The first weekend in June offers a variety of family fun events, including car shows, markets, live music and more.

Here are 17 things to do this weekend in the Rockford area.

Rockford Midtown Market

What: Community gathering for ethnic food, farm produce, coffee drinks, kid activities, music, and crafts.

When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 28

Where: 503 Seventh St., Rockford

For more: http://rockfordmidtownmarket.com/

Kids Art Camp

What: Kids will make a board each day while full day kids will also do a special art project. Snack provided but please provide lunch and drink if your child will be there all day. There will not be pre-chosen board designs. Please make sure you are purchasing the correct ticket.

When: 8 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m. or all-day Thursday, June 1 and each Tuesday and Thursday this summer

Where: Erica’s Board Creations, 122 S. Prairie St., Rockton

Cost: $55; $35 for half day

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

Music on the Mall

What: Music on the Mall offers concertgoers a variety of musical guests from jazz, rock, soul and more. Seating is limited; attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. This summer, Lucha Cantina will provide quick-service food and drink options out of a new kitchen built specifically for Music on the Mall. Additionally, drinks will also be available from Edgebrook merchant Cork, Keg, & Spirits. The opening night act is the Jodi Beach Trio.

When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Friday through Aug. 25

Where: Edgebrook Shopping Center, 1639 N. Alpine Road, Rockford

Cost: Free

For more: edgebrookshops.com

Rockford City Market

What: More than 60 local vendors will have fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items, jewelry, cheese, honey and more. There will also be food trucks, local breweries and rotating kids activities. Live music on main stage and acoustic stage. On June 2, the performers will be Jon Bon Stamos and Andrew Robinson.

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

Where: East State and Water Streets, downtown Rockford

Cost: Free admission

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

Friday Night Flix

What: This community event features kids activities, then a movie, with food trucks available through the whole evening. Enjoy face painting and balloon twisting by Characters 2 Life; themed activities by Discovery Center Museum; Rapunzel princess appearance from Forest City Fairytale Company; Coronado Performing Arts Center and BMO Center giveaways and more. Food trucks will serve from 6:30 until the end of the movie.

When: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. pre-movie activities Friday (movie plays at dusk)

Where: Davis Park at Founders Landing, 320 S. Wyman St., Rockford

Cost: Free

For more: info@asmrockford.com

Live at Inscape

What: Acoustic folk singer and songwriter Matthew Caleb will perform his original indie rock with accompanist Helmuth Redschlag on keys. Shop Inscape's unique gifts and clothing before the concert.

When: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday

Where: Inscape Collective, 201 Seventh St., Rockford

Cost: Free admission

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

Queer AF Art Show Opening

What: This show kicks off Pride Month and will highlight artists from the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies, in a variety of styles and mediums. Come to support local artists and your friends and family in the LGBTQIA+ community. The show will run through July 22 during regular business hours or by appointment.

When: Friday

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

Cost: Free

For more: 317artcollaborative@gmail.com

Downtown Rockton Sidewalk Sale

What: Two days' worth of sales in downtown Rockton. The block just west of Main Street will be blocked off for picnic tables and more sales tables in the area. There will also be live music in the evenings.

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday

Where: Main, Prairie and Hawick Streets in downtown Rockton

Cost: Free admission

Annual Garden Fair

What: Community members can shop from vendors for a variety of plants, flowers, garden décor and art while listening to live music performances in the Fountain Garden and exploring Klehm’s grounds. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from local food truck vendors.

When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday

Where: Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St., Rockford

Cost: $10; $8 in advance through the visitors center or several Rockford retail garden locations; free for members and children age 11 and younger.

For more: Klehm.org/garden-fair-2023

IceHogs End of Season Garage Sale

What: Shop for discounted apparel, player sticks, authentic jerseys, locker room plates and more. Credit cards only.

When: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday (Season ticket members can come at 9 a.m.)

Where: Oink Outfitters Shop at BMO Center, 300 Elm St., Rockford. Enter at Chestnut and Church Streets entrance.

Cars and Coffee

What: The largest monthly car show in Rockford brings cars, trucks and motorcycles, displays, games, contests, prizes, 50/50 raffles and more.

When: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday and the first Saturday of each month through October.

Where: The Rockford Public School administration parking lot, 501 Seventh St., Rockford

Cost: Free to participate or spectate.

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

Saturday Fun on the Farm

What: Bring the family to get outdoors and engage in safe recreational activities. Make memories at Rockford Park District's Lockwood Park. Activities include wagon rides through the park’s meadows and woods ($4; departs every 30 min.); free Sarver Children's Farm barn visits; and a hands-on pony experience.

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 28

Where: Lockwood Park Trailside Equestrian Centre and Children’s Farm, 5201 Safford Road, Rockford

Cost: Free admission to the park; some activities have fees, and some are free.

For more: 815-987-8809

Trinadora’s First Saturday Musical Potpourri

What: Janel Nelson and Ron Holm comprise the Trinadora Duo, who perform their musical mixture (vintage and contemporary pop, folk, country, jazz, blues, Latin, Celtic and variety music). Janel and Ron accompany their vocals with keyboard, ocarina, guitar, ukulele, fiddle, harmonica, Sax, bass, steel guitar, concertina and more instruments.

When: 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday and the first Saturday of each month through December.

Where: Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St., Rockford

Cost: Free admission

For more: https://www.trinadora.com/events

Model A Day

What: Meet Model A owners from throughout the Midwest. Guests and villagers are invited to dress in period attire from the 1920s and 1930s. Wander the streets to see more than 100 Model A’s as well as Clinton shops and restaurants. The annual event includes vendors, music, food and door prizes.

When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday

Where: Clinton, Wis.

Cost: Free registration

For more: 608-295-2590

Buchanan Street Stroll

What: The first Buchanan Street Stroll of the season in downtown Belvidere features live music, food trucks, kid-friendly activities and all kinds of vendors.

When: 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday

Where: 401 Whitney Blvd., Belvidere

Cost: Free admission

For more: i815-544-4237

Concerts on the Creek Presents Inspiration on the Creek

What: On one Sunday of most months, Concerts on the Creek hosts a special program of inspirational secular and sacred music presented by some of the region's favorite performers. There is no preaching or liturgy. Mark Dvorak will be this weekend's performer.

When: 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday

Where: Spring Creek Church, 4500 Spring Creek Road, Rockford

Cost: Free admission; donations accepted

For more: 815-979-1949

Live at Levings

What: Construction for a permanent stage at Levings Lake Park will start soon. Because of this, the 2023 Levings concert series will be relocated. The majority of concerts will take place at Black Hawk Park. Live at Levings features a variety of musical performances, with select concerts preceded by a talent competition featuring various performers such as singers, dancers, rappers, comedians, magicians, and more great acts. There will be activities for kids including a bouncy house and your favorite soul food truck vendors. This weekend's Old School Reunion will feature performances by the Sounds of Slave, Home town Heroes, saxophonist Harlan Jefferson, funk band Too Deep and 815's own poetic artist Hip-hop Goat Jersey.

When: 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday

Where: Black Hawk Park, 101 15th Ave., Rockford

Cost: Free admission

For more: rockfordparkdistrict.org

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Tuesday Evening in the Gardens

What: The lineup includes regional and nationally touring musicians on 13 Tuesday evenings, beginning May 30. Musical acts perform from the Garden Pavilion. Concert goers enjoy an evening of local and regional acts, onsite food and drink vendors, and are invited to carry in lawn chairs and picnics for lawn seating. Performers June 6 are Chris Pierce of Los Angeles, Calif., with opening act Cash Box Kings from Chicago.

When: 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 6

Where: Anderson Japanese Gardens,

Cost: $12; $11 for seniors; $10 for students and military; free for Premium Garden Members and children age 5 and younger

For more: 815-229-9390

Truckin' Tuesdays

What: Enjoy a drink on the dock at Prairie Street Brewing Company while getting food from Sizz 'N Fizz, The Taco Shop 815, Little Nick's BBQ, and The Dessert Shop 815 food trucks. There will be a live DJ as well.

When: 5 to 10 p.m. every Tuesday through Aug. 29.

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

Cost: Free admission

For more: https://psbrewingco.com/truckin-tuesday/

Wine Down Wednesday

What: Relax on the patio and enjoy music by the green. Enjoy food and wine specials. Three Good Men will perform.

When: 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 7

Where: Alchemy at Aldeen, 1902 Reid Farm Road, Rockford

For more: 815-987-1662

Kathi Edwards is a freelance correspondent.

This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: Live music, food trucks and more: 17 things to do in the Rockford area