2009 River Forest & Oak Park Community Events

Cheney Mansion Garden Days

Wednesdays, throughout Summer, 7a.m. - 1 p.m.
Stroll the mansion’s award-winning gardens at 220 N. Euclid. Gardeners on hand to answer questions.
(708) 383-2612

Oak Park Farmers Market

Open through last Saturday in October, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Pilgrim Congregational Church, 460 W. Lake Street. The farmers market features fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, honey, cider, cut flowers, plants, and bakery plus entertainment.
(708) 358-5780
www.oak-park.us/farmersmarket

Summer Music in Scoville Park

weekly at 5:30 p.m. from the second Sunday in June through August.
(708) 383-0002

Annual The Wright Ride

August 16
for the 5th Annual The Wright Ride, a ride through 14 communities and past architecturally significant structures. Routes for families and beginning and avid cyclists that will showcase lovely Frank Lloyd Wright original structures and other architecturally significant building and homes along the way.
(708) 524-7800
www.oakparkcycleclub.org

Roosevelt Road Summer Streetfair

late August
Held on Roosevelt Road between Oak Park Avenue and East Avenue.
(708) 763-0987

Taste of Oak Park Fest

August 16
A community event, held annually in Scoville Park.
(708) 524-2415

Economy Shop

Sales are one Thursday (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) and two Saturdays (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) each month from Sept. to June.
103 S. Grove Ave., Oak Park. Charity resale department store, celebrating 90 years in the community. Special evening sales Oct. 30 and April 30, 4-8p.m. Donations accepted Mon.-Wed./Fri. & Sat., 8a.m.-12 noon.
(708) 383-2449
www.economyshop.org

10th Annual Clear Sky Festival

Saturday, September 12, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Come join us for inflatable children bouncers, a bicycle safety course, entertainment and food vendors. At 6p.m., the high-energy dodge ball tournament begins for school grades 4th-8th, with teams vying for top awards and bragging rights!

Oaktoberfest

Sept. 18-19, 2009
Downtown Oak Park. Featuring live music, entertainment for kids and food booths.
(708) 383-4145
www.downtownoakpark.net

7th Annual Halloween Pet Parade

Saturday, October 18, 10a.m.
Washington Commons. Dress your pet up in their favorite costume and walk the parade/trick-or-treat route down Forest Avenue. We’ll have different categories of judging including Best Pet Costume, Best Owner/Pet Costume and Best Pet Trick. Trick-or-treat bags will be provided to all pets.
(708) 366-6660
www.rfparks.com

Annual Halloween Walk on the Avenue

October 25
The Avenue Business District sponsors a Halloween Walk for ghosts and goblins of all ages. The Walk is held in the morning and includes a costume parade.
(708) 296-0987

A Chrysanthemum Showcase

through November, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Mondays
Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield Avenue. Varieties of blooming chrysanthemums grown from historic stock plants on display at the Conservatory.
(708) 386-4700

SCC-The Lifelong Learning Center: Annual Holiday Craft Sale

November 7-8, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Hand-crafted unique gift items are available at very reasonable prices for all your Holiday gift giving.
(708) 848-5251

Annual Holiday Housewalk

Dates TBA
Visit lovely homes in the Oak Park and River Forest area decorated for the holidays. Proceeds benefit the Infant Welfare Clinic at 320 Lake Street, Oak Park. For dates and times, call
(708) 848-0528 or visit
www.infantwelfareoakpark.org

Annual Ice Show Extravaganza

(708) 383-0002 or (708) 848-9661

Victorian Christmas Tours

Dates TBA
Guided tours of the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio are given by students who emphasize Victorian holiday customs and family life. Free morning tours.
(708) 848-1976
www.wrightplus.org

Polar Express 2009

Date TBA
Join the River Forest Park District and the River Forest Public Library on a train ride to pick up Santa Claus in the North Pole! Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, as well as reading stories, playing games and even signing Christmas Carols.
(708) 366-6660

Ernest Hemingway Museum and Birthplace Boxing Day Celebration

Dec. 26, 2009
(708) 848-2222