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- 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. COPS DAY & Movie in the Park- July 16

   Each year, the Hanover Park Police Department hosts a COPS Day Picnic to foster relationships between the Police Department and the neighborhoods it serves. Join the Hanover Park Police Department on Friday, July 17th for the Annual COPS Day Picnic, which will take place from 5:00 p.m.until 7:30 p.m., then stay for the Movie in the Park. Other featured events include: • Come and meet police officers from your community and numerous members of service organizations. • View Public Safety vehicles and learn about new technology to help police fight crime. • Visit with Special guests including “Skates” the mascot of the Chicago Wolves and “Coop” of the Schaumburg Boomers. • Enjoy free hotdogs cooked by the Police Command Staff • K-9 Demonstration with “Echo” • Free child ID kits • Listen to music provided by the Mix 101.9 road crew. • Face Painting • Raffle for a bicycle! Movie starts at dusk with games and activities beginning at 8 pm before the start of the movie. Refreshments for sale.

4. Movie in the Park- 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. Concert Date: June 16- COMING SOON!

2. Concert Date: July 21- COMING SOON!

3. Concert Date: August 4- COMNG SOON!

4. FAQ's for Wednesday Night Live!

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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 Recycles! September 25

   The Hanover Park Environmental Committee will be hosting their 11th annual Recycling Event. More information will be provided at a later date or call 630-823-5706. Recyclable Items Cell phones and ink-jet cartridges / Eyeglasses, hearing aids, and keys / CFL and fluorescent bulbs / Household batteries / Large lead-acid batteries (automobile, sump pump, SLA, and marine batteries only) / Motor oil and antifreeze / Clean, usable child and adult clothing / Fire extinguishers and scrap metal / Working bikes, books, records, musical instruments, Brita & Pur filter/ Personal documents for shredding (service is free; No businesses. No hard covers, binders, binder clips, or books. Staples and paperclips OK) Unacceptable Items No electronics accepted / Paint / Large appliances (such as refrigerators and ovens) / Oil filters / Needles / Prescription drugs can be dropped off in the PD Lobby/ Water heaters / Air conditioners / Garbage disposals

4. 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

5. Dupage River Sweep- October 23

   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.

6. 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

7. 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.

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