Community Calendar

Homecoming: In Color celebrates the reopening of Rockford Art Museum after a year-long renovation closure. This exhibition features a selection of popular pieces and hidden gems, showcasing the rich diversity of our revered collection. Come witness the power of art and community as we welcome you back to a vibrant space of creativity!

Get ready for a fossil-filled adventure! Drop in and explore real fossils up close, build awesome 3-D dinosaur puzzles, and even make your very own fossil imprint to take home! Play “Say BONES,” a fossil-themed twist on classic Bingo. Plus, meet Mary Anning— the first female fossilist—who will bring history to life with fascinating stories about her groundbreaking discoveries. It’s a day of hands-on fun and ancient wonders you won’t want to miss!

Join Severson Dells Nature Center for these family-friendly, open-house style events. Each month will have a different nature theme full of hands-on, minds-on activities for guests of all ages to participate in. In March, learn all about migration patterns and how to identify migratory animals like birds and insects.

A family road trip takes an unexpected turn when, in the dark of night, on the plains of eastern Oregon. . . reality splits.

WSSR takes another left turn with "California," a play that takes place entirely inside a car. Join us for this unique immersive experience that blends a quirky family comedy with the eerie darkness surrounding a long abandoned nuclear facility.

Directed by Claire Dahlhauser, this intimate production explores the humor and power of family bonds in a world where the map keeps rewriting itself.

Claire's credits include Legally Blonde, The Wedding Singer (Starlight Theatre) and Macbeth (Starlight Shakes) and she recently served as assistant director for last season's production of POTUS at WSSR.

Neil Diamond may have stepped off the stage in 2018, but his music continues to shine brighter than ever thanks to the passion and talent of Rob Garrett, known nationwide as the King of Diamonds.
From the heartfelt ballads to the rousing anthems, Garrett brings the full Neil Diamond experience to life in a show that’s been called “the best of the best” in tribute entertainment. A lifelong fan who saw Diamond live more than a dozen times, Garrett channels every note and nuance of the legendary performer. His uncanny resemblance in voice, look, and energy has earned him national acclaim and even a day in his honor from the Mayor of Las Vegas.
Garrett’s tribute is more than a show—it’s a celebration of a musical icon who gave us the soundtrack to our lives. Featuring timeless hits like:
• “Sweet Caroline”
• “America”
• “Love on the Rocks”
• “Cherry, Cherry”
• “Cracklin’ Rosie”
• and so many more!
This is a must-see for Diamond fans of all generations. Secure your seats today for this unforgettable tribute to a true music legend.

Stockholm Inn is the home for our potpourri of music from 5pm to 7pm on 1st Saturday and 5:30pm to 7:30pm on 3rd Friday of each month. The Trinadora musical mixture includes vintage and contemporary pop, folk, country, jazz, blues, Latin, Celtic, and variety music - everything except the proverbial kitchen sink 🙂 Janel Nelson and Ron Holm accompany their vocals with keyboard, ocarina, guitar, ukulele, fiddle, harmonica, jSax, bass, steel guitar, concertina, and more. The room can fill up, so please phone 815.397.3534 for reservations, and mention that you need seating in the music area.

Neil Diamond may have stepped off the stage in 2018, but his music continues to shine brighter than ever thanks to the passion and talent of Rob Garrett, known nationwide as the King of Diamonds.
From the heartfelt ballads to the rousing anthems, Garrett brings the full Neil Diamond experience to life in a show that’s been called “the best of the best” in tribute entertainment. A lifelong fan who saw Diamond live more than a dozen times, Garrett channels every note and nuance of the legendary performer. His uncanny resemblance in voice, look, and energy has earned him national acclaim and even a day in his honor from the Mayor of Las Vegas.
Garrett’s tribute is more than a show—it’s a celebration of a musical icon who gave us the soundtrack to our lives. Featuring timeless hits like:
• “Sweet Caroline”
• “America”
• “Love on the Rocks”
• “Cherry, Cherry”
• “Cracklin’ Rosie”
• and so many more!
This is a must-see for Diamond fans of all generations. Secure your seats today for this unforgettable tribute to a true music legend.

A family road trip takes an unexpected turn when, in the dark of night, on the plains of eastern Oregon. . . reality splits.

WSSR takes another left turn with "California," a play that takes place entirely inside a car. Join us for this unique immersive experience that blends a quirky family comedy with the eerie darkness surrounding a long abandoned nuclear facility.

Directed by Claire Dahlhauser, this intimate production explores the humor and power of family bonds in a world where the map keeps rewriting itself.

Claire's credits include Legally Blonde, The Wedding Singer (Starlight Theatre) and Macbeth (Starlight Shakes) and she recently served as assistant director for last season's production of POTUS at WSSR.

A selection of favorite paintings created by members of the Plein Air Painters of Rockford during the 2025 season. These are images created during Plein Air painting sessions in the Rockford area. The exhibit is located in the Visitor Center at Klehm Arboretum.

Today Was Tomorrow - a solo show by Kari McDonald will kick off our 2026 exhibition season. Lemuette is the artistic moniker of Rockford-based printmaker Kari McDonald. Her meditative, nature-inspired work invites viewers to slow down and find moments of calm. Her intricate designs in woodblock often feature native prairie plants, whimsical flowers, and playful critters, capturing the beauty and wonder of the natural world.

FAM is open Tuesday - Friday 10 AM to 5 PM, Saturday 12 to 5 PM.