• Insect Hotel Workshop

    Insect hotels provide a habitat for a variety of beneficial insects, which helps to increase biodiversity in your yard. In addition to helping the insects, you will be creating a beautiful outdoor art piece made from natural materials. Location: Irons Oaks Ages: 12+ Fee: $12 R / $15 NR Click here to register

  • Owl Prowl

    Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center 20000 Western Ave, Olympia Fields, IL, United States

    Ever wondered if an owl really is as smart as they say? Why don't we hear them when they fly? Just how far can an owl see? come alone or with the whole family to learn about owl calls, behavior and habitat as we take a short walk into the surrounding forest to call for

  • Letters from Santa

    Enhance the magic of Christmas with a letter from Santa. Help your child fill out the letter to Santa form and return it to the mailbox at the Irwin Community Center, Goldberg Center, or Village of Flossmoor. Santa will write your child a letter back. Fee: FREE Click here for the fillable form (fill in

  • Butterball Burner 5K Fun Run

    H-F Racquet & Fitness Club 2920 183rd Street, Homewood, IL, United States

    Join us as we celebrate the 20th Annual Butterball Burner 5K Fun Run. Burn some extra calories before your big Thanksgiving meal and enjoy a fun-filled run/walk! All ages and abilities welcome. Race day registration and check-in at 7 am. Now-Aug. 19: $20 Race Fee | Aug. 20-Oct. 5: $25 Race Fee Oct. 6-Nov. 19:

  • Holiday Light Recycling

    If you have any strings of holiday lights that worked when you put them away last year, but for some reason don't want to anymore, don't throw them away. Bring them to us for recycling. Let’s keep these simple-to-recycle items out of landfills. Drop your broken lights and extension cords in a bin at one

  • Tree Lighting

    Flossmoor Park 2523 Flossmoor Road, Flossmoor, IL, United States

    Celebrate the season with the Village of Flossmoor. Enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, music and photos with Santa in picturesque, Downtown Flossmoor. 3-5 pm Festivities to celebrate the season and photos with Santa 5:30 pm Tree lighting in Flossmoor Park

  • Holiday Lights

    Irwin Park 18120 Highland Ave, Homewood, IL, United States

    Holiday Lights has become a treasured event in Homewood, capturing the joy, excitement and traditions of the season in one memorable evening! Welcome the holidays as we turn on the lights at this annual ceremony. 6:45-7 pm Tree Lighting Ceremony 7:05-8:45 pm Santa Visits & reindeer food making 6-9 pm Festivities Downtown Homewood

  • Santa’s Driveway Visits

    December 10, 11, & 19 Santa will still come down your chimney on Christmas Eve, but he can still squeeze in some time to see you and your family before the big day! Sign up for Santa to visit your driveway and tell him what you want for Christmas or take a personal photo with

  • Light Up Trail Walk

    Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center 20000 Western Ave, Olympia Fields, IL, United States

    December 13, 14, 19 & 20 • 6-7:30 pm Join us for the 2nd Annual lighted trail event! Stroll through a winter wonderland where festive lights and the beauty of nature come together to sparkle your holiday season. Hot Chocolate and S’mores will be available for purchase. Bundle up and don’t miss out on this

  • Santa’s Senior Helpers

    Wiley's Grill 800 Kedzie Ave, Homewood, IL, United States

    Partnering with the Village of Homewood and Flossmoor, we are inviting H-F High School Seniors and the VIP’s to help Santa with all of the letters he receives. Join us at Wiley’s where we will partner up a senior with a senior to help Santa out. Enjoy a hot chocolate and holiday music in good