Riverside Sesquicentennial Time Capsule Photo Contest
All ages are welcome to submit photos focused on eco-friendly actions in Riverside in honor of the village's 150th anniversary! Submit your snapshot by June 20.
Location: Riverside
Cinco de Maya
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo the Maya Del Sol way with Cinco de Maya, a six-day event with different specials everyday! Come
Location: Oak Park
May Day at Haymarket Martyr's Monument
Join the Historical Society of Forest Park in commemorating May Day at the Haymarket Martyrs Monument with stories about the radical figures displayed at individual graves along the Radical Row in Forest Home Cemetery. Explore the history of the Haymarket Affair and its lasting impact through this exhibit.
Location: Forest Park
Makers' Market at Robert's Westside
Check out fine, handmade works of local artists and artisans at the Forest Park Arts Alliance's Makers’ Market at Robert's Westside and celebrate the creativity and skill of the area’s best makers. Whether you are a collector or gift seeker or just enjoy a stroll through the displays, this is a not-to-be-miss occasion.
Location: Forest Park
Spring Housewalk
Spring is here and that means it’s time for The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest’s annual spring house walk, “Tales Our Houses Tell.” This year, six beautiful homes in southwest Oak Park will be open for interior tours from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 4.
Location: Oak Park
Spring Festival
Enjoy a FREE interactive nature programs and activities, kids’ tree climb, guided wildflower spring-time walks, bird banding, kid’s nature crafts, archery, gardening and composting info, fishing activities and much more in Thatcher Woods. Fun for individuals, families and Scout groups. Free parking and free admission!
Location: River Forest
Zoo Uncorked: Flocktails & Feathers
Experience an exclusive 21+ event at Brookfield Zoo Chicago featuring signature cocktails, mocktails and bird-themed activities. Enjoy after-hours access, animal chats and live entertainment in a relaxed, fun atmosphere.
Location: Brookfield
All That Good Stuff Comedy Show
Chicago-based comedy troupe All That Good Stuff is a bringing live stand up comedy to The Elm for a hilarious 90 minute showcase. This show sells out quickly, so get your tickets today!
Location: La Grange
Pet and Paint with a Live Sloth
Join Bottle & Bottega as they paint and pet a REAL SLOTH! Ticket price includes all the painting supplies, instruction from a trained B&B artist, aprons to wear, your take-home creation and personal time with the sloth!
Location: La Grange
Spring Ice Show
The Franklin Park Ice Arena presents a near professional production for your enjoyment. The costumes are colorful, the music is energetic and the lighting effects are vibrant. Enjoy this amazing spectacle!
Location: Franklin Park
Bike Repair Workshop
Ride your bike to the Forest Park Public Library for an outdoor event with Dan’s Bike Shop, a local business dedicated to bicycles. Learn how to keep your bike tuned, how to repair a flat and other tricks to keep you riding around town. Then get your bike inspected, so you’re ready to go for summer!
Location: Forest Park
Eat the Neighborhood: Ramp Foraging Walk and Lunch at Carnivore Oak Park
Join Dave Odd, full time professional forager, on a two-hour journey through the neighborhood to discover edible wild plants and mushrooms growing right in our backyards, then dig into a delicious lunch made from some of the foraged ingredients and prepared by the professional chefs at Carnivore in Oak Park!
Location: Oak Park
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Learn About Local Hero Robert E. Coulter Jr.
Members of the American Legion Post 1941 tell the story of local war hero, Robert E. Coulter Jr., for whom the Post is named. You’ve seen his name on the front of the building; now you can learn more about his exceptional service to our country. Ticket proceeds will be donated to Post 1941 for their veteran and community support.
Location: La Grange
Frederick Law Olmsted Society of Riverside Walking Tour
Explore Riverside's flowing landscape, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, America’s first and most famous Landscape Architect; its more than 150 years of rich architectural history, with homes by famous architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, William LeBaron Jenney and Howard Van Doren Shaw; and its fascinating, sometimes notorious, residents down through the years on this walking tour!
Location: Riverside
River Forest Memorial Day Parade
River Forest Park District, Village of River Forest, Kiwanis Club of River Forest-Oak Park, and Oak Park-River Forest Chamber of Commerce are proud to present the 100th annual River Forest Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony, Community Picnic, and Business Bash on Monday, May 26, 2025. The parade kicks off at 9:30 AM beginning at Iowa and Ashland, traveling south on Ashland to Lake Street, then west to Keystone Park. The parade will end at Keystone Park with a ceremony and FREE hotdog lunch. Over 100 entries participate annually in the Parade, with thousands of residents lining the route, making this day one of the highlights of the year in the Village of River Forest.
Location: River Forest
La Grange Pet Parade
The famous annual La Grange Pet Parade returns May 31 for its 79th year! This special event celebrates pets, children and the local community. You won't want to miss out on this Chicagoland favorite parade!
Location: La Grange
What's Blooming on Harrison
Head to the Oak Park Arts District for What's Blooming on Harrison, a favorite street festival with a vendor fair, a full lineup of bands and performances, delicious food, a beer garden and a kiddie carnival!
Location: Oak Park
Bike Safety Carnival
Have fun and learn bicycle safety at Forest Park's Bike Safety Carnival, a fun-filled event is perfect for all ages and free to attend. Register to receive a free bike helmet and enjoy exciting activities, including bike decorating and a bike parade through the park. Registration is not required but is necessary to receive a helmet.
Location: Forest Park