Farmers Market Returns This Saturday

Fresh finds, friendly faces and Farmers Market fun return this Saturday.

The first Farmers Market of the season will feature both returning favorites and exciting new vendors. Visitors can stroll the market, shop at vendors and enjoy a great start to the season with fresh produce, unique goods and plenty of community spirit.

This year's Farmers Market will run weekly through October 24 with a break on July 4.

Register Today for Family Days Events

Family Days is almost here, and now is the time to plan ahead for one of Deerfield’s favorite summer traditions.

Pre-registration for the Deerfield Rotary 5K is now open, and participants can also register day-of on Saturday from 7 to 7:45 a.m. at Walden School before the race begins at 8 a.m. Be sure to sign up for the Pie Eating Contest, and start getting your dog’s patriotic costume ready for the Dog Show.

There are still spots available for the Family Days Arts & Crafts Fair, where local artisans and vendors showcase a diverse selection of handmade goods, including candles, jewelry, paintings, home décor, unique gifts and more. Vendors can apply online.

Make your plans now and get ready for a full weekend of Family Days fun. Check out the full lineup of events online.

Food Truck Wednesday: June 17 at Jewett Park

The second Food Truck Wednesday of the season is coming up on June 17, bringing a completely new lineup of food trucks for the community to enjoy.

Residents are invited to stop by and sample a fresh mix of food options while spending the evening with neighbors and friends. In addition to the new food truck lineup, attendees can visit sponsor booths and enjoy live music from County Line String Band.

Whether you are coming for dinner, the music, or just to check out something new, Food Truck Wednesday is a great way to enjoy a summer evening in Deerfield.

Local Artist Spotlight Series at Deerfield Public Library

The Deerfield Public Library will host a new Local Artist Spotlight Series this June, featuring three artists in a program sponsored by the Deerfield Fine Arts Commission.

The series begins on Tuesday, June 16, at 6 p.m. with resident and local artist John Calderon. Born in Chicago in 1954, Calderon studied at Northern Illinois University, where he earned a BFA in drawing and painting and a BS in Art Education. He continued his artistic training through classes and workshops at The Palette & Chisel in Chicago, The North Shore Art League in Winnetka, and the Evanston Art Center.

Calderon works in a variety of mediums, including oils and acrylics on canvas, chalk and oil pastels on paper, and colored pencils and charcoal on paper. He has cited inspiration from artists including John Singer Sargent, Gustave Klimt, Egon Schiele, Friedensreich Hundertwasser, and Frida Kahlo, as well as the art style of the Huichol Tribes of the Sierra Madre Mountains.

His career has included teaching art in Chicago Public Schools, working in graphic design, pursuing portraiture and fine art full time, and teaching classes from his studio in Niles. He later worked in interior design for a classic contemporary furniture company and now lives in Deerfield with his wife and dog.

Registration is free and available online.

The series will continue on Tuesday, June 23, at 5:30 p.m. with Kimberly Perl Friedman and on Tuesday, June 30, at 5:30 p.m. with Leslie Outten. All programs will be held at Deerfield Public Library in the downstairs A/B/C Room.

This informative series offers a chance for residents to learn more about local artists and their work while celebrating Deerfield’s creative community.

Village Vehicle Stickers Due by July 1

Applications for 2026 vehicle stickers are now live. Stickers must be displayed on all vehicles registered or garaged in Deerfield by July 1.

Stickers for passenger vehicles cost $30 if purchased by June 30. After June 30, a 50 percent late penalty is assessed. If you did not receive your application, you still need to have your stickers by July 1. Additional applications are available online or at Village Hall. The Village offers an online payment system for vehicle stickers. Visit the Village website and click the “Pay Online” button on the homepage. There is no additional charge for online payment.

Additional vehicle sticker purchasing options include in-person at Village Hall, returning the renewal application by mail, or using the payment drop box located in the median just south of Village Hall on Jewett Park Drive. The deadline to display a new 2026 sticker is July 1.

This year’s sticker celebrates the 250 years since the founding of our country.