Park District of Oak Park

Fright on Ice
2025-10-24 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

BODYPUMP (Saturday)
2026-01-03 07:15 - 08:15

Cycle (Saturday)
2026-01-03 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!

Foam Rolling (Saturday)
2026-01-03 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.

Nia (Sunday)
2026-01-04 08:30 - 09:30

Cardio HIIT + Core (Sunday)
2026-01-04 09:45 - 10:30
HIIT or High intensity interval training is a fantastic workout for all bodies. This interval-based full-body strength and cardio training focused on short bursts of intense work. Moderate to high impact exercises focus on aerobic and anaerobic fitness for max results. Finish the class with core-based conditioning focused on abdomen and back strength and stretching.

Yoga Barre (Sunday)
2026-01-04 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.

Low Impact Full-Body Workout (Sunday)
2026-01-04 11:00 - 12:00
Join this class for a rejuvenating fitness experience that's gentle on your joints while effectively targeting every muscle group. This Low-Impact Full-Body Workout offers a satisfying blend of strength, flexibility, and cardio, suitable for all fitness levels. Come and discover how gentle movements can still yield powerful results.

Express BODYPUMP (Monday)
2026-01-05 06:00 - 06:45, 2026-01-05 12:00 - 12:45
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.

Nia (Monday)
2026-01-05 09:00 - 10:00

Preschool Playtime (ages 1-6)
2026-01-05 10:15 - 11:45
$7 per visit OR $6 a visit with a prepaid 10 visit pass for $60.
A favorite with all our preschoolers, this is an open gym for children 1-6 years old. All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times. Snacks during playtime in the lobby are highly discouraged. Water fountains are not available for use, so bring your own water bottle. Drop-ins not accepted once we receive max registrations.
Max pre-registrations per playtime/60.
Registration opens 7 days prior to each scheduled date and closes 1 hour prior to each scheduled date. You have up to 24 hours before the session starts to cancel your pre-registration.

Noon Skate
2026-01-05 11:30 - 13:00
Noon Skate:$12 SKATES INCLUDED!
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays ONLY!
Pre-Registration and Walk-Ins accepted.
Rink Membership are available under the "Membership/Passes" tab.

Zumba (Monday)
2026-01-05 17:45 - 18:45
Zumba fitness is like no other workout you will ever experience! It combines Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow dance moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program. You will fall in love with the infectious music and body-beautifying benefits.

Power Vinyasa (Monday)
2026-01-05 19:00 - 20:00

BODYPUMP (Tuesday)
2026-01-06 06:15 - 07:15
