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wifr. com > 05/10/2026 > discovery-center-museum-honors-moms-with-free-admission-mothers-day

Discovery Center Museum honors moms with free admission on Mother's Day

1+ hour, 20+ min ago  (108+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Moms, and those who love like moms, are welcome to the Discovery Center Museum Sunday for a fun-filled Mother's Day. From 9: 30 a. m. to 4: 30 p. m. , May 10, families can come to Rockford's Discovery Center, 711 N Main St. , and moms will get in…...

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wifr. com > 03/07/2026 > paleofest-returns-its-27th-year-burpee-museum

Paleo Fest returns for its 27th year at the Burpee Museum of Natural History

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (329+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Scientists and dinosaur enthusiasts from around the world are gathering in Rockford this weekend for the Burpee Museum of Natural History's annual Paleo Fest. The museum's executive director Anne Weerda says the event is unique because it gives…...

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wifr. com > video > 03/07/2026 > paleofest-returns-its-27th-year-burpee-museum

Paleo Fest returns for its 27th year at the Burpee Museum

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (59+ words) WIFR Paleo Fest returns for its 27th year at the Burpee Museum Belvidere man, Shannon woman accused of human trafficking Salvation Army Thrift Store opens new location with grand celebration Monster Trucks, Harry Styles, and a new Pixar movie UW Health…...

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wifr. com > 12/28/2025 > families-step-back-time-burpee-museums-holocene-holiday

Families step back in time at Burpee Museum's Holocene Holiday

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (356+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Families filled the Burpee Museum of Natural History this weekend for its annual Holocene Holiday: an event focused on life during the Ice Age and how it connects to the world today. The event features interactive stations throughout…...