Discover the importance of the iconic sock monkey to Rockford’s Industrial past. Learn how a simple sock led to the growth of a city and the creation of a universally recognized symbol.

Visitors will sew their own sock monkey with guided instruction, and tour the exhibit “The Missing Link: Sock, Monkeys and Rockford’s Industrial Past.”

Other Sock Monkey activities include:

> Pin the Tail on the Monkey

> A Sock Monkey Hospital where you can bring your monkey for repairs

> Sock Monkey puppet station

> Sock Monkey mask making

> Face painting

> Selfie station

> Popcorn

> Sock Monkey story time

> Library cards at the mobile library

> Carnival Games, including ladder toss, Plinko, coloring, can knockdown, bowling, balloon darts, and a "dunk tank".

Sock Monkey kits are available in traditional brown, pink, red, blue, green, and yellow. Kit colors are available on a first come, first served basis.

Tickets can also be purchased at the door when you arrive.

PLEASE NOTE: The last time to begin the Sock Monkey kit workshop is 3pm. The event closes at 4pm.

Questions? Call Kendall Clair at 815-397-9112 x106 or email kendall.clair@midwayvillage.com