A picture of the Sustainability Commission's tent at the Farmers Market with two children playing a recycling game

Sustainability Commission at the Farmers Market This Saturday

The Sustainability Commission will be at the Deerfield Farmers Market on Saturday, August 16, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Visit their booth to learn about the new Deerfield Energy Savers Sweepstakes, try your hand at the “Put Waste in its Place” game and pick up free native seeds or a compost kitchen pail (while supplies last). Stop by to chat, have some fun and leave with tips and tools to help create a greener Deerfield.

Fine Arts Commission Hosts Public Art Program Open House

The Deerfield Fine Arts Commission welcomed art lovers to the Deerfield Public Library on Wednesday, August 13, for an open house showcasing the pieces selected for the ninth year of the Deerfield Public Art Program. Guests enjoyed light refreshments while exploring the works of participating artists Tracy Jones, John Calderon, Diane Paserba, Joel Trammell, Janet Poppe, Leslie Outten, Charlotte Kaplan, Alexis Brandenburg, Matt Plofsky, Linda Trytek, Sharon Straus and Karen Grage.

In the “Ask the Artist” forum, attendees had the opportunity to hear directly from the artists about their inspirations and creative process, and to ask questions about the pieces now on display. The art will soon be put on display in public buildings in the Village for one year.

An artist talks about his painting of a cowboy and bull at a rodeo

Safe Screens Workshops

The Deerfield Police Department is once again excited to offer a free Safe Screens Parent Workshop Series for Deerfield residents to help parents navigate their child’s digital world safely. Each of the three sessions are hosted by School Resource Officer Lauren Maldonado and Sergeant Trevor Salato and will cover a different topic to give you the tools protect children online. Sessions are held at the Deerfield Police Department from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

September 22, 2025 - Parental Controls: Learn how to set up time limits, content restrictions, and privacy settings
September 29, 2025 - Snapchat Safety: Tips to manage contacts, privacy, and prevent inappropriate content
October 6, 2025 - TikTok, Instagram, Minecraft & Roblox: Protect your child from unapproved contacts, monitor online activity and ensure a safe gaming experience

Register online. Sign up for each session you'd like to attend—attend one, or better yet, all three! There are limited spots available for each session, so don’t wait!

SWALCO Reuse-O-Rama August 24

Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 24, from noon–3 p.m. at North Shore Unitarian Church (2100 Half Day Rd.) for a special Reuse-O-Rama event hosted by the Village of Deerfield, the Village of Bannockburn and the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County.

We’ll be collecting:

Shoes
Clothes
Bed & table linens
Books
Fire extinguishers

Bring your documents for free paper shredding on-site until the truck is full.

Poster for Reuse-O-Rama with photos of accepted items

Village of Deerfield's Harvest Fest Returns Sept. 20

The Village will be filled with food, fun, cars, music and community on Saturday, September 20. The day kicks off with the Farmers Market, followed by the Cruise into Harvest Fest Car Show and concludes with Harvest Fest, featuring live music and delicious food. All three events will be held in Downtown Deerfield on Robert York and Park Avenues. Harvest Fest attracts thousands of residents and visitors each year. This year's Harvest Fest will include live music, various restaurants, a beer and wine tent, and a bags tournament hosted by the Deerfield Park District.

Schedule of Events, September 20

7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Deerfield Farmers Market
9:00 a.m. to noon Touch-a-Truck at Farmers Market
2:30 to 5 p.m. Cruise into Harvest Fest Car Show (Register your vehicle here)
3 to 4 p.m. Live Music by Roger That
4 to 5 p.m. Live Music by Delta Pines
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Live Music by Blooze Brothers
6 to 8 p.m. Bags Tournament hosted by the Deerfield Park District (Registration Required )
8 to 10 p.m. Live Music by Sixteen Candles

Photo of people dancing while watching the band play on the stage on Park Avenue

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