Retail Businesses
In the heart of our Village lies a vibrant retail scene, where quaint storefronts and bustling shops create a unique shopping experience unlike any other. From cozy boutiques to family-owned stores, our District is home to a diverse array of businesses that cater to the needs and desires of both residents and visitors alike.
Shopping and Retail
Bead In Hand
A premier bead shop boasting an exceptional array of beads and beading supplies. Our specialty lies in assisting you in discovering the perfect color, size, or shape bead (or other materials) for your project.
Dima Jewelry Atelier + Boutique
Dima Jewelry Designs is a small handmade Jewelry company based in Oak Park. Dima offers beautiful, modern and affordable jewelry. Beside Dima’s creations, the boutique carries body products, candles, and crochet goods by local makers.
Dye Hard Yarns
A small boutique yarn shop and community dye studio in the heart of the Oak Park Arts District.The home of Indie dyers, Hand dyers, Artisans, Makers and small businesses near and far.
Brown Elephant
Thrift & Consignment Store with fashionable finds, home décor, and everyday vintage style. All proceeds support LGBTQ+ healthcare and fund care for the uninsured and under-insured at Howard Brown Health.
Fifty First Street
Shop and studio for people interested in fostering a creative lifestyle. Offering handmade goods by local artists and tools for people to expand the boundaries of their own creativity. Our studio offers workshops for all ages.
Studio 144 Boutique
Cozy boutique offering women’s clothing small to 3X, jewelry, accessories, skincare, bath and body and more. Marcia will be ready to personalize your shopping experience. Ask about our vinyl paint parties for a fun and creative moment.
Purple Sun Arts
An immersive arts experience studio, gallery, and boutique offering original paintings, artwork, handcrafted jewelry and other items, collectibles, and antiques along with Cosmic Smashbooking™ and a Cosmic Coaching™ lounge.
Val’s Halla Records
Long-standing fixture known for new & used vinyl, cassettes & CDs, plus in-store performances. Guided by its mission to provide an intentionally inclusive and inter-generational space in which to cultivate a love for all music.
Shop along Harrison Street
Visit many women-owned shops, galleries, studios, and more along Harrison Street in the Oak Park Arts District. There is so much to explore!
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Highlights from What’s Blooming Street Fest and Art Fair
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,...
Enhance your Mental Health and Well-Being in the Arts District
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,...
Register for a Summer 2024 French class with l’Institut français d’Oak Park!
Summer is a great time to start learning French or progress from your current level by taking a six-week French class with l’Institut français d’Oak Park! Registration opens on Monday, April 29 for classes that will take place from June 11 through July 17 in the Oak...