Celebrate Pride Day at Farmers Market 

Join the Community Relations Commission this Saturday for Pride Day at the Deerfield Farmers Market.

Stop by for free swag, Pride book recommendations and a sidewalk chalk station. PFLAG Northern Illinois will also be there sharing support, connection and information for all.

While you’re there, shop the rainbow of fresh fruits and vegetables from vendors, enjoy the market atmosphere with music from Laura Doherty Music and celebrate community, inclusion and pride together.

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.

Local Artist Spotlight Series at Deerfield Public Library

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

The series began on Tuesday, June 16, with resident and local artist John Calderon and continues on Tuesday, June 23, at 5:30 p.m. with resident Kimberly Perl.  Perl is a native Chicago artist who is inspired by the Pop Art style. She specializes in portraits, but her work also extends to sculpture, audio and textile art.

She worked as an elementary teacher before becoming a mother of three daughters.. Although always interested in arts and crafts, she did not begin painting until the COVID-19 pandemic. Perl has had her work shown at the Illinois and Houston Holocaust Museums. She has received a formal declaration from Mayor Shapiro for her women's portraits displayed for Women's History Month.

She is currently working closely with the Chicago Sinfonietta. Perl has had exhibits throughout the Chicago area, Texas and Michigan.

She has been commissioned for her pet portraits both nationally and internationally.

Registration is free and available online.

The series will continue 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.