Seasonal Events Advertising
Throughout the year, the Park District of Oak Park features special community events for a variety of audiences! Read about each opportunity below, or click to get started.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Presenting Sponsor
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Event Opportunities:
Egg Hunt, Movies in the Park, Fall Fest, FLW Races
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Benefits:
Premium co-branding and logo placement on marketing materials, premier booth location, special recognition at event via emcee, premier exclusivity
Community Sponsor
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Event Opportunities:
Egg Hunt, Movies in the Park, Summer Concerts, Fall Fest, FLW Races
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Benefits:
Marketing support and recognition onsite varies per event
In-Kind Donation
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Event Opportunities:
Santa Trolley, Trunk or Treat, Fright at Night, FLW Races
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Benefits:
Based on the approximate value of the donation at discretion of the Park District of Oak Park, but typically included in brand acknowledgement
Event Descriptions
Winter
Event Descriptions
Santa Trolley
Starting and ending at Oak Park Conservatory, families enjoy this trolley ride and special event which includes entertainment, milk and cookies, time with the Head Elf, Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a visit to Cheney Mansion.
Sponsors can donate a minimum of three dozen cookies or treats.
Spring
Egg Dash & Scramble
Held in Maple Park, this family event is designed for children ages 3-10 and includes an egg hunt, pictures with the bunny, and themed games and crafts. Doggie Egg Scramble is held at the same time.
Attended by approximately 1200 children and families.
Doggie Egg Scramble
This free public event celebrates dogs and their owners as they hunt through the field to find the most dog treats and prize-filled eggs. Egg Dash & Scramble is held at the same time.
Attended by approximately 50-100 dogs and their humans.
Summer
Movies in the Park
Held in Scoville Park, this free public event features five movies throughout the summer. Exclusive to one sponsor per entire series or individual movie.
Attended by approximately 200 moviegoers per movie.
Summer Concerts
Held in Scoville Park, this free outdoor event features around a dozen concerts held throughout the summer featuring a mix of soul, jazz, rock, and country music. Exclusive to one sponsor per concert, sponsors eligible to sponsor up to three concerts.
Attended by approximately 300 concertgoers per event.
Fall
Fall Fest
Rehm Park is transformed to celebrate fall with themed games and activities, a DJ, train rides, food vendors, and activities at the Oak Park Conservatory for a fun, free family event.
Attended by approximately 1000-2000 children and families.
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, Youth Mile, and Lil Runners 50-Yard Dash.
Attended by approximately 2300+ runners and supporters.
Fright at Night
Kids enjoy trick or treating, entertainment, and creatures stirring in the ‘Boo-tanical Forbidden Forest’ at Oak Park Conservatory during this fun Halloween event!
Attended by approximately 600 kids.
Trunk or Treat
Local businesses and community organizations deck out their vehicles and come in costume to hand out candy to local trunk or treaters at this free and popular event held at the RCRC parking lot.
Attended by approximately 700-800 children and families.
All season
Special Lifelong Learning Events
Contact our Sponsorship Coordinator for more information. Events are scheduled throughout the year and offered to our Lifelong Learning community (50+).
How To Purchase Your Seasonal Sponsorship
Step 1:
Select More Filters on the left-hand menu.
Step 2:
Filter by Seasonal Sponsor.
Step 3:
Select the seasonal event and sponsorship level you are interested in. Follow the check out steps to complete your purchase.