September 30, 2022

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Celtic Fest - This Saturday at the NOW Arena!
Join us for Northwest Celtic Fest - the largest FREE Celtic-themed event in the region - this Saturday, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the NOW Arena. This event is packed full of family-friendly activities including foot-stomping Celtic music, children's games and activities, a robust Celtic Marketplace, animal meet and greet opportunities, Celtic-themed food and drinks and much more! This event is FREE to attend, and parking is also FREE!
Branch Collection: Zone C Begins Oct. 3
The Village's free curbside branch pickup fall program continues with Zone C the week of Monday, Oct. 3. This program is for residents covered by the Village refuse collection contract. Zones and dates have been established for various sections of the community. Please refer to the link below and map for details.
Public Works crews WILL accept:
  • Tree branches no larger than 8 inches in diameter or 10 feet in length
  • Shrub trimmings and similar brush
  • Branches from willow trees if separated from other materials
Public Works crews WILL NOT accept:
  • Tree trunks, stumps or root balls
  • Firewood
  • Railroad ties or landscape timbers
  • Grass clippings, leaves, sod, plants or yard waste
HEFD Open Houses Kick Off
Fire Prevention Week
You are invited to the 2022 Hoffman Estates Fire Department Open Houses to help kick off Fire Prevention Week! Come visit the fire stations and see what it is like to work and live as a Hoffman Estates firefighter. The Open Houses are family events with multiple activities and fire department apparatus for children to see.

Adults can obtain valuable fire prevention information and visit numerous community vendor booths, including ComEd, AMITA Health, NICOR, Illinois Fire Safety Alliance and the Hoffman Estates Park District. Children can play on the kids’ fire pole and run through the firefighter obstacle course.

This year’s open houses will also include hands-on skills stations on both CPR and fire extinguisher use with a live fire simulator. Open Houses run from 1 to 4 p.m.

  • October 8: Firehouse 21, 225 Flagstaff (Includes a helicopter visit!)
  • October 15: Firehouse 23, 1300 Westbury
  • October 22: Firehouse 24, 5775 Beacon Pointe
"Fall" into Rhythm with a "Cup of Casey"
Local mom Casey Schmidt, an Eating Psychology, Health, and Life Coach, will present a FREE, live event to help you navigate the season at Bell Works Chicagoland, 2000 Center Dr., on Thursday, October 13, at 7 p.m.

Join Casey for a power-packed live event covering everything from after-school chaos to the season’s never-ending meals, with some of her most favorite fall gems!

Presented by the Hoffman Estates Arts Commission.
Hispanic Heritage Day Fiesta
The Village’s Cultural Awareness Commission is proud to celebrate the community’s diversity by hosting a Hispanic Heritage Day Fiesta on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road. This event is free and open to the public. Enjoy an afternoon of the sights, sounds and tastes of the Hispanic culture. Families are invited to enjoy the dance groups representing Latin American countries, food, arts and crafts - and, of course, a piñata for the kids! Register online or call 847-781-2606.
Road Construction Update
Stay in the know all season long by checking out project updates on our website! If you have questions or would like to receive weekly updates via email, please email the Village and include "2022 Street Project" in the subject line, or call the Engineering Division at 847-252-5800.
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