Apr 10 Wednesday
Reality Bytes is a student film festival that screens short films from around the world. Student produced films are animations, narratives, documentaries and high school films. The show is varied and delightful. All films are less than 30 min. in length. Check for program details at realitybytes.niu.edu
Apr 13 Saturday
NAEYC Week of the Young Child FREE Family Fun and Resource Fair! Fun for the entire family. Storytime, dancing, food available for purchase. Over 20 local resource vendors will provide fun and games for children of all ages at the Northwest Community Center in Rockford from 9:00am-Noon on Saturday, April 13th. More information can be found here! www.facebook.com/woycrockford
Apr 19 Friday
The Rockford Area Arts Council presents its Spring ArtScene, with art of all types showing at all types of venues throughout downtown Rockford & beyond, plus chances to meet some of the artists, live music & more, on Friday & Saturday, Apr. 19-20.
Apr 20 Saturday
NatureFest focuses on families with elementary age children, but everyone is welcome. Extension staff and Master Naturalist volunteers work together to present multiple, hands-on, learning activities throughout the forest. Visitors check in at the registration table to pick up a map and passport to track their experience. NatureFest is a collaboration between University of Illinois Extension, DeKalb County Forest Preserve, and the DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District.