Here are 7 things to do in and around the Freeport area this weekend
Say goodbye to March and hello to April this weekend.
Get out for some music, art or hockey or take in some shows to see trends in cars or homes.
Gaines & Wagoner
What: Based in Madison, Wisconsin, the award-winning husband and wife duo of Mary Gaines (cello, guitar, bass, vocals) and Chris Wagoner (violin, mandolins, lapsteel, ukulele, guitar, accordion, vocals) play an eclectic mix of Americana—original and classic tunes ranging from folk to jazz, bluegrass to blues, honky-tonk and a little singer-songwriter on the side.
When: 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Bullquarian Brewhouse, 1128 17th Ave., Monroe, Wisconsin
Cost: Free
For more: (608) 426-6720
Bruce Johnson Farm to Farm Run
What: Online registration closes at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, March 30. Race Day registration is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit Ag-in-the-Classroom. Entry fee includes shirt, refreshments, prizes, finisher medals and a swag bag. Shirts and finisher medals cannot be guaranteed for registration after March 8.
When: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Kent Farms, 12662 N. Christian Hollow Road, Winslow
Cost: $0-$50
For more: Stephenson County Farm Bureau at 815-232-3186
Sixth Steels & Deals Spring Swap Meet & Car Show
What: Enjoy a DJ, food, door prizes and a 50/50 raffle benefitting Nik's Wish. Both days feature a swap and meet along with a judged car show on Sunday. Awards will be presented by Massive Speed System at 3 p.m.
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Where: Rockford Speedway, 9572 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park
Cost: $5; free parking – enter off of Forest Hills Road
For more: (815) 494-6002
Aspiring Artists 2023
What: This annual exhibition features more than 350 works of art and showcases the talent and creativity of students in regional elementary, middle and high schools.
When: On display through April 22
Where: Freeport Art Museum, 121 N. Harlem Ave.
18th Annual Home & Garden Showcase
What: This year’s event showcases more than 100 companies offering homeowners and apartment dwellers the convenience of comparative shopping for an array of products and services. Master Gardeners, Extension of U of I, will be on hand to answer all gardening questions. Planters Row, a live plant sale, will offer hundreds of plants at low show prices. There will be multiple lawn and gardening clinics.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Where: Forest Hills Lodge, 1601 West Lane Road, Loves Park
Cost: Free
For more: Presented by Showtime Productions, 815-871-7469
Spring Prairie Hop
What: Community event will encourage kids to form a connection to nature through a hands-on activity and guided nature walk with an ecologist. Refreshments will be served. Dress for rain or shine.
When: 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday
Where: Three Waters Reserve, N3941 Golf Course Road, Brodhead, Wis.
Cost: Free
Rockford Ice Hogs
What: Rockford Ice Hogs take on the Grand Rapids Griffins.
When: 4 p.m. Sunday
Where: BMO Center, 300 Elm St., Rockford
Cost: $12-$32
For more: icehogs.com
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