• Never allow yourself, a friend or a family member to drive drunk or "buzzed."
• Always wear a seat belt and be extra cautious driving at night.
• Avoid the use of turkey fryers.
• Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop so you can keep an eye on the food.
• Keep children away from knives, open flames and hot food and liquids.

Kick-off the holiday season at the Village’s 5th annual Downtown Lighting Ceremony on Wednesday, November 21 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Deerfield Village Centre Plaza between Starbucks and Bobby’s.

Join Mayor Rosenthal and local businesses for free treats and entertainment as downtown Deerfield is lit up with holiday lights.

Complimentary holiday beverages and snacks will be provided by Starbucks, Seta Salon and Kid Snips and free dog treats will be available courtesy of PetPeople. Musical entertainment will be performed by Bill Robinson & Friends and his hammered dulcimer - kids are invited to give it a try!

View our Facebook event here to mark yourself as "going" or to invite your friends! For more information, contact Kylie Cerk, the Village's Communications Specialist, at 847.719.7404 or by email.

Celebrate the winter season by joining neighbors, friends and our local businesses for fun and festive activities in downtown Deerfield!

Friday, December 7

Visit Village Hall (850 Waukegan Road) on Friday, December 7 from 5 to 9 p.m. for indoor and outdoor activities including horse-drawn carriage rides, a photo booth, free holiday treats and roasted chestnuts.

Live entertainment will include ice sculpting and musical performances by the Deerfield High School Choraliers, The Caroling Party and the Hurricane Saxophone Quartet.

Saturday, December 8

Saturday, December 8, will be filled with even more excitement when numerous Deerfield businesses and organizations open their doors to the community from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Participating locations throughout Deerfield will feature winter-themed activities, discounts and/or treats.

Horse-drawn carriages will be running from Deerfield Square to Village Centre Plaza, and pony rides, a photo booth, Santa (sponsored by PetPeople), Hanukkah games and treats (sponsored by Coldwell Banker) and live entertainment will be around for all to enjoy.

Winter Celebration events are free for all ages and kid-friendly. A brochure with a complete listing of participating businesses will arrive in the mail soon - or read it online here!

For more information, contact Kylie Cerk, the Village's Communications Specialist, at 847.719.7404 or by email.