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Locktoberfest Weekends at Lockwood Park

October 03, 2015 - October 04, 2015 @ 12:00 am - 12:00 am

This event occurs weekly,
on Sundays, Saturday

Location

Lockwood Park Trailside Equestrian Centre & Children's Farm

5201 Safford Road

Rockford, IL 61101

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Description

Locktoberfest begins Oct. 3 and continues with a different theme each weekend. Locktoberfest will also be open on Columbus Day with added special activities such as a magician, caricature artist, balloon artist, juggler and storytime hayride. On Halloween, enjoy the new Sweet Treat Roundup, a one-day activity where kids can collect candy along Gum Drop Trail ($5).

Event Cost: Free; cost varies by activity

Event times: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Additional Information

Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs

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