Events

Spring Events

1. Hanover Park Blood Drive- April 28

2. Arbor Day Celebration- April 30

   TBA

3. MLK Build-Up Day- May 22

   The Cultural Inclusion and Diversity Committee continues MLK's legacy of volunteerism by working with fellow citizens to clean up, build up and improve Hanover Park. More information to come.

4. Virtual Memorial Day Observance- May 31

   The Hanover Park Veterans Committee hosts and invites you to attend the Memorial Day Observance Ceremony in honor of our Veterans. This year it is being held on Monday, May 25th, at 10:00 am in the Veterans Memorial Plaza in front of the Municipal Building, 2121 Lake Street, Hanover Park, IL. Please join us at this ceremony to remember those who have died while serving for our country.

Summer Events

1. Community Apiary Open House- June 6

   Come see the beehives, learn why honey bees are important, and see how you can get started keeping honey bees right here in Hanover Park. Beekeepers will be on hand to answer questions about this fun and increasingly vital hobby. Rain date will be June 14th. Should you have any questions, call 630-823-5706.

2. Movie in the Park- Jumanji: The Next Level- June 25

   Movie starts at dusk with games and activities beginning at 8 p.m. before the start of the movie. Refreshments for sale. More information to come.

3. Mayor Craig's Play Ball Sandlot Game- July 13

   Mayor Craig will host a youth baseball game as part of the U.S. Conference of Mayors "Play Ball" summer" initiative which focuses on the fun nature of baseball and encourages an active and healthy lifestyle for kids. Join us to watch the Hanover Park Little League Player participate in the Play Ball Summer game with team coaches from the Hanover Park Fire Department and Hanover Park Police Department. Free Hot Dogs, chips and refreshments! Tuesday, July 14th at 5:30 pm Hanover Park Sports Complex 1300 Sycamore, Hanover Park.

4. Movie in the Park- Tom & Jerry- July 16

   Movie starts at dusk with games and activities beginning at 8 p.m. before the start of the movie. Refreshments for sale. More information to come

5. Hanover Park Car Show- August 1

   The Village of Hanover Park will hold its annual Hanover Park Car & Motorcycle Show at the Hanover Park Metra Station located at the Hanover Park Metra Station at 1975 W. Lake Street. Entry registration information coming soon!

6. Movie in the Park- Raya & The Last Dragon- August 13

   To be announced

Wednesday Night Live! Summer Concerts

The Village of Hanover Park is pleased to announce that it will be holding 3 summer concerts this year at the new Pavilion at the Hanover Park Sports Complex. Bring your lawns chairs and your favorite refreshments to sit back and relax to enjoy great music.

1. Hillbilly Rockstarz- June 16

2. The Lounge Puppets- July 21

3. La Nueva Venganza- August 4

4. FAQ's for Wednesday Night Live!

5. Parking

2021 MOVE WITH THE MAYOR Fall Fit City Challenge

Join Hanover Park Mayor Rodney Craig's Move with the Mayor initiative to reduce heart disease and stroke by encouraging Hanover Park residents to "get up and get movin!" Hanover Park is challenging the communities of West Chicago, Glen Ellyn, and Bartlett to a step contest. Sign up for the Hanover Park Challenge Team and start walking or running. Hanover Park is challenging over 70 other communities to who is the most physically active. It is a lot of fun and it will challenge you to get more active in your lifestyle while representing your hometown, Hanover Park.

1. About Move with the Mayor

2. Mayor Craig's MWTM Vaccination Message

   Mayor Craig Unites with Peers, the National Forum and National Association of Chain Drug Stores to Enhance COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence and Uptake

Fall Events

1. 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony- September 11

2. Corks & Crafts- September 18

   The 2021 Corks & Crafts festival will feature a wide variety of wine and craft beer sampling, arts & crafts along with great music and delicious food. Our Paint and Sip tent will return so grab a drink and settle down to paint a festive fall picture in a friendly setting. We hope you can make it! Stay tuned as we finalize our plans for this popular event.

3. Hanover Park River Sweep- September 25

   Help keep our rivers clean by joining your fellow community-members in this annual record-setting clean-up event! Each year, hundreds of volunteers work together to remove thousands of pounds of debris from 50+ miles of shoreline in DuPage County.

4. Spooktacular House Decorating Contest & Tour

   The Village of Hanover Park and Hanover Park Park District are looking for the best Halloween Decorated Homes in Hanover Park. By participating in the contest, your home will be placed on our Halloween Tour Map to lure unsuspecting visitors to your home to be scared!

5. Hanover Park Recycles! October 2

   The Hanover Park Environmental Committee will be hosting their 11th annual Recycling Event. Any questions, call 630-823-5706. Recyclable Items: American Flags, Board Games, Books, Brita & Pur Filters, Cell Phones, Ink-jet Cartridges, CFL/Fluorescent Bulbs, Clean, usable child and adult clothing, Corks, Eyeglasses, Hearing Aids, Keys, Fire Extinquishers, Large lead-acid Batteries, LP Records, Motor Oil, Antifreeze, Musical Instruments, Personal Documents for Shredding, Plastic Bread Tags, School or Office Supplies, Scrap Metal, Sheet Music, X-Ray Film, Yarn. Unacceptable Items Electronics

6. Fire Dept Open House- October 9

   Each year, the Fire Department hosts an Open House which allows residents an opportunity to see a demonstration of various equipment in the Fire Department, as well as receive information on fire prevention. Event attendees are welcome to participate in many of the open house activities and educational demonstrations, all focused on fire prevention and safety techniques. Activities include a tour of Hanover Park Fire Station where attendees could see how the fire station operates, special search and rescue dogs, fire safety activities, crafts, and even the opportunity to dress like a firefighter for the day. This year the Hanover Park Fire Department is excited to show off new Tower Ladder 15, as well a live sprinkler demonstrati

7. CIDC Leaders Reception- November 9

   This event is hosted by the Cultural Inclusion and Diversity Committee. This year, the event will be presenting on a topic that is relevant to their demographics and policy series again. The topic of discussion is to be determined

8. Veterans Day Observance- November 11

   The Village of Hanover Park’s Veterans Committee invites all residents to attend our Veterans Day Observance to honor and recognize Hanover Park veterans. The Committee will be collecting items for our troops that will be sent to them through Operation Airlift. A list of needed items can be found on the Village’s website www.hpil.org under Government Committees and Commissions, Veterans Committee. More information will be provided at a later date.

Winter Events

1. Tree Lighting Ceremony- December 3

   Join us on December 3, 2021 for a Tree Lighting Ceremony event. Mayor Craig will "Flip the Switch" at 7pm to light up the decorations at Village Hall and all the streets lights in the Village.

2. Letters To Santa (Dec 1 - Dec 24)

   Drop Off Letters To Santa Beginning December 1st The Village of Hanover Park has a special mailbox imported straight from the North Pole! Write your letters to Santa and drop them off at the Veterans Memorial Plaza in front of Village Hall, 2121 W. Lake Street, Hanover Park, Illinois 60133. Letters can be dropped off beginning December 1st, 2020.

2021 Corporate Partnership Program

The Corporate Partnership Program is an annual program that provides local businesses and those businesses who work with the Village of Hanover Park an opportunity for community involvement. Please review the programs and events that the Village offers and consider becoming a Hanover Park Corporate Partner. If you would like to make a donation for any of these events or programs, your generosity would be greatly appreciated. You can make a difference for the entire Hanover Park community ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For additional information about this program, please download our Corporate Partnership Brochure which includes the donation form. Have additional questions? If so, email Sue Krauser in the Manager's Office or call 630-823-5609.

1. Platinum Sponsors

2. Gold Sponsors

3. Silver Sponsors

Business Events

Events for the Hanover Park Business Community

1. Business Seminars & Webinars

   Educational seminars and webinars relevant to Hanover Park businesses.

2. Networking Events

   Networking events hosted by the Village of Hanover Park- great opportunities to connect with area businesses and promote yours!