Come join us and enjoy the first Local Color Art Show featuring new work from four local artists.
Fridays
November 1–December 20
(Excluding November 29th)
5pm to 8pm
Saturdays
November 2–December 21
12pm to 4pm
LOCATION
The Office of Laura Maychruk Real Estate
911 South Lombard
Oak Park, IL 60304
Get the new year off to a first-rate start by taking a professionally taught French class with l’Institut français d’Oak Park! Learn or improve your French in an encouraging environment with the structure and support you need to (begin to) have meaningful conversational exchanges in French.
Our Winter 2025 classes include:
Classes are limited to a maximum of ten students per section and will take place in the Oak Park Arts District from January 13 through March 20. Register before they sell out!
Invite a friend or family member to join you by giving a gift card to l’Institut français d’Oak Park! Denominations start at $40 and gift cards never expire.
For more information, course descriptions, or to enroll in winter French courses, visit www.frenchinstitute.net or contact Stacy E. Fifer, Ph.D., at stacy.fifer@frenchinstitute.net.
Get ready for a fun and festive afternoon at the Art & Wine Walk in the Oak Park Arts District! On Saturday, December 14, from 3-7 PM, sip on curated wines, explore stunning local art, savor tasty small bites, and shop for unique holiday gifts—all while supporting local artists and businesses.
Why You’ll Love It:
Tickets are limited, so grab yours early at: oakparkartsdistrict.com/art-wine-walk.
Celebrate the Season, the Arts and the Community
“This event is about bringing people together to celebrate art, wine, and the joy of supporting local businesses,” says Laura Maychruk, President of the Oak Park Arts District Business Association. “It’s a perfect way to spread holiday cheer while discovering what makes Oak Park special.”
Event Details
Event Sponsors
This wonderful event is made possible thanks to the generous support of local businesses: Anfora Wine Merchants, Byline Bank, House of Heat, Oak Park Apartments, and Publican Quality Bread.
Charming Stops on the Walk
Check in at Laura Maychruk Real Estate Office. After checking-in, you’ll be given one of the locations below to begin your 12-stop walk along Harrison Street: Fat Cat Art Gallery, Dancing Krow Studio, Expressions Graphics, Dima Jewelry Atelier + Boutique, Bead in Hand, Fifty First Street Studio, Purple Sun Arts, Mosaic Counseling & Wellness, Elevate Creative, G&G Home, RC Training & Fitness, Steve Fisher Arts.
Delicious Small Bites Along the Way
Indulge in irresistible small bites from local favorites including Happy Apple Pie Shop, MORA Oak Park, Publican Quality Bread, Taco Mucho, and Trattoria225 as you stroll through the event. Be sure to stop by these fantastic restaurants before or after the walk to enjoy even more of their offerings!
Art for Everyone
The Shopping & Art Walk portion is free and open to the public.For more details and to purchase tickets: oakparkartsdistrict.com/art-wine-walk
Gather friends and family to explore the vibrant creativity of the Oak Park Arts District—this is one holiday event you won’t want to miss!
Visit Jamilla Yipp Photography Studio at 136 Harrison for a great opportunity to take a photo with Santa. Santa photos are free with a Toy donation.
Photos with traditional Santa from 10am-12pm and Photos with Black Santa (Aka Maui) from 2-4pm. Sign up online for a slot from this link. Advance Sign Up is recommended, but walk-ins will be accommodated between signed up slots.
Spot Cece the little pig with wings hidden in shops and businesses, win prizes, and attend FREE, local, family-friendly events in the Oak Park Arts District from November 15-22! There’s so much to discover as you Toddle Around Town!
Toddlin’ Around Town is just what it sounds like: a family friendly way to play and explore in different areas of Oak Park with your toddlers, babies and young children sponsored by The Collaboration for Early Childhood.
Special Events will happen on Satuday, November 16, as Toddlin’ comes to an end in the Arts District and we celebrate Saturday with Santa! Enjoy pictures with Santa, Family Friendly activities, and other special events along Harrison Street.
In this entertaining video from the Village of Oak Park, one of Frankenstein’s Monsters takes a surprising detour to Harrison Street in the Oak Park Arts District.
Thankfully, a delicious stop at Publican Quality Bread helps calm the creature, ensuring that business can resume smoothly. Join us for a glimpse of this wild encounter and see how a little hospitality can tame even the most misunderstood beings!
Join us in the Arts District for HARVEST on HARRISON. Gather your family and friends and join us for a day of spooky fun!
12 PM – 5 PM on the grassland at 911 S. Taylor
ARTIST FAIR 12pm-5pm
Check out Artist Vendors on the grassland and at some of the shops PLUS Selfie stations, Pumpkin Painting, and more!
Artists on Display include @dimajewelryatelier @Byogevents @Hardbackyoyo @ColorHappyCreations @MuddySunrise @BeYou2ful Treasures @PinHeadDesigns
CONTESTS AND MUSIC 1pm-5pm
TRUNK OR TREAT in the Village Church Parking Lot 12-2:30pm
12-2:30pm – Go Trick or Treating from decorated trunk to decorated trunk @The Village Church, 911 S. Taylor + complimentaryHot Dog Lunch
BINGO CARD and PRIZES 12pm-5pm
Stop by the OPAD table on the grassland to pick up a Bingo Card. Get it stamped at the businesses as you trick or treat and return your completed card to claim prizes.
TRICK or TREATING and SPECIAL EVENTS ALONG HARRISON STREET 12pm-5pm
More special events and activities to come! See you there!
Stay tuned for more details!
Let’s celebrate Fall and support the local businesses in the Arts District at our Harvest on Harrison event Saturday, October 26.
It’s time for a little Sippin’ & Shoppin’ in the Oak Park Arts District!
Our Second annual Art & Wine Walk takes place on Saturday, December 14, from 3-7pm.
It’s a perfect time to treat yourself to some wonderful wines, magnificent art, delicious hors d’oeuvres and great holiday shopping – all in the historic Oak Park Arts District!
We are thrilled to be partnering with a local gem, Anfora Wine Merchants for this event. Support artists and local businesses all while treating yourself to a fun afternoon out.
Ticket Sales will be $50 and include a wine glass, complimentary tastings throughout the participating locations, a wine tote, box of water, and a bottle of wine to be picked up later at Anfora Wine Merchants!
There will also be small bites, music, and sales throughout the Oak Park Arts District businesses.
Save the Date and Stay Tuned for ticket sales to open up.
Shopping Local never tasted so good.
Toddlin’ family friendly way to play and explore in different areas of Oak Park with your toddlers, babies and young children. We’ve partnered with Oak Park business districts to “piggy-back” on their fun events to create spaces for young children to explore and be delighted, too!
Spot Cece the little pig with wings hidden in shops and businesses, win prizes, and attend FREE, local, family-friendly events across Oak Park! There’s so much to discover as you Toddle Around Town!
This takes place in conjunction with or Saturday with Santa event taking place on Saturday, November 16.
Save the date and Stay Tuned for more information coming soon. See you there!
Check out the Collaboration for Early Childhood for more on this fun event taking place November 11-17!
Oak Park’s biggest spring festival, “What’s Blooming,” was a hit again this year!
This Saturday, Harrison Street came alive with over 120 booths from local artisans, small businesses, and makers. Add carnival rides, an art auction, a performance stage, a beer garden, and awesome local eats into the mix—there was plenty to see and do!
The place was packed, everyone enjoying the sunny, warm weather. Highlights included the Happy Swirls Ice Cream truck and cool margaritas from Taco Mucho.
Live music rocked the Kinslahger Beer Garden from 11 AM to 9 PM, keeping the vibes lively and fun.
Don’t miss out next year! Save the date—every third Saturday in May, we kick off the festival season with “What’s Blooming!”
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and many of the local shops and businesses within the Arts District offer services for enhancing mental health and whole body, mind, and spiritual wellness.
From therapy and counseling to studios specializing in Reiki, meditation, dance, and language learning, along with unique gyms focused on holistic health rather than just toning—many of the businesses here are united by a vision to help individuals achieve wellness.
Check out many of the local businesses in the Arts District to enhance your Mental Health and Well-Being.
Natalie Walks guides clients to identify and release what’s no longer serving them in order to move forward to live a life filled with passion and purpose, shining their inner light on their own life as well as those around them!
Tip from Natalie Walsh: Through our lives we take on the weight of grief, limiting beliefs, physical, mental, and energetic blocks from traumas, past “versions” of ourselves which we become attached to, even when that version is no longer feeling good or bringing us joy! I help clients to clear that and welcome new abundant energy into their bodies, their energy, their homes, their work, and their relationships so they can live the beautiful, purposeful, peaceful life they were put on earth to live! Learn more about Natalie Walsh.
Mosaic believes that there is room for growth in all of our lives. They understand that the fit between therapist and client is essential to success as healing occurs within relationships. They practice from an insight-oriented, collaborative, and individualized approach to meet the unique needs of clients. They offer services for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Mosaic therapists work with clients to co-create an empathic and accepting space where they can feel safe while also feeling challenged to work towards change.
Tip from Mosaic: Take a moment for yourself today with the gentle art of journaling. Amidst life’s hustle, it’s important to pause, breathe, and reconnect with your inner world. Carve out some quiet time, grab your favorite notebook, and let your thoughts flow freely onto the page. Nurture your mind, one entry at a time. Learn more about Mosaic.
“Raise Your Vibration” is the theme at Purple Sun Arts. Visit the shop to see a delightful collection of Cicada inspired paintings, artwork, and jewelry that will inspire and help you raise your vibration. The shop offers an immersive arts experience for those who seek purpose and meaning.
Tip from Purple Sun: Try out Cosmic Smashbooking™ and Cosmic Coaching™ with Dr. Ann Viernes, founder of Purple Sun Arts. Her workshops and transformational life coaching sessions helps clients create more purpose and meaning in their lives.
Fifty First Street is a shop and studio for people interested in fostering a creative lifestyle. The studio offers workshops for all ages to learn new visual art skills, find connection with themselves and others, and expand the boundaries of their own creativity.
Tip from Cassie, owner of Fifty First Street: Pop in and check out the ceramics + goods in the store. She encourages you to them in your hands and feel the weight of each piece. These items are meant to be used and loved. Consider a workshop to expand the boundaries of your own creativity! Learn more about Fifty First Street.
Learn More about Health and Wellness in the Arts District