Ideas For A Rockford Labor Day Weekend Staycation

If you don't have enough money to take a big trip during Labor Day Holiday Weekend, then how about a Rockford staycation.

Every year, I say I'm going to take a trip for Labor Day. Unfortunately, after a long fun summer along with back to school expenses, the funds aren't there to do it.

Instead of sitting around doing nothing, I thought it might be nice to do a "staycation."

If you're not familiar with the term, according to merriam-webster.com,

"Definition of staycation, a vacation spent at home or nearby."

There are plenty of things to do in the Rockford area to have an enjoyable time.

Here are some Rockford staycation ideas.

• Off The Waterfront Block Party - A festival downtown with live music, food, and adult beverages.
• Summerfield Zoo - In Belvidere, they just opened a new river otter exhibit.
• Stay in a hotel for a night - Pretend you're somewhere exotic. Hang out at the pool. Order room service.
• Go Camping - Spend time in the outdoors. You can hike, fish, cook out, and more.
• Labor Day Parade - Who doesn't love free candy.
• Bruce Munro: Light - At Nicholas Conservatory. An amazing night exhibit to add to an already beautiful place.
• Beloit Farmer's Market - They've done a great job fixing up downtown Beloit and this event is part of the reason.
• Galena - Go antiquing and check out some specialty shops.
• Throttlefest - Festival at Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee
• Last Fling Naperville - Labor Day tradition with great live music.

Have a great Labor Day Staycation.

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