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 [email protected].
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.
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!”
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 Park Arts District.
Start learning French with Le Débutant or build your French vocabulary, conversational fluency, and comprehension with Le Touriste, Le Globetrotteur, or Le Découvreur. Visit our website for session details and course descriptions.
For more information, subscribe to our email list, visit http://www.frenchinstitute.net or follow l’Institut français d’Oak Park on Facebook and Instagram.