Winter Lighting Celebration and Winter Market Dec. 5-6

Celebrate a weekend of winter fun with the Village of Deerfield! The festivities begin with the Winter Lighting Celebration tonight from 5 to 8 p.m. at Village Hall. Enjoy live ice sculpting, tractor rides and performances by the Deerfield High School Choraliers and Frozen Robins. Warm up with roasted chestnuts and complimentary treats as Mayor Shapiro illuminates Village Hall to kick off the holiday season.

The festivities continue on Saturday with the Winter Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Patty Turner Center (375 Elm Street). Enjoy a festive day filled with craft and retail vendors, live music, delicious food, children’s activities and opportunities to connect with local civic organizations. Featured attractions include a giant outdoor snow globe, a visit from Santa and a Polar Express train ride.

A special thanks to event sponsors: K9 Resorts, Fortune Brands, Comfort Air, Alpha Graphics, Lucky E, Celebree School, Northshore Montessori, Douglas Law, LoMastro, New York Life Insurance, Sports Clips Bannockburn, Patty Turner Center, Italian Kitchen, Deerfield Auto & Tire and Deerfield BP.

Adopt-a-Hydrant

The Village of Deerfield has a program to ensure that firefighters can access fire hydrants during an emergency. In the winter months, heavy snowfall makes finding and accessing fire hydrants difficult for firefighters, and during an emergency every second counts. The Village is asking residents, business owners, and community groups to consider participating in the Adopt-A-Hydrant Program. Participants get to name their hydrant to show their commitment to public safety.

Participation in the Adopt-A-Hydrant Program involves the following:

• Making sure the adopted fire hydrant is clearly visible from the street.
• Keeping the fire hydrant free of snow and ice. Snowfall and associated plowing activities can often hide hydrants under large amounts of snow, making them difficult to locate quickly in the event of an emergency.
• Keeping clearances of at least 3 feet all around the hydrant. Please use caution when shoveling.
• Keeping the hydrant free of grass, weeds, and debris.

Click here to find hydrants in your neighborhood available for adoption.

Click here to register for the program.

The Magic of Stronger Together: Together We Give Holiday Drive

District 109’s Together We Give initiative is underway, and the community is invited to lend a hand this season. They are collecting gift cards and new winter wear for local students, along with donations to the Deerfield Park Foundation that help provide summer and enrichment opportunities for children in need. Donation drop boxes will be available in the vestibules of every District 109 school from December 2 through December 15.

Support Together We Give by completing the donation form, purchasing the items, and dropping them off at any District 109 school.

Donate to the Deerfield Park Foundation. Please make sure to enter “Together We Give” in the donation purpose box.

Together, we give. Together, we care. Because in Deerfield, we’re always stronger together.

Holiday Donation Drives

As the chilly winter air settles in, the Village of Deerfield invites residents to join in the festive spirit with two holiday events, each providing a chance to give back to the community.

On Dec. 5, the Winter Lighting Celebration will illuminate the Village Hall, marking the start of the holiday season with twinkling lights and festive cheer. The following day, Dec. 6, the Winter Market at the Patty Turner Center will welcome locals to explore an array of unique gifts, crafts, and treats from various local vendors.

These events are about more than just celebration; they offer opportunities for community support. Attendees will find collection bins at both venues, providing a chance to contribute to two significant local charity initiatives.

The Rotary Club's "Coat Off Your Back" drive encourages residents to donate new or gently used winter coats. These donations will support more than a dozen local homeless and refugee support organizations, providing warmth to infants, children, teens, and adults throughout the winter months. Collections continue until Dec. 15, with donation spots located at Village Hall, Deerfield Public Library, Sachs Center, downtown Starbucks, Jewett Park Community Center, Patty Turner Center and Whole Foods.

In addition, the Deerfield Police Department is hosting its annual toy drive, now in its 15th year for Lutheran General Hospital and 5th year for Ronald McDonald House. The drive collected a record number of toys last year for children at both locations, thanks to the community's generosity.

We invite everyone to be a part of these events and make a lasting impact. Your participation and contributions will bring warmth and joy to many this holiday season. Thank you for your continued support and generosity.