Grandpa’s Garage Sale. Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will host a community garage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lions Club Pool, 1041 Ridge Road in Homewood. Shop dozens of community booths filled with hidden gems, unique treasures and great deals.
Homewood Fire Department Open House. HFD will host its annual open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the fire station, 17950 Dixie Highway. The University of Chicago medical helicopter is scheduled to be at this year’s event. Firefighters will again demonstrate the power of home sprinklers to extinguish a fire with minimal damage to a home. Cook County emotional support dogs will be visiting. Representatives from Homewood Veterinary Care will be with us to talk about pet care and pet emergencies. Teachers and homeschoolers might be interested in a special feature this year. The department will be giving away fire safety education teaching materials from years past.
Hidden Treasures. The Flossmoor Art Council will host a special appraisal event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the FCC Community House, 847 Hutchison Road in Flossmoor. Attendees will receive a professional, verbal evaluation of their items from recognized global fine art expert in appraisals. Attendees will be able to select from one of four one-hour time slots — 11 a.m. to noon, noon to 1 p.m., 1 to 2 p.m. or 2 to 3 p.m. — to schedule their verbal appraisal. Each session is priced at $30 and participants are asked to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to their scheduled time for check-in. Register here.
OAKtoberfest. Flossmoor’s autumn festival will take place in two stages. Village arborist Dave Becker will lead an educational tree walk at 10 a.m. beginning at Brassie Avenue and Flossmoor Road. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. there will be interactive workshops and demonstrations focused on sustainable living, organic gardening and native plantings in Flossmoor Park. There will be nature-themed crafts just for kids plus rock climbing, a bubble performer and facepainting. The second stage from 4 to 9 p.m. will be OAKtoberfest Music Festival in the south commuter lot. Music by DJ Emilio will be followed by live performances by ReTurn2Soul and Chicago-based Ring of Music Band & Orchestra.
Fall Sculpture Tour. The Flossmoor Public Art Commission will host a tour from 1 to 2 p.m. of Flossmoor’s sculpture collection. Meet at the trio of colorful sculptures by William O’Brien in Flossmoor Park at the corner of Brassie Avenue and Flossmoor Road. The tour will go through downtown Flossmoor and end at Leavitt Park.
Building Modern South Suburban Communities: The Work of McPherson, Swing & Associates. Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host from 3 to 4 p.m. a presentation by Marcy Dinius, professor at DePaul University, on influential mid-century modern architect John McPherson, whose firm designed numerous south suburban commercial and residential buildings, including in Homewood and Flossmoor. This event is co-sponsored by the Southland Collective of Mid-Century Modern. Registration is not required.
Van Sipma Jewelers Anniversary Jewelry Event. Van Sipma Jewelers is celebrating its 125th anniversary with a vintage and estate jewelry event opening on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and resuming Oct. 7 through 11. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. The store is at 2011 Ridge Road in downtown Homewood.
Learn to Curl. Today and Oct. 11 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. H-F Park District will host curling lessons at the H-F Ice Arena for beginners and those looking to refine their skills. This program will introduce participants to the foundational rules, techniques and gameplay of curling in a supportive and fun environment for ages 15 and up. Fee is $80. Click here to register.
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.
