December 2017
Holiday Lights
At both Irwin Park & Downtown Homewood Holiday Lights has become a treasured event in Homewood, capturing the joy, excitement and traditions of the season in one memorable evening! Welcome the holidays as we turn on the lights at 7 pm at this annual ceremony. Enjoy music, hot chocolate and a bonfire while awaiting the arrival of Santa and watch him flip the magical tree lighting switch. Give Santa your wish list at the Irwin Park Gazebo. Before or after…
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Kick off the holiday season with the family at Holiday Lights. Enjoy warm treats, live reindeer, ice sculpture demonstrations, holiday music, holiday tree lighting and Santa! Holiday Lights has become a treasured event in Homewood, capturing the joy, excitement, and traditions of the season in just one memorable evening. Holiday tree and wreath sales benefit the Cancer Support Center. Learn more about this year's event! Musical trolleys will travel to unique stores, boutiques, and restaurants filled with gifts and recipes you won't find in…
Find out more »Snowflake Storytime and craft
Listen to a winter story, and then create your own feathery snowflake to take home! Grades K - 2. Registration required.
Find out more »May 2018
Homewood Outdoor Farmers Market
Every Saturday, May 26-October 13 in 2018 | 8 AM - 1 PM Every Wednesday, June 6-August 8, 2018 | 4 PM - 8 PM *No market on July 4* Martin Avenue between Ridge Road and Chestnut Road The Homewood Farmers' Market is a great place to start your weekend with your family and even your dog. What better way to enjoy the warm weather than to spend it outside, and indulging in delicious, fresh, local food? The Homewood farmers'…
Find out more »July 2018
Independence Day Parade and Family Fun Fest
Parade kicks off on the corner of Ridge Road and Dixie Highway at 10 AM Homewood's Independence Day Parade invokes the nostalgia of a hometown Americana experience. The parade, representing Homewood’s civic groups and businesses, travels down historic Ridge Road to the beautiful grounds of Izaak Walton Preserve for the H-F Park District's annual Family Fun Fest. Contact the H-F Park District for the Family Fun Fest schedule of events at (708) 957-3393. Following the parade… 11 am – 2…
Find out more »September 2018
Fall Fest
Martin Avenue between Ridge Road and Hickory Road Homewood’s favorite fall time festival features live entertainment, horse-drawn wagon rides through downtown, games, craft vendors, a pumpkin patch children’s crafts, and scrumptious cuisine prepared by local eateries. The event is located on tree-lined Martin Avenue from Hickory Road to Ridge Road. Art and craft vendors join the event, so come out for fun and crafts!
Find out more »December 2018
Holiday Lights in Homewood
Holiday Lights is a treasured event in Homewood, capturing the joy, excitement, and traditions of the season in one memorable evening. Holiday tree and wreath sales benefit the Cancer Support Center. Musical trolleys travel to unique stores, boutiques, and restaurants filled with gifts and recipes you won't find in any mall. Each merchant offers special holiday promotions and discounts, raffles, and in-store events. Throughout the downtown, costumed characters and carolers spread holiday cheer. Watch Santa flip the switch for the annual tree lighting…
Find out more »Holiday Lights in Homewood
Martin Avenue between Chestnut Road and Kroner Avenue Holiday Lights is a treasured event in Homewood, capturing the joy, excitement, and traditions of the season in one memorable evening. Holiday tree and wreath sales benefit the Cancer Support Center. Musical trolleys travel to unique stores, boutiques, and restaurants filled with gifts and recipes you won't find in any mall. Each merchant offers special holiday promotions and discounts, raffles, and in-store events. Throughout the downtown, costumed characters and carolers spread holiday cheer. Watch Santa flip…
Find out more »May 2019
Homewood Farmers Market
Every Saturday, May 25 - October 12 in 2019 | 8 AM - 1 PM Every Wednesday, June 12 - August 14, 2019 | 4 PM - 9 PM Martin Avenue between Ridge Road and Chestnut Road The Homewood Farmers' Market is a great place to start your weekend with your family and even your dog. What better way to enjoy the warm weather than to spend it outside, and indulging in delicious, fresh, local food? The Homewood farmers' market…
Find out more »June 2019
Homewood Artisan Street Fair
Martin Avenue between Ridge Road and Hickory Road The Village of Homewood proudly presents the newly designed Homewood's Artisan Street Fair. This two-day festival features unique artisans, activities for all ages, live music, and food from Homewood's best restaurants. During the Artisan Street Fair on June 9th from 10AM-1PM, don't miss Metal Mania! Metals are used in manufacturing and to create works of art. Gaby Metal & Iron Company in Chicago Heights buys, sells and recycles a wide variety of steel,…
Find out more »Homewood Farmers Market
Every Saturday, May 25 - October 12 in 2019 | 8 AM - 1 PM Every Wednesday, June 12 - August 14, 2019 | 4 PM - 9 PM Martin Avenue between Ridge Road and Chestnut Road The Homewood Farmers' Market is a great place to start your weekend with your family and even your dog. What better way to enjoy the warm weather than to spend it outside, and indulging in delicious, fresh, local food? The Homewood farmers' market…
Find out more »July 2019
Independence Day Parade and Family Fun Fest
Parade kicks off on the corner of Ridge Road and Dixie Highway at 10 AM Homewood's Independence Day Parade invokes the nostalgia of a hometown Americana experience. The parade, representing Homewood’s civic groups and businesses, travels down historic Ridge Road to the beautiful grounds of Izaak Walton Preserve for the H-F Park District's annual Family Fun Fest. Contact the H-F Park District for the Family Fun Fest schedule of events at (708) 957-3393.
Find out more »August 2019
Homewoods Block Party
Martin Avenue between Ridge Road and Hickory Road The Village of Homewood is throwing another BLOCK PARTY! Like a neighborhood block party, there are fun activities, face painting, and summer fare from Homewood restaurants. Fest goers enjoy a full line-up of live music throughout the day, jump house, games, zip line, adventure slide, crafts, and much more!
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