Local hobby Businesses in Rockford IL

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One stop for Police, Fire, EMS, Tactical & Military Supply. Public Safety Supply Headquarters!

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We are excited to share our love for everything darts with our local communities!

Today: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Your home for sports and recreation in the Rockford area. Visit one of our many parks, walk our paths and trails, or have fun at one of our facilities.

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Come explore Rockford Public Library! Whether you need a blockbuster movie, bestselling novel, latest chart-topping album, or free program for the family, we're here to provide for all your entertainment and information needs. Rockford Public Library has five locations throughout the City of Rockford--the Hart Interim Library downtown, East Branch at 6685 E. State St., Rock River Branch at 3128 11th St., Rockton Center Branch at 3112 N. Rockton Ave., and the Montague Branch 1238 S. Winnebago. Visit our website for hours, featured programs and a look at all your library has for you!

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We will facilitate your outdoor recreational activity by providing the WHAT-HOW-WHERE…..WHAT is needed to do the activity, HOW to do the activity, and WHERE you can do it, all in a socially engaging setting. We carry top rated equipment, sold by knowledgeable staff that uses the equipment we sell themselves in their own pursuit of outdoor recreation. We have experienced instructors that love to share their passion for the outdoors, and trip guides that know our waterways and trails like the back of their hand. We are located near an abundance of recreational assets waiting to be discovered by you.

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815 Outside is the area’s comprehensive resource for outdoor recreation; inviting residents and visitors of all walks of life to connect with the county’s natural areas in fun, new ways and develop healthy lifestyle habits.

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Azimuth Scuba specializes in world class diving instruction for the general public. Owned and operated by a team of dive & military veterans, we are committed to delivering 100% customer satisfaction through attentive, personalized training that gives you the knowledge and skills you need to feel safe and comfortable as you explore underwater environments. Located in Rockford, IL, our facility offers a friendly learning atmosphere, with a professional diving staff that’s dedicated to your success and enjoyment in the world of scuba adventure.

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Beach Boys Toys is a Vintage Toy Store located in Rockford Illinois, the Forest City bringing you a variety of Toys from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. MEMORIES WILL FLOOD IN FROM THAT TIME IN YOUR LIFE WHEN THE WORLD WAS FUN. So much Vintage, with a nice amount of Modern mixed in. The hard-to-find stuff. A little bit of everything for everybody. Whatever you’re looking for, Beach Boys Toys has you covered!

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Stay activeMake memoriesFind adventureWe are your local bike shop.

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The purpose of the BBSC is to promote interest, involvement, and instruction in all aspects of bicycling and cross-country skiing. We encourage bicycling as an energy-efficient and healthful means of personal transportation.

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Online sales only until further notice. Pick up hours Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 10-1. Shop at BrassOctopus.com and chose ship or curbside when you check out! We will respond to all comments and messages as soon as we are able.

Today: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

CBD Wellness Store, Art Gallery & Novelty Retail Shop Located in Downtown Rockford.

Today: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

The Bubble Hive is a head shop located in Loves Park, Illinois across from vape and juice. Our mission is to offer the best product possible and to educate the consumer about how to properly use the equipment they pick out. We are friendly, and our staff is very knowledgeable, so feel free to stop in and ask us questions you may have. All of our glass is made here is the U.S. and our gallery includes brand name as well as locally blown pieces. The Bubble Hive carries Medicali, Lookah, Hitman, Mako, Cream Glassware, Symbiartic, Roor, as well as a selection of hand picked items straight out of Denver, Co. Symbiartic is a brand of glass beautifully crafted by a 23 year old named Tyler Golz. His work leaves people in awe, and to fully appreciate the sculptures, a black light is a must. We want our customers to feel welcome the second they walk in the door. Music fills the air to make the environment more casual. Many of our customers comment on the cleanliness of the shop and say that our store is the only high end head shop in the area. Our store is ever-changing. We are always getting new items, and rearranging older items, so that when customers come back they aren’t seeing the same stuff they saw before. Many times customers will come in without a clue of what they want. Thats where we come in. Our staff is great at guiding customers through the store, and pin pointing specific items that fit the criteria of what they desire. Here at the Hive, we have something for everyone. Stop in today to browse our glass gallery, and walk out of here with high quality product at a great price.

Today: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

The Buckbee Weed Co. is a hemp grower, processor and seller. We grow organic hemp using living soils to create the best products for our customers.

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Today: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Rockford's only locally owned and operated camera store and photographic printing lab.

Today: 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM

The stateline's LARGEST Magic: the Gathering, board game, and miniatures store!We have hundreds of thousands of listed MTG cards, hundreds of Games Workshop items, hundreds of board games, free-to-use miniatures tables, and a free-to-use paint bar!

Today: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

We are your source for CD's, Used Records, DVD's, Stereo Equipment, Used Video Game Systems and Games, and more

Today: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

The Cherry Valley Public Library District began as a village library on April 19, 1977 when seven persons were elected to serve as library trustees. The first building to house the library was Fisher's former store at 209 E. State Street, Cherry Valley. In 1978 the library trustees hired a librarian and applied for membership in the Northern Illinois Library System. By July 1979 there were 4,000 books on the shelves and 351 cardholders (167 adults and 184 children). In 1980, Revenue Sharing Grants were approved by both the Cherry Valley Village Board and the Cherry Valley Township Board and many books and materials were purchased. A Village Board grant of $20,000 was earmarked for purchase of a new library building. The library moved across the street to 202 E. State Street, the former Ekedahl Tool Building, and remained there for 9 years. In 1983, a referendum was passed creating the Cherry Valley Public Library District, thus increasing the size of the population served from 1,000 to 10,955 (1990 census). A new, larger library building was needed. Voters passed a referendum in April 1988 to build a new library building. The library moved to 755 E. State Street, its current location, in November 1989. The 13,300 square foot building now contains a collection of 63,508 print and audio-visual items, 162 subscrptions, 11,845 ebooks and 11 reference databases. The library serves a population of 20,000, and is open 62 hours per week (7 days a week Sept.-June).

Today: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

This is a COMIC BOOK comic-book store. We sell new comics, tens of thousands of old comics, in-store subscriptions, special orders for current merchandise

Today: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Hobby Shop & Gathering Spot

Today: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Competition Electronics manufactures quality shot timers and chronographs for the shooting market. Whether you are interested in testing your loads or your shooting skills for speed and consistency, Competition Electronics has a product to suit your needs. We have been producing quality shooting products in the USA since 1982. Our goal is to provide a long lasting product that is serviceable and affordable.

Today: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

We are a family Operated/Owned Business. We bring to the town of Roscoe the opportunity to be able to Brew your very own Beer, Wine or Cider. We carry many items to include hops, grains, yeast, malts, corks, bottles, equipment are just a few. We are here for the New Beginners, or those that have Brewed for years. There is nothing better then to enjoy something that you made. You know what is in it and you can share with your friends and family.We would just like to say that we hope that the town of Roscoe and surrounding areas will help us keep this dream alive. Stop on by and see what we can do for your Brewing needs.

Today: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Welcome to CT's Hobbies, your comics, sport cards and gaming headquarters. At CT's Hobbies you'll find everything to make your life a little more fun and enjoyable. Our products include a variety of titles from Marvel and DC comics, sports cards including baseball, football, basketball and hockey, Dungeons and Dragons, Magic The Gathering(MTG), Pokemon,Yu-Gi-Oh, role-playing games, war games, miniatures and many more. We are striving to be your one stop shop for the Belvidere and Rockford area.

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Visit Skyler & Lauren @ Culture Shock!Established in Rockford IL in 2006.CULTURE SHOCK is home for NEW/SEALED and USED Vinyl Records of every genre, Vintage Audio Equipment, funky eclectic clothing and accessories, fun and functional gifts, and great LOCALLY made items that show off our local culture. Every item we carry is unique in some way, and there truly is something for EVERYONE no matter what age, style or walk of life.We are big supporters of the BUY LOCAL lifestyle, so if we don't have what you are looking for, you better believe we will point you to a place that does. We want our community to be thriving with local businesses and we stand behind that firmly.PROUD MEMBERS OF:WINNEBAGO BUY LOCAL!www.winnebagobuylocal.comwww.facebook.com/winnebagobuylocal

Today: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

The founding members of EAA Chapter 22 were: Frank Murray, Joe Kirk, Lynn Stevenson, Ken Long, Hendley Hall, Mel Jacobeson, Bud Harwood, Ken Casson, Bob Richardson, Ed Livingston and Roy Malm. EAA Chapter 22 was started with a meeting in Cottonwood FBO owner Frank Murray's office sometime in 1956. Frank Murray was elected the first president and ran the organization until he resigned due to ill health.The first issue of "TOUCH & GO" (EAA Chapter 22's monthly newsletter) was published in 1964 with Peter MacKay as the editor. The "TOUCH & GO" has been published on a continuous basis since the first issue.To read more about the history of EAA Chapter 22, please go to EAA Chapter 22's website.EAA Chapter 22 holds monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at Cottonwood Airport (1C8) for all members. EAA Chapter 22 also holds board meetings for the officers, board members, and any regular members who wish to attend on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at Cottonwood Airport (1C8).

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Located at 1639 North Alpine Road, Rockford, IL 61107, Edgebrook offers a unique blend of eclectic boutique shops, excellent restaurants and convenient service-oriented businesses. 

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Attend wood sign classes at our shop, at home board painting parties and custom orders! A fun ladies night out, birthday party or bachelorette party!

Today: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

The Gaming Goat is a national leader in board games and TCGs! We offer the best value in a physical retail setting, with up to 30% off MSRP everyday.Board games, Magic the Gathering, Pokemon, Final Fantasy TCG and Role Playing Games (Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, and so much more)

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Serving the needs of the German community in the Rock River Valley since 1964. We are dedicated to the preservation and celebration of the cultural history of the German peoples (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). Anyone interested in the German language and culture is welcome to join.

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We specialize in smoking herbs and smoking devices. Also, have herbs and candles for your metaphysical needs

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Everything begins on the ground floor. It's a beginning, the entrance, the start to everything. The ground floor in skateboarding is you, your board, and the street. There were no pretenses, no delusions just the simple pursuit of fun. The simple act of rolling hooked us all from the beginning, your Ground Floor. We are here to bring that back to skateboarding in Rockford. Whether you are a beginner, advanced, or a seasoned veteran we want to help you maintain that initial innocence, joy, and love for skateboarding. Twenty seven years and counting have led me to this; going back to the beginning

Today: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Musical instrument sales, instruction, and service since 1932.

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Haunted Rockford sponsors haunted tours, paranormal investigations, live gallery readings, and other events year round at locations in and around Rockford, Illinois.  Haunted Rockford was founded and is operated by paranormal investigator and local historian Kathi Kresol.  At many events, Kathi is joined by Spirit Medium Sara Bowker.Additionally, Haunted Rockford often brings paranormal investigation teams to Rockford from all over the Northern Illinois/Southern Wisconsin area.

Today: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

We are a Savage master-stocking dealer. We carry most of the Henry line and many Taurus handguns. We do gun transfers for $25.00 and FOID cards for $16.00. We can sell long guns to Wisconsin residents. Our annual Customer Appreciation Party is always held on the last Saturday in September at 2 p.m. Beer can chicken, gyros, and fixings plus a bonfire at dusk.

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Your Fears Come To Life at Hoppers Haunted House. You Will Enter A World Where Life and Death are Meaningless. Fear Like You Have Never Felt Before.

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Inscape is a collective opening up shop in Mid-Town at 201 7th Street, the former home of the Just Goods fair-trade store in Rockford, Illinois.

Today: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Jack's Hookah Lounge is attached to Jack's Smoke shop in the Machesney Park area. We serve over 100 flavors of hookah tobacco. Prices range depending on the number of people in your party, generally ending up being about $10 per person. Cigar smokers welcome as well!

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Hobby store offering sports cards, supplies, memorabilia, collectibles, apparel, jerseys flags & more. We also have TCG's such as Pokemon & MTG.

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Knit One Purl Two is your one stop shop for all things yarn! Not only do we offer a relaxing atmosphere and great conversation, but we have all the supplies you can dream about for your knitting creations. We offer classes throughout the week and also have open knitting every day! Visit our website for our full class schedule. So come on down, pay us a visit, and enjoy a cup of coffee with us. We can't wait to meet you.

Today: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Family owned since 1928, we are Rockford's oldest and most experienced travel agency. Our Business Philosophy:Customers should feel that our staff are friends they can call on for good Travel advice.

Today: 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Relax after a day at work or come in on the weekend and enjoy your time away. With our large parlor lounge and affordable drinks, the fun doesn't end! Stop by Logan Avenue Slots and Lounge today.

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Family owned gaming lounge that caters to the gaming community.Hourly Gaming, Birthday Parties and Private Tournament Hosting, and more!

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Bringing the reef back to Rockford and the surrounding area! We specialize in providing all the essentials for starting, maintaining and stocking a beautiful reef tank. Come see our wide selection of vibrant corals and healthy fish!

Today: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

At Marco's Vapor, our wide selection of ecigarettes and custom flavors, competitive pricing, and comfortable vaping atmosphere ensure that every customer leaves satisfied with their experience. With over 60 flavors available for taste testing and custom made mixes prepared to order, there is a flavor to please anyone's taste. While waiting for your custom liquid, enjoy the lounge area, with a flat screen TV, free coffee and refreshments, and free wifi. Whether you are a beginning vaper, experienced vaper, or a long time smoker making the switch, you will find that our knowledgeable staff can assist you in your flavor or mod selection. We're conveniently located by Cherryvale mall, come check us out and vape with us!

Today: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Matt’s Basement is a store located in Machesney Park, Illinois that specializes in anime, comics, and more. The store is located at 631 Harlem Rd Ste 100, Machesney Park, IL, 61115. They are open from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM every day of the week. 

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Maze Books is a new and used bookstore, located in downtown Rockford, Illinois, nestled in the historic Block Five neighborhood. Our mission is to put affordable, hard to find titles into the hands of our customers. Most used titles range from $3-5 and used children's books are a dollar each. 

Today: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center offers an exciting range of live musical performances, a vibrant and growing Youth Music Program, and numerous musical performance and education opportunities for adults. The Mendelssohn PAC campus includes Mendelssohn Hall (406 N. Main St.) Emerson House (420 N. Main St.), and Starr Center (415 N. Church St.) Our administrative offices are located in Mendelssohn Hall. We offer an annual Mainstage Concert Series of live performances by local, national, and international guest artists, and our Charlotte's Web Series which features a variety of music from different cultures around the world. Our Music On Main concerts are brief and intimate after-work performances by local and regional musicians. We also have a Jazz at Starr Center Series of Sunday afternoon concerts, strictly devoted to jazz! Our Youth Music Program includes concerts, recitals, outreaches, master classes, workshops, and the Chandler Starr Miller Scholarship Competition. We also have several programs for adult musicians, including Art Song Project and Piano Performance Group. Along with all our musical opportunities, we offer beautiful rental venues perfect for weddings, receptions, showers, parties, and meeting of all sizes. For more information about our organization, visit our website, mendelssohnpac.org.

Today: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Our mission is to assist you in finding the model railroad items you are looking for. We offer competitive prices with excellent Customer Service.

Today: 6:00 AM - 2:00 AM

NOW OPEN! Rockford's Orginal Video Poker/Slot Machine Gaming Parlor. Avoid the bar/restaurant/nightclub scene and enjoy OVER 75 Slots and Video Poker Games to choose from.

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Public Library with two locations: Loves Park and Roscoe. Serving areas in NE Winnebago and Boone Counties.

Today: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Sports Cards and Memorabilia Shop. Group Breaks, Box Breaks, Grading Service, and Consignment Services!

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Open World Gaming is a top tier lounge that offers gamers a safe haven to enjoy the latest and greatest games on the newest consoles, & PCs. GLHF!

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Premier Card Shows hosts The Rockford Card Show, The Janesville Card Show, and The Midwest Premier.

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Rock River Valley Video Game Con Saturday September 21, 2019 9am-9pm at Cataclysm Games in Machesney Park, IL

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Trading Card Game Tournaments including MTG, YuGiOh, Cardfight Vanguard, Pokemon, etc. Buy, sell, trade and play. Hang out and have fun! We buy collections all the time, so stop on in if your looking to sell or trade in towards a new deck!

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AboutPub Trivia in the Rockford, Winnebago, and Ogle county areas.General InformationMondaysBig O's On The Hollow - Freeport, IL @ 6:30Tuesdays Taco Betty's - Rockford, IL @ 6:00Rural On Tap - Rockford, IL @ 7:00Aero Ale House - Loves Park IL @ 8:00 Wednesdays The Fire Barn - Durand , IL @ 6:30Logan's Bar & Grill - Freeport, IL @ 7:00Granite City - Rockford, IL @ 7:00Thursdays Aero Ale House - Byron, IL @ 7:00Vintage@501 - Rockford, IL @ 8

Today: 9:00 AM - 11:45 PM

Slots, 15 pool tables, full bar, snacks, darts, leagues, tournaments, lessons

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We buy a whole range of things starting from coins, paper money, jewelry, sports cards, foreign and domestic currency, stamps and scrap gold, silver and platinum.

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Rockford MakerSpace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community workshop and laboratory. The space is an environment for tinkerers, artists, engineers, designers, machinists, hobbyists, programmers, makers, and thinkers to collaborate and have access to tools and learning opportunities to pursue their interests.The space is for……tinkerers and builders who would love to have a shop at home, but for lack of space can’t set something up in the apartment, condo, etc. where they live.…inventors, entrepreneurs, and start-ups who need to develop and prototype their ideas.…artists who need access to specialized equipment and instruction on how to build their vision.…educators who want to learn about and incorporate STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math) into their curriculum.…small businesses that need access to equipment for new product development or other occasional needs.…retirees looking for a place to take their hobby to the next level — or looking for a new hobby.…those who want to learn about and explore the intersection of technology, manufacturing, and the arts.…hobbyists to learn from and collaborate with others who have similar interests (robotics, model building, glass blowing, woodworking… any creative pursuit).…individuals interested in learning new technical and manufacturing skills to make themselves more marketable in today’s job market.

Today: 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Rockford Rage is a roller derby league based in Rockford, Illinois. Founded in 2006, the league consisted of two teams which competed against teams from other leagues. The league was founded in mid-2006, and played its first bout in December: an interleague contest between the Demolition Dolls and the Screw City Slammers, teams which have since been disbanded. The bout attracted 650 fans. In 2009, the league attracted attention for its abandonment of smoking breaks. Rockford was accepted into the Women's Flat Track Derby Association Apprentice Program in September 2009, and became a full member of the WFTDA in June 2010.The Rockford Rage will be hosting home bouts for the 2018 season at the UW Sports Factory located in downtown Rockford.

Today: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Rudy's Cigars is the Rockford area's only cigar lounge. Here at Rudy's you can browse our wide selection of premium cigars and sit in a beautifully set up lounge while enjoying a smoke as well as having some awesome conversations. This is your man-cave away from home. So come pay us a visit at Rudy's and enjoy some good company.

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Scavenged PARTs is an antique adventure that specializes in antique medical, dental and funeral collectibles as well as furniture and home decor. Located in State St. Antique Mall. We are currently located in the East State Antique Mall in Rockford, IL. Scavenged P(ART)s and also inside The Parlour at 412 East State St. We also take part in flea markets, barn sales, outdoor markets and antique shows so be sure and stay in the loop to find out where we are going to be next! We have also added an Etsy shop so we can ship our more unique items.

Today: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

"Shosies Cyclery is a family owned and operated specialty store serving customers since 1974. Whether it be a kids, mountain, hybrid, fitness, road or triathlon race bike, we will do our best to provide you with a quality bike and proper bike fit for any member of the family. In order to keep their customers going, happy and healthy thru the winter months, Shosie’s also specializes in quality snowshoes. Winter could turn into your favorite time of year. Give them a try...you’ll be glad you did! And don’t forget Shosie’s full service repair department. With many years of mechanical training and experience, they understand, and are able to service most makes and models of bicycles. So, whether it’s a minor tune-up or a major overhaul, you can count on them to do the job right.

Today: 9:00 AM - 1:00 AM

Slick Nickels offers something for everyone! This locally owned gaming parlor and tavern is a newly remodeled, roomy yet cozy, comfortable place for slot/video poker players, those of us who wish to relax with a beverage or play a game of darts. We open at 8:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 11:00 a.m. on Sundays. Come and check us out!

Today: 7:00 AM - 2:00 AM

We were one of the first video poker and slots cafe/ parlor to apply for a license and open in Rockford, IL. Inside you will find the most up to date games available from your favorite manufacturers such as IGT, Bally, AGS & Speilo. Within months of opening Slots of Fun has always had more money won than ANY other location in Winnebago County and consistently ranks in the top 15 locations in the state. We credit this to a extremely clean and comfortable establishment that our clients enjoy.

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Your downtown Rockford cycling hub! Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, motivated, and prompt service every step of they way.Come see for yourself!

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Today: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Rockford's largest selection of vinyl records, comic books and vintage books. A Rockford tradition for over 40 years.

Today: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

We sell all sorts of comics, games, sports cards and other assorted goodies. We have regular Pokemon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh, Netrunner, Cardfight Vanguard and L5R events, along with an assortment of regular RPG and Board Game group meetings. Come in and check us out!

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Opening September 22, 2017! Awarded 2016 "TOP TEN" Haunted House by HauntedIllinois.com! Also voted a "TOP TEN" Illinois Haunted House in 2013, 2014, and 2015! Fear, Chaos, and Mystery Await You at Rockford's Best Halloween Haunt Attraction. More Information Released Monthly.

Today: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

We are a local seller of Electronic Cigarettes. We stock several different Ecigs. We also carry 100 different flavors!!!

Today: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

At Veterans vape and more we offer the products you want,and the service you deserve.

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Vintage Zone sell a mixture of furniture, jewelry, home décor and a variety of other antiques and other vintage goods in Rockford, IL, with higher-end items upstairs and “bargain basement” items downstairs. Consignment items accepted.

Today: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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Whether you’re a first time rider, an old school waterskier, or a seasoned pro West Rock has everything you need for a great day on the lake. Utilizing an overhead cable system West Rock removes all of the hassle/cost prohibitive aspects of boat ownership and provides a dynamic community driven way to experience waterskiing. 

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Wolf Hollow offers handmade and found oddities through our Wolf Hollow Oddities side and carries through into our Wolf Hollow Jewelry, using uniquely sourced and repurposed pieces for one of a kind pieces.