Park District of Oak Park

Mother's Day
2025-05-11
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
2025-05-18 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL, 60304, United States
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 many as you like! Advanced registration is required.

Guided Tour: Lindberg Prairie
2025-06-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Lindberg Park, 1150 N Marion St, Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
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.

Concerts in the Park: Members Only
2025-06-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Scoville Park, 800 Lake St, Oak Park, 60301, United States
Join us for free, family-friendly entertainment!
Enjoy music every Sunday in Scoville Park, 6:00-7:30P. This week features Members Only, an 80s cover band.
In the event of bad weather, please check the Park District website and social media for up-to-date information. As a reminder, all alcoholic beverages, smoking, and e-cigarettes are prohibited in our Parks, so we appreciate your cooperation.
Note: We encourage residents and visitors alike to take part in the carry in/carry out program to help keep our parks clean. Bring food in reusable containers, or bring a container to collect your own waste in. We also have recycling and compost bins available for use. Happy parks make happy communities!

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Movies in the Park: Moana II
2025-06-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Scoville Park, 800 Lake St, Oak Park, 60301, United States
This week, we’re watching Moana II!
Grab a blanket and snacks and join us under the stars at Scoville Park for a movie! Free and open to the public, just show up and enjoy!
In the event of inclement weather, check the Park District website and social media for updated information.
All alcoholic beverages, smoking, and e-cigarettes are prohibited in our parks.

Concerts in the Park: The Wenonah Ryders
2025-06-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Scoville Park, 800 Lake St, Oak Park, 60301, United States
Join us for free, family-friendly entertainment!
Enjoy music every Sunday in Scoville Park, 6:00-7:30P. This week features The Wenonah Ryders, a 70s-2010s rock cover band.
In the event of bad weather, please check the Park District website and social media for up-to-date information. As a reminder, all alcoholic beverages, smoking, and e-cigarettes are prohibited in our Parks, so we appreciate your cooperation.
Note: We encourage residents and visitors alike to take part in the carry in/carry out program to help keep our parks clean. Bring food in reusable containers, or bring a container to collect your own waste in. We also have recycling and compost bins available for use. Happy parks make happy communities!

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Concerts in the Park: The Grady Experience
2025-06-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Scoville Park, 800 Lake St, Oak Park, 60301, United States
Join us for free, family-friendly entertainment!
Enjoy music every Sunday in Scoville Park, 6:00-7:30P. This week features The Grady Experience, a pop, R&B, soul, and jazz band.
In the event of bad weather, please check the Park District website and social media for up-to-date information. As a reminder, all alcoholic beverages, smoking, and e-cigarettes are prohibited in our Parks, so we appreciate your cooperation.
Note: We encourage residents and visitors alike to take part in the carry in/carry out program to help keep our parks clean. Bring food in reusable containers, or bring a container to collect your own waste in. We also have recycling and compost bins available for use. Happy parks make happy communities!

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Uncorked: June 27
2025-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL, 60304, United States
Enjoy an evening of music and drinks at the Oak Park Conservatory’s Rubinstein Garden with friends under the sky. Admission includes two drink tickets, an appetizer, and a guided tour of the showrooms.
Tickets are $25 ($20 for FOPCON members, email operations@fopcon.org for the discount code). Advance sales only, tickets will not be sold at the door.
Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.

Concerts in the Park: Trabuco Salsa
2025-06-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Scoville Park, 800 Lake St, Oak Park, 60301, United States
Join us for free, family-friendly entertainment!
Enjoy music every Sunday in Scoville Park, 6:00-7:30P. This week features Trabuco Salsa, a salsa band.
In the event of bad weather, please check the Park District website and social media for up-to-date information. As a reminder, all alcoholic beverages, smoking, and e-cigarettes are prohibited in our Parks, so we appreciate your cooperation.
Note: We encourage residents and visitors alike to take part in the carry in/carry out program to help keep our parks clean. Bring food in reusable containers, or bring a container to collect your own waste in. We also have recycling and compost bins available for use. Happy parks make happy communities!

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Repair Cafe
2025-07-05 10:00 - 13:30 | Fox Center, 624 S. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States
Open the first Saturday of every month, 10:00A-1:30P at Fox Center (624 S Oak Park Ave)

Toss it? No way! The Oak Park Repair Café meets the first Saturday of the month at Fox Center. Repair coaches will be available to help you fix anything from small appliances to torn clothing.
The Oak Park Repair Café is free and open to the public; since we started in 2013 we’ve kept over 700 items out of the landfill!
Given the increase in volume we request each guest bring one item for repair.
Thank you, and looking forward to seeing you there!
To learn more about the international Repair Café movement, please go to www.repaircafe.org. The Oak Park Repair Café can be found at www.repaircafeoakparkil.org.

Pirate Week
2025-07-06 - 2025-07-13
Ahoy, mateys! This summer, set sail with us as we transform the Park District into a swashbuckling adventure! From the youngest deckhands to seasoned captains, there’s treasure waiting for everyone with programs and events all week long. Full of fun and action, this is one week you won’t want to miss.
CLICK HERE to check out all the activities.
Saturday, Jul 6: Pirate Flags
Sunday, Jul 7: Cardboard Pirate Boat Regatta
Friday, Jul 11: Try-It Wood Burning
Saturday, Jul 12: Family Pirate Camp
Saturday, Jul 12: Mermaid Ocean Collage
Saturday, Jul 12: Science for Pirates
Saturday, Jul 12: Movies in the Park, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Jul 8-13: Visit the Oak Park Conservatory Parrots

Concerts in the Park: The Prissillas
2025-07-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Scoville Park, 800 Lake St, Oak Park, 60301, United States
Join us for free, family-friendly entertainment!
Enjoy music every Sunday in Scoville Park, 6:00-7:30P. This week features The Prissillas, an all-women rockin’ band.
In the event of bad weather, please check the Park District website and social media for up-to-date information. As a reminder, all alcoholic beverages, smoking, and e-cigarettes are prohibited in our Parks, so we appreciate your cooperation.
Note: We encourage residents and visitors alike to take part in the carry in/carry out program to help keep our parks clean. Bring food in reusable containers, or bring a container to collect your own waste in. We also have recycling and compost bins available for use. Happy parks make happy communities!
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Family Pirate Camp
2025-07-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Scoville Park, 800 Lake St, Oak Park, 60301, United States
Gather the crew and set sail for a day of adventure and activities at Scoville Park! This is a free event for all ages in celebration of Illinois Unplug Day, a day to get away from the screens and get outside!

Movies in the Park: Pirates of the Caribbean
2025-07-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Scoville Park, 800 Lake St, Oak Park, 60301, United States
This week, we’re watching Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl!
Grab a blanket and snacks and join us under the stars at Scoville Park for a movie! Free and open to the public, just show up and enjoy!
In the event of inclement weather, check the Park District website and social media for updated information.
All alcoholic beverages, smoking, and e-cigarettes are prohibited in our parks.

Concerts in the Park: Bandolier
2025-07-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Scoville Park, 800 Lake St, Oak Park, 60301, United States
Join us for free, family-friendly entertainment!
Enjoy music every Sunday in Scoville Park, 6:00-7:30P. This week features Bandolier, a modern folk rock band.
In the event of bad weather, please check the Park District website and social media for up-to-date information. As a reminder, all alcoholic beverages, smoking, and e-cigarettes are prohibited in our Parks, so we appreciate your cooperation.
Note: We encourage residents and visitors alike to take part in the carry in/carry out program to help keep our parks clean. Bring food in reusable containers, or bring a container to collect your own waste in. We also have recycling and compost bins available for use. Happy parks make happy communities!

Sponsor:

Elizabeth Badrinath
Victoria Krause Schutte

Concerts in the Park: Reverie Stone
2025-07-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Scoville Park, 800 Lake St, Oak Park, 60301, United States
Join us for free, family-friendly entertainment!
Enjoy music every Sunday in Scoville Park, 6:00-7:30P. This week features Reverie Stone, an American roots and country band.
In the event of bad weather, please check the Park District website and social media for up-to-date information. As a reminder, all alcoholic beverages, smoking, and e-cigarettes are prohibited in our Parks, so we appreciate your cooperation.
Note: We encourage residents and visitors alike to take part in the carry in/carry out program to help keep our parks clean. Bring food in reusable containers, or bring a container to collect your own waste in. We also have recycling and compost bins available for use. Happy parks make happy communities!

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Uncorked: July 25
2025-07-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL, 60304, United States

Movies in the Park: Santa Claus the Movie
2025-07-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Scoville Park, 800 Lake St, Oak Park, 60301, United States
This week, it’s Christmas in July! We’ll be watching Santa Claus the Movie.
Grab a blanket and snacks and join us under the stars at Scoville Park for a movie! Free and open to the public, just show up and enjoy!
In the event of inclement weather, check the Park District website and social media for updated information.
All alcoholic beverages, smoking, and e-cigarettes are prohibited in our parks.

Concerts in the Park: The Island of Misfit Toys
2025-07-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Scoville Park, 800 Lake St, Oak Park, 60301, United States
Join us for free, family-friendly entertainment!
Enjoy music every Sunday in Scoville Park, 6:00-7:30P. This week features The Island of Misfit Toys, a generational rock cover band.
In the event of bad weather, please check the Park District website and social media for up-to-date information. As a reminder, all alcoholic beverages, smoking, and e-cigarettes are prohibited in our Parks, so we appreciate your cooperation.
Note: We encourage residents and visitors alike to take part in the carry in/carry out program to help keep our parks clean. Bring food in reusable containers, or bring a container to collect your own waste in. We also have recycling and compost bins available for use. Happy parks make happy communities!

Sponsor:

Elizabeth Badrinath
Victoria Krause Schutte

Concerts in the Park: Woodstreet Bloodhounds
2025-08-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Scoville Park, 800 Lake St, Oak Park, 60301, United States
Join us for free, family-friendly entertainment!
Enjoy music every Sunday in Scoville Park, 6:00-7:30P. This week features Woodstreet Bloodhounds, an Americana folk band.
In the event of bad weather, please check the Park District website and social media for up-to-date information. As a reminder, all alcoholic beverages, smoking, and e-cigarettes are prohibited in our Parks, so we appreciate your cooperation.
Note: We encourage residents and visitors alike to take part in the carry in/carry out program to help keep our parks clean. Bring food in reusable containers, or bring a container to collect your own waste in. We also have recycling and compost bins available for use. Happy parks make happy communities!

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Concerts in the Park: Lucky Lucas
2025-08-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Scoville Park, 800 Lake St, Oak Park, 60301, United States
Join us for free, family-friendly entertainment!
Enjoy music every Sunday in Scoville Park, 6:00-7:30P. This week we’re celebrating Back to School, featuring Lucky Lucas, a youth DJ.
In the event of bad weather, please check the Park District website and social media for up-to-date information. As a reminder, all alcoholic beverages, smoking, and e-cigarettes are prohibited in our Parks, so we appreciate your cooperation.
Note: We encourage residents and visitors alike to take part in the carry in/carry out program to help keep our parks clean. Bring food in reusable containers, or bring a container to collect your own waste in. We also have recycling and compost bins available for use. Happy parks make happy communities!

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Concerts in the Park: Rhythm Rockets
2025-08-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Scoville Park, 800 Lake St, Oak Park, 60301, United States
Join us for free, family-friendly entertainment!
Enjoy music every Sunday in Scoville Park, 6:00-7:30P. This week features Rhythm Rockets, a vintage R&B band.
In the event of bad weather, please check the Park District website and social media for up-to-date information. As a reminder, all alcoholic beverages, smoking, and e-cigarettes are prohibited in our Parks, so we appreciate your cooperation.
Note: We encourage residents and visitors alike to take part in the carry in/carry out program to help keep our parks clean. Bring food in reusable containers, or bring a container to collect your own waste in. We also have recycling and compost bins available for use. Happy parks make happy communities!

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Fall Mum & Bulb Sale
2025-08-22 - 2025-09-30 | Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL, 60304, United States
Online Sale: Opens Aug 22
In-Person Sale: Opens Sep 19
Support the Oak Park Conservatory by shopping locally this fall with homegrown mums!
This year we have grown an abundance of beautiful, unique, and hardy mums to brighten up your front porch and garden. Choose from two different sizes in a variety of colors. Order online early for best selections!
Plus, choose from a selection of rare, naturalizing, and perennial bulbs such as tulips, naturalizing daffodils, hyacinths, alliums, fritillaria, snowdrops, and more.
Order online at oakparkconservatory.org or below.

Uncorked: August 22
2025-08-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL, 60304, United States

Movies in the Park: Ferris Bueller's Day Off
2025-08-22 20:30 - 22:30 | Scoville Park, 800 Lake St, Oak Park, 60301, United States
We have a winner! Thanks to everyone who voted. For Back to School Night, we’re watching Ferris Bueller’s Day off!
Grab a blanket and snacks and join us under the stars at Scoville Park. Free and open to the public, just show up and enjoy!
In the event of inclement weather, check the Park District website and social media for updated information.
All alcoholic beverages, smoking, and e-cigarettes are prohibited in our parks.

Concerts in the Park: The Heartwreckers
2025-08-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Scoville Park, 800 Lake St, Oak Park, 60301, United States
Join us for free, family-friendly entertainment!
Enjoy music every Sunday in Scoville Park, 6:00-7:30P. This week features The Heartwreckers, a Tom Petty cover band.
In the event of bad weather, please check the Park District website and social media for up-to-date information. As a reminder, all alcoholic beverages, smoking, and e-cigarettes are prohibited in our Parks, so we appreciate your cooperation.
Note: We encourage residents and visitors alike to take part in the carry in/carry out program to help keep our parks clean. Bring food in reusable containers, or bring a container to collect your own waste in. We also have recycling and compost bins available for use. Happy parks make happy communities!

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Master Plan Review: Barrie Park
2025-09-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Barrie Park, 1011 S Lombard Ave, Oak Park, IL, 60304, United States
The Park District of Oak Park invites you to a community meeting to discuss the Barrie Park Master Plan. Over the past three years, we’ve made many exciting upgrades, including an updated playground, natural play area, and outdoor fitness area.
Come hear about the latest renovations, share your thoughts, and help ensure that Barrie Park continues to meet the needs of the community. This is your park and your feedback is vital to shaping its future. We hope to see you there!
Location: Barrie Center
Time: 7:00-8:30P
Date: Wednesday, Sep 10

Teen Night at the Rink: Wicked Fun
2025-09-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex, 415 Lake St, Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
Skate to a mix of hits from Wicked and today’s top songs, and enjoy a pizza dinner! Whether you’re feeling more Elphaba or Glinda, it’s a great chance to chill with friends and make fun memories.
Skates are included in the registration fee.
Ages 12-14

Oak Park Family Campout
2025-09-13 - 2025-09-14 | Lindberg Park, 1150 N Marion St, Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
Get an introduction to camping at a site close to home! Start the evening with dinner by the campfire, listen to stories around the fire, and more! The fee is for two people with one tent, and includes dinner, s’mores, and breakfast.

Movies in the Park: Wicked
2025-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Scoville Park, 800 Lake St, Oak Park, 60301, United States
This week, we’re watching Wicked!
Grab a blanket and snacks and join us under the stars at Scoville Park for a movie! Free and open to the public, just show up and enjoy!
In the event of inclement weather, check the Park District website and social media for updated information.
All alcoholic beverages, smoking, and e-cigarettes are prohibited in our parks.
