Looking for something to do this weekend in the Freeport area? Here are 14 upcoming events

Starbucks Re-grand Opening

What: The business is holding a re-grand opening.

When: 4:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 3

Where: Starbucks, 780 W. South St., Freeport

An Evening of Jazz

What: Enjoy food, drinks and music from Freeport's Jazz Alliance.

When: 7-10 p.m. Friday, May 3

Where: The Wagner House, 1 E. Spring St., Suite 4338, Freeport

Coffee, Shopping + Flowers on the Patio

What: Grab a specialty coffee, lemonade or tea while you shop seasonal favorites from Wave Avenue's mobile boutique. Build your own floral bouquet with Greenlight Floral.

When: 4-7:30 p.m. Friday, May 3

Where: Rosie’s Coffiee Company, 507 Main St., Pecatonica

Group Psychic Reading Event

What: Group psychic medium reading with Frankie Brown. Limited seating available. Free gift included. Must receive payment to secure your spot.

When: 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, May 3

Where: Rootz & Branchez, 101 W. Main St., Freeport

Cost: $60

Dakota FFA Plant Sale

What: Choose from many flowers and plants including, geraniums, petunias, coriolis, sunflowers, cosmos, watermelon starters, tomato starters, cucumber starters and more.

When: 3-6 p.m. Friday, May 3, Saturday, May 4, Monday, May 6 and Tuesday, May 7

Where: Dakota High School Greenhouse, 400 Campus Drive, Dakota

Day of Action and Remembrance: Murdered Indigenous Women & Two Spirits

What: May 5 is a day of remembrance, recognition, and action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Two-Spirits across the U.S. and Canada. Thousands of Native women and two-spirits go missing or are found murdered every year. The 2016 film, "Wind River," about the hunt for the killer of a Native girl on a remote reservation will be shown at 10 a.m. at the library. Everyone who attends the film showing will enjoy a fried bread snack. Flute music from 12:45 -1:15 p.m. in Debate Square. At 1 p.m., the MMIW Ceremony begins. This includes a blessing, a pipe ceremony, drumming, singing, a healing jingle dress dance and the Red Dress Ceremony . This is a fundraiser for the organization. The event is open to the public. Feel free to bring lawn chairs or blankets. No chairs will be provided. Everyone will be seated in the round. In case of inclement weather, the entire event will be held in the library on the first floor.

When: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4

Where: Meeting Room, Freeport Public Library, 100 Douglas St., Freeport

10th Annual Cruisin for a Cause

What: The Freeport, IL Lions Club has joined forces with Union Dairy for its annual car show. All cars, trucks, and motorcycles are invited. Registration ends at 3 p.m.

When: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, May 4

Where: Union Dairy, 126 E. Douglas St., Freeport

Lena Dance Company’s Fifth Annual Recital: Fun in the Sun

What: Watch dancing and tumbling to summer hits performed by local students, ages 2 and older. Tickets are on sale at the studio or at the door.

When: 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4 (doors open at 1 p.m.)

Where: Freeport Masonic Temple, 305 W. Stephenson St., Freeport

Family Fun Night

What: Enjoy family-friendly programming, including pickleball, the family fun zone, the imagination station, the pool and more.

When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4 or 4:30 -6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5

Where: Family YMCA of Northwest Illinois, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport

Cost: Free

Fourth Annual Market in the Park Craft Show

What: Durand Charm hosts event in conjunction with the annual Spring Plant Sale. Rain location for both events is Durand School (across the street from the park).

When: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4

Where: Nick Saelens Memorial Park, South Center Street, Durand

Cost: Free admission

24th Annual Open House

What: Tour the observatory, meet the staff, use the telescopes and learn through interactive displays. There will be a presentation at 8 p.m.; observations start at 8:30 p.m.

When: 4 p.m. Saturday, May 4

Where: Doug Firebaugh Observatory, 2953 W. Stephenson St., Freeport

Kentucky Derby Party

What: Grab your hats and derby attire for some racing fun. Pre-party starting at 11 a.m. with Workhorse Belgian Quad and cocktails crafted with Blaum Bros. bourbon. Stay for the race at 5:45 p.m. There will be prizes for best hat and best dressed.

When: 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4

Where: Lena Brewing Company, 9416 W. Wagner Road, Lena

Spring Chicken 5K

What: The YMCA's annual 5K walk/run is open to all ages. All proceeds benefit the YMCA Annual Campaign, supporting the Y's mission to strengthen our community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This race is part of the Rockford Road Runners Circuit. Awards to Top Overall Female and Male and first-third in each age group. Packet pick-up is from 5-6:45 p.m. Friday, May 3, or from 7:30-8:45 a.m. on race day.

When: 9 a.m. – noon Saturday, May 4

Where: Family YMCA of Northwest Illinois, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport

Cost: $35

Baby Goat Yoga

What: Enjoy 60 minutes of baby goat yoga class to reduce cortisol (the stress hormone) while simultaneously increasing serotonin and dopamine. In case of inclement weather, class will be held in one of the barns. Please bring water, your mat, bug spray and sunscreen.

When: 10 – 11 a.m. Sunday, May 5

Where: Gretta’s Goats, 498 N. Farwell Bridge Road, Pecatonica

Cost: $40

Coming next week

The Many Lives of Kal Penn (Virtual Event and Watch Party)

What: Actor, writer, producer and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement under President Obama, Kal Penn, will speak with Bridget Petrites of the Evanston Public Library.

When: 7-7:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 7

Where: Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St., Freeport

Cupcakes & Cocktails

What: Enjoy cupcakes paired with a variety of cocktails for the YMCA's annual fundraiser. There will be auction items for you to participate in, too. Stay for dinner and 10% of the food proceeds goes back to The YMCA Annual Strong Kids Campaign. Buy tickets at the YMCA or Big O's.

When: 6 p.m. Thursday, May 9

Where: Big O’s on the Hollow, 1931 IL 75 E, Freeport

Cost: $15 for 4 cupcakes and cocktails; $17 for 6; $120 for a table of 8 and all six combinations

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