What's happening in Rockford in October 2026?

There are 33 events in Rockford, Illinois in October 2026, including Slimy (Spooky) Science at Discovery Center Museum, STING 3.0 Tour at Hard Rock Live Rockford (7:00 PM), Rockford IceHogs vs. Iowa Wild at BMO Center (7:00 PM), S.A.G.A Club Meeting! at Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University. Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Rockford in October 2026?

No October 2026 events in Rockford are currently marked free. Events with an unknown price are not counted as free.

How do I find events in Rockford for a specific date in October 2026?

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Events in Rockford — October 2026 (33 Things to Do)

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Slimy (Spooky) Science

Discovery Center Museum

Rockford, IL

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Slimy (Spooky) Science

STING 3.0 Tour

Rockford IceHogs vs. Iowa Wild

S.A.G.A Club Meeting!

Hispanic & Cultural Club Fundraiser

Spirits & Spirits

Rockford IceHogs vs. Grand Rapids Griffins

Hard Rock & GALLI Presents: Lucha Libre International

FCA Huddle

Domestic Violence Awareness Month- UW Health Community Resource

Pumpkin Painting with Commuter Council

Japanese Language Coffee Hour

Rockford Network for Professional Women Monthly Luncheon

Alpha Alpha Alpha Chapter Meeting

RESCHEDULED: Bad Craft Club—Witches' Hats

Jeff Dunham: Inappropriate Contact

Edgebrook Farmers Market — Wednesday

Bingo in Pink

Q98.5 & 96.7 The Eagle Flannel Jam - Country Confidential + Rock

Josh Gates

PSYCHed General Meeting: Zendoodling

Sugarland: Ride or Die Tour

Elías Medina

S.A.G.A Club Meeting!

Rockford Symphony Orchestra: The Music Of John Williams

FCA Huddle

Domestic Violence Awareness Month- Family Peace Center Community Resource

Edgebrook Farmers Market — Wednesday

Campus Candy Crawl

S.A.G.A Club Meeting!

Rockford IceHogs vs. Manitoba Moose

Halloween Club Kent: Monster Mash

Hitz Boxing: Rock The Ring - Halloween Havoc

Slimy (Spooky) Science

Slimy (Spooky) Science

STING 3.0 Tour

STING 3.0 Tour

Rockford IceHogs vs. Iowa Wild

Rockford IceHogs vs. Iowa Wild

S.A.G.A Club Meeting!

S.A.G.A Club Meeting!

Hispanic & Cultural Club Fundraiser

Hispanic & Cultural Club Fundraiser

Spirits & Spirits

Spirits & Spirits

Rockford IceHogs vs. Grand Rapids Griffins

Rockford IceHogs vs. Grand Rapids Griffins

Hard Rock & GALLI Presents: Lucha Libre International

Hard Rock & GALLI Presents: Lucha Libre International

FCA Huddle

FCA Huddle

Domestic Violence Awareness Month- UW Health Community Resource

Domestic Violence Awareness Month- UW Health Community Resource

Pumpkin Painting with Commuter Council

Pumpkin Painting with Commuter Council

Japanese Language Coffee Hour

Japanese Language Coffee Hour

Rockford Network for Professional Women Monthly Luncheon

Rockford Network for Professional Women Monthly Luncheon

Alpha Alpha Alpha Chapter Meeting

Alpha Alpha Alpha Chapter Meeting

RESCHEDULED: Bad Craft Club—Witches' Hats

RESCHEDULED: Bad Craft Club—Witches' Hats

Jeff Dunham: Inappropriate Contact

Jeff Dunham: Inappropriate Contact

Edgebrook Farmers Market — Wednesday

Edgebrook Farmers Market — Wednesday

Bingo in Pink

Bingo in Pink

Q98.5 & 96.7 The Eagle Flannel Jam - Country Confidential + Rock

Q98.5 & 96.7 The Eagle Flannel Jam - Country Confidential + Rock

Josh Gates

Josh Gates

PSYCHed General Meeting: Zendoodling