Hawthorne's Backyard

06/01/2026

🎶 JUNE IS STACKED AT HAWTHORNE'S BACKYARD! 🎶

The patio soundtrack is officially set.

🎸 Live Acoustic Music EVERY Friday Night
🎤 Full Band Sunday Funday Jams EVERY Sunday
(Excluding Father's Day on 6/21 — we'll be closed)
🎷 Live Bands EVERY OTHER Thursday
Including a special LIVE JAZZ performance on 6/11

🔥 PLUS... mark your calendars for June 28th from 1–4PM! 🔥

For the FIRST TIME EVER, the 1st and 2nd Place winners of the 2026 Hawthorne's Talent Quest are joining forces for one unforgettable co-headlining patio show!

🎵 AUDIOBON
Classic rock, country favorites, feel-good singalongs, deep cuts, and all those songs you forgot you loved.

🎵 THE MIDNIGHT SUN
Originals, reinvented covers, and a sound that's equal parts nostalgic and fresh.

Both bands brought the house down during Talent Quest. Now they're bringing full sets to the Backyard for what could be one of the biggest patio parties of the summer.

Cold drinks. Great food. Live music all month long.

05/31/2026

🚨 JUST 2 WEEKS AWAY! 🚨

Get your tickets NOW for this incredible fundraiser honoring an absolutely amazing woman ❤️

We’re bringing the community together for an unforgettable day filled with:
🎶 Live music performed by School of Rock
🍔 Delicious food
🎟️ Awesome raffles
🎯 Games & fun all day long

Come celebrate, support a great cause, and make memories with us. This is going to be an event you do NOT want to miss!

Grab your tickets before they’re gone!

05/30/2026

📚 NEW RELEASE from the Hawthorne’s Backyard Literary Collection:

The Baby-Sitters Club #59: Lou Hates Yelling (at Kids)

A thrilling summer tale featuring:
🏃‍♂️ Unsupervised children sprinting through a packed patio
⚽ Random footballs flying past servers carrying trays
🫣 Parents mysteriously vanishing for “just one drink”
😵‍💫 Staff trying to dodge tiny humans while running a full restaurant

Spoiler alert:
The babysitting service is NOT included with your burger 🍔

We love seeing families enjoy the Backyard — we just ask that parents please keep an eye on their kiddos so everyone can have a safe and fun time ☀️🍻

05/19/2026

Giddy up!!!

05/19/2026

Get your tickets now for an unforgettable fundraiser celebrating the life of an incredible woman and supporting a meaningful cause.

Join us for a day filled with great food, exciting raffles, fun games, and live music by School of Rock — all coming together for a truly special event you won’t want to miss.

Bring your friends, bring your family, and come be part of something bigger. Let’s show up, celebrate, and make this a day to remember.

Did you get your tickets yet? 👀

Price increases on Thursday so get them now!🎟️

Help us do something great for our community while having an awesome time❤️

West Chicago Park District
West Chicago Police Department
West Chicago Fire Protection District

05/05/2026

Thank you for sharing Taylor!

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05/04/2026

The Force is strong with this one.

Join us in celebrating our two-time Employee of the Month… ALMA. Not saying she runs the galaxy, but we’ve never seen her and a Jedi in the same room.

From keeping the Backyard in balance to delivering service at lightspeed, she’s officially earned her spot in the Rebel Hall of Fame.

Stop in and see why she’s the real MVP of Hawthorne’s.

05/04/2026

The dark side… just got a lot more refreshing.

🚨 New drink specials launch TODAY at Hawthorne’s Backyard!
🚨 New Rebel Alliance retro merch landing soon!
🚨 NEW lunch menu arriving faster than the Millennium Falcon made the Kessel Run

Join us at 5PM when doors open and meet our very own Princess Lea—no royal appointment needed.

Welcome to the backyard… where the force is strong and the drinks are stronger.

05/03/2026

🚨 Heads up, Backyard fans! 🚨
We’re CLOSED until 2PM today for an all-staff meeting to roll out ALL of the exciting new things coming your way.
Get ready… 👕🍔🍻

BIG summer vibes. Fresh gear. New specials.
Stay tuned. 👀