Where Art
Meets Community.

Discover galleries, shops, studios, and events that make the Oak Park Arts District a vibrant hub of creativity.

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About OPAD

Welcome to the Oak Park Arts District Business Association

Where creativity and charm converge. Discover a vibrant mix of arts, music, and culture, alongside diverse dining options that cater to every palate. Experience health and wellness offerings, explore unique retail shops, and tap into a hub of business and professional services. Each storefront tells a tale of craftsmanship and community. Come experience the essence of Oak Park's dynamic spirit.

Upcoming Events

Events
Harvest on Harrison
Oct 25
Signature Events
Harvest on Harrison
Signature Events

Come celebrate Halloween on Harrison!

Get ready to be spooked and thrilled as the retail district gears up for its upcoming Halloween event, Boo on Harrison! Enjoy a ghoulishly good time for all ages, with activities, entertainment, and frightful fun.

Signature Events
Make Harvest Wreaths with Frick Kids Art
Oct 25
Make Harvest Wreaths with Frick Kids Art

Join Frick Kids Art at Local Color Gallery aka Laura Maychruk Real Estate for Free Harvest Wreath Making. Supplies are provided. Come and make a holiday decoration while exploring the district during Harvest on Harrision.

A Night at the Opera (with Alison Kelly and Teresa Kang)
Oct 26
Community Events
A Night at the Opera (with Alison Kelly and Teresa Kang)
Community Events

Alison Kelly is an acclaimed opera singer, whose captivating voice will carry us through a stunning program of opera, cabaret  and musical theater favorites.

Enjoy unlimited refreshments and light snacks as you immerse yourself in this unforgettable candlelit concert experience, right here in our shop!

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Publican Quality Bread

Nestled at 211 Harrison Street in Oak Park’s vibrant Arts District, Publican Quality Bread (PQB) brings the principles of artisan baking right to our neighborhood. A passion project of One Off Hospitality (home to The Publican, Big Star, avec, and more) and led by James Beard Award–winning baker Greg Wade, PQB expands the bakery’s reach beyond Chicago city lines for the very first time.

UPCOMING SIGNATURE EVENT

Harvest on Harrison

Get ready to be spooked and thrilled as the retail district gears up for its upcoming Halloween event, Boo on Harrison! Enjoy a ghoulishly good time for all ages, with activities, entertainment, and frightful fun.

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