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Rockford Weekend Roundup | September 25 to 27 Bikes, German beer, live music, local art, and free tacos... Rockford packed a LOT into one Saturday. 😂 If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, September 25 through 27, here are a few worth checking out. 🚲 Saturday: Tour de North End 🕚 Starts at 11 AM 📍 Olympic Tavern, 2327 N. Main St., Rockford Ride through Rockford’s North End, stop at local businesses, collect passport stamps, catch live music, and hang out for the neighborhood block party. The group ride takes off at 1 PM. 🇩🇪 Saturday: 62nd Annual GSR Oktoberfest 🕚 11 AM to 11 PM 📍 Loves Park City Hall A full day of German food, beer, live music, dancing, stein competitions, kids activities, the tapping of the keg with Loves Park Mayor Greg Jury, and the crowning of Miss Oktoberfest 2026. 🎨 Saturday: Art in the Park...ing Lot 🕛 Noon to 5 PM 📍 Behind Inscape Midtown Collective, 201 7th St., Rockford Formerly the Midtown Strong Block Party, this free community event brings together live music, local artists and vendors, kids art and games, free produce, free children’s books, and food. Olivos Tacos will have 3 FREE tacos for the first 100 guests, plus Honey’s Lemonade will be there! ✂️ Saturday: Hispanic Heritage Button Making 🕜 1:30 to 2:30 PM 📍 Rockford Public Library, 215 N. Wyman St. Stop by the Teen Zone and create your own button celebrating Hispanic heritage, from flags to prominent people and culture. 🧶 Sunday: Crafternoons at Inscape 🕐 1 to 3 PM 📍 Inscape Midtown Collective, 201 7th St., Rockford Bring whatever you’re working on and spend the afternoon crafting alongside other local creatives. Water, coffee, and a few treats will be available, and space is limited. Honestly, Saturday might require a game plan. 😂 Pick a couple, grab somebody to go with you, and enjoy the weekend. Remember, it is a good day to go local. #RockfordBuzz #RockfordIL #RockfordEvents #ThingsToDoRockford #GoLocal