Visit Oak Park

11/15/2024

From perfectly frosted donuts and flaky croissants to hand crafted cocktails and places to laugh, you won't want to miss what's new in town in the near west suburbs.

Did we miss one of your favorite new spots? Tag them in the comments! We'll be sure to add them to our list!

Sweet Dim Sum | TaqueroMucho Brookfield | BABS Comedy Club, LLC | Bizzy Bees | Casa Humilde Cervecería | MION Artisan Soap - La Grange, IL | The Bellbird Bakeshop | Allure Hair Studio | Catrina Tequila Bar | Asiano Restaurant

From perfectly frosted donuts and flaky croissants to hand crafted cocktails and places to laugh, you won't want to miss what's new in town.

11/14/2024

You don't want to miss this event! How many people get to bowl with Santa right before his big day?? (psst, you can 😉).

We’re going bowling with Santa! You’re encouraged to wear your best Santa suit or holiday outfit and join us for an afternoon filled with holiday cheer! We’...

11/14/2024

It's not too late! Whether you're looking for sides, desserts, or even the turkey - check out these amazing options to skip the stress and take Thanksgiving to go!

Blackout Baking Co. | Carnivore Oak Park | Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant | Cucina Paradiso | Q-BBQ | Spilt Milk | Beach Avenue BBQ | Mary's Morning Mixup | Harvest 365 Restaurant & Fresh Grill | NRebozo | Starship Restaurant & Catering | Blackberry Market | Licklejamaica

Skip the stress and enjoy your meal with an extra helping of relaxation when you pre-order Thanksgiving dinner classics from these local favorites.

11/14/2024

Meet the real Elf on the Shelf this Saturday at Art Studio 928 LLC.
Bring your little ones and get in the holiday spirit while shopping for unique gifts in their gift shop. 🎄
There will be ornament paintings, Elfies with Tommy, Face painting, refreshments and fun !
Snag some photos for greeting cards before the holiday arrives
Adults: $20
Children 12 and Under: Free with a paid adult (limit 2 per adult); $5 for each additional child.
Reservation is required!

11/13/2024

The Oak Park Conservatory Winter Greens Market kicks off this Saturday! Make the day of it, hit up the market and stay for lunch and shopping!

Get the holiday feel right in your living room with fresh winter greens! This weekend the Oak Park Conservatory is kicking off their Winter Greens Market with an array of fresh greens for you to ch…

11/11/2024

More Soup for You! The Best Spots for Soup Near Oak Park

It's soup season! So we've rounded up some of our local's favorite spots for soup in Oak Pak and the western suburbs, which means more soup for you!

11/11/2024

Ladies, get holiday-ready at JAYNE. Psst, they turn 10 this Wednesday and have some great sales, watch this clip from DaytimeChicago to learn more and plan your visit!

How you dress for the holiday season can help you stand out. JAYNE Boutique aims to outfit women of all generations for all occasions. President, Katie Cummings joined us to share the latest trends…

11/10/2024

Bring the whole family out for a night under the lights at the Brookfield Zoo Chicago Reindeer Run! This two-mile fun run is perfect for everyone!
Space is limited, don’t wait to register!
All registered Reindeer Run participants will receive a commemorative Reindeer Run winter hat with registration.

11/09/2024

It is Winter Greens Market time!
On Saturday, Nov 16, visit the Oak Park Conservatory from 10:00A-1:00P for an open house! Live demos of creating holiday containers and wreaths will be going on throughout the day. Refreshments will be served. No registration required.

11/08/2024

Get ready to dive into the holiday spirit with these great events near Oak Park throughout the month of November!

Oak Park Conservatory | Brookfield Zoo Chicago | North Riverside Park Mall

Get ready to dive into the holiday spirit with these great events near Oak Park throughout the month of November!

11/07/2024

❄️ Lace up your skates and let the good times glide! Discover all the frosty fun waiting for you at Franklin Park Ice Arena in our latest blog post! ⛸️✨

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The Franklin Park Ice Arena is the perfect place for friends and family to hang out this winter. Read on to find out why we love this local gem!

11/07/2024

Emmy Star Brown Mural Painting – Tuesday, November 12 – Friday, November 15 at North Riverside Park Mall
Come see popular Chicago artist Emmy Star Brown and her team create a mural at the Upper Level, Center Court, during mall hours.

11/06/2024

Join Us, this Sunday at 1:30pm for a great two hour tour of Oak Park and Maywood! Buy tickets here - https://oprfmuseum.org/events/black-history-bus-tour

11/05/2024

Seats are still available for the Black History Bus Tour on Sunday, Nov. 10. The tour starts and ends at the OPRF Museum, corner of Lake Street and Lombard Avenue, and highlights several sites in Oak Park, River Forest, and Maywood. Ride in comfort as you hear the stories of the African American experience in the western suburbs.
Seats are limited. Tickets are $40; $35 for members. For information and to purchase tickets, visit oprfmuseum.org or call 708-848-6755. Also, see the website for information on our next bus tour on Nov. 24 stopping in the front of the homes and sites associated with some of our Hometown Legends.

11/05/2024

Sign up for this run with Westchester Park District!!

11/04/2024

It's back! Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago will be here before you know it.

Read our blog on how to get tickets and plan your trip.

Get ready to enjoy a night of zoo lights: Brookfield Zoo's Holiday Magic is back! And we've got all you need to know to plan your visit.

11/04/2024

Check out our November Events Page!

Visit Oak Park events page

11/04/2024

Celebrate National Sandwich Day with a trip to Alpine Food Shop! (Better late than not at all😉)

It's National Sandwich Day! Alpine Food Shop co-owner Phillip Reader joined Good Day Chicago to build the perfect sandwich.