10 things to do this weekend in the Freeport area
St. Patrick's Day activities highlight this weekend's roundup of events and activities in the Freeport area.
An Evening of Jazz
What: We're kicking off St. Patrick's Day weekend with an evening of jazz from our beloved jazz alliance. St. Patrick's Day, The Wagner House anniversary weekend, and the pub crawl are all coming together this weekend. Enjoy a specialty food menu and smooth jazz with your friends.
When: 7-10 p.m. Friday, March 15
Where: Wagner House First Floor, 1 E. Spring St., Suite 4338, Freeport
Women’s History Month Conference
What: All Women and Girls especially those who are in leadership positions of any kind come and be with us. These three days will be days of worship, praise and feasting at His table to glean what He has for us. Dynamic words by Pastor Dianna Cole, music praise and a time to just focus on Him.
When: 7 p.m. Friday, March 15 and 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, March 16
Where: Holy Temple COGIC, 520 W. Ringold St., Freeport
Cost: $40
Card making
What: Create your own greeting cards and paper projects. Beginner and experienced crafters will create three to four projects each class using new tools and many different card folds. No project duplicated. You must bring adhesive, precision scissors, ruler and pencil.
When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. March 15 and 29; April 12 and 26
Where: Highland Community College - Room T-122, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport
Cost: $25 materials fee paid to instructor the first night covers all 4 weeks
Jukebox Baby Live
What: Jukebox Baby is bringing the tunes and the fun. We're bringing the service and specialty food menu.
When: 3-6 p.m. Saturday, March 16
Where: The Great Debate, Wagner House First Floor, 1 E. Spring St., Suite 4338, Freeport
St. Patrick’s Day bingo
What: Bingo you can drink at, 50/50 and other raffles.
When: 6 p.m. Saturday, March 16
Where: Higher Grounds Coffee, 1709 S. West Ave., Freeport
Music trivia fundraiser
What: Pearl City HS Students are traveling to Costa Rica & Panama this summer. Come on out for a night of music trivia, food, a silent auction and more to support them. Spectators are welcome to enjoy the food, bar and entertainment. Participants must be 21 or older.
When: 5 p.m. - midnight Saturday, March 16
Where: Pearl City Fire Department, 201 E. South St., Pearl City
Cost: $150 per team of 1-6 people or $25 per individual spectator
Spring barn painting
What: Paint your own beautiful spring barn scene on wood! This beginner friendly class includes one 12x16” stained wood board, acrylic paints, and step by step instruction from The Urban Art Studio.
When: 10 a.m. – noon Saturday, March 16
Where: Higher Grounds Coffee, 1709 S. West Ave., Freeport
Cost: $49
Hockey game
What: The Rockford IceHogs take on the San Jose Barracudas. Saturday is First Responders Appreciation Night (complimentary ticket for first responders). Also get a ticket + 2 drinks for $20. Sunday is St. Paddy’s Day Live Jersey Auction and Meijer Family Pack day (packs starting at $40).
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 16 or 4 p.m. Sunday, March 17
Where: BMO Center, 300 Elm St., Rockford
Cost: $16.50-$29
Choral Society concert
What: Choir and handbell concert
When: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 17
Where: St. John’s United Church of Christ, 1010 S. Park Blvd., Freeport
Cost: Free; goodwill donations accepted
St. Patrick’s Day at LBC
What: We're celebrating the Irish at LBC. Join us for a day filled with Irish beer, food, music and donkeys. Enjoy Pog Mo Thoin on draft, Irish-inspired food from The Rafters, a visit from Jack & Diane the Donkeys and music from The Blarneys from 2-5 p.m.
When: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, March 17
Where: Lena Brewing Company, 9416 W. Wagner Road, Lena
Coming next week
Make-It Monday
What: Join us each month as we make a different project you can take home. This month we will be making pointillism paintings.
When: 3:30-5 p.m. Monday, March 18
Where: Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St., Freeport
Conversation with Ruth E. Carter
What: Register through the library to watch virtually or come in for the in-person watch party. Ruth E. Carter made history as the first Black person to win an Academy Award in Best Costume Design for the film, Black Panther. She received a second Academy Award in the same category for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. She is the first Black woman to win multiple Academy Awards in any category and the first costume designer to win for the first film and its sequel. Ruth E. Carter will be joined in conversation with Aisha Harris, co-host of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour and author of Wannabe.
When: 7-7:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 20
Where: Freeport Public Library boardroom, 100 E. Douglas St., Freeport
Cost: Free
This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: 10 things to do this weekend in the Freeport area
