Green Thumb Saturday. Tristan Shaw of Possibility Place Nursery will offer tree planting advice from species selection to post-planting care from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. in the board room at Homewood village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road.
Musical Play with ScribbleMonster. Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host popular children’s musician ScribbleMonster from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Bring your dancing shoes and wild imagination for collaborative music, games and play.
Branch Chipping. Homewood Public Works will accept branches up to six inches in diameter (no pine or other evergreen, no shrub trimmings, no leaves or bags or super wrapped bundles) at the Municipal Service Center, 17755 Ashland Ave., from 8 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 708-206-3470.
Rock & Revel Market. The Streetz Artz Alliance will bring art, oddities, and summer vibes at the Quarry Ballroom in Thornton from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 121 S. Williams Street in Thornton. The event is rain or shine and will feature a wide array of artists and artisans. Admission is free.
Live Music at the Station. Butterfield Creek will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. on the patio at Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery, 1035 Sterling Ave.
Homewood Outdoor Farmers Market. The market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Martin Square on Martin Avenue between Chestnut and Ridge roads in downtown Homewood. Vendors will offer fresh produce, baked goods, handcrafted jewelry, skincare and more. Food trucks will be on hand and ready-to-eat meals will be available.
Book Brunch for Teens. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host a brunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the FORT, second floor, to enjoy the two greatest things in life, food and reading.
STEM Saturday. Science play and learning from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway.
Barb & Dan’s Road Ride. Riders of all experience levels can join the group which leaves at 8 a.m. from GoodSpeed Cycles, 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.
