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A Parent’s Guide to TikTok
A Parent’s Guide to TikTok
Have you heard about the latest new app called TikTok? In this fun class we'll take a look at the fastest growing social media app used by millions each day. …
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Bonfires and Brews- One Lake Brewing
Bonfires and Brews- One Lake Brewing
Are you interested in supporting local breweries and learning about their businesses and their passions? Come to the patio of Cheney Mansion in September to meet the team from One …
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Owl Pellet Dissection
Owl Pellet Dissection
Did you know owls eat their prey whole? They can’t digest the bones, so they spit them back up in a pellet – gross! We’re going to investigate what owls …
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Cubhouse Grand Re-Opening
For Ages Birth – 5 Years Located at 47 Lake Street, Oak Park Admission: $5/Child at the door Season Pass: $50 (+$12 per additional child) October 2, 2022 – April …
☃️ Holiday Event Registration Opens
☃️ Holiday Event Registration Opens
Registration will open to non-residents for Fall & Winter programming! Sign up below on October 1 or HERE.
Repair Cafe
Repair Cafe
Open the first Saturday of every month, 10:00AM – 1:30PM Fox Center 624 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL Toss it? No way! The Oak Park Repair Café meets …
Teen Video Game Club: 10/1
Teen Video Game Club: 10/1
Meet other gamers in Oak Park. Explore the historyand future of video games with our huge collection of consoles and video games!
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Teen Cooking Around the World!
Teen Cooking Around the World!
Join Chef Tara Humphrey of Global Peel for a culinary and cultural tour around the world through food. in our first session with teens, we will begin with Africa wheat …
Cultural Creations- Alebrijes
Cultural Creations- Alebrijes
Discovered the art work of Pedro Linares and his creatures. Alebrijes are brightly colored Mexican folk-art sculptures of fantastical (fantasy/mythical) creatures. Come with some fun ideas in mind to create …
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Twitter for Beginners
Twitter for Beginners
Have you been curious as to what Twitter is exactly? In this class we'll go over all the basics you need to know about one of the largest social media …
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How to Use Uber for Transportation Independence
How to Use Uber for Transportation Independence
Do you hate to drive in bad weather or when it's dark outside? Expand your transportation options and independence through the ride sharing service, Uber. In this training workshop, students …
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Passport to Adventure 10/5
Passport to Adventure 10/5
Join the Park District of Oak Park on your day off from school! On select days when District 97 students are off, we've got some activities planned that you can …
Passport to Adventure 10/5 + Extended
Passport to Adventure 10/5 + Extended
Join the Park District of Oak Park on your day off from school! On select days when District 97 students are off, we've got some fun activities planned that you …
Fidget Spinners- Morning
Fidget Spinners- Morning
Fidget spinners are both fun and mesmerizing, which explains why they’ve become a must-have item for kids! Snapology’s Fidget Spinner Workshop will teach your child how to make his or …
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All About Apples!
All About Apples!
Apple pie, apple sauce, apple butter…. I think we have apples on the mind! We’re exploring everyone’s favorite fall fruit though a story, craft, sensory experience, and games! This …
Cooking Around the World—Thailand!
Cooking Around the World—Thailand!
Join Chef Tara Humphrey of Global Peel for a culinary and cultrual tour around the world through food. In September, explore the depth of flavors of paella, learning seafood techniques …
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Try-It: Ceramics 10/7
Try-It: Ceramics 10/7
Want to experiment with clay? Join us for an introduction, discovery, and exploration to wheel and hand-building techniques. No take-home projects in this class. As it is purely an exploration …
High Fliers: All About Bats!
High Fliers: All About Bats!
There’s only one kind of flying mammal in the whole world? And they play an important role in their ecosystems? Holy Chiroptera, Batman! From flying foxes all the way to …
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Sustainable Saturday
Sustainable Saturday
September Date: September 10 Topic: Monarch Migration Craft: Recycled Magazine Butterfly October Date: October 8 Topic: Bat Week Craft: Origami Bats Craft #2: Help Paint a Bat House, to hang up at Austin Gardens November Date: November 12 …
Midcentury Modern Painting
Midcentury Modern Painting
Repeating shapes are a staple for Midcentury Modern design. If you are looking for some new art for your mod room/home, come paint with us! We’ll be creating an image …
D&D Adventures: 10/8
D&D Adventures: 10/8
Suit up and prepare for the most adventurous quest of your life! Battle monsters, explore magical kingdoms, and make new friends with our new Dungeon Master!
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Frankenstein’s Monster and Bride Silhouettes
Frankenstein’s Monster and Bride Silhouettes
It's ALIVE! Paint these iconic characters in silhouette using traditional dark or some wild colors. Wonderful additions to any home's spooky decor.
Personalized Journals
Personalized Journals
Make the journal you've always wanted! Blank books and paint markers will be provided. All skill levels are welcome.
October- Ribbon Streamer Braided Barrettes
October- Ribbon Streamer Braided Barrettes
Come be nostalgic with us on Sundays as we honor all the amazing Arts & Crafts of the 80s! Sunday Time Machine features a specific arts & crafts project each month that …
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Passport to Adventure 10/10
Passport to Adventure 10/10
Join the Park District of Oak Park on your day off from school! On select days when District 97 students are off, we've got some activities planned that you can …
Passport to Adventure 10/10 + Extended
Passport to Adventure 10/10 + Extended
Join the Park District of Oak Park on your day off from school! On select days when District 97 students are off, we've got some activities planned that you can …
Monster Mania- Morning
Monster Mania- Morning
Time to get spooky and creative in Snapology’s Monster Mania program! In this Halloween-inspired program, students will create spooktacular models of monsters, ghosts, jack-o’-lanterns, haunted houses and more! Best of …
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How To Create Your Own YouTube Channel
How To Create Your Own YouTube Channel
In this fun beginner class, you’ll learn the basics to create and begin your very own YouTube channel. Join the world’s largest media platform to share your hobbies, advice, instructions, …
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Bonfires and Brews- Exit Strategy Brewery
Bonfires and Brews- Exit Strategy Brewery
Are you interested in supporting local breweries and learning about their businesses and their passions? Come to the patio of Cheney Mansion in September to meet the team from One …
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Jazz Night at the Mansion – October
Jazz Night at the Mansion – October
Our series with Tony Morrison and the Garfield Park Jazz Collective moves to Cheney Mansion for October and November. We will transition to chilly weather and cool vibes from this local …
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Pumpkins on Wood
Pumpkins on Wood
It’s pumpkin time! Join us as we make a fun and festive pumpkin wall hanging using wood, ribbon, and of course paint! Our instructor will have plenty of stencils and …
Spooky Stroll: 6:30-7:30 session
Spooky Stroll: 6:30-7:30 session
Spend the evening strolling through the spooky setting of Austin Gardens, decorate your own pumpkin, get your face painted, and finish the evening with a magic show! Halloween costumes encouraged. …
Spooky Stroll: 7:30-9:00 session
Spooky Stroll: 7:30-9:00 session
Spend the evening strolling through the spooky setting of Austin Gardens, decorate your own pumpkin, get your face painted, and finish the evening with a magic show! Halloween costumes encouraged. …
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Let’s Explore! (Oct) Insects: Prehistoric & Now
Let’s Explore! (Oct) Insects: Prehistoric & Now
Do you have a budding scientist, naturalist or curiosity seeker? Using books, games, and hands-on activities, children will explore the earth and its systems in these one-day science classes. Taught by our …
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Safe Sitter: 10/15
Safe Sitter: 10/15
Featuring Updated Curriculum from Safe Sitter Inc.! Safe Sitter prepares students to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Students learn life-saving skills such as how …
Glowing Leaves Candle Holders
Glowing Leaves Candle Holders
Set the autumn mood in your home with some cozy lighting. Using an assortment of colorful faux leaves, we will transform simple glass containers into stylish home décor that’s perfect …
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👟 46th Annual Frank Lloyd Wright Races
👟 46th Annual Frank Lloyd Wright Races
This popular annual event is one of the longest running racing events in Illinois with individuals, friends and families participating in a 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run and Youth Mile for …
Scarecrow Face Wreath
Scarecrow Face Wreath
Straw, ribbon, a fun hat, and a sweet face is all you need to make a cute scarecrow wreath for your front door. We have all the supplies you’ll need …
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What In the World are NFTs?
What In the World are NFTs?
Learn what you need to know about this digital asset in today’s technology world. You’ll leave the class with a basic understanding of what an NFT exactly is, how it’s …
Magic Class- October
Magic Class- October
Have a magical time with professional magician Gary Kantor. Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, mind-reading and more. Tricks are quick to learn and easy to …
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Nature Center Nights
Nature Center Nights
Location: Austin Gardens Get up close with nature with this new drop-in series! We invite you to look, touch, listen, and ask questions as you explore natural materials like pelts, …
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Tequila Tasting with Maya Del Sol
Tequila Tasting with Maya Del Sol
Cheney Mansion and representatives from Maya Del Sol invite you to experience the variety and depth of tasting tequila. You will learn there are differences between mezcal and tequila and …
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🦇 Fright at Night
Located at the Oak Park Conservatory Join us for the popular annual Fright at Night at the Oak Park Conservatory. The Boo-tanical Conservatory promises to put you in the Halloween …
Master Copy Nights – Alberto Giacometti “The Cat”
Master Copy Nights – Alberto Giacometti “The Cat”
Most fine art students learn through copying the masters. Join this club on Friday nights where we focus on one image by a famous artist and use tricks and techniques …
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Monster Makeup
Monster Makeup
Start the spooky season off right with some lessons in making scars, burns, cuts, gashes, and all the wonderful ghoulish makeup tricks to scare the crowds on Halloween night! Your …
Please Pass the Eye of Newt
Please Pass the Eye of Newt
Eye of Newt and Toe of Frog… wait, did you mean mustard seed and sage leaves? Herbalists used to guard their secrets with spooky names, and we’ve cracked the code! …
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Autumn Colors Hike
Autumn Colors Hike
The leaves are changing and taking on their beautiful autumn hues! Come stroll beneath the canopy with us and take in the true colors of fall. We’ll learn why our …
A Really Retro Halloween
A Really Retro Halloween
Let’s make an old-fashioned articulated Halloween character out of cardboard, paint, and imagination! These retro decorations will look awesome in your festive home.
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October Bookworms Book Club
October Bookworms Book Club
Looking for a good book and some good conversation with a group of your peers? Bookworms may be the best fit. Book titles are chosen at the beginning of the …
What’s the Deal with Montepulciano with Anfora Wine Merchants
What’s the Deal with Montepulciano with Anfora Wine Merchants
Wines from Montepulciano Italy are some of the best tasting wines in all of Tuscany. Join Anfora Wine Merchants of Oak Park to understand why this region produces the finest …
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Wire Art Quilt
Wire Art Quilt
A decorative, sculptural interpretation of the Friendship Quilt. Wire is an amazing art medium — it can be bent to form a variety of lines, shapes, letters, and images, outlining …
PDOP Mystery, Murder and Folly on the Trolley–Couple
PDOP Mystery, Murder and Folly on the Trolley–Couple
Do you have what it takes to solve this Park District who-done it as you wind your way through clues and Park District locations? Find clues at each stop and …
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Day of the Dead Altar Boxes
Day of the Dead Altar Boxes
Día de los Muertos means Day of the Dead in Spanish. It is an important holiday where people celebrate, honor, and remember loved ones who have passed on. Join us …
🦇 Spooky Skate
🦇 Spooky Skate
Put your costume on and come to the rink to be spooked out of your skates. Enjoy a ghoulish public skate with all the extras! Compete in a costume contest, …
Eeek!-o-friendly
Eeek!-o-friendly
What’s lurking in your trash can? Some pretty scary stuff! Come learn about some of our most fearsome pollutants at home and what alternatives we can use instead. Participants can …
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Sensory Sensitive Boo Bash! 10A – 11 A
Sensory Sensitive Boo Bash! 10A – 11 A
The Park District of Oak Park and West Suburban Special Recreation Association welcome families in need of sensory-sensitive events to Cheney Mansion for a fun halloween party! Get in costume …
Sensory Sensitive Boo Bash! 11A – 12 P
Sensory Sensitive Boo Bash! 11A – 12 P
The Park District of Oak Park and West Suburban Special Recreation Association welcome families in need of sensory-sensitive events to Cheney Mansion for a fun halloween party! Get in costume …
Pour Painting
Pour Painting
Those pour painting videos are totally addictive! Come make your very own and we’ll clean up the mess! 2 canvas boards per person can be used. We’ll also provide a …
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Bonfires and Brews – One Lake Brewing
Bonfires and Brews – One Lake Brewing
Are you interested in supporting local breweries and learning about their businesses and their passions? Come to the patio of Cheney Mansion in September to meet the team from One …
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Master Copy Nights – Wayne Thiebaud “Cherry Pie”
Master Copy Nights – Wayne Thiebaud “Cherry Pie”
Most fine art students learn through copying the masters. Join this club on Friday nights where we focus on one image by a famous artist and use tricks and techniques …
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Mushroom Art
Mushroom Art
Did you know there is a National Mushroom Day? These quirky little lifeforms were popular in the 70’s and making a huge comeback in artisan work today. Grab a medium …
Repair Cafe
Repair Cafe
Open the first Saturday of every month, 10:00AM – 1:30PM Fox Center 624 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL Toss it? No way! The Oak Park Repair Café meets …
Teen Video Game Club: 11/5
Teen Video Game Club: 11/5
Meet other gamers in Oak Park. Explore the historyand future of video games with our huge collection of consoles and video games!
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Miniatures
Miniatures
Do you appreciate fairy gardens? Enjoy miniature train scenes? Well, we invite you to make a little magic in your own home! In this class, watch your imagination spark to …
Pre-registration and drop-in allowed. Registration opens 14 days prior to each scheduled date and closes 1 hour prior to each scheduled date. You have up to 48 hours before the session starts to cancel your pre-registration.
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Spooky Skate
Spooky Skate
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT DUE TO CAPACITY LIMITS, WALK INS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Children under the age of 16 may have ONE non-skating parent/guardian accompany them. All non-skating …
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Pre-registration required. 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.