Pride picnic, vendor show and more: 10 things to do in Freeport

This weekend you can shop for homeschool resources, celebrate Pride month and hear music under the stars.

Here are 10 things to do in the Freeport area:

What: Shop from more than 50 sellers at the Stateline's largest annual homeschool resources sale. Find used prices on excellent conditioned textbooks, teacher and supplemental resources, readers, games, microscopes and more. Bring shopping bags or rolling totes. Only cash or checks accepted. Nursing infants remaining in front/back carriers are welcome. No children younger than 12 and no strollers or car seat carriers allowed.

When: 4 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday

Where: Park Hills Evangelical Free Church, 2525 W. Stephenson St., Freeport

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What: Byron, Stillman Valley and Davis Junction are teaming up for a weekend full of events, including garage sales, an electronic recycling day, farmer's markets, Byronfest and more.

When: Different events being held Thursday through Sunday

Where: Byron, Stillman Valley and Davis Junction

Cost: Some events are free, some have a cover charge

For more: City of Byron Facebook page

What: The Family YMCA of Northwest Illinois and FHN host outside event with family-friendly activities from local nonprofits.

When: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday

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

Cost: Free

For more: https://freeportymca.org/

What: Celebrate LGBTQ Pride at a picnic hosted by St. John United Church of Christ and community partners. Enjoy food and activities for all ages and learn about local LGBTQ-friendly organizations.

When: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday

Where: St. John United Church of Christ, 1010 S. Park Blvd., Freeport

Cost: Free; donations accepted

For more: 815-235-2824

What: Touch A Truck/Vendor show will include superhero activities, Spiderman, Mr. Twister and Princess Belle pictures, food trucks and a snow cone truck. Any donations given will go to the Epilepsy Foundation.

When: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday

Where: Quality Transport Company, 1555 IL 75 E. Suite 6, Freeport

Cost: Free

For more: 815-235-6149

What: Rollin’ Whiskey band will perform outside.

When: 9 p.m. Saturday

Where: Hot Rod Nellie's Bar, 122 S. Jackson Road, Pecatonica

For more: 815-543-6988

What: Music will be located on the second floor. Southern born, Northern raised, Dylan Doyle has been steeped in everything from Bob Dylan, Wes Montgomery and Bill Withers to John Prine, Jimi Hendrix and The Band.

When: 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday

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

Cost: $5 cover charge

For more: 815-232-4408

What: Harbach's boneless, seasoned pork chop, cheesy hashbrowns, green beans, roll and home baked pie. Enter from Pleasant Street, place order, pull forward, and your meal(s) will be brought to your car to enjoy at home or at the park.

When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday

Where: Freeport Church of the Brethren, 777 W. Pleasant St. (corner of S. West Ave.), Freeport

Cost: $9

For more: 815-541-0170

What: Music Under the Stars is an outdoor band concert featuring a variety of music and covering many different genres and composers. This week's concert is conducted by George Espino and features vocalist Olivia Mikulay and drum soloist Scott Stich.

When: 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday

Where: Koenig Bandshell at Krape Park in Freeport

Cost: Free

What: Lola Blu is an up-and-coming country/rock singer/songwriter from Rockford. She covers everything from Colter Wall and Sierra Ferrell to Lainey Wilson and Miranda Lambert to Weezer and Fleetwood Mac and everything in between, plus originals.

When: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday

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

For more: 815-369-2588

Kathi Edwards is a freelance correspondent.