Pride picnic, vendor show and more: 10 things to do in Freeport
This weekend you can shop for homeschool resources, celebrate Pride month and hear music under the stars.
Here are 10 things to do in the Freeport area:
Niche’s Annual Sale
What: Shop from more than 50 sellers at the Stateline's largest annual homeschool resources sale. Find used prices on excellent conditioned textbooks, teacher and supplemental resources, readers, games, microscopes and more. Bring shopping bags or rolling totes. Only cash or checks accepted. Nursing infants remaining in front/back carriers are welcome. No children younger than 12 and no strollers or car seat carriers allowed.
When: 4 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday
Where: Park Hills Evangelical Free Church, 2525 W. Stephenson St., Freeport
For more: nichehomeschoolsale@gmail.com
Exploring 610
What: Byron, Stillman Valley and Davis Junction are teaming up for a weekend full of events, including garage sales, an electronic recycling day, farmer's markets, Byronfest and more.
When: Different events being held Thursday through Sunday
Where: Byron, Stillman Valley and Davis Junction
Cost: Some events are free, some have a cover charge
For more: City of Byron Facebook page
Healthy Kids Day 2023
What: The Family YMCA of Northwest Illinois and FHN host outside event with family-friendly activities from local nonprofits.
When: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday
Where: Family YMCA of Northwest Illinois, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport
Cost: Free
For more: https://freeportymca.org/
Freeport Pride Picnic
What: Celebrate LGBTQ Pride at a picnic hosted by St. John United Church of Christ and community partners. Enjoy food and activities for all ages and learn about local LGBTQ-friendly organizations.
When: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday
Where: St. John United Church of Christ, 1010 S. Park Blvd., Freeport
Cost: Free; donations accepted
For more: 815-235-2824
Touch A Truck/Vendor Show
What: Touch A Truck/Vendor show will include superhero activities, Spiderman, Mr. Twister and Princess Belle pictures, food trucks and a snow cone truck. Any donations given will go to the Epilepsy Foundation.
When: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday
Where: Quality Transport Company, 1555 IL 75 E. Suite 6, Freeport
Cost: Free
For more: 815-235-6149
Rollin’ Whiskey
What: Rollin’ Whiskey band will perform outside.
When: 9 p.m. Saturday
Where: Hot Rod Nellie’s Bar, 122 S. Jackson Road, Pecatonica
For more: 815-543-6988
Dylan Doyle Live
What: Music will be located on the second floor. Southern born, Northern raised, Dylan Doyle has been steeped in everything from Bob Dylan, Wes Montgomery and Bill Withers to John Prine, Jimi Hendrix and The Band.
When: 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday
Where: The Wagner House, 1 E. Spring St., Suite 4338, Freeport
Cost: $5 cover charge
For more: 815-232-4408
Pork Chop Drive-thru
What: Harbach's boneless, seasoned pork chop, cheesy hashbrowns, green beans, roll and home baked pie. Enter from Pleasant Street, place order, pull forward, and your meal(s) will be brought to your car to enjoy at home or at the park.
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday
Where: Freeport Church of the Brethren, 777 W. Pleasant St. (corner of S. West Ave.), Freeport
Cost: $9
For more: 815-541-0170
Music under the Stars with the Freeport Concert Band
What: Music Under the Stars is an outdoor band concert featuring a variety of music and covering many different genres and composers. This week's concert is conducted by George Espino and features vocalist Olivia Mikulay and drum soloist Scott Stich.
When: 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday
Where: Koenig Bandshell at Krape Park in Freeport
Cost: Free
Lola Blu
What: Lola Blu is an up-and-coming country/rock singer/songwriter from Rockford. She covers everything from Colter Wall and Sierra Ferrell to Lainey Wilson and Miranda Lambert to Weezer and Fleetwood Mac and everything in between, plus originals.
When: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday
Where: Lena Brewing Co., 9416 W. Wagner Road, Lena
For more: 815-369-2588
Kathi Edwards is a freelance correspondent.
This article originally appeared on Journal Standard: Pride picnic, vendor show and more: 10 things to do in Freeport
