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The Norwegian

1402 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103

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We are a small crew of people operating a brunch pub and live music venue in Rockford, IL. We hope you'll visit. Skål!

The Norwegian's menu features a mix of Scandinavian and soul foods - eggs Benedict, Akvavit-cured gravlax, organic salads, smoky mac and cheese, locally roasted coffee, elderberry mimosas, and old-time cocktails.

Visit thenorwegian.com for a schedule of live music and other events.

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SNØMARKET

The Norwegian •  Dec 12 – Dec 14 @ 3PM

Celebrate winter Scandinavian-style with food, fire pits, carriage rides, games, and festive fun at Rockford’s SNØMARKET.

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2025 Holiday Festival of Lights - Rockford

Sinnissippi Park •  Nov 28 – Dec 31

Drive through Sinnissippi Park and enjoy dozens of spectacular holiday light displays. Festival of Lights has been a stateline family tradition since 1989.

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Anderson Japanese Gardens •  Dec 04 – Jan 04

Illuminated is Anderson Gardens’ wintertime lights experience, featuring dramatic up-lighting and thousands of white string lights woven throughout the landscape and canopy of the Garden.

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