Looking for something to do this weekend in the Freeport area? Here are 6 events
Easter 2-person Scramble
What: Team can be men, women or mixed. Includes golf, cart, lunch and prizes. Easter egg raffle. Each flight winner wins a special prize.
When: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 30
Where: The Freeport Club, 1614 S. Park Blvd., Freeport
Cost: $60; $40 for members
Friday Movie: Jesus Christ Superstar
What: Conclude your Holy Week with a community of friends at a special showing of "Jesus Christ Superstar" (the original 1973 film). This is the 50th anniversary of the film’s debut. Tickets are available before the show through the church office or at the door for each performance. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Concessions will be available for purchase. Proceeds will help support our anniversary events and special projects for the Worship & Arts fund.
When: 6 p.m. Friday, March 29 or 2 p.m. Saturday, March 30
Where: St. John United Church of Christ, 1010 S. Park Blvd., Freeport
Cost: $10; $5 for teens; free for age 12 and younger
Goat hike
What: Enjoy a one-mile hike around the farm and through the woods with miniature goats. There are some uneven surfaces/ground on the trail. Sturdy footwear is recommended. Bring a water bottle, sunscreen and bug spray. There are no refunds in case of bad weather. Credit will be offered for a future hike. Participants must sign a waiver. Goat hikes are anywhere from 45 to 60 minutes. The farm store carries seasonal cheeses, raw honey, goat milk soap, hand salve and more available.
When: 11 a.m. – noon Saturday, March 30
Where: Gretta’s Goats, 498 W. Farwell Bridge Road, Pecatonica
Cost: $19; free for children younger than 2 when accompanied by parent
Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
What: Each attendee, ages 11-13 only, is required to bring their own flashlight because we are having this event in the dark. Kids should also bring a bag or basket and dress for the weather because we will have the Flashlight Egg Hunt rain or shine. Parents, please stay with your child as the event will only take a few minutes.
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 30
Where: Lions Park, 609 N. Schuyler St., Lena
Bunny Trail
What: Paths are stroller-, wheelchair- and bunny-friendly for all ages. Participate in activities and interact with barn yard animals in the petting zoo. Pre-registration is not required.
When: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, March 30
Where: Krape Park, 1799 S. Park Blvd., Freeport
Cost: Free
Easter Eggstravaganza
What: Egg hunting, petting zoo, games and more. P&C Little Rascals will be there with their animals. A toddler-friendly egg hunt will be from 9-9:15 a.m., with a sensory-friendly hunt afterward. Hunt for ages 4-6 is from 9:15-9:30 a.m.; for ages 6-8 is from 9:30-9:45 a.m. and for ages 9-12 is from 9:45-10 a.m. Please RSVP with ages.
When: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, March 30
Where: Pearl City Park District, 331 W. Devore Ave., Pearl City
Cost: Free
Coming next week
Rockford IceHogs hockey game
What: The Hogs take on the Milwaukee Admirals. It’s a Fiesta Tuesday night with $2 tacos and $5 margaritas and select craft beers.
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 2
Where: BMO Center, 300 Elm St., Rockford
Cost: $16.50-$29
Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers
What: A special Zoom event with Dr. Temple Grandin, one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known adults with autism. Dr. Grandin has been at the forefront of research and activism for autism and neurodiversity.
When: 7-7:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 3
Where: Boardroom, Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St., Freeport
Spring Half Price Book Sale
What: All items in the store are half price. Silent auction also held. Daily time is same as regular store hours.
When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thursday, April 4
Where: Voices Book Nook of Freeport, 1265 W. Galena Ave., Freeport
This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: Six things to do this weekend in the Freeport area
