Uncorked: September 26

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL
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Enjoy an evening of music and drinks at the Oak Park Conservatory's Rubinstein Garden with friends under the sky. Admission includes two drink tickets, an appetizer, and a guided tour of the showrooms. Tickets are $25 ($20 for FOPCON members, email operations@fopcon.org for the discount code). Advance sales only, tickets will not be sold at …

Creepy Crawl

Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center 167 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL
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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.

Fright at Night

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL
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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.

Trunk or Treat

Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex 415 Lake St, Oak Park, IL
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Don't miss out on this fa-BOO-less night of costumes and candy! This event is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween in a fun and safe environment. Local organizations will transform their cars in haunted, wacky, and festive displays, handing out treats to all costumed trick-or-treaters. This event is free, no registration required. Want to attend …

Fright on Ice

Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex 415 Lake St, Oak Park, IL
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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

Barrie Park 1011 S Lombard Ave, Oak Park, IL
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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 …

Winter Greens Market

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL
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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, …

Winter Greens Market Open House

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL
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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 …

Give Back Glide

Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex 415 Lake St, Oak Park, IL
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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

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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

218 Madison Street 218 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL
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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 …

Sign states Community Vision, Community Decision, Your Vote. Vote March 17, 2026. Shows images of a mocked up pool with slides, and people smiling in the water.

Community Vision. Community Decision. Your Vote.

Learn more about the Park District of Oak Park bond referendum for an indoor aquatic center at Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex.

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