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09/28/2026
🐻🏈 MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL AT HOMEWOOD DQ! 🍦
DA BEARS are on the BIG SCREEN tomorrow night!
🧡 CHICAGO BEARS vs. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
🏈 Kickoff: 7:15 PM
📍 Homewood Dairy Queen
📺 Watch it outside with us on the BIG SCREEN!
Grab a Blizzard, bring a chair, bundle up and come hang out for some Bears football under the lights. 🍦🐻
BEAR DOWN, HOMEWOOD! 🧡💙
This will be our last chance to have a viewing of the game for our season! We’re hoping to do more fun stuff like this next season!!
09/18/2026
🎃✨ TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! ✨🎃
Come hang out with us at Dairy Queen for HOCUS POCUS on the BIG SCREEN! 🧙♀️🧹🌙
🍦 Arrive anytime after 6:30 PM
🎬 Movie will start around 7:00–7:30 PM, once it gets dark enough for the big screen!
Grab some DQ treats, find a spot in the backyard, and settle in for a little Friday night Hocus Pocus! 🖤🧡💜
Bring your chairs & blankets and come early to get comfy!
See you tonight! 🍦🎃✨
09/16/2026
As the season comes near its end, we will be trying to get some fun things going whenever we can! This Friday, we will be showing hocus pocus on the big screen in the backyard! Stop by for a treat and the best movie to get us in the Halloween mood!
More details to follow!
09/13/2026
🏈🐻 BEAR DOWN, HOMEWOOD! 🐻🏈
Because apparently we like making plans at the last possible second… 😂 we’re putting the Bears game on the BIG SCREEN today!
Come hang out with us in the back lot at DQ, grab some food, bring a chair, and cheer on the Bears with us! 🧡💙
🍦 PLUS — everyone who comes out to watch gets a FREE SMALL CONE!
Nothing fancy. Just football, friends, DQ, and free ice cream. Sounds like a pretty solid Sunday to us. 😎
📍 Dairy Queen – Homewood
📺 Big screen in the back lot
🍦 FREE small cone for everyone who comes to watch!
GO BEARS! 🐻⬇️🧡
08/13/2026
Did you or someone you know ride a bike to DQ and have so much fun hanging out that you forgot to ride your bike home?? This one has been sitting on the rack for almost 2 weeks and we would love to see it get to go home and out of the rain!!
07/30/2026
✨ And just like that… WE’RE BACK!!! ✨
The power is back on! 🙌🏼
We spent the day cleaning, prepping, restocking, and getting everything back in order, and we’re officially OPEN again!
🕙 We’re open until 10:00 PM tonight!
We may be out of a few of your favorite items after the outage, but don’t worry—we’ll be fully restocked next week!
Thank you all so much for your patience, support, and understanding while we worked through yet another unexpected adventure. We can’t wait to see everyone back tonight! ❤️🍦
07/28/2026
**That was quick!! We are out of bulk items**
Our loss is your gain - Homewood DQ has free dillies and sandwiches and buster bars before they melt completely. They must go right into a freezer!! If you have power and want some free DQ to share with your neighbors come now!!! Come to the window!!
07/28/2026
Like most of our area…we hope to be back open soon!
06/21/2026
🇺🇸🍦 FATHER’S DAY FLASH SALE! 🍦🇺🇸
Dad doesn’t need another tie. Dad needs ice cream. 😎
Today only, celebrate the dads, grandpas, stepdads, bonus dads, and all the amazing father figures in your life with our Father’s Day Flash Sale!
🎉 Bag of 10 Dilly Bars – $16
🎉 Bag of 10 Ice Cream Sandwiches – $16
Perfect for family cookouts, backyard parties, or simply earning favorite-child status. 😉
We’re serving up sweet treats and Father’s Day smiles all day long and we’re OPEN UNTIL 10:00 PM!
❤️ Thank you to all the incredible dads who work hard, show up, fix things, grill things, and somehow always know exactly when it’s time to leave the party.
Stop by and grab a sweet deal before it’s gone!
🍦🇺🇸💙❤️
05/28/2026
Today is the day for the cancer support center! 10% of our proceeds will go to them for the day! And you can pick up your passport and/or stamp here! Get up and out and SHOP LOCAL!
Address
1700 Ridge Road
Homewood, IL
60430
To get to Ridge Road in Homewood, if you are taking public transport, you can take the train or bus and get off at Homewood Metra Station. From there, walk south on Harwood Avenue until you reach Ridge Road. The ice cream shop is located on Ridge Road.
If you are driving, take I-294 and exit onto 183rd Street heading east. Turn right onto Halsted Street and continue onto Ridge Road. The ice cream shop is located on Ridge Road.
Parking options include street parking along Ridge Road or in nearby parking lots such as the one located behind the building.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 10pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 10pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 10pm |
| Friday |
11am - 10pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 10pm |
| Sunday |
11am - 10pm |
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What people say
Homewood Ice Cream, located on Ridge Road, is a must-visit for all ice cream lovers. This family-owned ice cream parlor has been serving delicious treats for over 50 years and continues to impress with their wide variety of flavors and toppings. The Welsh family who runs the place is always coming up with new ideas to keep their customers happy.
Their social media presence is also noteworthy as they regularly post updates about their offerings and promotions. Recently, they offered free medium misty to James Hart grads in their caps and gowns, which was a thoughtful gesture. They also shared pictures of their Easter cakes that looked absolutely stunning.
If you're looking for a job, Homewood Ice Cream might be the perfect place for you as they are currently hiring for both morning and evening shifts. Their printable application form makes it easy to apply at any time.
Overall, Homewood Ice Cream is a great spot to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings while enjoying the warm hospitality of the Welsh family.
