Social Play will be celebrating their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on Saturday, November 9th at 10 a.m. The Ribbon Cutting will take place at 10am, followed by an open house/”meet and greet” inside the business.

Social Play is an indoor play space for children under age five offers a safe and imaginative environment. Equipped with age-appropriate play structures, sensory activities, and interactive zones, it provides endless fun while promoting social skills and developmental growth.  Social Play also offers private rentals for birthday parties.

SPECIAL NOTE: Child participation in the play spaces require that a waiver be signed on entering. You are welcome to come in and tour the facility, but there will be no entry into the play spaces proper.

Monsters on Main Street returns to Brookfield on Saturday, October 26th from noon to 3pm. Costume up, and “trick or treat” the Broadway and Grand Boulevard Business Districts. The costume contest starts at 3pm at the Historic Grossdale Station.

Join the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce in welcoming Taquero Mucho to the Brookfield Business Community. Their menu will NOT disappoint! The Ribbon Cutting will occur at 4:30 pm. You are welcome to visit the restaurant afterwards, peruse their menu, have a bite to eat and meet the owners.

Business Luncheon is open to current and prospective members. Network with other local business owners and community leaders. Learn about upcoming events and endeavors of the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce

We will meet at Sebastian’s Ale & Whiskey House at noon. Our speaker this month is Luke Gundersen from the Village of Broofield. Luke will share the plans for the upcoming Annual Holiday Celebration, and ways to promote your business and get involved with the event.

Please bring any information you would like to share with the group about happenings in your business!

Please RSVP if you would like to attend.

The last Farmers Market of the 2024 Season will also host the 2nd Annual Pie, Chili and Barbecue Competition. If you’d like to participate, you can find the details and entry requirements HERE

Join the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce in welcoming Ink Your Wear to town, and celebrating the business’s 10 Year Business Anniversary. The Ribbon Cutting will be at 2:30pm. You are welcome to visit their new Brookfield location at that time, meet the owners and learn about the services they offer.

Join the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce in welcoming Krispies to town. The Ribbon Cutting will be at 1pm, but the party goes on all afternoon. The “Shops on Prairie” will be celebrating too, with music, food trucks, raffles and more!

"After Hours" Events are open to current and prospective members. Network with other local business owners and community leaders in a casual (no agenda) setting.  Meet and greet other business owners and leaders for purposes of networking and collaborating, and learn how you can get involved in Chamber events and promote your business.  

Please RSVP if you would like to attend.

Location TBD

Business Luncheon is open to current and prospective members. Network with other local business owners and community leaders. Learn about upcoming events and endeavors of the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce

Meeting will be at Loca Mocha Cafe (inside the Brookfield Train Station). Lunch will be catered by Krispies.

Our speaker is Jean Kuhn, a business strategist, who teaches business owners how to market their businesses differently than their competition, allowing them to stand out from their competitors.

Please RSVP if you would like to attend.

National Night Out is the Brookfield Community’s celebration of our Police, Fire Fighters and First Responders. Due to renovations being performed at Ehlert Park, there will be no event to attend this year. However, please take some time to express your gratitude and appreciation for our Police and Fire Departments and First Responders. We will be providing meals and treats for them all day as a way of saying “THANK YOU” from the community.

The World-famous Brookfield Zoo is the site of the July “After Hours” meet-up. Please join us for a casual evening (no agenda) of lite bites, drinks, the Brookfield Zoo Animal Ambassadors, and networking. This is a family-friendly event, so be sure to RSVP the number of adults and children that will be attending. Deadline to RSVP is July 20th, 2024.

The Classic Car Show returns to the 3700 block of Grand Blvd on July 21st, 2024. We expect 100+ cars to register. Prizes will be awarded. Businesses on the street will be open for business and ready to welcome our guests.

Sponsorship Opportunities are available at the Platinum ($500), Gold ($250) and Silver ($100) levels. If you are interested in sponsoring, please indicate the level of sponsorship HERE.

There is a cost to register a car to show, but spectator admission is free. Visit Double K Productions for more information. There is no pre-registration to show a car; all registrations occur the day of the event.

This year, a special “Chamber Choice/Best in Show” trophy will be awarded!

Business Luncheon is open to current and prospective members. Network with other local business owners and community leaders. Learn about upcoming events and endeavors of the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce

We will meet at Brookfield Breakfast at noon.

Please RSVP if you would like to attend.

Join us, as well as the La Grange Park Chamber of Commerce and the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce and Industry, at Hitzeman Funeral Home for a celebration of their 120th Anniversary. For five generations, Hitzeman’s has been serving the community in their time of need.

The event begins at 5pm, with remarks at 5:45pm. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be provided.

Please RSVP by June 14th to attend this special event.

"After Hours" Events are open to current and prospective members. Network with other local business owners and community leaders in a casual (no agenda) setting.  Meet and greet other business owners and leaders for purposes of networking and collaborating, and learn how you can get involved in Chamber events and promote your business.  

Please RSVP if you would like to attend.

Location TBD

Business Luncheon is open to current and prospective members. Network with other local business owners and community leaders. Learn about upcoming events and endeavors of the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce

Please RSVP if you would like to attend.

Join the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce at the Share Food Share Love Food Pantry for this month’s “After Hours”. Learn how the food pantry works and provides local people in need. Tour the facility and meet the team that makes it all happen.

“After Hours” events are casual meet-ups (no agenda), that provides an opportunity to meet and greet other local business owners and also visit different sites in the Village you may not have known were there.

Please RSVP to attend.

This month’s Business Luncheon features guest speaker Kendra Cagle of Riverside-Brookfield High School. Learn about the Business Fair that will be held at the High School this Spring for students interested in all facets of business such as, creating an LLC, real estate, social media marketing, finance and running their own business. Learn about this great opportunity for our future business leaders, and how you can play a part.

We will also discuss upcoming Chamber events for 2024, and provide information on how to get involved.

The Business Luncheons are a great place to meet other Chamber members and network together to promote each other. Both current and prospective members are welcome. Please RSVP if you would like to attend.

Please join the Brookfield Chamber for a FREE event of fun with Sweets & Treats, Beverages, Entertainment & of course, Raffles! Back by popular demand—Entertainment by: The Saddle Shoe Sisters

For a sneak peak, check out their music HERE

THANK YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS, WHO MAKE EVENTS LIKE THIS POSSIBLE!

Valentine Sponsors: Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, FNBB/Brookfield Bank, Brookfield Financial Plans/Linda Sokol Francis.

Chocolate Sponsors: Cantata Adult Life Services, Betty's Flowers & Gifts, Fill My Jar, Daisy's Treats, Mary's Morning Mixup, Edward Jones, Interfaith Community Partners, Wright Services, Melissa Amison LCSW Services,

Rose Sponsors: Community Nutrition Network & Senior Services Association, Sokol Spirit, Priority Print, Share Food Share Love Food Pantry, Paisan's Pizza, Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library

Raffle Sponsors: Brookfield Farmers Market, College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving

• Event is limited to 100 attendees.

• RSVP is required to attend. Call or email Hitzeman Funeral Home Phone: 708-485-2000 Email: info@hitzemanfuneral.com

• Last day to RSVP is Wednesday, February 7, 2024, or when registration fills up—so don’t delay!

• Please be cognizant of others—If you RSVP to attend but change your mind, please let us know so we can open the spot for the wait list.

• Without RSVP you will be turned away--so RSVP ASAP!

For questions, please call Hitzeman Funeral Home 708-485-2000

Join the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce at the January “After Hours” at Sokol Spirit. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE of usual date and time. The folks at Sokol Spirit would like to invite the Chamber of Commerce members and prospective members to the first meeting of their “Beer Club” of 2024. Join us for tasting, snacks and networking.

Please RSVP HERE to attend.

Trolley Stop 1 - Village Hall Kris Kringle Market 10:00am-5:00pm • Holiday Walk 2023 Mug Pick Up at Brookfield Chamber Tent while supplies last • Giant Inflatable Snow Globe pictures • Snowmaking Snowman • Face Painter • Carolers & Holiday Music • SE Gross School Band 1:30pm-2:00pm • SE Gross Choir 2:30pm-3:00pm

Trolley Stop 2 - Historic Grossdale Station Museum Open for visitors 2:00pm-5:00pm • Irish Times Pub & Restaurant Santa Claus meet and greet 2:00pm-4:30pm • Gosia’s Coffee Decorating sugar cookies for kids

Trolley Stop 3 - Grand Ave business district • Sebastians wood carver 2:00pm-5:00pm • Daisy’s Treats Make your own Grinch Hot Cocoa Bombs with the Grinch! 2:00pm-4:00pm

Trolley Stop 4 - LSF Brookfield Library Activities include library craft activity

Trolley Stop 5 - West side of the street on Broadway Activities include petting zoo and tree lighting

Trolley Stop 6 - East and southside of Broadway Activities include roller rink and kids activities

Trolley Stop 7 - 3726 Prairie Avenue Olaf, Elsa and Anna photograph opportunities and meet & greet 2:00pm-5:30pm • Make your own reindeer food Close drop off to Irish Times and Santa Holiday Celebration Activities & Schedule

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2023 Come out and celebrate with Santa early for a delicious brunch served at our local VFW. We will have crafts, games and pictures with Santa from 10am-1pm right before the Trolley route begins. VFW, 8844 Ogden Ave, Brookfield, IL. To RSVP please click HERE .

THE TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY On the corner of Broadway & Washington at the 8 corners business district. Activities for tree lighting begin at 5pm with the RBHS choir and S.E. Gross choir caroling! Santa will be arriving via fire truck at 5:45pm where countdown to the lighting of our tree (lighting at 6pm) will begin!

This Small Business Saturday, we encourage you to SHOP LOCAL as you begin your holiday gift shopping. Brookfield has a wonderful variety of shops that stock beautiful and unique gifts. Whether you are looking for a floral arrangement, music lessons, jewelry, clothing, a night out, candles, plants, candy, baked treats, a spa day, or a new look, Brookfield has something for everyone.

NEW THIS YEAR is the Brookfield Gift Card, available in different dollar increments, and as easy to use as a debit or credit card. The Brookfield Gift Card encourages shopping local, as it is valid solely in the Brookfield community. You can purchase physical cards at the Brookfield Village Hall (8820 Brookfield Ave.), or an e-card HERE

Let’s close out the 2023 60 To Win Drawing season by gathering at Joe’s Saloon at 4:30pm for the drawing, and following that with the November “After Hours”!

“After Hours” is a casual, non-agenda meet-up for both members and prospective members to the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce. It’s a great opportunity to meet people in the Brookfield Business Community and promote your business at the same time.

Please RSVP HERE if you would like to attend.

The September “After Hours” will take place as part of Cantata Adult Life Services “Network & Nosh” open house event. Wine and wonderful appetizers will be served in the beautiful English garden on the Cantata campus. This event is open to members and prospective members….please invite other business owners to attend.

This is a great opportunity to visit the Cantata campus, meet their staff, and network with other Chamber members.

Please RSVP Here by September 25th, 2023.

The 60 To Win weekly drawings are each Thursday at 4:30pm. You can attend the drawings in person, or watch them happen live on the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

Drawing 1 - September 14th, 2023

Drawing 2 - September 21st, 2023

Drawing 3 - September 28th, 2023

Drawing 4 - October 5th, 2023

Drawing 5 - October 12th, 2023

Drawing 6 - October 19th, 2032

Drawing 7 - October 26th, 2023

Drawing 8 - November 2nd, 2023

Drawing 9 - November 9th, 2023

Drawing 10 - November 16th, 2023

Join the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce and the Brookfield Community in thanking our Police Department, Fire Department and First Responders on this special evening just for them. We will have give-aways, food, fun, games and more. This is a free and family-friendly event. All ages are welcome.

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

ELITE SPONSORS: Linda Sokol Francis/Brookfield Financial Plans, Mary's Morning Mixup,

GRATITUDE SPONSORS: College H.U.N.K.S. - Brookfield, Wright Services, Joshua V. Harris VFW, CarStar Scola's Collision Center, Douglas Auto Body, Joe's Saloon, Irish Times Pub, Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Pub 78

APPRECIATION SPONSORS: Kyle Huppe - Country Financial, Brookfield Bank (FNBB), Priority Print, Beach Avenue BBQ, A Sound Education, Fill My Jar, Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library, Sokol Spirit, Cycle Brookfield, Raising Cane's, Fleck & Uhlich, The Urban Mutt, Brookfield Agning Well Team, Helping Hand Rehabilitation, Compassion UMC