Psychic readings, euchre game night among 10 things to do in Freeport area this weekend
Group psychic reading event
What: Group psychic medium reading with Frankie Brown. Limited seating. Light refreshments provided. Must receive payment to secure your spot.
When: 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, April 5
Where: Rootz and Branchez, 101 W. Main St., Freeport
Cost: $40
Game night/pizza night/euchre night
What: Euchre club game night first Friday of each month.
When: 5 p.m. Friday, April 5
Where: Here and There Farm, 602 Bridge St., Winslow
Bruce Johnson Memorial Farm to Farm 5k/10k Run
What: Seventh Annual Bruce Johnson Memorial Farm to Farm 5k/10k. Proceeds benefit Ag-in-the-Classroom. Course runs south on rolling Christian Hollow Road to a turn-around and will feature farm equipment displays, diverse farmsteads, country landscape and information signage highlighting Stephenson County agriculture along the route.
When: 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 6
Where: Kent Farms, 12662 Christian Hollow Road, Winslow
Cost: 0-$50
Week of the Young Child kick-off event
What: National Week of the Young Child Kick-Off event featuring activities, goody bags and a chance to win door prizes. The Week of the Young Child® is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the world's largest early childhood education association, to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs.
When: 10 a.m. – noon Saturday, April 6
Where: Family YMCA of Northwest Illinois, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport
The Jimmys fundraiser concert
What: Immerse yourself in the soulful tunes of The Jimmys in the ballroom. Relax and enjoy the music from your seat or hit the dance floor as you spend time with friends and sip on cocktails.
When: 7-9 p.m. Saturday, April 6 (doors open at 6 p.m.)
Where: Freeport Masonic Temple, 305 W. Stephenson St., Freeport
Cost: $20; or sponsor a table of 8 for $200
Family fun night
What: Enjoy family-friendly programming, including pickleball, the family fun zone, the imagination station and the pool. Open to the public.
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6 and 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7
Where: Family YMCA of Northwest Illinois, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport
Cost: Free
Goat milk soap making class
What: Learn to make cold process goat milk soap from Gretta’s Goats’ milk. Experiment with scents, colors, textures, and use responsibly-sourced ingredients. This is an introductory hands-on experience. Each participant will take home the soap in molds they made, along with a soap from the farm store. Tour of farm included.
When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 6
Where: Gretta’s Goats, 498 N. Farwell Bridge Road, Pecatonica
Cost: $75
IceHogs hockey game
What: IceHogs take on the Grand Rapids Griffins.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6
Where: BMO Center, 300 Elm St., Rockford
Cost: $17-$30
Books & Brunch book launch party
What: Local Author Jennifer Lloyd will discuss her new dark romance novel, "The End is the Beginning." Meet and greet, book signing, Q & A, and enter to win a gift basket. Refreshments will be served.
When: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, April 6
Where: Pecatonica Public Library, 400 W. 11th St., Pecatonica
Spring Open House
What: Spring Open house of for Fever River Railroad model train club that has been operating since the mid-60s.
When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7
Where: Fever River Railroad, Stephenson Society of Model Trainmen, 1055 W. Beach St., Freeport
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Eclipse party
What: Observe the solar eclipse. Learn about what makes the April 2024 solar eclipse an unusual event, create some Solar Slime, and test your knowledge about the galaxy’s biggest star. Then venture outside to see the daytime sky turns dark. Eye protection provided while supplies last. The eclipse will start around 12:50 p.m., reach its point of greatest eclipse-ness around 2 p.m., and be over by 3:20 p.m. No registration necessary.
When: 1-3:30 p.m. Monday, April 8
Where: Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St., Freeport
Cub Scouts spaghetti supper
What: The supper supports EPC Cub Scouts. Carry-outs are available. The book fair will be held in the cafeteria at the same time. Check out the Art Show in the small gym. Proceeds from the supper will be used for education materials, uniforms and recognition items for the Scouts for next year.
When: 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10
Where: Pearl City Schools, 100 S. Summit St., Pearl City
Cost: $8; $5 for age 3-11; free for children younger than 3
Paint party with friends
What: Celebrate spring with this painting of rainboots and flowers. All supplies, artistic guidance and refreshments included. No experience needed.
When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 11
Where: Freeport Art Museum, 121 N. Harlem Ave., Freeport
Cost: $40
This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: 10 things to do in Freeport area this weekend
