Urban Safari – 8/22/26

Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center Main Room - 167 Forest Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

What's wild in the city? More than you'd think! Urban areas have a lot of nature - join us as we put on our investigation glasses and scour the park for signs of life that we might not have noticed before, and explore the connections to wildlife that occur all around us.

Foam Rolling (Saturday)

RCRC Multipurpose Room (Medium) - 415 Lake Street, Oak Park IL 60302

Using tools such as a lacrosse ball and a foam roller, this class focuses on self massage techniques that relieve muscle tension and increase range of motion. Self myofascial release corrects postural imbalances and improves neck, shoulder, back, and knee pain. Learn and practice techniques that is popular among athletes--from gymnasts to basketball players--to decrease …

$12.00

Knot Tying for Beginners – 8/22/26

Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center Main Room - 167 Forest Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

  Wait, is that a larks head or a bowline? Or is it a sheet bend? And what do all these knots for anyway? Join us in learning how to tie different knots, what they’re for, and how to use them on your next outdoor adventure.

Dried Floral Arrangements

Dole Center Multipurpose Room 3 - Art Studio (3rd Floor) - 255 Augusta Street, Oak Park IL 60302

Create a beautiful, long-lasting floral arrangement using a variety of dried and preserved botanicals. In this hands-on class, participants will learn basic design principles, color balance, and arrangement techniques while working with seasonal dried flowers and natural elements. You’ll leave with a finished arrangement perfect for home décor or gifting, along with tips on caring …

Werq Dance Fitness (Saturday)

CRC - Gym Courts West (1 & 2) - 229 Madison Street, Oak Park IL 60302

Build cardiovascular endurance and strengthen your heart muscle while dancing to today's hottest Top 40 Pop, Rock and Hip Hop Music! WERQ® is the fiercely fun dance fitness class based on pop, rock, and hip hop music taught by Certified Fitness Professionals.

$21.00

Starting a Campfire – 8/22/2026

Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center Main Room - 167 Forest Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

Let’s test those wilderness skills! We’re breaking out the fire pit so we can learn the safe way to start up a campfire. We’ll go through the differences between tinder, kindling, & fuel, how to build a fire for cooking on, and what we need on hand to put it out. S'mores included!

Nia (Sunday)

RCRC Multipurpose Room (Large) - 415 Lake Street, Oak Park IL 60302

This unique fitness class blends dance, martial arts, and healing to achieve your fitness goals and express yourself through movement and sensation. Come experience Nia in this barefoot, aerobic, movement based class. Appropriate for all fitness levels; no dance experience necessary.

$21.00

Nia (Saturday)

RCRC Multipurpose Room (Large) - 415 Lake Street, Oak Park IL 60302

This unique fitness class blends dance, martial arts, and healing to achieve your fitness goals and express yourself through movement and sensation. Come experience Nia in this barefoot, aerobic, movement based class. Appropriate for all fitness levels; no dance experience necessary.

$21.00

Cardio HIIT + Core (Sunday)

RCRC Multipurpose Room (Large) - 415 Lake Street, Oak Park IL 60302

HIIT or High intensity interval training is a fantastic workout for all bodies. This interval-based full-body strength and cardio training focused on short bursts of intense work. Moderate to high impact exercises focus on aerobic and anaerobic fitness for max results. Finish the class with core-based conditioning focused on abdomen and back strength and stretching.

$21.00

Yoga Barre (Sunday)

CRC - Fitness Studio 208 - 229 Madison Street, Oak Park IL 60302

This fusion class consists of Yoga and strength training. Exercises will focus on abs, bottom and inner thigh to achieve long lean muscle tone and also to give that booty a pop! Class is done in bare feet, socks with grips, or ballet shoes. 

$21.00

Ceramics Open Studio 2 Hours

Dole Center Studio 2 - Ceramics (Basement) - 255 Augusta Street, Oak Park IL 60302

Come on in to finish pieces you worked on in our other classes like Family Ceramics, Youth Ceramics, Beginners Ceramics, Beginners' Wheel, and Partner Ceramics

$38.00

Low Impact Full-Body Workout (Sunday)

RCRC Multipurpose Room (Large) - 415 Lake Street, Oak Park IL 60302

Join this class for a rejuvenating fitness experience that's gentle on your joints while effectively targeting every muscle group. This Low-Impact Full-Body Workout offers a satisfying blend of strength, flexibility, and cardio, suitable for all fitness levels. Come and discover how gentle movements can still yield powerful results.

$21.00
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