To register for a class, click on the event in the calendar.
Note: Registration cancellations can only be made by contacting Customer Service at (708) 725-2000.
Calendar of Events
M Mon
T Tue
W Wed
T Thu
F Fri
S Sat
S Sun
2 events,
Monday Morning Nature Journaling
Monday Morning Nature Journaling
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. …
Drop-In Nature Center Hour
Drop-In Nature Center Hour
This program is free and open to the public – registration is optional but available so you can mark your calendars!
1 event,
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Tuesday)
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Tuesday)
Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground.
3 events,
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Wednesday)
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Wednesday)
Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground.
Wednesday Morning Nature Journaling
Wednesday Morning Nature Journaling
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. …
Drop-In Nature Center Hour
Drop-In Nature Center Hour
This program is free and open to the public – registration is optional but available so you can mark your calendars!
3 events,
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Thursday)
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Thursday)
Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground.
Computer & Smart Phone Help
Computer & Smart Phone Help
Do you have questions about your smart phone or computer? Come in and get more familiar with your own technology. Learn what your devices can do for you to make …
Every Picture Tells a Story
Every Picture Tells a Story
Bring a photo to share with the group and tell (up to) a three minute story about it. Join us as we learn about other people’s experiences
4 events,
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Friday)
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Friday)
Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground.
Drop-In Nature Center Hour
Drop-In Nature Center Hour
This program is free and open to the public – registration is optional but available so you can mark your calendars!
Dole Bridge Club
Dole Bridge Club
Join us for an afternoon of party bridge. Bridge has been the favorite card game to many notable Oak Park residents including Elizabeth Cheney (of Cheney Mansion). Join your fellow …
1 event,
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Saturday)
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Saturday)
Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground.
0 events,
5 events,
Monday Morning Nature Journaling
Monday Morning Nature Journaling
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. …
Drop-In Nature Center Hour
Drop-In Nature Center Hour
This program is free and open to the public – registration is optional but available so you can mark your calendars!
February 2025 Beginner Archery (2/3-2/24)
February 2025 Beginner Archery (2/3-2/24)
Interested in shooting a bow & arrow? Sign up with our trained archery instructor who will encourage and coach all ages and levels. Classes will take place indoors, with safety …
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3 events,
Busy Bees and Butterflies Feb 4-Feb 27
Busy Bees and Butterflies Feb 4-Feb 27
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 (Tuesday)
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Tuesday)
Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground.
Mini Musicians Feb 4-Feb 27
Mini Musicians Feb 4-Feb 27
Encourage musical creativity in your little one! Let them make their tunes with our instruments, exploring loud and quiet sounds.
3 events,
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Wednesday)
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Wednesday)
Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground.
Wednesday Morning Nature Journaling
Wednesday Morning Nature Journaling
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. …
Drop-In Nature Center Hour
Drop-In Nature Center Hour
This program is free and open to the public – registration is optional but available so you can mark your calendars!
4 events,
Busy Bees and Butterflies Feb 4-Feb 27
Busy Bees and Butterflies Feb 4-Feb 27
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)
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Thursday)
Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground.
Computer & Smart Phone Help
Computer & Smart Phone Help
Do you have questions about your smart phone or computer? Come in and get more familiar with your own technology. Learn what your devices can do for you to make …
5 events,
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Friday)
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Friday)
Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground.
Drop-In Nature Center Hour
Drop-In Nature Center Hour
This program is free and open to the public – registration is optional but available so you can mark your calendars!
pH Experiments – Homeschool Science 2/7
pH Experiments – Homeschool Science 2/7
School is in session! Join us for a different hands-on experiment every week! We'll be going through the steps of the scientific method, including making hypotheses and data collection, as …
1 event,
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Saturday)
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Saturday)
Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground.
0 events,
6 events,
Monday Morning Nature Journaling
Monday Morning Nature Journaling
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. …
“Jayden’s Impossible Garden” – Nature Story Time 2/10
“Jayden’s Impossible Garden” – Nature Story Time 2/10
Calling all little explorers! Join us for stories, song, and adventures in a nature-themed story time. We’ll meet (stuffed) animals and discover the wonders of the wild! This week we'll …
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Drop-In Nature Center Hour
Drop-In Nature Center Hour
This program is free and open to the public – registration is optional but available so you can mark your calendars!
6 events,
Busy Bees and Butterflies Feb 4-Feb 27
Busy Bees and Butterflies Feb 4-Feb 27
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 (Tuesday)
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Tuesday)
Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground.
Mini Musicians Feb 4-Feb 27
Mini Musicians Feb 4-Feb 27
Encourage musical creativity in your little one! Let them make their tunes with our instruments, exploring loud and quiet sounds.
6 events,
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Wednesday)
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Wednesday)
Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground.
Wednesday Morning Nature Journaling
Wednesday Morning Nature Journaling
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. …
St. Lucia – Pre-K Tiny Travelers 2/12
St. Lucia – Pre-K Tiny Travelers 2/12
Bring your junior globetrotter – we’re traveling the world! Join us as we explore a different country every week and learning about its wildlife using story, games, and more. Each …
10 events,
Busy Bees and Butterflies Feb 4-Feb 27
Busy Bees and Butterflies Feb 4-Feb 27
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)
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Thursday)
Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground.
Computer & Smart Phone Help
Computer & Smart Phone Help
Do you have questions about your smart phone or computer? Come in and get more familiar with your own technology. Learn what your devices can do for you to make …
10 events,
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Friday)
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Friday)
Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground.
Animals: Otters (Los Animales: Nutrias)
Animals: Otters (Los Animales: Nutrias)
¡Pequeños exploradores! Let’s learn Spanish and discover the natural world together. Each week we’ll explore a new topic in nature and develop our language skills at the same time. This …
Drop-In Nature Center Hour
Drop-In Nature Center Hour
This program is free and open to the public – registration is optional but available so you can mark your calendars!
6 events,
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Saturday)
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Saturday)
Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground.
Love in the Arctic: the Story of Mardy & Olaus Murie
Love in the Arctic: the Story of Mardy & Olaus Murie
Join us for a heartwarming journey of love, adventure, and conservation! Explore the captivating story of Mardy and Olaus Murie, a couple who fell in love with both each other …
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I Lava You!
I Lava You!
Happy (belated) Valentine's Day! Join us for an explosive expression of affection by making your own volcanoes! Plus, explore how these tectonic giants work and how they form. Registration is …
3 events,
Extra Open Range Time – February
Extra Open Range Time – February
Interested in shooting a bow & arrow? Sign up with our trained archery instructor who will encourage and coach all ages and levels. Classes will take place indoors, with safety …
Family Archery Afternoon – 2/16
Family Archery Afternoon – 2/16
Hey, junior archers! Want to teach your adults a thing or two about shooting a bow and arrow? Our trained instructors will help you and your adult learn the ropes …
Extra Open Range Time – February
Extra Open Range Time – February
Interested in shooting a bow & arrow? Sign up with our trained archery instructor who will encourage and coach all ages and levels. Classes will take place indoors, with safety …
4 events,
School’s Out: Preschool Edition Feb 17
School’s Out: Preschool Edition Feb 17
Join the Park District of Oak Park on select days when District 97 is out of school. Participants will have fun as they laugh, play, and explore the day away. …
Monday Morning Nature Journaling
Monday Morning Nature Journaling
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. …
“Water, Water” – Nature Story Time 2/17
“Water, Water” – Nature Story Time 2/17
Calling all little explorers! Join us for stories, song, and adventures in a nature-themed story time. We’ll meet (stuffed) animals and discover the wonders of the wild! This week we'll …
6 events,
Busy Bees and Butterflies Feb 4-Feb 27
Busy Bees and Butterflies Feb 4-Feb 27
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 (Tuesday)
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Tuesday)
Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground.
Zen Coloring Mandalas
Zen Coloring Mandalas
Step into serenity with our Zen Mandalas Coloring Day, where creativity meets tranquility. Discover the ancient art of mandalas—symbolic designs that foster mindfulness and inner peace. Whether you're a novice …
7 events,
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Wednesday)
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Wednesday)
Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground.
Messy Wednesdays Feb 19
Messy Wednesdays Feb 19
Join us for toddler playtime and socialization! Embrace the chaos with messy crafts and let your toddler's creativity shine!
Wednesday Morning Nature Journaling
Wednesday Morning Nature Journaling
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. …
8 events,
Busy Bees and Butterflies Feb 4-Feb 27
Busy Bees and Butterflies Feb 4-Feb 27
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)
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Thursday)
Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground.
Computer & Smart Phone Help
Computer & Smart Phone Help
Do you have questions about your smart phone or computer? Come in and get more familiar with your own technology. Learn what your devices can do for you to make …
7 events,
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Friday)
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Friday)
Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground.
Numbers: One (Los Numeros: Uno)
Numbers: One (Los Numeros: Uno)
¡Pequeños exploradores! Let’s learn Spanish and discover the natural world together. Each week we’ll explore a new topic in nature and develop our language skills at the same time. This …
Cardmaking Feb
Cardmaking Feb
Join our experienced card maker Ann in this monthly workshop creating seasonal greeting cards. These make wonderful gifts, framable art, and of course personal greetings to friends and family. A …
4 events,
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Saturday)
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Saturday)
Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground.
Fur, Feathers, and Scales
Fur, Feathers, and Scales
Join us for a fun-filled program where we'll explore the amazing ways animals use fur, feathers, and scales! We'll read a story and meet fascinating creatures to discover how their …
Girls in STEM – Mary Jackson heads to NASA
Girls in STEM – Mary Jackson heads to NASA
This family-friendly program explores a different science-loving lady each session through story, art, and more! One of the "Hidden Figures", Mary Jackson was the first black woman to work as …
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1 event,
Sunday Funday Yoga Brunch–February
Sunday Funday Yoga Brunch–February
Rejuvenate your mind & body with all levels, one-hour yoga class by our expert PDOP instructor. If you enjoyed Sunday Funday outdoor yoga brunch at Cheney Mansion, you can now …
7 events,
Monday Morning Nature Journaling
Monday Morning Nature Journaling
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. …
“The Skies Above my Eyes” – Nature Story Time 2/24
“The Skies Above my Eyes” – Nature Story Time 2/24
Calling all little explorers! Join us for stories, song, and adventures in a nature-themed story time. We’ll meet (stuffed) animals and discover the wonders of the wild! This week we'll …
Continue reading ““The Skies Above my Eyes” – Nature Story Time 2/24″
Drop-In Nature Center Hour
Drop-In Nature Center Hour
This program is free and open to the public – registration is optional but available so you can mark your calendars!
5 events,
Busy Bees and Butterflies Feb 4-Feb 27
Busy Bees and Butterflies Feb 4-Feb 27
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 (Tuesday)
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Tuesday)
Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground.
Mini Musicians Feb 4-Feb 27
Mini Musicians Feb 4-Feb 27
Encourage musical creativity in your little one! Let them make their tunes with our instruments, exploring loud and quiet sounds.
5 events,
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Wednesday)
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Wednesday)
Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground.
Wednesday Morning Nature Journaling
Wednesday Morning Nature Journaling
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. …
Mali – Pre-K Tiny Travelers 2/26
Mali – Pre-K Tiny Travelers 2/26
Bring your junior globetrotter – we’re traveling the world! Join us as we explore a different country every week and learning about its wildlife using story, games, and more. Each …
9 events,
Busy Bees and Butterflies Feb 4-Feb 27
Busy Bees and Butterflies Feb 4-Feb 27
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)
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Thursday)
Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground.
Computer & Smart Phone Help
Computer & Smart Phone Help
Do you have questions about your smart phone or computer? Come in and get more familiar with your own technology. Learn what your devices can do for you to make your days a little bit easier. Have questions without a device? Ask our technology instructor to use one of our desktop computers. Looking to use …
7 events,
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Friday)
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Friday)
Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground.
Numbers: Two (Los Numeros: Dos)
Numbers: Two (Los Numeros: Dos)
¡Pequeños exploradores! Let’s learn Spanish and discover the natural world together. Each week we’ll explore a new topic in nature and develop our language skills at the same time. This …
Drop-In Nature Center Hour
Drop-In Nature Center Hour
This program is free and open to the public – registration is optional but available so you can mark your calendars!
7 events,
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Saturday)
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Saturday)
Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground.
Lunch with the Dinos!
Lunch with the Dinos!
Lunch with the Dino is a thrilling family dining adventure that transports you to the prehistoric world of dinosaurs! Surround yourself with life-like dinosaur replicas and prehistoric décor. Meet our paleontologist and learn the history of these prehistoric beasts and try your hand at taming our T-Rex! Families can enjoy a meal that's both delicious …
Lunch with the Dinos! – Additional Guest
Lunch with the Dinos! – Additional Guest
This is to register an additional guest to attend the Lunch with the Dinos!
2 events,
Women’s History Month Walk
Women’s History Month Walk
Take a guided walk through Taylor Park and learn about the remarkable women who have shaped our natural spaces! This Women's History Month, we celebrate female conservationists whose dedication and passion have protected our environment, both near and far. Hot cocoa is provided to sip while you stroll. Please register the child participant – price …
PC Building Simulator 3/2
PC Building Simulator 3/2
Join us for an exciting hands-on virtual simulation experience where you'll learn the ins and outs of assembling a high-performance gaming rig from scratch.
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- There are no events on this day.
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.
To register for public skate, click on the event in the calendar.
Note: Registration cancellations can only be made by contacting Customer Service at (708) 725-2000.
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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.
To register for a class, click on the event in the calendar.
Note: Registration cancellations can only be made by contacting Customer Service at (708) 725-2000.