Park District of Oak Park

Express BODYPUMP (Monday)
2026-08-10 06:00 - 06:45 (America/Chicago)
LesMills BODYPUMP (TM) is the original barbell class that strengthens your entire body. This 45-minute workout challenges all your major muscle groups by using the best weight room exercises, like squats, presses, lifts, and curls.

Concerts in the Park: The King of Mars
2026-08-09 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 King of Mars, a band that features alternative rock from the 1960s-2000s.
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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All Ages Stick & Puck
2026-08-09 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-08-08 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-08-07 16:45 - 18:15
All players must pre-register at least 1 hour prior to the session.
Gear Requirements 18 & Up: Helmet, elbow pads, gloves, shin pads, hockey skates
Gear Requirements 17 & Under: Full gear – helmet w/ full face shield, chest pad, elbow pads, hockey gloves, hockey pants, shin pads, skates
Stick & Puck is for open hockey and skill practice only.
Scrimmages of any sort are strictly prohibited.
Coaching and instruction of any sort is strictly prohibited during Skills & Drills sessions.

Ceramics Open Studio 1.5 Hours
2026-08-09 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-08-09 13:00 - 14:30
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

Sun Catchers
2026-08-09 13:00 - 15:00
Have fun using a variety of materials, including translucent acrylic shapes, to create a unique sun catcher for your window inside or hanging outdoors.

Public Skate
2026-08-09 12:45 - 14:45, 2026-08-08 18:30 - 20:15, 2026-08-07 18:30 - 20:15
Public Skate:$12 SKATES INCLUDED
Pre-Registration and Walk-Ins accepted.
Rink Membership are available under the "Membership/Passes" tab.

Yoga Barre (Sunday)
2026-08-09 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.

Cycle + Foam Rolling (Sunday)
2026-08-09 08:30 - 09:45
Combine the heart pumping cardio from Cycle with exercises designed to strengthen your abs and low back and you have an exercise experience leaving you ready to conquer the day! This class is designed for all abilities, especially those who need to work on stretching and/or strengthening your core muscles.

*FREE* Summer Sweats Cardio Workout with Off The Clock Retreats (Sunday)
2026-08-09 08:30 - 09:30
Partnering with Off The Clock Retreats- this free summer outdoor cardio workout will include bodyweight exercises, resistence training, cardio and core workouts, with a light stretch at the end.
PLEASE BRING A MAT, WATER BOTLLE, AND SHOES YOU CAN WORK OUT IN.

Trees & Tots - Taylor Park Nature Walk - 8/9/26
2026-08-09 08:30 - 09:30
Let's meet our neighborhood plant friends! Join us as we act out the parts of the tree, use our senses, and use the bark to make beautiful art.

Meeting Location: Taylor Park Picnic Shelter

Nia (Sunday)
2026-08-09 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.

Werq Dance Fitness (Saturday)
2026-08-08 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.

Sun Prints
2026-08-08 10:00 - 12:00
Capture the power of sunlight in this creative and scientific Sun Prints class! Participants will explore the art of cyanotype, a photographic process that uses the sun to create beautiful blue-and-white prints. Students will experiment with arranging natural objects like leaves, flowers, and found items onto treated paper, then watch as the sun transforms their designs into striking silhouettes.

Firestarter Workshop - 8/8/26
2026-08-08 10:00 - 11:00
Let’s go outdoors! We’re learning an new skill to help us survive in the wilderness. No experience is necessary. Are you up to the challenge?
This week we're making our own fire starters and learning how to use them.

Foam Rolling (Saturday)
2026-08-08 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.

Forest Bathing - 8/8/26
2026-08-08 09:00 - 11:00
Forest Bathing (also known as Shinrin-Yoku) is not a hike, fitness walk, or naturalist-led program – instead, it is a unique opportunity to slow down, awaken your senses, and connect with the natural world in nourishing and meaningful ways. Through a series of gentle invitations by an ANFT Certified guide, you’ll have the chance to deepen your relationship with the land and its inhabitants, as well as share in that experience with others.
In addition to feeling more grounded, calm, and peaceful, when practiced regularly, Forest Bathing has been shown to support overall well-being, including reduced stress, lower blood pressure, improved sleep, enhanced creativity and focus, and even a decrease in anxiety and depression. Many people also find that they begin to experience familiar parks and forests in new, surprising, and deeply personal ways.

Nia (Saturday)
2026-08-08 09:00 - 10:00

Little Shop of Carnivorous Plants - 8/8/26
2026-08-08 09:00 - 10:00
"Feed me, Seymour!" We're stepping into the freaky flower shop to learn the how's and why's of flytraps, sundews, pitcher plants, and other meat-eating plants.

Cycle (Saturday)
2026-08-08 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!

BODYPUMP (Saturday)
2026-08-08 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!

Fire Painting & Brazing August 7-28
2026-08-07 18:30 - 20:30
In this class, we will be flame painting on copper to create rainbow patina designs. We will then seal the finish with UV resin to keep it permanent. Also, we will learn how to make braised copper twisted wire bangles, rings, and more.

Escape the Room!
2026-08-07 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-07 17:30 - 22:00
Join us for this month’s Teen Trip to Escape the Room in Oak Brook, IL. Come ready to solve puzzles and find clues that can get the group out in 60 minutes!

Try-It Mosaics
2026-08-07 18:00 - 20:00
Curious about mosaics but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly Try-It Mosaics class invites participants to explore the vibrant world of mosaic art in a fun, relaxed setting. Learn the basics of design, tile selection, cutting, and arranging as you create a small decorative piece, perfect for displaying at home or giving as a handmade gift.

Power Vinyasa (Friday)
2026-08-07 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.
