
Mother’s Day Flower Sale in Freeport Brings Color, Community, and Cause Together
A colorful flower sale in Freeport is happening just in time for Mother's Day, while supporting survivors through VOICES of Stephenson County.
A Floral Pop-Up Takes Over Lincoln Mall
Just in time for Mother's Day this Sunday, May 10, Lincoln Mall in Freeport will transform into a vibrant floral wonderland.
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Beginning May 6 at noon, the VOICES Mother's Day Flower Sale will unveil a temporary shop that's bursting with nearly 750 hanging baskets, mixed containers, succulents, and pollinator-friendly pots.
Volunteers and staff are turning a vacant storefront into a colorful, immersive experience designed to draw early crowds and spark seasonal inspiration.
A Blooming Event with a Purpose
Beyond the eye-catching display, the sale supports a vital mission of VOICES of Stephenson County, which opened the Voices Survivor Shelter in 2021.

The facility is the first in Stephenson County dedicated specifically to survivors of domestic and sexual violence, making every purchase part of a larger effort to provide safety and support in northern Illinois.
What Shoppers Need to Know
The sale runs May 6 from noon to 5 p.m., May 7 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and May 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or until inventory sells out.
Organizers expect the biggest turnout right at opening, with a wide variety of colors and plant styles available for every type of Mother's Day gift.
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