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.

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, …

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 …

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 …

Perennial Pollinator Plant Sale

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL
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June is national perennial gardening month, and our greenhouses are bursting with our top perennial choices for your gardens! Shop the Oak Park Conservatory's Perennial Pollinator Plant Sale and increase your garden's biodiversity with our favorite selection of plants for your home garden, including selections of natives, native cultivars, and heirloom perennials grown locally at …

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.

Guided Tour: Lindberg Prairie

Lindberg Park 1150 N Marion St, Oak Park, IL
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Join us for a guided tour of our parks' 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 about our parks! Tours are free, but registration is required in advance.

Sign states Community Vision, Community Decision, Your Vote. Vote March 17, 2026. Shows images of a mocked up pool with slides, and people smiling in the water.

Community Vision. Community Decision. Your Vote.

Learn more about the Park District of Oak Park bond referendum for an indoor aquatic center at Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex.

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