DISTRICT 153 BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY — The Village of Homewood and School District 153 will host a back to school/touch a truck event from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, in the village hall parking lot, 2020 Chestnut Road. There will be food trucks, a DJ, dancing, games and more.
ABIGAIL LAPELL IN CONCERT — Trail Mix Concert Series brings Canadian folk musician to perform at Izaak Walton Preserve, 1100 Ridge Road in Homewood, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, as a part of the Trail Mix Concert Series. Kate Prascher, a singer and guitarist from Hudson Valley, New York, is set to open for her. Tickets are available here.
FRIENDS OF HOMEWOOD LIBRARY SIDEWALK SALE — The Friends Sidewalk Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday will have bargains on books available in the library parking lot, 17917 Dixie Highway.
SHEA BUTTA BAND — Live music, 7 p.m. Saturday at Poppin Corks Bistro, 3311 Vollmer Road in Flossmoor Commons.
HOMEWOOD FARMERS MARKET — Fresh produce, artisan foods, handcrafted personal care item vendors plus live music will all be available on Martin Square between Ridge Road and Chestnut Road from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
BARB AND DAN’S ROAD RIDE — Weekly bike ride start at 8 a.m. Saturday from GoodSpeed Cycle, 2125 W. 183rd St. in Homewood. There are two groups. One is a no-one-gets-dropped group that follows a 20-mile route. Another group goes on a longer ride. Helmets required. Lights encouraged. Riders of all experience levels are welcome.
OFF-LEASH BIKE RIDE — A nine-mile ride every Saturday starting at 8:30 a.m. at GoodSpeed Cycle, 2125 W. 183rd St. in Homewood. The route includes Butterfield Creek bike path, past Rover’s Run and through Izaak Walton Preserve. No registration. Donuts upon return.
