Park Pride. Volunteers will converge on H-F Park District parks from 9 a.m. to noon to help get everything ready for the summer season. Park Pride is a great opportunity for kids, scout groups, churches and other service organizations to give back to the community. Email [email protected] or call 708-957-0300 for more information.
Free Comic Book Day. Zone Comics and Games, 18107 Dixie Highway in Homewood, will participate in the annual Free Comic Book Day event. Along with free comics, the store will host local artists Jon Westhoff and Marcus White. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call 708-798-1006 for more information.
Barb & Dan’s Road Ride. Riders of all experience levels can join the group which leaves at 8 a.m. from GoodSpeed Cycle, 2125 183rd St. in Homewood. There is a no-drop group that rides about 20 miles and stronger riders sometimes go farther. Helmets required, daytime lights strongly recommended.
Off-leash Ride. A leisurely just-riding-around nine-mile ride every Saturday. Route includes Butterfield Creek bike path, Rovers Run and Izaak Walton Preserve. Starts at GoodSpeed Cycles, 2125 183rd St. at 8:30 a.m. sharp, ends back at the shop 9:45ish for donuts.
No STEM Saturday. Homewood Science Center staff and volunteers will be hosting a Girls STEAM Celebration today, so the next STEM Saturday will be May 10.