Guided Tour: Austin Gardens

Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center 167 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL
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Join us for a guided tour of Austin Gardens' 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 of our parks! Tours are free, but registration is required in advance.

Egg Dash and Scramble

Maple Park 1105 S Maple Ave, Oak Park, IL
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Bring your baskets and grab all the eggs around Maple Park! Our Bunny will be on hand for pictures, and we'll have themed games before and after each dash. Ages 3-10 This event is free, but you must have a ticket to participate. Tickets available beginning April 1 from: Candycopia (717 Lake Street) Ridgeland Common (415 …

Arbor Day

Carroll Park
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Join us at Carroll Park to celebrate trees, learn from our experts about how to nurture their care, and more! We'll have plenty activities for all, including: Tree planting Tree …

Multicultural Fest

Scoville Park 800 Lake St, Oak Park
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Celebrate diversity and inclusion with a day of performances, workshops, and activities showcasing cultures from around the world! Hosted in partnership with D97, the Oak Park Public Library, and OPRF High School. Performances: 11:00A: Spanish 'Sevillanas' with Mother and Daughters 11:40A: Traditional Irish Dancing with Foy School 12:10P: Dance of Hula with Halau i Ka …

KidsFest

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Join us for KidsFest, the popular family event sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Help us celebrate Earth Day with live raptors! Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab & …

May the Fourth Star Wars Skate

Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex 415 Lake St, Oak Park, IL
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Dock your spaceship at Ridgeland Common for a Star Wars themed afternoon with out-of-this-world decorations, activities, and music. Come dressed as your favorite character! Skate rental included in the fee.

Mother’s Day

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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.

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