Park District of Oak Park

Morning Nature Journaling
2025-12-10 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)
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 style or technique works best for you!
All materials provided, including a journal at your first session. Children under the age of four do not need to register if they are accompanied by a registered adult.

Indoor Playground Day Pass (Wednesday)
2025-12-10 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!

Preschool Playtime (ages 1-6)
2025-12-10 10:15 - 11:45, 2025-12-11 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
2025-12-10 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-12-11 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.

Pilates (Wednesday)
2025-12-10 12:00 - 12:45
Experience a dynamic Pilates class designed to strengthen your core, improve flexibility, and enhance overall body awareness.

Nature Center Drop-In Time - Fall
2025-12-10 12:00 - 13:00
Stop in at the Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center to learn, play, and explore! Each month is a different theme, so there's always new stuff to see.
This program is free and open to the public – registration is optional but available so you can mark your calendars!

Body Sculpt (Wednesday)
2025-12-10 13:00 - 13:45
Start your morning with light strength and cardio workout. Steps, dumbbells, and a mat are used to develop your muscle strength for your upper body, lower body and core. As you activate your major muscle groups and increase balance, you will feel strong and refreshed in this motivating group setting. See you at the class!

Cookies with Santa 4pm
2025-12-10 16:00 - 17:00
Join the Holiday countdown at Cheney Mansion and have some cookies with Santa before he embarks on his annual journey around the world. Bring your wish list and your camera and snap a selfie with jolly Old St. Nick! Our 6:00P and 7:00 P time slot will feature a Santa with a darker complexion, celebrating the joy and diversity of the season. All ages

Ceramics Open Studio
2025-12-10 16:00 - 18:00
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

Cookies with Santa 5pm
2025-12-10 17:00 - 18:00

Core Strength (Wednesday)
2025-12-10 17:30 - 18:15
Designed to tighten and tone the abs, glutes, back, obliques and “muscular slings” connecting the upper and lower body, improve functional strength and assist in injury prevention. This class will get you results where it counts the most.
All levels welcome. Options are body weight, fitness bands, weight plates or dumbbells.

Cookies with Santa 6pm
2025-12-10 18:00 - 19:00
Join the Holiday countdown at Cheney Mansion and have some cookies with Santa before he embarks on his annual journey around the world. Bring your wish list and your camera and snap a selfie with jolly Old St. Nick! Our 6:00P and 7:00 P time slot will feature a Santa with a darker complexion, celebrating the joy and diversity of the season. All ages.

Yoga Sculpt (Wednesday)
2025-12-10 18:30 - 19:30
This workout is great for all ages. It uses gentle and effective approach mobility, flexibility, strength, and cardio. By using light weights, blocks, straps, and other equipment the whole body will get a good workout.

Cookies with Santa 7pm
2025-12-10 19:00 - 20:00
Join the Holiday countdown at Cheney Mansion and have some cookies with Santa before he embarks on his annual journey around the world. Bring your wish list and your camera and snap a selfie with jolly Old St. Nick! Our 6:00P and 7:00P time slot will feature a Santa with a darker complexion, celebrating the joy and diversity of the season. All ages.

Nia (Wednesday)
2025-12-10 19:00 - 20:00
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.

BODYPUMP (Thursday)
2025-12-11 06:15 - 07:15
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.

Cycle + Foam Rolling (Thursday)
2025-12-11 08:45 - 10:00
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.

Nia (Thursday)
2025-12-11 09:00 - 10:00

Busy Bees and Butterflies Dec 2-Dec 23
2025-12-11 09:00 - 10:30
Join us to promote healthy socialization for your little one! Explore interests through play, crafts, and story time, building independence and confidence along the way.

Indoor Playground Day Pass (Thursday)
2025-12-11 09:00 - 14:00

Mini Musicians Dec 2-Dec 23
2025-12-11 11:00 - 11:45
Encourage musical creativity in your little one! Let them make their tunes with our instruments, exploring loud and quiet sounds.

Google Sheets for Awesome Beginners
2025-12-11 12:00 - 13:00
Unlock the full potential of Google Sheets and gain skills that will benefit you for a lifetime! Whether you're using it for work or personal projects, this comprehensive class will transform you from a novice into an expert. You'll master the essential functions of Google Sheets, including entering, organizing, refining, analyzing, and visualizing data. Join us to build a solid foundation in Google Sheets and enhance your productivity and data management capabilities!

Toddler Mix & Play Fun! Dec 2-Dec 23
2025-12-11 12:00 - 13:00
Let your toddler explore, mix, and create fun hands-on activities! Perfect for little hands to discover new textures, colors, and shapes while having a blast!

Little Scientists Dec 2- Dec 23
2025-12-11 13:00 - 13:45
Let your little one's curiosity run wild with our hands-on Science experiments! Encourage messy, creative clothing and watch them explore and learn through mixing and experimentation.

Totally Messy Thursdays Dec 11
2025-12-11 13:00 - 14:00
Drop off your child for an exciting afternoon filled with messy, colorful fun! During this hands-on session, kids will explore painting with brushes, sponges, and even their fingers. Mix colors to see how new shades are created, and chat about primary and secondary colors in a fun, age-appropriate way. They’ll dive into sensory play with different textures, enjoy a short color-themed story or song. Fully immerse themselves in creative expression.

Body Flow (Thursday)
2025-12-11 17:30 - 18:30
Unite the mind, body, and spirit with a dynamic class that blends the best of yoga, pilates, and tai chi. This unique practice emphasizes stretch, balance, and coordination, leaving you feeling centered, energized, and ready to take on the day.

Sunset Slow Flow Yoga (Thursday)
2025-12-11 18:30 - 19:30
This gentle flow yoga class combines a slow-paced flow class with restorative elements to relax and renew in candlelight. This class is ideal for both the beginner and seasoned practitioner.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat. Props such as blocks, blankets, and straps will be provided but you are welcome to bring them from home.

Core + Cardio Dance (Thursday)
2025-12-11 18:45 - 19:45
Ready to ditch the treadmill and have a blast while getting a full-body workout? This core and cardio dance fitness class combines infectious music with dynamic dance moves to sculpt your core, boost your cardio, and leave you feeling energized and empowered.
