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Ghost stories, hockey, and Christmas shopping in October? Rockford, we've got some explaining to do. 😂👻 There's a LOT happening around Rockford this weekend, October 16 through 18. Here are a few things worth getting out of the house for! 🏒 Friday & Saturday: Rockford IceHogs Hockey 🕖 7 PM both nights 📍 BMO Center, 300 Elm St., Rockford The IceHogs are home for two nights! Friday they're taking on the Iowa Wild for 90s Night, and Saturday they're back against the Grand Rapids Griffins for Book Club Night. Grab your jerseys and cheer on the hometown team! 🎄 Saturday & Sunday: Holidazzle Arts & Crafts Show 🕘 Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM | Sunday 9 AM to 3 PM 📍 Winnebago County Fairgrounds, 500 W. First St., Pecatonica Yes, we're talking about Christmas shopping in October. 😂 Browse more than 150 crafters and get a head start on finding some handmade gifts. Admission is $5, kids 12 and under are free, and parking is free! 🕓 VIP 3 to 5 PM | General Admission 4 to 6 PM 📍 Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main St., Rockford Whiskey, wine, and ghost stories inside the historic Coronado Theatre! Enjoy tastings, self-guided ghost tours, tarot readings, and more. Tickets start at $18.55 for designated drivers, $61.80 for general admission, and $105 for VIP. 🎃 Saturday: Twisted Crypt Trunk or Treat & Crypt Kids Lights On Tour 🕓 4 to 6 PM 📍 5420 E. State St., Rockford Want to take the kids through a haunted house without all the scares? Twisted Crypt is hosting a free trunk-or-treat, plus an optional Lights On Tour for $7 per person. The regular haunted house opens at 7 PM for those who want the full scare! 🎮 Saturday & Sunday: Rockford Comic, Toy & TCG Card Show 📍 CherryVale Mall, 7200 Harrison Ave., Rockford Comic books, Pokémon, vintage video games, action figures, collectibles, and plenty of nostalgia. Quad Con is taking over both levels of CherryVale Mall during regular mall hours. Admission is completely free, and there's a cosplay showcase Saturday afternoon! Remember, it is a good day to go local. #RockfordBuzz #RockfordIL #RockfordEvents #ThingsToDoRockford #GoLocal