Gardens, garage sales and group art show: 10 Rockford area things to do this weekend
The first weekend in June offers a wide variety of family friendly indoor and outdoor activities in the area. Here are some to check out.
Friday Night Flix
What: ASM Global and Davis Park at Founders Landing kick off 2022 Friday Night Flix series in downtown Rockford with a showing of Sing 2.
When: Friday at dusk, at approximately 8:45 p.m. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets early to reserve a spot
Where: Davis Park at Founders Landing, 320 S. Wyman St., Rockford
Cost: Free
For more: Friday Night Flix on Facebook
Future is Now
What: A group art show for today and tomorrow featuring the talents of Betsy Youngquist, Karl Jahnke, Chinacat 663, Keelan McMorrow, Laura Gomel, Nikki Hollander, Alison Dean, Mossy Vaughn, Brett Whitacre, Solvej Jordahl, Eamonn James, Rhiannon Yandell, Sya Ryn, Joei Krutza, Angie Loptien and more.
When: Opening night reception is from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. The show runs through July.
Where: 317 Art Collective, 317 Market St., Rockford
Cost: Free
For more: 317 Art Collective on Facebook.
Glitzy Garage Sale
What: Shop this mega-sale with 17 departments including home decor, gadgets, clothing, jewelry, tools, sporting goods and much more.
Where: Womanspace, 3333 Maria Linden Drive, Rockford
When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday.
For more: womanspace-rockford.org
Music on the Mall
What: Weekly music series
Where: Edgebrook Center Court, 1641 N. Alpine Road
When: Recurring weekly on Fridays 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This Friday’s performers will be classic '70s rock band Soul2Soul.
Cost: Free
For more: edgebrookshops.com
Vintage, retro toys and Hot Wheels
What: Verns Flea Market will host a toy meet-up this weekend featuring vendors with action figures such as GI Joe, Transformers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Marvel Legends, Black Series Star Wars and Hot Wheels, video games and more.
Where: Vern's Flea market, 7507 North Second St., Machesney Park
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday
Cost: Free
For more: Verns Flea Market on Facebook
Adrenaline Wrestling
What: Live professional wrestling offers hard hitting, high octane competition and television taping.
Where: State Line Sports Complex (formerly Victory Sports), 7003 N. Alpine Road, Loves Park
When: Saturday 5:30 p.m. Bell time at 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $12 in advance, $20 at the door
For more: Adrenaline Wrestling on Facebook
Family Frog Adventure
What: Learn all about frogs: their life cycles, their calls and where they live.
Where: Pecatonica River Campground, 7260 Judd Road, Pecatonica.
When: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday
Cost: $10 for members, $15/per family general admission
For more: seversondells.com
Garden Fair Weekend
What: Experience a wide variety of plants, flowers, garden décor, art, educational information booths and more! Enjoy live entertainment in the Fountain Garden over a meal from local food vendors.
Where: Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St., Rockford
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
Cost: $7 in advance, $10 at the gate. Free for Klehm members and children 12 & under
For more: klehm.org
Cars & Coffee
What: Cars & Coffee presents its fourth season, held on the first Saturday of the month from April to October in the parking lot of the Rockford Public Schools administration building across from Katie's Cup. All sorts of vintage and newer model vehicles will be on display for car buffs of all ages.
Where: 502 Seventh St, Rockford
When: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday
Cost: Free to spectate and participate
For more: carsandcoffeerockford.com
Rooted and Wonderland Sweets grand opening
What: Rooted and Wonderland Sweets will host an official grand opening party complete with giveaways and drawings, a plant pop-up, candles, cupcakes, mocktails and bunnies.
Where: 1408 N. Main St., Rockford
When: noon to 8 p.m. Friday
For more: Rooted on Facebook
Ken DeCoster: kdecoster@rrstar.com; @DeCosterKen
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