October 2017
Green Halloween
Have a boo-rific time at this EEK-o-friendly, healthy, green event! Stop in participating local businesses on the Green Pumpkin Trail to participate in free kids’ activities including a pumpkin patch and kids’ costume swap, and collect healthy treats.
Find out more »November 2018
Home for the Holidays
Catch the old-fashioned holiday spirit in Downtown Oak Park! Celebrate the season with free horse-drawn sleigh rides, a visit from Santa Claus, and a special showing at Lake Theatre. – All events and activities are free. With all of our exciting downtown destinations, we want to make sure parking is as simple as possible! – Free metered/pay-by-space parking (3 hours max) and free garage parking the Friday after Thanksgiving and every Saturday from November 26 through December 24. – Garage…
Find out more »August 2019
Art Dans la Rue
Marion Street, between Lake and North Boulevard Savor art, food, wine, music, dance and all things authentically European at Downtown Oak Park’s Art dans la Rue on Tuesday, August 6, from 2 to 9pm.
Find out more »October 2019
Free Halloween Movie at Lake Theatre
Downtown Oak Park sponsored FREE movie showing of Hotel Transylvania at Lake Theatre on October 26 begins at 10:00 am.
Find out more »December 2019
Home for the Holidays
Catch the old-fashioned holiday spirit and celebrate the season in Downtown Oak Park on Saturday, December 21st from 11am-3pm on Marion Street at Lake Street and North Boulevard. – All events and activities are free.
Find out more »June 2021
September 2021
See You Saturday
Marion Street in Downtown Oak Park transforms into an interactive, open street experience four Saturdays this fall! Enjoy live music, activities, outdoor seating, restaurants, kids’ music, balloon twister, drinks & more.
Find out more »December 2021
Holiday Walk
All events and activities are free. Stop in the select businesses from 10AM to 1PM on December 11th and December 18th for a FREE 4-ounce hot chocolate!
Find out more »May 2022
What’s Blooming on Harrison Street
Free entry; kiddie carnival, art raffle and beer garden are cash only. Music and beer going until 9pm.
Find out more »June 2022
Thursday Night Out
Thursday Night Out 2022 is here! TNO runs every Thursday between June 2nd and August 25th from 5 to 9pm. 19 restaurants offer a variety of drinks, appetizers, entrees and desserts on the TNO menu. HOW IT WORKS -- A $25 ticket booklets contain 4 dine-around tickets. One dine-around ticket is good for one item off the TNO menu. Ticket booklets are available at the Downtown Oak Park ticket tent on Marion Street at Lake Street on Thursday nights.
Find out more »July 2022
July 4th Parade
The many dimensions of Oak Park will be on display when the annual July 4th parade steps off at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 4 from Longfellow Park at Ridgeland Avenue and Adams Street. Parade participants march north on Ridgeland Avenue to Augusta Street and disperse at Whittier School. The route will offer many viewing opportunities along the way. Discussions and planning are still ongoing on the possibility of a fireworks display. Details will be updated once decisions are finalized.…
Find out more »September 2022
Oaktoberfest
Celebrate the changing seasons at Oaktoberfest in Downtown Oak Park on September 23rd & 24th. Enjoy a premier music line up, delicious fall foods from local restaurants, specialty craft beers & more! Free Admission. The Kids’ Root Beer Garden from 12-5PM on Saturday offers kids the chance to participate in artistic, educational and hands-on activities. More information at oaktoberfest.net.
Find out more »October 2022
Frank Lloyd Wright Races
This popular annual event is one of the longest running racing events in Illinois with individuals, friends and families participating in a 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run and Youth Mile for ages 7-14. Enjoy a run, jog, or walk through the tree-lined streets of Oak Park and take in the remarkable architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright as you make your way through the course. All participants receive a t-shirt.
Find out more »December 2022
Winterfest and Cookie Walk
Downtown Oak Park's annual Winterfest + Cookie Walk returns to Marion Street on December 3rd from 10 AM - 3 PM. Pre-purchase your tins and find more details for the event at www.downtownoakpark.net/event/winterfest-cookie-walk (limited quantity - while supplies last). Marion Street between Lake Street & North Boulevard Stop in at Lake Theatre for a free viewing of Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (10 AM) Catch a glimpse of Santa (11 AM- 2 PM) Fill up your cookie tin during the…
Find out more »Home for the Holidays
Downtown Oak Park Home for the Holidays 11 AM – 3 PM: FREE sleigh rides (on Marion St., around Lake St. and Forest Ave.) 12 PM – 3 PM: Try different flavors of hot cocoa during the Hot Chocolate Walk! FREE 4 oz. hot cocoa at participating businesses. 1 PM – 4 PM: Visit with Santa Enjoy musical entertainment from Pro Musica Youth Chorus, Heritage Chorale, and Canterbury Carolers! (Weather-permitting) For information on more events like this, check out…
Find out more »March 2023
Jazz Thaw
Sip, sizzle and swing during Jazz Thaw! 🎷 Enjoy free live music performances inside local restaurants. Presented by Downtown Oak Park in partnership with 90.9 WDCB “Chicago’s Home for Jazz!”
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