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Haunted Rockford Events
Haunted Rockford sponsors events including haunted tours, paranormal investigations, live gallery readings, and other events year round at locations in and around Rockford, Illinois. Haunted Rockford was founded and is operated by paranormal investigator and local historian Kathi Kresol. Upcoming events just in time for Halloween include... Galena Paranormal Bus Tour Saturday, November 1 from 3p-11p Veterans Memorial Hall 211 N. Main Street Rockford $60.00 We will load the bus at Veterans Memorial Hall and take a Paranormal Road trip to Galena, Illinois. Participants will visit this historic city with Kathi Kresol who will share the history and psychics Sara Bowker and Paul Smith, who will give their insights on the hidden history. We will be joined by special guest, Steve Repp, Galena Historian and All About a Ghost Tour Organizer. Participants will have time to stop for dinner either on their own or with the Haunted Rockford Team – the price for dinner is NOT included in the t...
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Twisted Crypt Haunted House
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First Fridays
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Friday Night Flix in Davis Park 2015
Friday Night Flix in Davis Park features large screen movies that the entire family can enjoy. The free movie showings begin at sundown on the North lawn of Davis Park. Attendees are strongly encouraged to bring lawn chairs if the movie is indoors. Movie line-up for the remainder of 2015: -July 10 - How To Train Your Dragon 2 July 17 - Disney's Planes Fire & Rescue July 24 - Ninja Turtles July 31 - 101 Dalmatians August 7 The SpongeBob Movie August 14 - Night at the Museum August 21 - Toy Story 3 Select nights will also feature related programming prior to the movie to entertain families and children. Patrons are allowed to bring in food and beverages but alcohol is prohibited. The first 1,000 people who enter the park will get a "popcorn ticket" to redeem at the concession stand for a FREE bag of popcorn. Additional bags of popcorn may be purchased for $1. In the event of inclement weather on a Friday during Friday Night Flix the decision to move to an alternate location or...
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Jazz on the Rock
Grab your zoot suit, wing-tipped shoes, boa and long strand of pearls, and mark your calendar for the 15th Annual Jazz on the Rock, "Roaring 20's Gala", on Friday, June 13 at Rockford Country Club. Hosted by Children's Home + Aid's Northern Regional Advisory Board, this roaring night of prohibition-era fun will provide necessary funding to support critical programs for children and families in the Rockford area. The evening features jazz entertainment by Soundscape, a photo booth and a wine walk plus auction and raffles! Tickets are just $75 per person and available now by contacting Lynn Hansel at Dickerson & Nieman via email lynnh@dickersonnieman.com. You can also upgrade your Jazz on the Rock experience by joining in the Big Shot Soiree preceding the gala in " 21" Club. Password required. Admission is a double sawbuck ($20) and includes one raffle ticket for the Roaring 20s Gala. Space is limited. The Soiree includes...