Annual Plant Sale

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL
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Shop online at our Annual Plant Sale featuring a large selection of vegetables, herbs, and flowers, all grown in our Conservatory greenhouses. This fundraiser is sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Members receive two weeks of priority shopping for the best selection. Mar 29: Member online sale begins Apr 12: Public online …

Preschool Open House

Carroll Park
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Discover the perfect start for your little one at our Preschool Open House! Join us for a fun and informative Open House event! Meet our caring teachers, explore our engaging classrooms, and learn about our programs for the 2025-26 school year: Playschool (Age 2) – Gentle introduction to social learning Nature Preschool (Ages 3-5) – Hands-on discovery & early academics …

Cheney Mansion Community Meeting

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Please join us for the Cheney Mansion Master Plan review. We will be providing an overview of work that has been completed since the development of the 2009 Master Plan, including the entrance, water fall garden, greenhouse, and patio improvements. Additionally, we will review the updated 2016 Master Plan and projects identified or underway, including …

Guided Tour: Austin Gardens

Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center 167 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL
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Join us for a guided tour of Austin Gardens' natural areas. Learn about the plants growing, the different habitats in our parks, and ways we support our pollinators. You may also learn a little history of our parks! Tours are free, but registration is required in advance.

Egg Dash and Scramble

Maple Park 1105 S Maple Ave, Oak Park, IL
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Bring your baskets and grab all the eggs around Maple Park! Our Bunny will be on hand for pictures, and we'll have themed games before and after each dash. Ages 3-10 This event is free, but you must have a ticket to participate. Tickets available beginning April 1 from: Candycopia (717 Lake Street) Ridgeland Common (415 …

Doggy Egg Scramble

Maple Park 1105 S Maple Ave, Oak Park, IL
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Bring your dog to Maple Park for the Doggy Egg Scramble. Dogs and owners will hunt through the field to find the most dog treat filled eggs. After the hunt, a special visitor will be available to take photos. This is an on-leash event for friendly dogs and their families; children must be accompanied by …

Arbor Day

Carroll Park
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Join us at Carroll Park to celebrate trees, learn from our experts about how to nurture their care, and more! We'll have plenty activities for all, including: Tree planting Tree care education from arborists and horticulturalists Tool demonstrations Nature-themed crafts Community partners will also be onsite with further information and activities: Village of Oak Park …

Multicultural Fest

Scoville Park 800 Lake St, Oak Park
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Celebrate diversity and inclusion with a day of performances, workshops, and activities showcasing cultures from around the world! Hosted in partnership with D97, the Oak Park Public Library, and OPRF High School. Performances: 11:00A: Spanish 'Sevillanas' with Mother and Daughters 11:40A: Traditional Irish Dancing with Foy School 12:10P: Dance of Hula with Halau i Ka …

KidsFest

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL
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Join us for KidsFest, the popular family event sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Help us celebrate Earth Day with live raptors! Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab & Education is our featured presenter. Celebrate the wonders of our planet with activities from our partners: Trailside Museum, University of Illinois Extension, Brookfield Zoo, and …

May the Fourth Star Wars Skate

Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex 415 Lake St, Oak Park, IL
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Dock your spaceship at Ridgeland Common for a Star Wars themed afternoon with out-of-this-world decorations, activities, and music. Come dressed as your favorite character! Skate rental included in the fee.

Mother’s Day

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Celebrate the wonderful mother figures in your life! Click here to see a full list of activities we've got going on at the Park District to celebrate.

Spring Plant & Tool Exchange

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL
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Join us for a plant swap at the Oak Park Conservatory! Join other gardeners and share your favorite plants and extra tools at the annual spring exchange. Please bring at least one healthy plant from your garden or a houseplant to participate in the swap. Be sure to label your plants. You can bring as …

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