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The Family Freedom Festival will be held in downtown Barrington in the Metra train station parking lot. The address is 201 S. Spring Street.
There is plenty of free parking right at the sight of the festival. You may park for free at the Metra Commuter Lot and walk just a few short steps to all the days events.
Going to the 4th Annual We Do Care Family Freedom Festival can be quick and easy with convenient train service on Metra's Union Pacific Northwest Line to the Barrington Station. Schedule Link
Metra is the ideal way to travel to and from the festival if you are coming from downtown Chicago, live in a community along the line from Chicago to Harvard/McHenry, or want to drive and "park & ride" at the station most convenient for you.
So free yourself from traffic and ride Metra to the Family Freedom Festival site.
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  Saturday September 6, 2008, We Do Care is hosting Barrington's 1st annual 9.11 Mile Freedom Run. This runner and walker friendly race will be special in many ways. In remembrance of the courage, compassion, and triumph of the human spirit, that has come from the 9.11 terrorists attacks, race participants will have the chance to bring these same qualities to our beautiful yet challenging course through Barrington and Barrington Hills countryside. Unique performance race shirts will allow for personalized messages of support and thanks to our men and women in uniform, veterans, and military families. All the details will be announced soon...so return here often to learn more and watch for registration information.
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An evening exploring the ideals of democracy, freedom, & liberty. Jacob Needleman, professor of philosophy at San Francisco State University and author of The American Soul, will be the featured guest. At the heart of The American Soul is a call to rediscover the timeless truths hidden within the founding vision of the American nation.
Questions to be explored include:
• What is the idea of America?
• What does America mean?
• What are the duties we have that are implied by our rights?
• What was the spiritual core at the founding of our country?
• What is freedom?
• Is democracy more than a model of government?
• What is the common greatness that we are all a part of?
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Yellow Ribbon
Support Group
Our mission is to support the men and women of the United States active military forces deployed to foreign shores through prayers, letters, and "wish list" packages on behalf of all Americans. Encourage their continued dedication to the protection of the United States and the endorsement of peace on earth around the world. Learn More
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