Pumpkin decorating, Incognito Fest and more: 8 things to do in the Freeport area
We kick off October this weekend with a bunch of things to do in the Freeport area.
Here are eight things we found to do.
Fifth Annual Ladies Night
What: Brown's Shoe Fit hosts a ladies night event to highlight the best of women's fall shoes. Swank & Mercier and The Langley Co. will be there to show clothes and jewelry. Food and drinks will be available.
When: 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28
Where: Wagner House, 1 E. Spring St., Suite 4338, Freeport
For more: 815-232-7615
DIY Stuffed Pumpkin Workshop
What: Create three decorative, fabric pumpkins. There are lots of fun fabric patterns to choose from. All materials are supplied. No sewing experience necessary.
When: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28
Where: This is It Eatery, 16 N. Chicago Ave., Freeport
Cost: $29; tickets available at highland.corsizio.com
For more: 815-599-3403
Daniel O’Donnell
What: Daniel O’Donnell’s career has moved on to a new level with his success as a TV presenter. The Donegal based singer, who is one of the most prolific and successful recording artists in the UK charts, is the only artist in the world to score a hit in the UK album charts every year since 1988.
When: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29 (doors open at 6 p.m.)
Where: Coronado Performing Arts Theatre, 314 N. Main St., Rockford
Cost: $30-$70
For more: coronadopac.org
Incognito Fest
What: Event includes light show, reptile expo, scare house, fire dancers and 11 vocal groups. Free parking.
When: 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29 through Sunday, Oct. 1
Where: Winnebago County Fairgrounds, 500 W. First St., Pecatonica
Cost: $74.99
For more: incognitofest.com
Live music
What: The band Rollin’ Whiskey will perform.
When: 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Sept. 30
Where: Hot Rod Nellie’s Bar, 122 S. Jackson Road, Pecatonica
For more: 815-239-2424
Bored Teachers Comedy Tour
What: The biggest entertainment platform for teachers in the world, Bored Teachers, presents the funniest teacher-comedians in the world all on one stage. The tour includes some of the most well-known teacher comedians in the business.
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 (doors open at 6:30)
Where: Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St., Rockford
Cost: $35-$121
For more: coronadopac.org
Annual Hog Roast and Rummage Sale
What: Rummage sale is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with hog roast from 4 to 7 p.m.
When: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30
Where: Laurel Street Community Church, 1833 W. Laurel St., Freeport
For more: 815-235-4054
World War II Days
What: Visitors to World War II Days engage in elaborate 1940s displays in historical buildings on the museum’s 148-acre campus, which becomes the back drop of a European village during World War II. This military re-enactment is known to be the largest in the Midwest and draws thousands of visitors yearly to the Rockford region and the museum grounds. All events are rain or shine. No refunds or rain checks. Tickets are good for either day
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1
Where: Midway Village Museum, 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford
Cost: $12-$19
For more: 815-397-9112
Kathi Edwards is a freelance correspondent.
This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: Hog roast, pumpkins and more: 8 things to do near Freeport, Illinois
