Photo of a man raising the Pride flag below the Village flag in front of Village Hall

Celebrate Pride Day at the Deerfield Farmers Market

The Village’s Community Relations Commission invites everyone to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Day this Saturday, June 21, at the Deerfield Farmers Market. Stop by their table to pick up free Pride-themed swag, explore community resources and learn more about local Pride Month activities.

Representatives from PFLAG Northern Illinois and One Medical will also be on hand to share information and support for all members of the community.

Photo of people at the Farmers Market and it says PRIDE in colorful chalk on the street

Keep Deerfield Safe: Leash Your Dog

For the safety of all residents, both two- and four-legged, the Village of Deerfield reminds pet owners of the importance of following local leash laws.

Village ordinance requires that all dogs be securely confined on a leash no longer than six feet when outside, and under the control of a person capable of managing the dog’s behavior at all times. Dogs should never be allowed to roam freely or be confined in a way that allows them to escape.

Leashing your dog isn’t just a legal requirement — it’s a vital step in protecting your pet, your neighbors and the community as a whole. Thank you for being a responsible pet owner.

A photo from the Family Days Dog Show with a black poodle in the center putting out a paw to shake with its owner

Get Ready for Deerfield Family Days July 3–4

Deerfield’s annual Family Days celebration returns July 3 and 4 with two days of community fun for all.

Festivities kick off on the evening of July 3 at Brickyards Park with live music from Louie in the Middle and a formal flag-raising ceremony featuring the American Legion. Families can enjoy kids’ activities and carnival games beginning at 5:30 p.m., along with food vendors and a beer and wine tent. The evening continues with a headline performance by Mike and Joe and ends with a spectacular fireworks show around 9:15 p.m.

The fun continues on July 4 with the Rotary Club’s 5K Race starting at 8 a.m. at Walden School. The Lions Club will host their annual breakfast at the Jewett Park Community Center from 8 to 10:30 a.m. The Arts & Crafts Fair opens at 8 a.m., while the John Sciarretta Sr. Bike Parade begins at 9 a.m. after staging at the Rosemary Terrace parking lot. Morning activities also include a “Bring Your Own Dog” Dog Show from 9 to 10 a.m. and amusement rides and inflatables from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $20 per wristband.

Throughout the day, guests can enjoy carnival games, live music, food vendors and a pie-eating contest at 2 p.m. Bingo for ages 18 and up will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and again from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The highlight of the day, the Independence Day Parade, steps off from Deerspring Pool at noon.

Be sure to register online now for the Rotary Race and the pie-eating contest.

Photo of kids dancing in patriotic colors at Family Days

Cone with a Cop

Join the Deerfield Police Department on Sunday, June 29, from noon – 2 p.m. for Cone with a Cop!

Officers will be at McDonalds (50 S Waukegan Rd.) handing out free ice cream and connecting with our community. This is a great opportunity to meet our officers, ask questions and enjoy a sweet treat together.

No speeches, no agenda — just cones and conversations.

Poster of a cartoon police woman with soft serve ice cream in cones saying Cone with a Cop!

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