Friday, June 19
Juneteenth Parade and Block Party. You Matter 2 will present a day of celebration, culture, and community at the fifth annual Juneteenth Parade and Block Party in Flossmoor. The day kicks off with a parade at 10 a.m. featuring local groups, performers, and businesses, followed by a block party in the commuter lot at 2616 Sterling Ave. filled with music, food, games and connection. The parade will start at IJP School, head north around Leavitt Park and go south on Sterling Avenue to the South Commuter Parking Lot, where the block party will take place.
Fireside chat with author Adrienne N. Spires. Beyond the Book, 18063 Dixie Highway, will host a book signing featuring “Roaring Resilience” by Adrienne Spires. RSVP here.
Saturday, June 20
Fishing Derby. From 8 to 11 a.m. Dolphin Lake at Governors Highway and 183rd Street in Homewood will host an opportunity to introduce kids to the relaxing pastime of fishing. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Poles will be available to borrow. Worms will be available. No fishing permits are required for the event.
Homewood Farmers Market. The market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Martin Square between Chestnut and Ridge roads in downtown Homewood.
Barb & Dan’s Road Ride. A 25-mile fitness bike ride. Everyone stays together. Leaves GoodSpeed Cycles, 2125 W. 183rd St., every Saturday (weather permitting) at 8 a.m. Returns before 10 a.m. Pace dictated by the riders who show up. Explore our local streets and trail system with Barb & Dan Lawler.
Off-Leash Ride. A nine-mile bike ride at about a 9-to-10 mph pace every Saturday. Route includes Butterfield Creek bike path, Rovers Run and Izaak Walton Preserve. Starts at 8:30 a.m. from GoodSpeed Cycles, 2125 W. 183rd St. in Homewood. Ends back at the shop about 9:30 a.m. for donuts. Kid trailers welcome.
STEM Saturday. Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway, hosts its free weekly science play time for the whole family from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Play opportunities include Pixel Pegs, Nano, Early Math Counts Activities, Makerspace, Imagination Playground, Dinosaur Bones, LEGO Wall and more.
Big and Little Pairs Art Project. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host from 1 to 3 p.m. an opportunity for adults and children to make art together. Each child should have an adult to participate with them, 1 child with 1 adult. Both should register here.
