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Luck of the Irish

Barrie Park (All) - 1011 South Lombard Avenue, Oak Park IL 60304

Calling All Leprechaun Hunters & Milkshake Masters! Get ready for a double dose of fun this St. Patrick's Day! Join us for an epic Gold Hunt & DIY Shamrock Shake …

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Cutting Vegetable Chef Toddler – March 8

Andersen Center - 824 Hayes Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

Join us for a fun session where your toddler can cut real veggies under supervision. It's a great way to boost motor skills and inspire a love for cooking!

Mini Passport – March 8

Carroll Community Center North Room - 1125 South Kenilworth Avenue, Oak Park IL 60304

Have your toddler experience a mini version of our passport program for elementary kids. Crafts and games Enjoy an activity with the PDOP. We will take care of the rest.

Indoor Playground Day Pass (Saturday)

Stevenson Community Center Lower Level Indoor Playground - 49 West Lake Street, Oak Park IL 60302

Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground.  

$9.00

Seeds, Seeds, Seeds!

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

Have you ever wondered how a tiny seed becomes a giant tree? Put on your detective hat and help us crack the case of seed dispersal! We'll explore the amazing …

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Girls in STEM – Elizebeth Friedman Cracks the Code!

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

This family-friendly program explores a different science-loving lady each session through story, art, and more! Elizabeth Friedman was a "cryptologist" - a codebreaker! She took down spies and gangsters all over the globe and saved thousands of lives in the process. Join us as we explore her work and crack a few codes of our …

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The Wonderful World of Water

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

Dive into the Wonderful World of Water! Join us as we embark on an adventure to discover the water cycle, Using fun activities, games, and experiments, you'll learn how water travels from oceans and lakes to the sky and back again. Registration is for one child with an adult. Adult must stay for the duration …

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Self-Care Saturday 3/8

Fox Park (All) - 624 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park IL 60304

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 skincare goodies to enjoy at home!

Parts of a Picture Book

Andersen Center - 824 Hayes Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

Experience the heart of the Whole Book Approach with our interactive Storytime sessions! Created by Megan Dowd Lambert, this model invites children to react to the entire book as a visual art form, providing a natural and enriching experience. Led by an early childhood educator, our sessions facilitate a unique shared reading experience where children …

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Monday Morning Nature Journaling

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

Immerse yourself in nature and learn to capture yourobservations through journaling. Explore drawing, writing, and mindfulness while you expand your skills as a naturalist and an observer of the outdoors. Even if you "can't draw", nature journaling is a great way to get in touch with the natural world and can be done in whatever …

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$8.00

“Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature” – Nature Story Time 3/10

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

Calling all little explorers! Join us for stories, song, and adventures in a nature-themed story time. We’ll meet (stuffed) animals and discover the wonders of the wild! This week we'll be reading "Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature" by Joyce Sidman!   Please register the child participant - price includes an accompanying adult.

Terms & Conditions

Hedges Administrative Center, 218 Madison, Oak Park, IL 60302

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Customer Service & Registration Hours

  • P: (708) 725-2000

Community Recreation Center

229 Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60302
  • P: (708) 725-2000
  • Mon - Fri: 5:30am-10:00pm
    Saturday: 6:00am-7:00pm
    Sunday: 7:00am-5:00pm

Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex

415 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60302
  • P: (708) 725-2000 F: (708) 725-2301
  • Mon - Sat: 8:30am-7:00pm
    Sat & Sun: 8:30am-5:00pm

Gymnastic and Recreation Center

21 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60302
  • P: (708) 725-2000
  • Mon - Thurs: 12:00pm-7:00pm
    Friday: 8:30am-7:00pm
    Sat & Sun: 8:30am-5:00pm
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