Enjoy a night out with family, friends, or co-workers as you learn how to make a beautiful holiday wreath.
We will have materials on hand for you to pick out and create a splash of elegance on your front door or wall. Etsy has nothing on us as we welcome the season! Note: Registration will close two days before the class to purchase materials for all participants.
Enjoy beveraages and snacks as you embrace your creative side!
Join Chef Carolyn Engelmann for a variety of uniquely themed hands-on cooking classes with recipes and techniques from around the world. Explore different regions of the globe and discover a broad range of flavors. These classes perfectly blend world history, anthropology, science, mathematics, and community! Share the fun of food with your fellow chefs.
November will focus on the cuisine of Turkey!
Discover the art of wine with Anfora Wine Merchants, as they guide you on a curated tasting journey featuring thoughtfully selected wines that highlight various regions from their store here in Oak Park.
Themes and tastings will be announced and paired with expert insight into tasting notes, regions, and pairing ideas. Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, this experience offers a relaxed yet elevated opportunity to expand your palate and deepen your appreciation of wine. Light accompaniments will be served to complement the tasting experience.
Join Einnim and the Park District of Oak Park to make a custom candle fitting the season!
An Einnim candle specialist will be in attendance to walk guests through the entire candle-making process. Choose from a variety of essential oils to create your perfect scent blend for your new favorite candle, fitting for this holiday season! Each 9 oz. candle provides 40–45 hours of burn time using 100% soy wax.
Light snacks and two drink tickets are included with your registration.
Chicago's professional women’s a cappella ensemble, La Caccina, opens its 15th Anniversary Season with Ladies' Home Journal, a concert that turns traditional ideas of femininity on their heads. Join the singers at Pleasant Home for an afternoon of music that celebrates feminine strength, resilience, and resourcefulness. Repertoire will span multiple styles and genres from Andrea Ramsey's moving "Letter from a Girl to the World" to Sister Sledge's groovy "We Are Family." Enjoy light refreshments and hear what the Chicago Tribune calls La Caccina's "pearly blend and pitch-perfect intonation" in one of Oak Park's acoustic and architectural gems.
