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Celebrate the beginning of 2024 Summer Reading at the library with an ice cream sundae, ice pop, or fresh fruit. Enjoy music and a dance performance by Movement of Desis (MOD). For adults and kids of all ages.
Meet your neighbors and enjoy a free picnic in the park! Food is first-come, first-served. All cookouts are 5:30-7:00pm Dates and locations: Tuesday, June 11: Elm Ave Park Tuesday, July 16: Williamsburg Park Tuesday, Aug. 13: Wellington Park
Downtown Oak Park’s popular dine-around series Thursday Night Out is back! Thursday Night Out runs every Thursday June 6th to August 29th from 5 to 9pm. Downtown Oak Park restaurants offer a variety of drinks, appetizers, entrees and desserts on the Thursday Night Out menu and allow diners to eat inside or carry out. Tables...
Enjoy free music at our various locations! All concerts start at 7:00pm June 13: The Wayouts June 20: The Messengers June 27: Mr. Myers July 11: Good Clean Fun July 18: Farkus July 25: Mackenzie O'Brien's Band August 1: Taylor Swift Dance Party August 8: Robby Celestin Duo August 15: Feel Good Party Band August...
Kick off the summer with the first of this year’s Fun & Food Trucks events. Eat eclectic local foods in the preserve while having a blast participating in a variety of activities. This event will offer something for the entire family, including live music, outdoor lawn games and a bounce house for the kids, as...
Established in 1980, this uniquely-Chicago summertime tradition returns with an impressive array of eateries showcasing the city’s culinary excellence and diversity. Rogers Park - June 15 Marquette Park - July 27 Pullman Park - August 17 Grant Park - September 6-8 For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer...
Celebrate Juneteenth with fun crafts and decorate your own red velvet cupcake. (Grades K–5) For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Juneteenth Celebrations.
Have some fun under the sun and enjoy a nature themed storytime & stay after to picnic on the grass. Some snacks will be provided but bringing your own is encouraged. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!
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