Gobble Doggs Grand Opening. The new turkey hot dog restaurant at 2025 Ridge Road in Homewood will hold its grand opening from noon to 2 p.m. Free samples, music, a scholarship award ceremony and mural unveiling.
Beyond Borders Cafe Grand Opening. The new cafe at 1036 Sterling Ave. in Flossmoor will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m.
Matilda the Musical. The show time is 7:30 p.m. at the Drama Group theater at 330 202nd St. in Chicago Heights. Tickets for “Matilda” are $25 for adults, $23 for seniors and military and $19 for students. Tickets can be purchased through BookTix Ticketing at https://dg.booktix.com. A fee will be applied to online purchases. Tickets also can be reserved through the Drama Group box office at 708-755-3444.
Ice Hockey for Youngsters. Come and try out ice hockey and ice skating on Saturday from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. at the H-F Ice Arena, 777 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor. This is a great way for prospective young skaters ages 4 to 11 to try being on the ice. The staff will work with all skaters and recommend a class for the Fall 2025 season. The H-F Ice Arena will provide skates and sticks for those who are in need of that equipment. Register here.
Homewood Car Cruise. The car show will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Harwood Avenue train station parking lot. The program is sponsored by the Off the Grid Car Club & Dan’s Classics. Registration fee is $10 benefitting Anew, a nonprofit organization working to prevent domestic violence.
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.
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.
