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.

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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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