Mistletoe Walk, cookie walk, vendor shows and more: 9 things to do in the Freeport area
Stroll and shop in downtown Freeport for Mistletoe Walk 2023 this weekend.
That's just one of several family-friendly events to do this weekend in the Freeport area.
Mistletoe Walk 2023
What: The annual holiday event gets you ready for the holiday season with shopping deals, cocoa, decorations, music and horse-drawn carriage rides. There will also be a Christmas tree lighting honoring local heroes who served the community.
When: 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17 to noon Sunday, Nov. 19
Where: Downtown Freeport
For more: 815-233-1350
Messy Masterpieces
What: Come dressed to make a mess as we create a masterpiece you can take home. For early childhood/pre-schoolers.
When: 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17
Where: Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St., Freeport
For more: 815-233-3000
Fall Big Band Concert
What: Join the Big Band for an evening of music including: “Big Swing Face” and “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” from the Buddy Rich Band; “You’re Nobody ’til Somebody Loves You” from Dean Martin, sung by John Hartman; and a new song written by Gary Brubaker.
When: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17
Where: Highland Community College Ferguson Fine Arts Center, 19 S. Chicago Ave., Freeport
Cost: Free
For more: 815-235-6121
Cookie Walk
What: Come get homemade cookies and lotions along with a head start on Christmas shopping with our basket sales. Proceeds benefit Friends Forever Animal Shelter.
When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 18
Where: Eagles Club #679, 1200 W. Galena Ave., Freeport
For more: 815-232-6164
Pretzel City Authors Fest
What: Event sponsored by Everything Home inside the mall. 17 authors will be on site, signing books. Their books include picture books, early reader, children’s Christian books, middle grades, YA, adult, poetry, women’s fiction, mysteries, new adults, thrillers, historical fiction, paranormal mysteries and contemporary mythology.
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18
Where: Lincoln Mall, 1255 W. Galena Ave., Freeport
For more: Pretzel City Authors Fest on Facebook
Scentsy Holidays
What: Stop in and grab some great deals and early Christmas gifts.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18
Where: Gone Postal Shipping and More, 640 W. South St., Freeport
For more: Scentsy Holidays on Facebook
Santa Dance Party
What: Join Santa at How Meta for a Santa Dance Party. There will be cider, hot cocoa and cookies for our dancers.
When: 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19
Where: How Meta, 20 S. Chicago Ave., Freeport
Cost: Free
For more: How Meta on Facebook
Candy Cane Lane Craft Show
What: Shop more than 70 vendors.
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19
Where: Durand High School, 200 W. South St., Durand
For more: DurandCharm@gmail.com
Fever River Railroad Open House
What: There will be an open house.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 and Sunday, Nov. 19
Where: Fever River Railroad, 1055 W. Beach St., Freeport
For more: Fever River Railroad Official on Facebook
Kathi Edwards is a freelance correspondent.
This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: 9 things to in the Freeport area includes vendor shows, cookie walk
