie Premiere
  - **Description**: 🎬 FAITH IN THE SILENCE – RED CARPET MOVIE PREMIERE! 🎬

✨ Saturday, May 16 ✨
The red carpet rolls out at the RPL Nordlof Center for the premiere of Never Submit Entertainment’s newest film, Faith in the Silence.

🏆 This multi award-winning film is coming h
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/faith-in-the-silence-red-carpet-movie-premiere/200029807058109
  - **Venue**: The RPL Nordlof Center
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  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Festivals, Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: May In the Outdoors: Native Plants and You
  - **Description**: Be “In the Outdoors” all season long, rain or shine, you can’t go wrong! It’s great for all ages, through all of life’s stages. Bring your scout group, or your whole family. Experience all that Atwood Park has to offer during a FREE monthly series of acti
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 9
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/may-in-the-outdoors-native-plants-and-you/200029835124206
  - **Venue**: 2685 New Milford School Rd, Rockford, IL 61109-4435, United States
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- **Event Name**: CASA Royale 2026: Winnebago County CASA Fundraiser
  - **Description**: Feeling lucky? Join CASA Royale May 16 at UMB Bank Pavilion and roll the dice to support kids in foster care.About this EventThis year's event will feature a fun casino night with multiple live tables. Purchase your ticke
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/casa-royale-2026-winnebago-county-casa-fundraiser/100001983332957265
  - **Venue**: UMB Bank Pavilion
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  - **Price**: USD 109 to 162
  - **Categories**: nonprofit, kids
- **Event Name**: Rockford's Spring 2026 Grown-Up Book Fair
  - **Description**: Relive the magic of childhood book fairs – but for adults! Books, authors, crafts, DIY bookmarks &amp; more.About this Event📚✨ Rockford’s Grown-Up Book Fair ✨📚Remember the exciteme
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/rockfords-spring-2026-grown-up-book-fair/100001985611968850
  - **Venue**: Bennie's Cleaners
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 2
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Not Your Grandma's 9 Pin Tournament
  - **Description**: 🎳 NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S 9 PIN 🎳

9 Pin No Tap Tournament

FORMAT
• 9 Pin No Tap
• 5 Games – Scratch Scoring Total Pin Fall

PAYOUT
• 1 in 4 Cash

OIL PATTERN
• 2024 US Open Pattern #4

SIDE ACTION
• High Game Pots
• Brackets

📍 LOCATION
Don Carter Lanes

📅 D
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 53
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/not-your-grandmas-9-pin-tournament/200029874052256
  - **Venue**: Don Carter Lanes
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  - **Categories**: sports, tournaments
- **Event Name**: Burpee Museum BSA: Environmental Science Merit Badge- In Person
  - **Description**: Scouts will get a taste of what it is like to be an environmental scientist.About this EventMAXIMUM NUMBER OF SCOUTS PER SESSION IS 20While earning the Environmental Science merit
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/burpee-museum-bsa-environmental-science-merit-badge-in-person/100001978163036894
  - **Venue**: Burpee Museum of Natural History
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 18
  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: May Grounded at Atwood - A Yoga Series
  - **Description**: Immerse yourself in yoga among the trees! Grounded at Atwood will be a one-hour yoga flow class that combines Yin and Vinyasa Yoga. Join local yoga instructor, Marie Bridges, from 9AM to 10AM for a peaceful morning overlooking the scenic oaks, hickories,
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/may-grounded-at-atwood-a-yoga-series/200029835125417
  - **Venue**: 2685 New Milford School Rd, Rockford, IL 61109-4435, United States
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness, workshops, yoga
- **Event Name**: UAC Live 2026 (CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION)
  - **Description**: 🌐 www.UACarmwrestling.com
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 16
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/uac-live-2026-championship-edition/200029016012632
  - **Venue**: Teamsters Local 325
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  - **Categories**: sports
- **Event Name**: Rockford Reading Book Club
  - **Description**: The May 30th Alliance will host the Rockford Reading Book Club on a bi-weekly basis throughout the spring and summer of 2026. 

The second meeting will take place on May 16th at 12:00 P.M. and will focus on the book selections for the spring and summer.
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 01:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/rockford-reading-book-club/200029884775153
  - **Venue**: 203 7th St, Rockford, IL 61104-1208, United States
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  - **Categories**: Meetups

## 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**: 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**: 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
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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:** Whose Live Anyway? (Sat May 16 2026 at 01:00 am at Coronado Theatre), Where Hearts Meet 5k (Sat May 16 2026 at 07:45 am at Midway Village), Guardians of the Groove Live at Hard Rock Rockford (Sat May 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Hard Rock Casino Rockford), Rollerskate Skills (Sat May 16 2026 at 12:00 pm at Rockford SkateCo), Faith in the Silence - Red Carpet Movie Premiere (Sat May 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at The RPL Nordlof Center).
- **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 Coronado Theatre, Midway Village, Hard Rock Casino Rockford.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Rockford?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Rockford range from USD 109 to USD 162. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Rockford?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Rockford include Seat Geek, Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary, Inc. Rockford IL, Guardians of the Groove.
- **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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