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Special Events in Homewood

VILLAGE BLOCK PARTY AT Dog Days of Summer 

Saturday, August 17 | 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM

Ridge Road, Dixie Highway and Martin Avenue

 

 

10:00 AM Check-in for Dog Parade at Farmers Market

Judging will take place at the time of check-in

11:00 AM                  Step-off for Pooch Parade

12:00 PM                   Little Miss Ann

1:00 PM-3:00PM       "Pup Crawl" sponsored by South Suburban Humane Society1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Ben's Bubble Show

2:00 PM                      Sweet Nobody

5:00 PM-8:00PM        Strung Out Band 

More fun for the kids: face painting/ balloon artist and carnival games from 11:00 AM until 8:00 PM . To learn more about the event, click here. For Pooch Parade applications, click here   

  
  

DOWNTOWN HOMEWOOD SIDEWALK SALE

Saturday | August 17 AM

10:00 AM until 4:00PM  

Sponsored by the Downtown Homewood Business Association

  

Attention Bargain Shoppers! It is time to stock up on end of season items, close-out and special purchases at the DHBA Sidewalk Sale. While you shop the sidewalk sales visit Dog Days of Summer event on Ridge Road. 

 

Visit these participating shops:

Art4Soul

Edward Douglas Salon

Global Fusion

Homewood Florist

Nathalie's Interiors

Suzie's Hallmark

Village Door 

  
PUP CRAWL WITH SOUTH  SUBURBAN HUMANE SOCIETY 
 

Saturday,  August 17

Pup Crawl at 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM

Sponsored by South Suburban Humane Society

 

 

 

 

South Suburban Humane Society will host its first annual Pup Crawl in Homewood, during Dog Days. This Saturday, come support SSHS, visiting five local bars: Grape and Grain, 5th Quarter, Lassen's, Ridgewood Tap, and Tin Ceiling. Registration includes one drink ticket, t-shirt, and fun activities with friends. Click here for more information.   

 

  
  
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