Park District of Oak Park

Candlelight Walk - Friday 6:30 pm
2025-12-05 18:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Enjoy the beauty of the season with a Candlelight Walk. Children can have a magical experience seeing Santa in Mrs. Claus's holiday garden and have their photo taken with Santa amongst the beautiful poinsettias. Drop your wish list in his mailbox and receive a special treat from Santa! Shop our Winter Greens Market outside in our garden. Enjoy holiday music and refreshments will be served. Registration is required in advance for all attending (Ages 1 and up).

Adult-Child Archery Hour - 12/5
2025-12-05 18:30 - 19:30
Hey, junior archers! Want to teach your adults a thing or two about shooting a bow and arrow? Our trained instructors will help you and your adult learn the ropes of this fun adventure sport. Registration is for one child and one adult. Please register your child archer only, not their adult.

Archery is for everyone! Our instructor is trained in adaptive archery and the elements used to make this sport accessible. Please contact us if there are any accommodations you may need!

Public Skate
2025-12-05 18:30 - 20:15, 2025-12-06 18:30 - 20:15
Public Skate:$12 SKATES INCLUDED
Pre-Registration and Walk-Ins accepted.
Rink Membership are available under the "Membership/Passes" tab.

Candlelight Walk - Friday 7:00 pm
2025-12-05 19:00 - 19:30

Krampusnacht: A Holiday Hunt!
2025-12-05 19:00 - 21:00
Step into the shadowy side of the holiday season where folklore and fright collide in a chillingly festive celebration! While Santa rewards the nice, Krampus comes for the naughty – so beware as this legendary Christmas beast roams the night. Whether you’re a fan of the naughty elf himself or just looking for a unique way to celebrate the season, this cocktail party promises a night of thrills, chills, and twisted holiday cheer! Light apps and drink tickets are included in your registration. Ages 21+

Candlelight Walk - Friday 7:30 pm
2025-12-05 19:30 - 20:00

BODYPUMP (Saturday)
2025-12-06 07:15 - 08:15
LesMills BODYPUMP(TM) is the original barbell class that strengthens your entire body. This workout challenges all your major muscle groups by using the best weight room exercises, like squats, presses, lifts and curls. Great music, awesome instructors and your choice of weight inspires you to get the results you came for and fast!

BOOTCAMP: Strength Training (Saturday)
2025-12-06 08:00 - 08:45
This strength training class will help to sculpt your physique, build muscle, and enhance overall strength through dynamic workouts that combine resistance training, functional movements, and high-intensity exercises in a motivating group setting!

Cycle (Saturday)
2025-12-06 08:30 - 09:30
There's something for everyone in these classes: Intervals, rolling hills, sprints, climbs, runs, surges and jumps all to music hand-picked to motivate and inspire! This is a great workout if you want to burn calories and increase endurance. Come on in for the ride!

Breakfast with Santa
2025-12-06 09:00 - 10:30
Join Santa and his elves for this wonderful family tradition of music and a visit with Santa. Our period carolers will also be on hand to put you in the Holiday spirit and the Oak Park Society of Model Train Engineers will the Holiday train on display. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to be donated to Sarah's Inn. All participants must be regsitered. Infants under 1 year do not need to be registered. Due to spacing limitations, we cannot have strollers inside the Mansion. We have a limited number of high chairs. ALL AGES! Maximum number of guests for breakfast seating: 90

December Creative Cooking (Morning)
2025-12-06 09:00 - 12:00
Creative Cooking offers life skills and artwork all wrapped into one awesome class! A different theme and recipe (or two!) will be introduced in each workshop. While the food cooks, bakes, or simmers, our little chefs will enjoy additional art and/or games during those times. Each child will go home with their recipes to share with the entire family.

Indoor Playground Day Pass (Saturday)
2025-12-06 09:00 - 14:00
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!

Foam Rolling (Saturday)
2025-12-06 09:30 - 10:00
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 post-exercise recovery time, enhance performance, and prevent injury. You'll also learn new core exercises to help stabilize your body during everyday movements.

Werq Dance Fitness (Saturday)
2025-12-06 10:30 - 11:15
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.

Lunch with Santa
2025-12-06 11:30 - 13:00
Join Santa and his elves for this wonderful family tradition of music and a visit with Santa. Our period carolers will also be on hand to put you in the Holiday spirit and the Oak Park Society of Model Train Engineers will the Holiday train on display. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to be donated to Sarah's Inn. All participants must be regsitered. Infants under 1 year do not need to be registred. Due to spacing limitations, we cannot have strollers inside the Mansion. We have a limited number of high chairs. ALL AGES! Maximum number of guests for lunch seating: 90

December Creative Cooking (Afternoon)
2025-12-06 12:30 - 15:30

Try-It Lapidary
2025-12-06 14:00 - 16:00
Explore the art of stone cutting and polishing in this monthly hands-on introductory session! You’ll learn the basics of shaping, grinding, and polishing stones to reveal their natural beauty. Our skilled instructor will guide you through each step. Using diamond grit grinding wheels to shape and polish a small stone. Time permitting, we can even wire wrap or set the stone with a bail so it’s ready to wear. Perfect for jewelry and rock lovers, and those interested in exploring the world of stonework. Materials and safety gear are provided.

Tea with Santa
2025-12-06 14:30 - 16:00
Join Santa and his elves for this wonderful family tradition of music and a visit with Santa. Our period carolers will also be on hand to put you in the Holiday spirit and the Oak Park Society of Model Train Engineers will the Holiday train on display. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to be donated to Sarah's Inn. All participants must be regsitered. Infants under 1 year do not need to be registered. Due to spacing limitations, we cannot have strollers inside the Mansion. We have a limited number of high chairs. ALL AGES! Maximum number of guests for tea seating: 90

Candlelight Walk - Saturday 5:30 pm
2025-12-06 17:30 - 18:00

Candlelight Walk - Saturday 6:00 pm
2025-12-06 18:00 - 18:30

Candlelight Walk - Saturday 6:30 pm
2025-12-06 18:30 - 19:00

Candlelight Walk - Saturday 7:00 pm
2025-12-06 19:00 - 19:30

Candlelight Walk - Saturday 7:30 pm
2025-12-06 19:30 - 20:00

Self Care Saturdays: 12/06
2025-12-06 19:30 - 21:30
Join us for an evening of relaxation and creativity as we craft personalized pampering kits, creating delightful treats for your self-care routine. Indulge in the process and leave with a collection of luxurious goodies to enjoy at home.

Nia (Sunday)
2025-12-07 08:30 - 09:30
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.

The Santa Trolley December 7th 9:15A
2025-12-07 09:15 - 10:45
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – Two days and two locations! While you wait to board the trolley, you can enjoy “elvish” games and activities or tour the beautiful showrooms at Oak Park Conservatory. While en route to the “ North Pole”, your Head Elves will help get you in the Holiday spirit with festive songs to sing! Santa and Mrs. Claus await your arrival at the beautiful Cheney Mansion or Pleasant Home along with entertainment, beverages, and cookies!
Registration is required for all riders (1 and up) as space is limited on the Trolley. All Ages!

Cardio HIIT + Core (Sunday)
2025-12-07 09:45 - 10:30
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.

The Santa Trolley December 7th 9:45A
2025-12-07 09:45 - 11:15

Yoga Barre (Sunday)
2025-12-07 10:00 - 11:00
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.
