The first weekend in August provides the opportunity to celebrate Rockford Peaches, female entrepreneurs, your Italian heritage and see Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias.

Here are 21 things to do in Rockford this weekend.

USA Baseball Women’s National Team

What: Neighborhood residents, baseball enthusiasts and the Rockford region are invited to enjoy this community celebration featuring kids' activities, tee/wiffle ball derby, local food trucks and vendors, a DJ and baseball themed surprises. The USA Baseball WNT will take the Beyer Stadium field at 5 p.m. for exhibition baseball against Cangelosi Sparks North.

When: 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3

Where: Beyer Stadium, 245-15th Ave., Rockford

Cost: Free

For more: https://www.iwbc.org/

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Peaches Pop-Up Live Print

What: The Rockford Art Deli is celebrating the USA Baseball Women’s National Team playing in Rockford by letting you choose one of the store's Peaches designs to get printed. For all those who have wanted a Peaches design on a specific garment, now's your chance to bring in whatever garment you like.

When: Noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3

Where: Rockford Art Deli, 402 E. State St., Rockford

Cost: $19.45 per shirt

For more: 312-725-4723, hello@rockfordartdeli.com

44th Annual Festa Italiana

What: The Greater Rockford Italian American Association hosts the 44th annual Festa Italiana Fundraiser. The event features carnival rides and games for toddlers through adults, with all-day wrist bands available, a kid's craft area, and live entertainment. There will also be bands, Italian dancers, bocce, mass and lots of food and beverages. Free parking. Rain or shine.

When: 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5; noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6

Where: Boylan Central Catholic High School, 4000 Saint Francis Drive, Rockford

Cost: $8 entry; free for active military, veterans and children ages nine and younger.

For more: https://www.festaitalianarockford.com/

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Gabriel “Fluffly” Iglesias

What: World-renowned stand-up comedian and actor Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is hitting the road this summer with his Back on Tour.

When: 6:3010 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6

Where: ABC Supply Stadium, 217 Shirland Ave., Beloit, Wis.

Cost: $74-$107

For more: www.milb.com/beloit/events/fluffy

National Ski Championships

What: The Loves Park Ski Broncs host the D2 Show Ski National Championships. The Division 2 show is a national water ski competition featuring individual and team performers. Show skiing combines elements of all water ski disciplines and typically features several acts choreographed to music and built around a theme that tells a story. In competitive show skiing, each club has one hour to present a theatrical performance on water skis. Individual competitors will compete in the qualifying round which includes a series of water ski maneuvers such as swivel, doubles and jump tricks. After the individual competition, the water ski teams will compete to determine best in show.

When: 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 and 7 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 6

Where: Shorewood Park, 201 Evelyn Ave. Loves Park

Cost: Free

For more: www.skibroncs.com

Paul Bronson Acoustic Music

What: Paul Bronson Acoustic Music will provide the sonic backdrop for dinner, drinks and music appreciation.

When: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3

Where: The Norwegian, 1402 N. Main St., Rockford

For more: 815-329-6191

Dinner on the Dock

What: Enjoy dinner, drinks and live music on the dock from Dirty Fishnet Stockings.

When: 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3

Where: Prairie Street Brewing Co., 200 Prairie St., Rockford

Cost: Free admission

For more: https://psbrewingco.com

Garden Explorers

What: Garden Explorers is a ten-week interactive parent/child activity. Each week features a story time led by a community leader, followed by an activity, craft, or children’s music. Garden Explorers is appropriate for four to six-year-olds, but children of all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult guardian at all times.

When: 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 3

Where: Anderson Japanese Gardens, 318 Spring Creek Road, Rockford

Cost: Free admission

For more: 815-229-3930

Rockford City Market

What: We've reached the halfway point of the City Market season which means there are some new vendors to see. Last week's market was canceled due to severe weather/heat. The weekly market features more than 60 local vendors with fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items, jewelry, cheese, honey, and more underneath the pavilion. There are also food trucks, local breweries, activities for kids and more.

When: 4 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4.

Where: East State and Water Streets, downtown Rockford

Cost: Free admission

For more: http://www.rockfordcitymarket.com/

Lucha Cantina First Friday Comedy event

What: Make sure to call Lucha Cantina during business hours reserve a table. The show cover will be added to your bill at the end of the night. Comics for the night: Host: Michael Palmenderi; featured comics Alex Tsakanikas and Kevin Kellam and headliner Jim Flannigan.

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4

Where: Lucha Cantina, 1641 N. Alpine Road, Rockford

Cost: $10 cover charge

For more: 815-977-4319

Guest Art Series

What: The guest artist series continues with Karl Jahnke. Born in 1975, Jahnke is a full-time, self-taught artist living in the Chicago suburbs where he paints, sculpts and raises chickens. His paintings cover a wide range of subject matter rendered with careful realism and painterly chaos. The show will be up through August.

When: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4

Where: 317 Art Collaborative, 317 Market St., Rockford

Cost: Free admission

For more: 815-272-0411

Construst and Create

What: Let your imagination run wild and create whatever you want from cardboard, recycled materials, Lego blocks, Imagination Playground blocks, Thinker Linkers, K’Nex and more.

When: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4

Where: Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St., Rockford

Cost: $10; free to members and children ages 1 and younger.

For more: 815-963-6769

Friday Night Flix - Minions: The Rise of Gru

What: The series features large screen movies that the entire family can enjoy on the south lawn of Davis Park. All are welcome. The park opens at 6:30 p.m.; the movie starts at dusk (approximately 8:45 p.m.). No pets allowed; service animals are welcome and must remain on a leash or in a harness at all times. Bring lawn chairs and blankets early to reserve a spot.

When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4

Where: Davis Park, Rockford

Cost: Free

For more: https://www.facebook.com/FridayNightFlix

Music on the Mall

What: Enjoy live music outside. Food and drinks from Lucha Cantina and Cork, Keg & Spirits will be available. The performer Aug. 4 is Joel Baer Big Band. This 17-piece band plays Frank Sinatra, Harry Connick, Jr. and other big band songs.

When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4

Where: Edgebrook center court, 1643 N. Alpine Road, Rockford

Cost: Free

For more: 815-398-8957

Hogwarts Walk-In Make & Take Event

What: Come transform Bristle & Timber into Hogwarts. No registration required. Select your board and design; they will guide you through the rest. There will be Hogwarts Walk-in exclusives that are only available at Hogwarts Events.

When: 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6

Where: Bristle & Timber, 6140 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park

Cost: Most projects are $25 each

For more: 779-970-6804

Birds of Prey Day

What: Come learn about some of the most awe-inspiring, high-flying creatures around – birds of prey. Meet a Great Horned Owl and Red-Tailed Hawk up close, courtesy of the Atwood Center. Take part in activities and presentations to help you and your family learn about the behaviors, adaptations and skills that put birds of prey at the top of the food chain. For all ages.

When: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 5

Where: Nature at the Confluence, 306 Dickop St., South Beloit

Cost: $10; $20 for family (two or more people)

For more: 815-200-6910

The Roaring '20s

What: Explore the Prohibition era as costumed interpreters and period re-enactors will bring the 1920s to life. Guests will learn about the distilling processes common in the 1920s, and see cultural touchstones of the era such as flappers, federal agents, gangsters and jazz musicians. The museum will feature Model A and Model T Car Clubs, "old time" baseball with K Cancer, drinks from Pig Minds Brewing and food from Mary’s Market Cafe. The 1920s Bearcat Band will perform.

When: 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5

Where: Midway Village Museum,

Cost: $12 to $15; free for members and residents in select zip codes.

For more: 815-397-9112

Jazz on the Lawn

What: Join the Pilgrim Baptist Church family for their bi-annual "Jazz on the Lawn" event. The evening will be filled with great music, featuring Evon Sams Sextet and The Blueshift Big Band of Chicago. Food will be available to purchase from Ambiance.

When: 5 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5

Where: Pilgrim Baptist Church, 1703 S. Central Ave., Rockford

Cost: Free admission; donations appreciated

For more: 815-289-8771

Stationery Store Day at SRM Prints studio + storefront

What: Stationery Store Day is a day to celebrate independent paper shops. SRM Prints studio + storefront is artist-owned and -operated, with printed and stationery goods. The storefront will celebrate with artist pop ups featuring Katy Chains Chainstitch Artist, Caitlin Yarbro Paper Artist, Sweet Baby Ray Gifts Co. and a full block printed textile display from SRM Prints. KaBao Food Truck will serve food throughout the day as well.

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5

Where: SRM Prints studio + storefront, 330 E. State St., Rockford

Cost: Free admission

For more: 815- 298-6704

The Mantel: U.S. Decision to Drop the Atomic Bomb

What: See up close the mantel piece that the president signed to order. Hear stories of those moments from Chief Historian Tony Farrell. Look deep in the War Room at items commanders and other members of service wore and used in war from all around the world. This presentation is for mature audience only. Youth will need to be present with an adult.

When: Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5

Where: Historic Auto Attractions, 13825 Metric Road, Roscoe

Cost: $5 for members; $35 for general public

For more: 815-209-5864

Sixth Annual Female Energy Festival

What: Celebrate more than 70 women-owned businesses. Enjoy food from 6 food trucks and inspiring performances by local women. You can also participate in activities for all ages such as facepainting, jewelry making, 360 Photobooth and photos.

When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6

Where: IBEW 364 Henry Miller Hall, 6820 Mill Road, Rockford

For more: Indigo Beauty Boutique on Facebook

Battle at Levings

What: There will be activities for kids including a bouncy house, face painting, cartoon characters and soul food truck vendors. the battle features DJ E-Double and DJ Shon Roka.

When: 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6

Where: Sinnissippi Band Shell, 1401 N. Second St., Rockford

Cost: Free

For more: Live at Levings Talent Show and Concerts on Facebook

Coming next week:

Boone County Fair

What: The largest county fair in the State of Illinois features over a hundred acres packed with hundreds of vendors of all types, thousands of home art exhibits, thousands of champion livestock, free entertainment, food and shows throughout the grounds all day long.

When: 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8 through Sunday, Aug. 13

Where: Boone County Fairgrounds, 8847 IL 76, Belvidere

Cost: Costs vary; free for children 10 and younger every day; free for seniors 65 and older on Thursday

For more: 815-544-2900

Kathi Edwards is a freelance correspondent.

This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: Festa Italinia, Gabriel Iglesias among things do in Rockford, Illinois