Family events in Rochelle, IL

A ten year milestone is being marked with a weekend community gathering at a cozy cabin setting, offering shared meals, wellness sessions, creative activities, and time outdoors. Participants can camp for $200 per person by bringing their own tent and gear, or opt for a sleeping space in the cabin for $250 per person. An option to attend for the day is available for $85. Everyone brings their own food and drinks to contribute to communal meals. Across the weekend, expect yoga, sound healing, crystals, ceremony, music, crafts, dancing, kayaking, a raffle, friendly connections, and a few surprises. The flow includes arrival and setup, shared breakfasts and dinners, evenings by the bonfire with an opening circle for intentions, and a closing meditation and circle. Featured offerings include Kundalini Yoga and the gong with Laura and Jenny, manifesting with oracle cards and Reiki healing with Jenny, an intention craft with Amy, a healing circle with Laura, and a triple sound healing with Becky, Monika, and Jenny. Children are welcome with supervision, and family rates are available. Attendees bring their own essentials for a restorative and festive cabin weekend.

This free, affirming gathering for ages 10 to 13 offers a welcoming place to connect with peers, build confidence, and be themselves. The group centers on navigating identity, friendships, and the everyday challenges of growing up together. Food and refreshments are provided, and friends are welcome. For questions, call or text 331-303-0818.

Enjoy a relaxed car meet where participation and spectating are both free. On-site registration is complimentary, and the gathering welcomes all makes, models, and vehicle types. Please follow the etiquette by skipping burnouts and excessive revving and by keeping the area clean. Vendors are not included, and there are no registration charges. Additional details will be shared as they become available.

This open show offers a laid back setting with family friendly competition. Gates open with barrel exhibitions leading into the main program. Food, beverages, and treats from the Circle KD kitchen will be available throughout the event. Casual clothing is appropriate. Awards include five highpoint belt buckles and payback for the speed classes, plus a tumbler for the highest reserve highpoint. For questions, contact show chairperson Kylee Schambach at 309-620-0837.

Experience a festive faire at Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center filled with merriment and revelry. Enjoy live performances, food trucks, and artisan vendors offering handmade wares. Encounter Vikings and royalty, see horses and jesters, take in lively dancing, and explore the castle on tours, with more to discover. Admission is $10 per person, children under 12 are $5, and children under 5 are admitted free.

Set within Genoa’s Harvest Fest, the Fall Makers' Market turns Main Street into a lively showcase of local makers and small businesses. Browse handmade creations, seasonal décor, distinctive gifts, and tasty treats while enjoying the upbeat festival atmosphere. Family friendly activities include a petting zoo, rides, and a touch a truck area, and OpenDoor Coffee will be serving festive drinks to keep the autumn mood going. It is a simple way to support local vendors and spend a relaxed fall day together.

Pop-Up @ PAWS Summer Market brings a no-cost, family-friendly outdoor marketplace to Paws Humane Society of Rockford, featuring makers with fabric and wood pieces, yarn crafts, 3D creations, baked treats, and more. Inside the shelter, pet supplies are available for resale and adoptable cats are showcased, with foster dogs sometimes visiting on site. This edition adds a spooky market theme with food trucks and music. For the comfort and safety of the animals, outside pets are not permitted under Paws policy, and ADA service animals are welcome.

This energetic storytime features read alouds, songs, and chances to get up and dance. It offers an active mix of storytelling, singing, and movement for a lively experience.

In the J. R. Sullivan Theater at the RPL Nordlof Center, this film series honors 250 years of American independence with a mix of beloved classics, crowd-pleasers, and seasonal favorites. Admission is free and popcorn is complimentary. The lineup features The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG), The Princess Bride (PG), 42 (PG-13), Superman (PG-13), Independence Day (PG-13), Fantastic Mr. Fox (PG), The Karate Kid (PG), Sinners (R), Frankenweenie (PG), Pride and Prejudice (PG), and Muppet Christmas Carol (G).