Park District of Oak Park

Movies in the Park: Ferris Bueller's Day Off
2025-08-22 20:30 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Fall Fest
2025-09-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Rehm Park & Pool, 515 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL, 60304, United States
Join us at our free, family-friendly event at Rehm Park and the Oak Park Conservatory! Enjoy a carnival atmosphere with rides, music, games, and local food vendors at Rehm Park. Live animals will be at the Conservatory along with activities in the Discovery Garden and the Fall Mum & Bulb Sale.
Presenting Sponsor: Battistoni | Beam | Polivka Orthodontics

Uncorked: September 26
2025-09-26 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.

Creepy Crawl
2025-10-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center, 167 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
Spend the evening strolling through the creepy setting of Austin Gardens, decorate your own pumpkin, roast s’mores, and finish the evening with a magic show!
Halloween costumes encouraged. Each person attending must be registered.

Fright at Night
2025-10-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL, 60304, United States
Our Boo-tanical Conservatory promises to put you in the Halloween spirit at this annual event! Come in costume and see what poisonous plants grow in the shadows of the Conservatory. Kids will enjoy Halloween carnival games.
Registration is required in advance. Admission is every half hour.

49th Annual Frank Lloyd Wright Races
2025-10-19 08:00 - 10:00
The Park District of Oak Park is proud to present to the 49th annual Frank Lloyd Wright Race! This popular annual event is one of the longest running racing events in Illinois featuring a 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run, Youth Mile for ages 6-14, and 50-Yard Dash for ages 3-5.
Enjoy a run, jog, or walk through the tree-lined streets of Oak Park and take in the remarkable architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright as you make your way through the course. All participants receive a long-sleeved shirt.
For all the race details, visit our race webpage at flwraces.com.
To register, click here!

Trunk or Treat
2025-10-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex, 415 Lake St, Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
Don’t miss out on this fa-BOO-less night of costumes and candy! This event is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween in a fun and safe environment. Local organizations will transform their cars in haunted, wacky, and festive displays, handing out treats to all costumed trick-or-treaters.
This event is free, no registration required.
Want to attend our Fright on Ice skating event afterwards? Click here to register!

Fright on Ice
2025-10-24 18:30 - 21:00 | Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex, 415 Lake St, Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
Dress in your best costume and glide into a night on the ice! Enjoy a festive skate with Halloween-themed music, fun off-ice games, crafts, and plenty of candy. The rink will be decked out with decor to set the scene for a night full of fun and frights!

Pumpkin Smash & Compost
2025-11-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Barrie Park, 1011 S Lombard Ave, Oak Park, IL, 60304, United States
Bring your pumpkins to Barrie on Saturday, November 1 for the annual Pumpkin Smash! See how far you can throw them down the hill and watch them smash.
Once everyone has had the chance to throw their pumpkin, collect the remains and throw them in the compost bin. Last year, we collected 3.02 tons of smashed pumpkins. Let’s beat it this year!
No registration required.

Winter Greens Market
2025-11-14 - 2025-12-21 | Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL, 60304, United States
Shop the Oak Park Conservatory’s Winter Greens Market for a selection of winter greens for your home. An array of fresh greens including balsam, fir, boxwood, winter berries, magnolia tips, spruce tops, and more will be available along with many other natural items for your winter decoration needs! Shop for our selection of containers to put your own porch pots together.
The Winter Greens Open Market is happening on Saturday, November 15 from 10:00A-1:00P. Live demos of creating holiday containers and wreaths will be going on throughout the day. Refreshments will be served!
Plus, join us for Winter Green workshops! Sign up by clicking the events below.
Winter Greens Porch Pots Workshop
Thursday, Nov 20 | 6:00-7:30P: Register here.
Saturday, Nov 22 | 10:00-11:30A: Register here.
Winter Wreath Workshop
Thursday, Dec 4 | 7:00-8:30P: Register here.
Holiday Plant Centerpiece Workshop
Thursday, Dec 11 | 7:00-8:30P: Register here.

Winter Greens Market Open House
2025-11-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL, 60304, United States
Shop the Oak Park Conservatory’s Winter Greens Market for a selection of winter greens for your home. An array of fresh greens including balsam, fir, boxwood, winter berries, magnolia tips, spruce tops, and more will be available along with many other natural items for your winter decoration needs.
Live demos of creating holiday containers and wreaths will be going on throughout the day. Refreshments will be served. No registration required.

Give Back Glide
2025-11-26 11:30 - 13:30 | Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex, 415 Lake St, Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
Kick off the season with a fun-filled family skate while supporting the community! Bring a nonperishable food donation for Beyond Hunger’s food drive and get $2 off admission at the door. Skate rentals included in the registration fee.

Black Friday Sale
2025-11-28 - 2025-12-01
Save on fitness from November 28-December 1! Sales like this only come once a year, so don’t miss out.
December 10-Class Pack
15% off 10-class pack for use during December
2-Month Ultimate Fitness Membership
25% off Ultimate Fitness Membership for use during January-February
Visit pdop.org/blackfriday to learn more and purchase.

Andersen Park Community Meeting
2025-12-03 19:00 - 20:30 | 218 Madison Street, 218 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
The Park District of Oak Park invites you to a community meeting to discuss the Andersen Park Master Plan. Over the past year, we’ve made many exciting upgrades, including an updated playground, splash pad, additional entrance, and outdoor fitness area.
Come hear about the latest renovations, share your thoughts, and help ensure that Andersen 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!
To see the renovation timeline, click here.

Holiday Skating Exhibition
2025-12-13 13:15 - 15:15 | Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex, 415 Lake St, Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
Join us for a winter wonderland themed showcase, celebrating the joy of skating! Figure skaters will showcase their skillset to their favorite holiday tune. This is a free event.

Skate With Santa
2025-12-19 18:30 - 21:00 | Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex, 415 Lake St, Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
Take a spin on the ice alongside Santa himself, spreading cheer and posing for festive photos. Enjoy holiday music, seasonal decorations, and plenty of winter fun for the whole family. Whether you’re skating, snapping pictures, or just soaking in the holiday magic, this is a must-do tradition you won’t want to miss.

Spellbound: Magic and Moonlight Eve of the Eve Dinner Dance!
2025-12-30 19:00 - 22:00
Step into a sparkling world of enchantment at Spellbound: Magic & Moonlight, an unforgettable "Eve of the Eve" celebration where elegance, wonder, and whimsy collide. Begin your evening with a delightful seasonal dinner, then prepare to be amazed by a strolling magician whose sleight-of-hand and spellbinding illusions will leave you mesmerized and smiling. After dinner and magic, take to the dance floor under twinkling lights as our dance instructors guide you through two fun and easy 20-minute lessons, no experience needed! In between, enjoy open dancing to the sounds of a live DJ spinning a perfect mix of timeless classics and contemporary hits.
Registration for two includes dinner and drink tickets. Only one person needs to be registered

Noon Year's Eve Skate
2025-12-31 10:30 - 12:00 | Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex, 415 Lake St, Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
Celebrate the new year with bright decorations, festive giveaways, and a balloon drop at noon sharp! It’s a family-friendly event packed with music, skating, and tons of fun. Don’t miss this early celebration, perfect for those who want to start the party before bedtime.

BODYPUMP (Friday)
2026-01-02 09:00 - 10:00
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!

Nia (Friday)
2026-01-02 09:00 - 10:00
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.

Pilates (Friday)
2026-01-02 09:30 - 10:15
Experience a dynamic Pilates class designed to strengthen your core, improve flexibility, and enhance overall body awareness.

Power Vinyasa (Friday)
2026-01-02 17:30 - 18:30
Improve your flexibility, strength, balance, and mental stillness with this challenging yet accessible yoga class. Explore breath to movement and learn more about your personal yoga practice.
