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The Lost Weekend: A Love Story
The Lost Weekend: A Love Story
Interested in learning about the world around you through movies? Join us for an educational afternoon of documentary films. Titles are listed on our Active Adult/seniors webpage (may be subject …
2 events,
Computer & Smart Phone Help
Computer & Smart Phone Help
Do you have questions about your smart phone or computer? Come in and get more familiar with your own technology. Learn what your devices can do for you to make …
May/December
May/December
Join us for a movie with friends at the Dole Center. Enjoy good company and a new feature film each week. An actress, doing research on a film meets the …
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Beginners’ Bridge
Beginners’ Bridge
Join us for an afternoon to learn the game of Bridge! Our instructor will get you familiar and comfortable with the game so you can join our Friday Dole Bidge …
Dole Bridge Club
Dole Bridge Club
Join us for an afternoon of party bridge. Bridge has been the favorite card game to many notable Oak Park residents including Elizabeth Cheney (of Cheney Mansion). Join your fellow …
Death of a Gangster-A 1920’s Mafia Marriage Murder Mystery
Death of a Gangster-A 1920’s Mafia Marriage Murder Mystery
Lucky you! You’ve been invited to the Dunn Speakeasy for the wedding of the year! In this “married to the mob” event, you’ll never know who to trust. With the …
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6 events,
May Creative Cooking (Morning)
May Creative Cooking (Morning)
Creative Cooking offers life skills and art work all wrapped into one awesome class! They are designed for students to explore their creativity in the kitchen! A different theme and …
Repair Cafe
Repair Cafe
Open the first Saturday of every month, 10:00AM - 1:30PM Fox Center 624 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL Toss it? No way! The Oak Park Repair Café meets …
Be a Migratory Bird Rest Stop
Be a Migratory Bird Rest Stop
Our migratory birds are back! Orioles, Wrens, Vireos, and more are flying back north after their tropical winter vacation. Learn how to make your home the perfect habitat for the …
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Social Media for Business
Social Media for Business
Driving new customer traffic to your website and promoting your business is imperative in today's technology world. Don't let your skillset or company get left behind by missing the key …
After School Maker’s Lab
After School Maker’s Lab
Take your creation from mind to matter in this technology heavy class. Students work with the instructor to learn how to use digital drawing pads, art design software, 3d printers, laser cutters, …
3 events,
Conversations in Art
Conversations in Art
Join us for informal conversations about the world of art. Bring your own interests and travel experiences about art (and you can bring cookies too if you'd like)
Open Studio Family Ceramics
Open Studio Family Ceramics
Bonus Classes! Explore a variety of hand-building techniques in addition to trying your hand at the wheel. Pick as many days as you want and team up with a child …
Open Studio Family Ceramics
Open Studio Family Ceramics
Bonus Classes! Explore a variety of hand-building techniques in addition to trying your hand at the wheel. Pick as many days as you want and team up with a child …
3 events,
Austin Gardens – May 9th
Austin Gardens – May 9th
Join us for a guided tour of our parks' natural areas. Learn about the plants you see growing, the different habitats in our parks, and ways we support our pollinators. …
Grow Your Business with Instagram
Grow Your Business with Instagram
What can you do on Instagram that can result in huge growth for your customer base and sales? We've got the answers you need in this fun beginner level class …
Cooking Around the World –Puerto Rico
Cooking Around the World –Puerto Rico
Join Chef Tara Humphrey of Global Peel for a culinary and cultural tour around the world through food. In April, let's fry falafel, dunk mahlab into dips like toum, ful, …
4 events,
Beginners’ Bridge
Beginners’ Bridge
Join us for an afternoon to learn the game of Bridge! Our instructor will get you familiar and comfortable with the game so you can join our Friday Dole Bidge …
Dole Bridge Club
Dole Bridge Club
Join us for an afternoon of party bridge. Bridge has been the favorite card game to many notable Oak Park residents including Elizabeth Cheney (of Cheney Mansion). Join your fellow …
Happy Hour Socials
Happy Hour Socials
Start your weekend out with some afternoon fun. Enjoy Trivia, Lectures, Cards, Bingo, and refreshments with a group of your peers. Meet somenew friends and get out of the house.
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Celebrating City Creatures
Celebrating City Creatures
Possums & Pigeons, Rats & Raccoons… there are a lot of animals that we associate with urban areas! But they didn’t always live in cities. Join us in learning about …
Squirrelock Holmes: An Animal Mystery
Squirrelock Holmes: An Animal Mystery
What a mess! A predator’s eaten a prey animal, but what happened? Who’s responsible? And which animal was eaten? We’re putting our detective hats on today to figure out this …
6 events,
Recycled Mixed Media May 12
Recycled Mixed Media May 12
We all know there is too much waste in our world. Plastics, fabrics, scrap metal and electronics litter our parks and our homes. Join us as we combine these materials with …
Pretty in Pink Mother’s Day Tea!
Pretty in Pink Mother’s Day Tea!
Celebrate Moms with a Mother's Day Tea that exudes elegance and charm inspired by the timeless beauty of delicate pink hues. A blushy, beautiful setting, Cheney Mansion will be ready for your …
Pretty in Pink Mother’s Day Tea! –Additional Guest
Pretty in Pink Mother’s Day Tea! –Additional Guest
Use this line to add addtional guests to our Pretty in Pink Mother's Day Tea. A regular Pair Registration is required.
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Using Snapchat Safely in 2024!
Using Snapchat Safely in 2024!
Have you been curious as to what Snapchat is exactly? In this workshop we will cover everything adults need to know about one of most popular social media apps in …
After School Maker’s Lab
After School Maker’s Lab
Take your creation from mind to matter in this technology heavy class. Students work with the instructor to learn how to use digital drawing pads, art design software, 3d printers, laser cutters, …
4 events,
Walk & Talk May
Walk & Talk May
Join your neighbors and peers for a healthy walk around our indoor path at the Community Recreation Center. Enjoy the climate control, conversation, and some refreshments courtesy of the Community …
The Mission
The Mission
Interested in learning about the world around you through movies? Join us for an educational afternoon of documentary films. Titles are listed on our Active Adult/seniors webpage (may be subject …
Open Studio Family Ceramics
Open Studio Family Ceramics
Bonus Classes! Explore a variety of hand-building techniques in addition to trying your hand at the wheel. Pick as many days as you want and team up with a child …
5 events,
Computer & Smart Phone Help
Computer & Smart Phone Help
Do you have questions about your smart phone or computer? Come in and get more familiar with your own technology. Learn what your devices can do for you to make …
Computer & Smart Phone Help
Computer & Smart Phone Help
Do you have questions about your smart phone or computer? Come in and get more familiar with your own technology. Learn what your devices can do for you to make …
Computer & Smart Phone Help
Computer & Smart Phone Help
Do you have questions about your smart phone or computer? Come in and get more familiar with your own technology. Learn what your devices can do for you to make …
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Toddler Exploration Time – May 17th – 9:30A
Toddler Exploration Time – May 17th – 9:30A
Toddler Exploration Time 9:30-10:15A Young learners (18 months - 5 years) will be delighted with stories, lessons, and crafts led by our education volunteers. Each month is a different topic. …
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Toddler Exploration Time – May 17th – 10:30A
Toddler Exploration Time – May 17th – 10:30A
Toddler Exploration Time 10:30-11:15A Young learners (18 months - 5 years) will be delighted with stories, lessons, and crafts led by our education volunteers. Each month is a different topic. …
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Cardmaking
Cardmaking
Join our experienced card maker Ann in this monthly workshop creating seasonal greeting cards. These make wonderful gifts, framable art, and of course personal greetings to friends and family. A …
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Pour Painting May 18
Pour Painting May 18
Those pour painting videos are totally addictive! Come make your very own and we’ll clean up the mess! 2 canvas boards per person can be used. We’ll also provide a …
Girls in STEM: Mary Anning Against the Rocks
Girls in STEM: Mary Anning Against the Rocks
Today we're looking back through time with Mary Anning - the most famous female paleontologist! We'll put on our Junior Paleontologist hats to look at fossils, both real and pretend, plus …
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Citizen Science Saturday
Citizen Science Saturday
Scientists need help from regular people, just like you and me! Join us as we explore Citizen Science and help researchers by measuring trees, photographing nature, and more. Bring your …
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Spring Plant & Tool Exchange
Spring Plant & Tool Exchange
Sunday, May 19 Drop Off, 9:30-10:30A Pick Up, 11:00-11:30A Plant swap at the Conservatory! Join other gardeners and share your favorite plants and extra tools at the annual spring exchange. …
Sunday Funday Yoga Brunch – May
Sunday Funday Yoga Brunch – May
Start your Sunday relaxing at Cheney Mansion with an all-levels, one-hour yoga practice on the grounds with one of the Park District's expert instructors. As a reward, enjoy and socialize …
Sunday Time Machine May 19
Sunday Time Machine May 19
Go back in time with us and get crafty using classic art supplies like shrinky dinks, pipe cleaners, metal binder brads, oil pastels and much more! Your instructor will have …
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How to Use Uber for Transportation Independence
How to Use Uber for Transportation Independence
Do you hate to drive in bad weather or when it's dark outside? Expand your transportation options and independence through the ride sharing service, Uber. In this training workshop, students …
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After School Maker’s Lab
After School Maker’s Lab
Take your creation from mind to matter in this technology heavy class. Students work with the instructor to learn how to use digital drawing pads, art design software, 3d printers, laser cutters, …
4 events,
The Greatest Night in Pop
The Greatest Night in Pop
Interested in learning about the world around you through movies? Join us for an educational afternoon of documentary films. Titles are listed on our Active Adult/seniors webpage (may be subject …
Open Studio Family Ceramics
Open Studio Family Ceramics
Bonus Classes! Explore a variety of hand-building techniques in addition to trying your hand at the wheel. Pick as many days as you want and team up with a child …
Open Studio Family Ceramics
Open Studio Family Ceramics
Bonus Classes! Explore a variety of hand-building techniques in addition to trying your hand at the wheel. Pick as many days as you want and team up with a child …
7 events,
Computer & Smart Phone Help
Computer & Smart Phone Help
Do you have questions about your smart phone or computer? Come in and get more familiar with your own technology. Learn what your devices can do for you to make …
Computer & Smart Phone Help
Computer & Smart Phone Help
Do you have questions about your smart phone or computer? Come in and get more familiar with your own technology. Learn what your devices can do for you to make …
Computer & Smart Phone Help
Computer & Smart Phone Help
Do you have questions about your smart phone or computer? Come in and get more familiar with your own technology. Learn what your devices can do for you to make …
3 events,
Beginners’ Bridge
Beginners’ Bridge
Join us for an afternoon to learn the game of Bridge! Our instructor will get you familiar and comfortable with the game so you can join our Friday Dole Bidge …
Dole Bridge Club
Dole Bridge Club
Join us for an afternoon of party bridge. Bridge has been the favorite card game to many notable Oak Park residents including Elizabeth Cheney (of Cheney Mansion). Join your fellow …
Open Studio 5:30-7:00pm
Open Studio 5:30-7:00pm
Take your creation from mind to matter in this technology heavy class. Students work with the instructor to learn how to use digital drawing pads, art design software, 3d printers, laser cutters, …
2 events,
Lowden Miller Day Trip
Lowden Miller Day Trip
We’re spending our late spring days with adventure on the brain! Join us for a trip to Lowden Miller State Forest for a day of hiking and picnicking among the trees. …
Laser Cut Suncatchers
Laser Cut Suncatchers
Participants will use our laser cutter and acrylic sheets to create colorful and beautiful suncatchers.
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Paper Airplane Day!
Paper Airplane Day!
Celebration Paper Airplane Day with us by making some sweet paper airplane art piece! A variety of supplies will be available to create a unique piece in 3d! Come in with an …
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How To Create Your Own YouTube Channel
How To Create Your Own YouTube Channel
In this fun beginner class, you’ll learn the basics to create and begin your very own YouTube channel. Join the world’s largest media platform to share your hobbies, advice, instructions, …
After School Maker’s Lab
After School Maker’s Lab
Take your creation from mind to matter in this technology heavy class. Students work with the instructor to learn how to use digital drawing pads, art design software, 3d printers, laser cutters, …
3 events,
David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived
David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived
Interested in learning about the world around you through movies? Join us for an educational afternoon of documentary films. Titles are listed on our Active Adult/seniors webpage (may be subject …
Open Studio Family Ceramics
Open Studio Family Ceramics
Bonus Classes! Explore a variety of hand-building techniques in addition to trying your hand at the wheel. Pick as many days as you want and team up with a child …
Open Studio Family Ceramics
Open Studio Family Ceramics
Bonus Classes! Explore a variety of hand-building techniques in addition to trying your hand at the wheel. Pick as many days as you want and team up with a child …
7 events,
Computer & Smart Phone Help
Computer & Smart Phone Help
Do you have questions about your smart phone or computer? Come in and get more familiar with your own technology. Learn what your devices can do for you to make …
Computer & Smart Phone Help
Computer & Smart Phone Help
Do you have questions about your smart phone or computer? Come in and get more familiar with your own technology. Learn what your devices can do for you to make …
Computer & Smart Phone Help
Computer & Smart Phone Help
Do you have questions about your smart phone or computer? Come in and get more familiar with your own technology. Learn what your devices can do for you to make …
3 events,
Dole Bridge Club
Dole Bridge Club
Join us for an afternoon of party bridge. Bridge has been the favorite card game to many notable Oak Park residents including Elizabeth Cheney (of Cheney Mansion). Join your fellow …
Open Studio 5:30-7:00pm
Open Studio 5:30-7:00pm
Take your creation from mind to matter in this technology heavy class. Students work with the instructor to learn how to use digital drawing pads, art design software, 3d printers, laser cutters, …
Open Studio 3
Open Studio 3
Painting/Drawing/Papercrafts/Sculpture We have the supplies, space, and staff to help you get creative in our art studio! Each class will focus on a specific material or subject matter set up …
7 events,
Repair Cafe
Repair Cafe
Open the first Saturday of every month, 10:00AM - 1:30PM Fox Center 624 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL Toss it? No way! The Oak Park Repair Café meets …
Birding by Ear
Birding by Ear
Have you ever taken a walk and heard bird songs, but didn’t know what kind of bird it was? Never fear! We’re learning how to bird by ear! Come join …
5 events,
Beautifully Bizarre June 2
Beautifully Bizarre June 2
Some art is pretty, this art is strange. Dip your toes into the unique and unusual in this mixed media art class. Each class centers on a theme and utilized …
Mad Hatters Tea Party–Pair Registration
Mad Hatters Tea Party–Pair Registration
Join us “at the table” and enjoy a beautiful tablescape, along with tantalizing treats and tea! You will play a game of croquet on the lawn, make nonsensical riddles, and …
Mad Hatters Tea Party — Additional Guest Registration
Mad Hatters Tea Party — Additional Guest Registration
Use this to register additional guests. Must have a pair registration as well.
