What to do in Rockford

Between Monday, November 17, 2025 and Friday, January 16, 2026

Poetry & Pi(e) 2025!

Dec 13An inspiring evening of poetry featuring Wisconsin's new Poet Laureate.

Illumination: Tree Lights

Dec 27An outdoor, immersive display of lights and sound.

Dec 28Emilio performing at the Hard Rock Cafe.

The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour

Dec 27Catch the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters as they bring their spectacular 100 Year Tour to Madison.

Trivia Night at The Village

Dec 15Test your knowledge at this local trivia event.

2025 CBG & NAIOP Holiday Meeting and Party

Dec 16A holiday gathering for the Commercial Brokers Group (CBG) and NAIOP.

Middleton Community Orchestra Holiday Concert

Dec 17Enjoy a festive holiday concert by the Middleton Community Orchestra.

Wallflower Vision Board

Dec 9A creative workshop focused on vision boarding.

Holiday Business Social Hour

Dec 9Enjoy appetizers, refreshments, and holiday cheer with new and old friends.

Preschool Storytime

Dec 9Storytime tailored for preschoolers.

Dec 10A festive party event, likely geared towards children.

Asi Respiro: Bilingual Storytime & Breathing Stations with Local Author

Dec 10Enjoy a bilingual storytime session and breathing exercises with a local author.

Illumination: Tree Lights

Dec 22An immersive outdoor light experience transforming the trees of the Morton Arboretum.

Shine On Madison

Dec 27Experience the festive light display on State Street, illuminating downtown Madison for the holiday season.

Madison TubaChristmas

Dec 28Join Madison's rendition of a nationwide tradition where tuba and euphonium players perform festive tunes.

Dec 28Enjoy an evening of stand-up comedy with Nate Craig at the Majestic Theatre.

Holiday Fantasy in Lights

Dec 22A beloved drive-through holiday light display in Madison.

Shine On Madison: Holiday Tree Lighting & Capitol Square Décor

Dec 22Downtown Madison is illuminated with sparkling lights and festive decorations on Capitol Square for the holiday season.

Christkindlmarket Aurora

Nov 21A traditional German-style Christmas market with over 60 vendors offering gifts, food, and family-friendly entertainment.

Festival of Lights

Dec 27A holiday light display.

Dec 27Enjoy a live music performance by Julia Danielle at the Council Oak venue.

Dec 27An ongoing event or exhibit.

2025 Holiday Festival of Lights

Dec 22Drive through Sinnissippi Park and enjoy dozens of holiday light displays, a cherished stateline family tradition since 1989.