Craft fair, barn painting, jewelry show and more: 9 things to do around Freeport
Veteran's Day weekend in the Freeport area offers a variety of things for you to do.
Here are 9 things we found.
Flair Boutique Moroccanoil
What: Join Moroccanoil and Flair Boutique for their annual holiday sale event. Enjoy the sale online or in store all day. Refreshments and sampling will also be available.
When: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9
Where: 14 E. Stephenson St., Freeport
For more: 815-275-4281
Rodney Carrington
What: Rodney Carrington is a multi-talented comedian, actor, singer and writer playing sold-out shows around the world as one of the top 10 highest-grossing touring comedians for the past two decades.
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9
Where: The Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St., Rockford
Cost: $29-$49
For more: https://coronadopac.org
Early Childhood Community Fall Celebration
What: Early childhood workers and their families are invited to this celebration. Take the opportunity to be in community with peers, network with major players in the ECE field and consider what comes next professionally. Giveaways for Highland ECE students; access to the museum’s exhibits; job opportunities at local childcare centers.
When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9
Where: Children’s Hands-On Museum of Northwest Illinois, Lincoln Mall, 1233 W. Galena St., Freeport
For more: 815-599-3464
Maddmen Concert
What: Experience music either sitting to listen or dancing to every beat.
When: 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 (doors open at 6 p.m.)
Where: Freeport Masonic Temple
Cost: $20; $200 for reserved table of 8
For more: 815-233-1350
Immanuel Lutheran Annual Craft Fair
What: Check out more than 40 vendor booths.
When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11
Where: The gym at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1964 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport
Cost: Free admission
For more: 815-232-3511
Winter Barn Painting
What: Learn new painting techniques to create classic winter scene that can be left up all season long. You will be guided and have colors of your choice to paint on a 12x16” stained wood board. This is a beginner level class. All materials and instruction are included.
When: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 11
Where: Higher Grounds Coffee, 1709 S. West Ave., Freeport
Cost: $45
For more: 815-599-3403
Jewelry, Crystal, Mineral and Fossil Show
What: This annual show is full of crystal dealers. On-site food, geode cracking, scavenger hunts, games for kids to compete for prizes, and a separate room packed with vendors.
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12
Where: Eagles Club #679, 1200 W. Galena St., Freeport
Cost: Free admission
For more: Jewelry, Crystal, Mineral and Fossil Show on Facebook
TobyMac, MercyMe and Zach Williams
What: For the first time ever, three of the biggest names in Christian music TobyMac, MercyMe and Zach Williams are teaming up for a concert tour.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11
Where: BMO Center, 300 Elm St., Rockford
Cost: $55-$365
For more: 815-968-5222
Meet the Author: Kathleen Tresemer
What: Meet local author, Kathleen D. Tresemer, debuting her latest novel, A Case of Peaches. Enjoy readings from the book and refreshments. Copies of her book will be available for signing. A Case of Peaches is set in the world of social workers, lawyers, cops and needy kids.
When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12
Where: Pecatonica Public Library System, 400 W. 11th St., Pecatonica
For more: 815-239-2616
Kathi Edwards is a freelance correspondent.
This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: 9 things to do Veteran's Day weekend in Freeport, Illinois
