Christmas is rapidly approaching and that means there are still some family-friendly events of activities and events in the Rock River Valley.
Here’s some things for you and your family to do this Christmas weekend.
winter wonderland
What: Enjoy winter adventures while escaping the cold. Test your skating skills at Discovery Center’s new indoor sock skating rink. No ice, no shoes, just slip-sliding fun on a high-tech synthetic polymer surface. Also, enjoy creating holiday crafts based on cultures from around the world.
When: 10 am to 3 pm Friday and Dec. 26 through Dec. 31
Where: Discovery Center Museum. 711 N. Main St., Rockford
Cost: $10, free to members and children ages 1 and younger.
For more: https://www.discoverycentermuseum.org/
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Illuminated: A Lighted Garden Experience
What: The Illuminated wintertime lights experience features dramatic up-lighting and thousands of white string lights woven throughout the landscape and canopy of the Garden.
When: 5 to 8 pm through Dec, 30, closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Where: Anderson Japanese Gardens, 318 Spring Creek Road, Rockford
Cost: Free for Premium Gardens members, free for children five and under, $11 for adults, $10 for seniors, $9 for students and military.
For more: https://andersongardens.org/
Festival of Lights
What: Drive through Sinnissippi Park and enjoy dozens of holiday light displays. Festival of Lights has been a Stateline family tradition since 1989.
When: 5 to 11 pm through Dec. 23, open 24 hours Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Where: Sinnissippi Park, 1401 N. 2nd St., Rockford
Cost: Free admission, donations will be accepted.
For more: http://www.4thandlights.com/
All Aglow Holiday Light Display
What: Celebrate the holidays at Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens. Guests can see sparkling holiday lights in the outdoor gardens.
When: Dusk until dawn through Jan 8
Where: Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, 1354 N. 2nd St., Rockford
Cost: Free admission, donations will be accepted.
For more: https://nicholasconservatory.com/
Winter on the farm
What: Enjoy a wagon ride through a winter wonderland.
When: 5 to 7 pm Friday
Where: Lockwood Park Trailside Equestrian Center & Children’s Farm, 5201 Safford Road, Rockford
Cost: $7 per ticket, free for children 2 and under.
For more: https://lockwoodpark.com/
Ken DeCoster covers business news and features. Contact him at 815-987-1391, [email protected] or @DeCosterKen.
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