3 Things To Do in Rockford That Will Put You in the Holiday Spirit

If the holly jollies haven't hit you yet, these three things happening in Rockford, Illinois this week will definitely help you get there!

In Need of Holiday Cheer

I don't know about you, but celebrating Thanksgiving so late in November this year has really put a damper on my holiday spirit. Having one less week to shop, wrap, bake, and celebrate is bumming me out, and I need an adrenaline shot of good Christmas cheer ASAP!

If you too are feeling the holiday pressure and need some excuses to stop and enjoy the season, here are three great ones happening in Rockford this weekend.

Christmas Events in Rockford, Illinois

This morning I realized Christmas is one week away and my family has been too busy to have any real holiday fun, which is completely shameful for someone who loves Christmas as much as I do. Now my goal is to cram as much Christmas cheer as possible into the next 7 days. Here are three things I have added to my to-do list, and you probably should too...

1. Visit Rockford Holiday Pop-Up Bars:

@gorockford Raise your spirits this holiday season at Rockford's holiday pop-up bars! 🍸🎄 Sip in festive cocktails and seasonal brews that will leave you feeling jolly. 📍Rural on Tap 📍8th Ward Pub 📍Carlyle Brewing Co. #gorockford#rockfordillinois#rockfordholidays♬ Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays - *NSYNC

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✨ Rockford is lighting up the holidays! ✨ 💡 All Aglow at Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens: Experience the beauty of nature illuminated with twinkling lights and festive displays! 🚗 Festival of Lights at Sinnissippi Park: Pack the car and enjoy a dazzling drive-thru light show that’s a Rockford holiday tradition. 🏮 Illuminated at Anderson Japanese Gardens: A magical winter walk through stunning light displays and serene garden landscapes. 📍Nicholas Conservatory 📍Sinnissippi Park 📍Anderson Japanese Gardens

♬ Ready For Christmas - Tabitha Meeks & Ryan Corn

This video highlights three of Rockford's best holiday light displays, but there are a ton more to see in the area too. I'm also adding the Holiday Light Show at Rotary Botanical Gardens in Janesville, Wisconsin to our list too!

3.Holiday Pops 2024 With the Rockford Symphony Orchestra 

This show is sure to provide holiday cheer for all ages, and tickets for both shows are still available, here. 

Whew, just adding these three things to my family's weekend to-do list already has me feeling more Christmassy, I hope it does the same for you!