Celebrating Black History Month

Every February, the U.S. honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs, and adversities that are a part of our country's history.

A CELEBRATION OF CULTURE COMES TO NORTHBROOK

The Village of Northbrook’s Community Commission is excited to present the Northbrook Cultural Fair on Sunday, February 22, in partnership with the North Suburban YMCA. The event will take place from 2:30pm to 5:00pm at the YMCA, located at 2705 Techny Road, and is free and open to the public.

The Northbrook Cultural Fair brings the community together for an afternoon of connection, creativity, and discovery. Designed in a welcoming fair-style format, the event features a variety of artistic displays, live musical performances, dance demonstrations, and educational and informational tables. Attendees can also enjoy samples of foods that reflect the many cultures represented in our community.

Upcoming Events

A Retrospective of Judith Joseph's Art | Arts Commission
📅Thursday, February 5 from 7:00pm-8:30pm
📍1201 Cedar Ln, Northbrook Public Library
Join the community in honoring local artist Judith Joseph. This special exhibition through February 28 at the Northbrook Public Library features her evocative work in painting, calligraphy, and printmaking. On February 5 at 7 p.m., the public can attend an interview with the artist in the Northbrook Public Library Auditorium. Please join the Northbrook Arts Commission for this free event celebrating decades of creativity and community.

Light Up the Night Dance | Northbrook Park District
📅Friday, February 6 from 6:30pm-9:00pm
📍933 Skokie Blvd, Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel
Join the Park District for the annual Light Up the Night Dance—an evening of music, dancing, dinner, a photo booth, and an ice cream bar! Kids can attend with a parent, grandparent, or any special adult. Don’t wait, sign up today! Fee is per adult/child pair. Click here for more information.

Village Blood Drive
📅Thursday, February 12 from 9:00am-1:00pm
📍Village Hall Board Room
The Village is hosting a blood drive in partnership with Vitalant. Donate blood and help save the life of someone in need. Appointments are recommended, walk-ins are welcome. If you donate in February, you'll receive a $15 rewards gift card from Vitalant! You must use code GIVELOVVE-2026-V when scheduling an appointment to receive a gift card. To schedule an appointment, call 877.258.4825 or visit vitalant.org and use code ORD0670A.

PREPARE: EAT WELL, HYDRATE, BRING YOUR ID

Presidents Day | Village Hall Closure
📅Monday, February 16
In honor of Presidents Day, non-emergency Village offices will be closed to the public on Monday, February 16, 2026. LRS services will not be impacted by the Presidents Day holiday. 

Cultural Fair | Community Commission
📅Sunday, February 22 from 2:30pm-5:00pm
📍2705 Techny Rd, North Suburban YMCA
Village of Northbrook’s Community Commission presents the Northbrook Cultural Fair in partnership with the North Suburban YMCA. The event is free and open to the public. You can find artistic displays, musical acts, dance demonstrations, samples of food, along with educational and informational tables.

Upcoming Public Meetings

Arts Commission
Thursday, February 5, at 5:00pm
Pollak Room, Northbrook Public Library

Disability Inclusion Commission
Thursday, February 5, at 6:30pm
Shermer Study, Village Hall

Committee of the Whole - Special Meeting
Friday, February 6, at 3:00pm
Terrace Room, Village Hall

Committee of the Whole - Canceled
Tuesday, February 10, at 6:00pm

Early Start Village Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, February 10, at 6:00pm*
Sandra "Sandy" Frum Board Room, Village Hall

*The early start is planned to allow additional time for a discussion about the Shermer-Walters Public Forum which will generally focus on:

1. Review of historical background related to Northbrook’s Shermer-Walters Public Forum;
2. Review of the current Village rules for signs/displays at the Shermer-Walters Public Forum and Federal laws the Village must adhere to;
3. Review of possible alternative Village rules/uses of the property as generally described in this memo to the Village Board; and
4. Consideration and discussion of, and possible adoption of, a temporary moratorium on the placement of signs/displays at the Public Forum for a period of time during which further Board and public discussion may be scheduled.

Public comments will be welcomed as part of this 6:00pm meeting and the Board is also expected to discuss additional plans for more opportunities to hear directly from residents and local organizations about the Public Forum.

Watch the live streaming here, on Facebook live, or on Cable Channel 17. AT&T U-verse customers tune to Channel 99 and search "Northbrook."

Pedestrian & Bicycle Commission
Wednesday, February 11, at 7:00pm
Terrace Room, Village Hall

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