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The Oak Park Area offers a wide range of events throughout the year. To view a list of events in our area, select a month below or check out one of this months upcoming events! All information has been updated to the best of our knowledge. We recommend calling your chosen destination before you visit to verify times, dates or hours of operation.

 

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Below is a list of the next 30 upcoming events in and around the Oak Park Area. Use the search form above to find additional events.

Dates Event Name / Description Location Type
04/06/2011- 04/06/2012 BERWYN BUNGALOW PRESERVATION INITIATIVE LAUNCHES WITH VISION TO PRESERVE HISTORIC HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOODS
The City of Homes, Inc. (CoHo) and the City of Berwyn are pleased to announce the launch of the Berwyn Bungalow Preservation Initiative (BBPI). This n...More!
City of Berwyn, Berwyn Development Corporation
3322 S. Oak Park Avenue
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 788-8100
Class,Event
10/01/2011- 06/02/2012 Wright Plus 2012 Tickets on Sale (Architectural Housewalk June 2, 2012)

Event is Saturday, June 2, 2012

Join us for the 38th Annual Wright Plus, an internationally renowned architectural housewalk featuri...More!

Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302
(312) 994-4000
Event
01/12/2012- 02/18/2012 ACCIDENTAL RAPTURE at the 16th Street Theater
See ACCIDENTAL RAPTURE, by Eric Pfeffinger from... January 12  February 18, 2012 Thursdays & Fridays @ 7:30 PM Saturdays @ 5:00 & 8:30 PM ...More!
Berwyn Cultural Center
6420 16th Street
Berwyn, IL
(708) 795-6704
Event
04/05/2012- 05/12/2012 ENFRASCADA at the 16th Street Theater
ENFRASCADA (A Hoodoo Comedy of Jarring Proportions) by Tanya Saracho runs from April 5 - May 12, 2012 SPECIAL PERFORMANCES are as follows... Pres...More!
Berwyn Cultural Center
6420 16th Street
Berwyn, IL
(708) 795-6704
Event
05/20/2012- 05/20/2012 "There Goes the Neighbor Hood" Tour of Gangster History
John Binder, mob historian and author of The Chicago Outfit, conducts the popular "There Goes the Neighbor Hood" tour of gangster history in Oak Park ...More!
Oak Park & River Forest
1010 Lake Street
Oak Park & River Forest, IL 60301
(708) 848-1500
Class,Event
06/03/2012- 06/03/2012 "There Goes the Neighbor Hood" Tour of Gangster History
John Binder, mob historian and author of The Chicago Outfit, conducts the popular "There Goes the Neighbor Hood" tour of gangster history in Oak Park ...More!
Oak Park & River Forest
1010 Lake Street
Oak Park & River Forest, IL 60301
(708) 848-1500
Class,Event
10/14/2012- 10/14/2012 "There Goes the Neighbor Hood" Tour of Gangster History
John Binder, mob historian and author of The Chicago Outfit, conducts the popular "There Goes the Neighbor Hood" tour of gangster history in Oak Park ...More!
Oak Park & River Forest
1010 Lake Street
Oak Park & River Forest, IL 60301
(708) 848-1500
Class,Event
09/23/2012- 09/23/2012 "There Goes the Neighbor Hood" Tour of Gangster History
John Binder, mob historian and author of The Chicago Outfit, conducts the popular "There Goes the Neighbor Hood" tour of gangster history in Oak Park ...More!
Oak Park & River Forest
1010 Lake Street
Oak Park & River Forest, IL 60301
(708) 848-1500
Class,Event
02/02/2012- 02/23/2012 Printmaking at Pleasant Home
Attend Printmaking at Pleasant Home. Produce small editions of drypoint, hardground, and/or softground etchings. Supplies provided: 2 4"x5" zinc pla...More!
Pleasant Home
217 S. Home
Oak Park, IL 60302
708-383-2654
Event
02/25/2012- 02/25/2012 Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple Concert Series, Features the Metropolis Quartet
Enjoy the music of the Metropolis Quartet, on Saturday, February 25, at 7:30 pm. Whether performing baroque masterpieces or contemporary works, t...More!
Unity Temple
875 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL
Event
02/17/2012- 02/17/2012 Sleepover Safaris at Brookfield Zoo
Welcome, families, school programs, scout groups and all to Sleepover Safaris! Families and Scout groups are invited to see the wonders of Brookfield ...More!
Brookfield Zoo
8400 31st Street
Brookfield, IL 60546
(708) 688-8000
Event
02/19/2012- 02/19/2012 FREEze Day at Brookfield Zoo
Enjoy the outdoors, and the indoors, on Sunday, February 19 from 10am-4pm at Brookfield Zoos FREEze Day! FREE ADMISSION DAY! The day's events fea...More!
Brookfield Zoo
8400 31st Street
Brookfield, IL 60546
(708) 688-8000
Event
02/04/2012- 02/04/2012 Design Detectives Family Tour at the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
Bring your family of sleuths together and explore Wright's home to uncover the secrets of his designs. Join Preservation Trust Junior Interpreters, sp...More!
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
951 Chicago Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 848-1976
Event
02/03/2012- 02/03/2012 Daddy, Daughter & Desserts at the Cheney Mansion
Plan to attend Daddy, Daughter & Desserts (Ages 4-7 w/ parent) on February 3, 2012, from 6:30-8:30pm. Enjoy a private evening of elegance at Chen...More!
Cheney Mansion
220 N. Euclid Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-2612
Event
01/20/2012- 02/24/2012 Drawing 217: Ink, Watercolor and Prints at Pleasant Home
Join us for Drawing 217: Ink, Watercolor and Prints, inspired by Pleasant Home and its surroundings, this class will cover still life, interior, lands...More!
Pleasant Home
217 Home Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-2654
Event
03/10/2012- 03/10/2012 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Forest Park
Attend the St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 10th. Growing in popularity each year, this annual parade is one of the largest in the western suburbs. ...More!
Madison Street
Madison Street
Forest Park , IL 60130
(708) 366-2543
Event
06/08/2012- 06/09/2012 Forest Park Summer Fest
Join us June 8 & 9 for Summerfest. Hosted by The Forest Park Chamber of Commerce & Development, this hip summer festival features live music, a beer ...More!
Madison Street
Forest Park, IL
Event
03/03/2012- 03/03/2012 Smartypants Trivia Night Fundraiser at the Oak Park Public Library
On Saturday, March 3 attend the Smartypants Trivia Night Fundraiser at 7:30 pm. Save the date and get 3 to 6 teammates ready for our third annual...More!
Oak Park Public Library
834 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 383-8200
Event
01/25/2012- 02/25/2012 Dominican University's O'Connor Art Gallery Hosts First Love Exhibit
First Love, an exhibit featuring the original art of five prominent art curators, from January 25 to February 25, 2012, will be open on Wednesday, Jan...More!
Dominican University - Lewis Hall
7900 W. Division
River Forest , IL 60305
(708) 488-5000
Concerts/Plays
02/18/2012- 02/18/2012 Worm Compost Farm at the Conservatory
Worm Compost Farm - all ages

Learn the natural method for recycling nutrients in food waste - indoor without odor. Participants will take home ...More!

Oak Park Conservatory
615 Garfield Street
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-4700
Class,Event
02/25/2012- 02/25/2012 Cactus Gardening - Ages 13+

Learn the basics of how to choose, pot and care for cactus and succulent plants. Tour the Desert Room and take home a small succulent to start y...More!

Oak Park Conservatory
615 Garfield Street
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-4700
Class,Event
02/03/2012- 02/03/2012 Guitarra Azul Plays Maya Del Sol
Music at Maya is hot! On Friday, February 3rd Guitarra Azul plays. Plan ahead...on Friday, February 10th we're Kos Ritmos. And don't forge...More!
Maya Del Sol
144 S. Oak Park Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 358-9800
Event
02/15/2012- 02/15/2012 Winter Wine Wednesdays at Maya Del Sol
Our Winter Wine Wednesdays are a great mid-week break. Enjoy a Wine Tasting (equivalent to two glasses of wine) and light appetizers - for just $15. G...More!
Maya Del Sol
144 S. Oak Park Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 358-9800
Event
02/19/2012- 02/19/2012 Brain Quest Challenge at the Dole Branch of the Oak Park Public Library
Join us for the Brain Quest Challenge! at 3:30 pm, on Friday, February 19. Show off your mind! Challenge your friends, parents or even the libraria...More!
Dole Branch of the Oak Park Public Library
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 383-8200
Event
02/10/2012- 02/14/2012 Valentine's Specials at Marion Street Cheese Market, Starting February 10th
To celebrate Valentine's Day this year, we are making it last a whole weekend long. Executive Chef Leonard Hollander has written such an exciting...More!
Marion Street Cheese Market
100 S. Marion
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 725-7200
Event
02/11/2012- 02/11/2012 Shaken & Stirred at the Oak Park Public Library
Join us for Shaken & Stirred: a 20s & 30s Singles Mixer on Saturday, February 11 at 8pm at the Main Library. Join us for this after-hours event ...More!
Oak Park Public Library
834 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 383-8200
Event
02/05/2012- 02/05/2012 Valentine's Day Dance at the Oak Park Arms
Come out for the Valentine's Day dance at the Oak Park Arms. The Oak Park Arms Retirement Community will be transformed into one of the grand old Chic...More!
Oak Park Arms Retirement Community
408 South Oak Park Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302
708-386-4040
Event
02/10/2012- 02/10/2012 "King Arthur" is Showing at the Oak Park Arms
Take a Journey through History, Hollywood Style. A year's worth of historically-based movies - free to the public Oak Park Arms presents its popu...More!
Oak Park Arms Retirement Community
408 South Oak Park Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302
708-386-4040
Event
02/05/2012- 02/05/2012 Super Bowl Specials at Maya Del Sol
Join us on February 5th for Super Bowl XLVI - kickoff at 5:30pm, We are serving a special menu including tacos, nachos, mini cheeseburgers, cev...More!
Maya Del Sol
144 S. Oak Park Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 358-9800
Event
01/26/2012- 02/18/2012 ACCIDENTAL RAPTURE at the 16th Street Theater
See ACCIDENTAL RAPTURE, by Eric Pfeffinger from... January 26- February 18, 2012 Thursdays & Fridays @ 7:30 PM Saturdays @ 5:00 & 8:30 PM Pos...More!
Berwyn Cultural Center
6420 16th Street
Berwyn, IL
(708) 795-6704
Event

*NOTE: not all months have events listed
**Last updated on 02/02/2012





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