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Special Events in Homewood

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT-TONIGHT  
Tuesday| August 6
5:00 PM until 9:00 PM
Irwin Park
  

Come out and meet Homewood's finest...The Homewood Police Department is hosting National Night Out. This is a great opportunity to meet the brave men and women that serve and protect the Village of Homewood. This event is co-sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and Target. National Night Out was designed to generate support and participation in local anti-crime programs, strengthen the neighborhood spirit and police community partnership, and crime prevention awareness.  

 

The evening will be filled with live entertainment, fun activities for the kids, and food from Homewood eateries. Please call 798-3000 for more information.

  

GIRLS NIGHT OUT "WHITE LINEN NIGHT"

Friday|August 9 

6:00 PM until 9:00 PM

sponsored by the Downtown Homewood Business Association Girls Night Out

 

 As the end of the summer nears, the Downtown Homewood Business Association (DHBA) invites you to enjoy the warm weather and an evening of shopping with the latest Girls Night Out "White Linen Night".

  

Just like the warm nights in New Orleans where it is tradition to have an end of season "White Linen" party, the DHBA is hosting a White Linen party as well. The DHBA encourages participants to wear white clothing, hats, and accessories when they come out to shop. Help this become a tradition in Homewood and join the "White Linen Night". Click here for more information about the DHBA.

 

Particpating Businesses:

Art4 Soul

Edward Douglas Salon

Suzie's Hallmark 

Grape and Grain
Nathalie's Interiors 
  
 
 

ELECTRONIC RECYCLING

Saturday|August 10

8:00 AM until 12:00 PM

Village Hall Parking Lot

 

The Village of Homewood has partnered with ATEN, Assistive Technology Exchange Network, for the electronic recycling program at Homewood's Farmers Market. Drop off your old electronic 
 items at the Village Hall parking lot, and then shop the Farmers' Market.   
  

GREEN THUMB SATURDAY  

Saturday| August 10

9:30 AM until 10:15 AM

Homewood's Village Hall Council Chambers

 

The University of Illinois Extension Master Gardner Program will be presenting at the next Green Thumb Saturday "Beyond Rain Barrels". The presentation will be held on Saturday, from 9:30 AM-10:15 AM, in Homewood's Village Hall Council Chambers. Green Thumb Saturdays is co-sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardner Program and The Village of Homewood's Tree Committee.

  
  
  
HOMEWOOD FARMERS MARKET

Village Hall Parking Lot

Every Saturday

Through October 12

8:00 AM until 1:00 PM

 

For over 30 years Homewood has hosted a farmers market with the finest vendors selling fresh food, drinks, vegetables, flowers, and more! Homewood's market is located at Village Hall parking lot, 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM.

 

 

Hey parents! While shopping at the market, have your kids create their own musical instruments.

 

Members of the Homewood Flossmoor Symphonic and Viking Jazz Bands will be at the Farmers Market to help kids create shakers, harmonicas, clackers, and drums for a small donation towards their spring trip to China. The group will be performing in Beijing and Shanghai; a special highlight will be a tour of the ancient city "wall" in China with a possible evening performance concert. 

 

  

 

Residents are accustomed to a busy social calendar filled with special events and activities hosted by the Village of Homewood, Homewood-Flossmoor Park District, Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Homewood Business Association, and various local service groups.  Please check with each agency for a list of activities and details. 
 
Forbes named Homewood among the most livable metro-area suburbs in the Midwest, and the village has earned the Best of Chicago Southland's Best Community Award on numerous occasions. Chicago Magazine and the Chicago Tribune have also provided various recognitions for Homewood.
Village of Homewood
2020 Chestnut Road
Homewood, Illinois 60430
(708) 798-3000