Join us with your toddler for a playful and engaging time! Let them explore, jump, crawl, and build fine motor skills while easing into open play with new friends. All this in a beautiful, nature-inspired setting—perfect for curious little ones to grow and have fun!
Noon Skate:$12 SKATES INCLUDED! Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays ONLY! Pre-Registration and Walk-Ins accepted. Rink Membership are available under the "Membership/Passes" tab.
Stop in at the Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center to learn, play, and explore! Each month is a different theme, so there's always new stuff to see. This program is free and open to the public - registration is optional but available so you can mark your calendars!
$7 per visit OR $6 a visit with a prepaid 10 visit pass for $60. A favorite with all our preschoolers, this is an open gym for children 1-6 years old. All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times. Snacks during playtime in the lobby are highly discouraged. Water fountains are …
Spend the evening strolling through the creepy setting of Austin Gardens, decorate your own pumpkin, roast s'mores, and finish the evening with a magic show! Halloween costumes encouraged. Each person attending must be registered.
Our Boo-tanical Conservatory promises to put you in the Halloween spirit at this annual event! Come in costume and see what poisonous plants grow in the shadows of the Conservatory. Kids will enjoy Halloween carnival games. Registration is required in advance. Admission is every half hour.
The Park District of Oak Park is proud to present to the 49th annual Frank Lloyd Wright Race! This popular annual event is one of the longest running racing events in Illinois featuring a 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run, Youth Mile for ages 6-14, and 50-Yard Dash for ages 3-5. Enjoy a run, jog, or walk …
Don't miss out on this fa-BOO-less night of costumes and candy! This event is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween in a fun and safe environment. Local organizations will transform their cars in haunted, wacky, and festive displays, handing out treats to all costumed trick-or-treaters. This event is free, no registration required. Want to attend …
Dress in your best costume and glide into a night on the ice! Enjoy a festive skate with Halloween-themed music, fun off-ice games, crafts, and plenty of candy. The rink will be decked out with decor to set the scene for a night full of fun and frights!
Bring your pumpkins to Barrie on Saturday, November 1 for the annual Pumpkin Smash! See how far you can throw them down the hill and watch them smash. Once everyone has had the chance to throw their pumpkin, collect the remains and throw them in the compost bin. Last year, we collected 3.02 tons of …
Shop the Oak Park Conservatory’s Winter Greens Market for a selection of winter greens for your home. An array of fresh greens including balsam, fir, boxwood, winter berries, magnolia tips, spruce tops, and more will be available along with many other natural items for your winter decoration needs. Live demos of creating holiday containers and …
Kick off the season with a fun-filled family skate while supporting the community! Bring a nonperishable food donation for Beyond Hunger's food drive and get $2 off admission at the door. Skate rentals included in the registration fee.
