Events Calendar
Park District of Oak Park
Fright at Night
Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield Street, Oak Park, IL, United StatesJoin us for the popular annual Fright at Night at the Oak Park Conservatory. The Boo-tanical Conservatory promises to put you in the Halloween spirit! Come in costume! See what poisonous plants grow in the shadows of the Conservatory. Admission to Fright at Night is every half hour. Registration is required in advance. All Ages....
Family Chat and Play
Stevenson Park (Oak Park) 49 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, United StatesLooking to connect with other parents with young children? Come play at the Cubhouse! Chat with friends old and new while your child explores our forest-themed indoor playground. Coffee will be provided. Perfect for ages 8 months to 5 years.
Cabin Fever Hike
Fox Community Center 624 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesRaise your hand if youโre sick of being cooped up inside โ we know we are! Come take a hike with usat Bemis Woods to get that energy out and get ourbodies moving! Trail is 1.6 miles and unpaved.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Party
Pleasant Home 217 Home Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesJourney to Narnia through the wonderful portal of lions and mirror of Pleasant Home. Search the house for the right lion of Aslam and travel through the Mirror to enjoy the wonder themed dinner with favorite characters of the wonderful novel. Registration includes a parent and child. Please use the additional guest activity to register...
Birds of Winter Nature Walk
Fox Community Center 624 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesMany of our feathered friends have migrated for the winter, but not all of them! Weโll explore the Columbus Park Lagoon and see which birds spend their winters right here in Northern Illinois.
Frozen Castle Party – SOLD OUT
Cheney Mansion 220 N Euclid Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesCheney Mansion turns into the home of your favorite winter Princesses for one night of fun, game and the coolest dance party in town. You and your princess will be treated to a meet and greet and hanging out, while our Princesses take up residence at Cheney Mansion. We will have snacks and treats for...
Family Chat and Play
Stevenson Park (Oak Park) 49 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, United StatesLooking to connect with other parents with young children? Come play at the Cubhouse! Chat with friends old and new while your child explores our forest-themed indoor playground. Coffee will be provided. Perfect for ages 8 months to 5 years.
Sweetheart Hike
Maple Park (Oak Park) 1105 S Maple Ave, Oak Park, IL, United StatesTake your little loved one on a nature walk for Valentineโs Day! Enjoy a guided walk through Maple Park, featuring stories about some of natureโs favorite couples and lovely families. Hot chocolate provided to sip while you stroll. Price is for one adult with a child aged 2 months to 12 years. Please register the...
Victorian Valentine Tea Party
Pleasant Home 217 Home Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesStep back in time and enjoy a Victorian-era tea party at Pleasant Home in time for Valentines Day! The main floor will be decked out with beautiful place settings, delicious treats and teas to taste for you and your Valentine, as well as activities, games and crafts. Registration is for two people and an adults...
Train Day: Family Fun Open House – FULL
Oak Park Public Library (Dole Center) 834 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, United StatesIn partnership with the Oak Park Society of Model Engineers, come run a train and be the engineer. Prizes and treats will be provided. Fun for kids of all ages.
Super Hero Training
Cheney Mansion 220 N Euclid Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesDo you have a child that thinks they have super-human powers? Do they have a nonstop need to save the world? For one night only, Cheney Mansion will play host to some of our favorite heores as they welcome you and teach your young hero the meaning of "with great power, comes great responsibility!" An...
Family Chat and Play
Stevenson Park (Oak Park) 49 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, United StatesLooking to connect with other parents with young children? Come play at the Cubhouse! Chat with friends old and new while your child explores our forest-themed indoor playground. Coffee will be provided. Perfect for ages 8 months to 5 years.
Ice Show
Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex 415 Lake St, Oak Park, IL, United StatesWatch our annual show, where Skate Academy participants perform unique routines to popular soundtracks! See all the hard work of Park District skating participants. All participants who are registered for the Winter 2023 Skate Academy classes are eligible to register for the Winter 2023 Ice Show, โBack in Time.โ This show is a showcase of...
Ice Show
Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex 415 Lake St, Oak Park, IL, United StatesWatch our annual show, where Skate Academy participants perform unique routines to popular soundtracks! See all the hard work of Park District skating participants. All participants who are registered for the Winter 2023 Skate Academy classes are eligible to register for the Winter 2023 Ice Show, โBack in Time.โ This show is a showcase of...
Ice Show
Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex 415 Lake St, Oak Park, IL, United StatesWatch our annual show, where Skate Academy participants perform unique routines to popular soundtracks! See all the hard work of Park District skating participants. All participants who are registered for the Winter 2023 Skate Academy classes are eligible to register for the Winter 2023 Ice Show, โBack in Time.โ This show is a showcase of...
Ice Show
Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex 415 Lake St, Oak Park, IL, United StatesWatch our annual show, where Skate Academy participants perform unique routines to popular soundtracks! See all the hard work of Park District skating participants. All participants who are registered for the Winter 2023 Skate Academy classes are eligible to register for the Winter 2023 Ice Show, โBack in Time.โ This show is a showcase of...
Kid Fest – SOLD OUT
Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield Street, Oak Park, IL, United StatesJoin us at KidsFest! This yearโs theme, Life Under a Log, will showcase The FROG LADY! Discover and learn about amazing amphibians and reptiles while seeing them live and up close. Children will have an opportunity to learn about native Illinois wildlife from our partners from Trailside Museum, Field Museum, and Illinois Master Naturalists. Tickets...
Dinosaur Train at Scoville
Scoville Park Lake St & N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL, United StatesJoin us in Scoville Park to celebrate #DinosaurWeek with our trackless train on Saturday, from 2-6 PM! The train will be decked out with dinosaur dรฉcor and carry participants all around the Scoville Park walking path. Stay and play with our big blue blocks set up on the lawn or participate in some dino-themed activities...
Unplug Illinois in Scoville Park
Scoville Park Lake St & N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL, United StatesUnplug Illinois is a campaign that encourages residents to unplug from their electronics and plug into play, exploration, and friendships! Come down to Scoville park with the family and and sample wellness activities for the whole family! See the schedule of fun activities below! 9:00A โ 12:00P Family Fun and Games including our big blue...
Bilingual Story Time
Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield Street, Oak Park, IL, United StatesEnjoy a bilingual (English and Spanish) Story Time with stories, songs, and puppets led by our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory volunteers. All children must register to attend Story Time. Please register in advance. Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.
Winterfest Pop-Up Event
Austin Gardens 167 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL, United StatesEnjoy old fashioned fun in the snow with outdoor games, music, and a warm fire pit on the patio. Inside the Nature Center, make a winter-themed nature craft! All ages welcome! Admission is FREE. No registration required.
History of Flowers at the Games
Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield Street, Oak Park, IL, United StatesDid you know that olive-leaf wreaths were awarded to commemorate victories at the first Olympic Games in Ancient Greece before medals were given? Drop in and learn more fun facts like this at the Conservatory during Olympic Week! No registration required.
Illinois Unplugged Day: Backyard Olympics Day
Scoville Park Lake St & N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL, United StatesJoin us at Scoville Park for a day of fun! Weโll be trying our hand at some Olympic events.
Fall Fest
Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield Street, Oak Park, IL, United StatesJoin us at Fall Fest, our annual family-friendly event in Rehm Park and the Oak Park Conservatory. Enjoy a carnival atmosphere with rides, music, games, and nature activities. Live bats and skunks will be at the Conservatory along with the Fall Mum & Bulb Sale. For information on more events like this, check out...
Trunk or Treat
Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex 415 Lake St, Oak Park, IL, United StatesJoin us at the Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex parking lot for a spooktacular trick-or-treating experience! Local groups and organizations will be stationed with their decorated cars, ready to distribute candy for anyone wearing a costume. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Trunk or Treat Events or Halloween Events.
Spooky Skate
Hruby Ice Arena at Ridgeland Common 415 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, United StatesPre-registration is encouraged, but not required. Walk Ins are welcome. Put your costume on and come to the rink to be spooked out of your skates. Enjoy a ghoulish public skate with all the extras! Compete in a costume contest, play chilling games on the ice, do some creepy crafts, and, of course, eat some...
Sensory Sensitive Boo Bash
Cheney Mansion 220 N Euclid Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesThe Park District of Oak Park and West Suburban Special Recreation Association welcome families in need of sensory-sensitive events to Cheney Mansion for a fun halloween party! Get in costume and bring your camera for photos with our Great Pumpkin! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.
Skate Your Turkey Off
Hruby Ice Arena at Ridgeland Common 415 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, United StatesPre-registration is encouraged, but not required. Walk Ins are welcome. Get ready to skate your turkey off! Get in a great family skate before the long weekend of good food and football. $2 off at the door if you bring a nonperishable donation to Beyond Hunger. Only applicable to walk ins. Most needed items include:...
Holiday Recital at Franklin Park Ice Arena
Franklin Park Ice Arena 9711 Waveland Avenue, Franklin Park, United StatesThe Holiday Recital has become a local tradition for kicking off the holiday. Be sure to reserve December 7 and 8 for the performances of our annual holiday recital. Youโll enjoy the talents of young skaters as they perform to music of the season. We promise to lift your spirits and help you celebrate the...
Holiday Recital at Franklin Park Ice Arena
Franklin Park Ice Arena 9711 Waveland Avenue, Franklin Park, United StatesThe Holiday Recital has become a local tradition for kicking off the holiday. Be sure to reserve December 7 and 8 for the performances of our annual holiday recital. Youโll enjoy the talents of young skaters as they perform to music of the season. We promise to lift your spirits and help you celebrate the...
Holiday Open House at Cheney Mansion
Cheney Mansion 220 N Euclid Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesCome and view the beautiful holiday decorations at Cheney Mansion. A suggested $2 donation or non-perishable food item is requested for entry. This is a drop-in program.
Noon Year’s Eve Skate
Hruby Ice Arena at Ridgeland Common 415 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, United StatesPre-registration is encouraged, but not required. Walk Ins are welcome. This year on the 31st we will be hosting our own little โNoon Yearโs Eve partyโ at the rink! Where there will be a countdown to Noon! There will be fun games and activities that will be both on and off the ice to celebrate...
Winter Fest
Longfellow Park 610 S. Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park, IL, United StatesEnjoy old fashioned fun in the snow with outdoor games, music, and skating on the outdoor ice rink! Limited skates will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Inside the Longfellow Center, make a winter-themed nature craft. All ages are welcome! Admission is FREE. No registration required.
The Egg Dash and Scramble
Maple Park (Oak Park) 1105 S Maple Ave, Oak Park, IL, United StatesThe bunnies have awoken from their slumber and left beautiful eggs in Maple Park for your children to find! Children ages 3-10 are encouraged to bring baskets, bonnets, and bunny ears to participate in our annual scramble. Our Bunny will be on hand for pictures with the whole family, and we will have themed games...
Doggie Egg Scramble
Maple Park (Oak Park) 1105 S Maple Ave, Oak Park, IL, United StatesBring your dog to Maple Park for the Doggy Egg Scramble. Dogs and owners will hunt through the field to find the most dog treat filled eggs. After the hunt, a special visitor will be available to take photos. This is an on-leash event for friendly dogs and their families; children must be accompanied by...
Arbor Day
Carroll Park (Oak Park) 1125 South Kenilworth Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesJoin us for an Arbor Day celebration! Learn from our experts on how to nurture and care for trees and participate in tree-themed activities. Weโll have tree planting, crafts, and an arborist available to answer your questions!
Oak Park Multicultural Fest
Scoville Park Lake St & N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL, United StatesJoin us and celebrate diversity and inclusion with a day of performances, workshops, and activities showcasing cultures from around the world!
KidsFest
Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield Street, Oak Park, IL, United StatesJoin us at KidsFest! Celebrate the wonders of our planet with activities presented by our partners from Trailside Museum, the University of Illinois Extension, Brookfield Zoo, and the Oak Park Public Library. Plus, interact with raptors from the Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab & Education. Tickets are required for everyone to attend this free event.
Day in Our Village
Scoville Park Lake St & N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL, United StatesJoin over 100 local restaurants and businesses in Scoville Park.
Concerts in the Park
Scoville Park Lake St & N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL, United StatesSummer concerts are happening every Sunday, all summer long in Scoville Park.
Pop-up Park
Fox Park 624 S. Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL, United StatesVisit various parks throughout Oak Park for pop-up fun.
Pop-up Park
Maple Park (Oak Park) 1105 S Maple Ave, Oak Park, IL, United StatesVisit various parks throughout Oak Park for pop-up fun.
Pop-up Park
Stevenson Park (Oak Park) 49 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, United StatesVisit various parks throughout Oak Park for pop-up fun.
Pop-up Park
Barrie Park 1011 S Lombard Ave, Oak Park, IL, United StatesVisit various parks throughout Oak Park for pop-up fun.
Pop-up Park
Longfellow Park 610 S. Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park, IL, United StatesVisit various parks throughout Oak Park for pop-up fun.
Movies in the Park
Scoville Park Lake St & N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL, United StatesBring your chairs and your own snacks to Oak Park's Movies in the Park.
Concerts in the Park
Scoville Park Lake St & N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL, United StatesSummer concerts are happening every Sunday, all summer long in Scoville Park.
Pop-up Park
Austin Gardens 167 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL, United StatesVisit various parks throughout Oak Park for pop-up fun.
Pop-up Park
Scoville Park Lake St & N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL, United StatesVisit various parks throughout Oak Park for pop-up fun.
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