Park District of Oak Park

Kinder Steps Club
2025-09-29 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-09-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-06 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-10-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-10-13 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) and 4 more dates
Must sign up in advance for each hour of your choice
Let your little ones take their first steps into independence with KinderSteps Club, a nurturing drop-off program where children ages 1–5 engage in guided play, sensory exploration, and social interaction. Each session is designed to build confidence, coordination, and early learning through fun, hands-on activities in a safe, supervised environment in the play area at Stevenson Center.

Indoor Playground Day Pass (Wednesday)
2025-10-01 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-08 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-15 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!

Indoor Playground Day Pass (Thursday)
2025-10-02 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-09 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-16 09:00 - 14:00

Indoor Playground Day Pass (Friday)
2025-10-03 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-10 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-17 09:00 - 14:00

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.

Indoor Playground Day Pass (Saturday)
2025-10-04 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-11 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-18 09:00 - 14:00

Indoor Playground Day Pass (Tuesday)
2025-10-07 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-14 09:00 - 14:00

Canta, Pinta y Juega/ Sing, Paint & Play Español for Little Ones Sep 19-Feb 20
2025-10-17 09:30 - 10:15
Discover the benefits of early literacy with Ms. Pilar! Join us for an engaging Spanish story time session designed to promote child development while having fun with your little ones.

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!
