Riverside Sesquicentennial Time Capsule Photo Contest
All ages are welcome to submit photos focused on eco-friendly actions in Riverside in honor of the village's 150th anniversary! Submit your snapshot by June 20.
Location: Riverside
Franklin Park Summer Concert Series
Join Franklin Park for its annual and free Summer Concert Series! The first show of the series features The Wayouts, who are known to electrify audiences across Chicago and the Midwest with their raw, no-frills take on 1960s rock ‘n’ foll. With just four musicians and a killer setlist, they bring fresh energy to rock classics, keeping the spirit of pure rock ‘n’ roll alive.
Location: Franklin Park
Riverside Farmers Market Opening Day
Ditch the grocery store and head to Riverside for the opening day of its annual farmers market! You'll find loads of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as honeys, jams and more!
Location: Riverside
Thursday Night Out: Pride Night
Thursday Night Out, the beloved free Downtown Oak Park favorite summer event series returns June 5 with a special Pride night featuring drag performers! Enjoy their performances while dining on specials from 20 downtown Oak Park restaurants! Tables and chairs are set up outside for patrons to enjoy dining al fresco.
Location: Oak Park
Franklin Park Park Party
Spend an evening with friends and the Park District of Franklin Park enjoying free food and fun with the family! These casual gatherings are part of a six-year park tour where park district officials visit every park in the district and they can’t wait to see you this summer!
Location: Franklin Park
Yappy Hour
Bring your furry best friend for festive fun on the patio and grounds of Cheney Mansion. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served as you mingle with other pet parents. Enjoy pet-friendly activities and meet new vendors.
Location: Oak Park
Riverside Arts Weekend
Celebrate creativity during a weekend of art and music at Guthrie Park in Riverside at the Riverside Arts Weekend. Experience a vibrant showcase of visual arts and immerse yourself in live performances and demonstrations by wonderfully talented artists.
Location: Riverside
Brookfield Farmers Market Opening Day
Check out delicious farm-grown produce, artisanal foods and tasty treats at the Brookfield farmers market, which returns June 7! There will also be live music and other fun activities.
Location: Brookfield
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Haymarket Martyrs' Monument & Radical Row Tour
Join the Historical Society of Forest Park for an hour-long tour of the Haymarket Martyrs Monument & Radical Row Tour. Learn the story of the Haymarket Affair, the monument, and those who choose to be buried near this monument to the 8 hour day and those who died for it.
Location: Forest Park
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Vintage Car Show
Looking for some free family fun? Oak Park River Forest Museum, along with the Oak Park Vintage Car Club, is hosting the annual Vintage Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 7, on the streets surrounding the museum. Enjoy looking at classic cars while talking to the owners and listening to music provided by School of Rock. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Admission to the show and the museum is free.
Location: Oak Park
Out in the Burbs
Out in the Burbs is the western suburbs’ largest LGBTQ+ Pride celebration—an unapologetic, joyful, and affirming space where everyone is welcome to live, love, and celebrate out loud.
Location: Oak Park
Let's Grow Together: Juneteenth Celebration and Wellness Festival
Celebrate Juneteenth and get healthy at Let's Grow Together, a Juneteenth celebration and holistic wellness festival. Let's Grow Together, in its sixth year, is the largest health and wellness festival in the western suburbs of Chicago, where you'll enjoy music, good food, fitness and family fun.
Location: Maywood
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Penny Plunge
Dive for tokens at the bottom of the pool at the Franklin Park Penny Plunge. Swimmers get to keep the change they find or turn in tokens for prizes!
Location: Franklin Park
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True Crime: Gangster Tour
Join organized crime historian John Binder on the “There Goes the Neighborhood” tour of gangster history in Oak Park and River Forest, visiting the of notorious made men as Tony Accardo, Paul Ricca, Sam Giancana, “Tough Tony” Capezio, and “Machine Gun” Jack McGurn.
Location: Oak Park, River Forest
Franklin Park Fest & Railroad Days
Enjoy four fun-filled days at Franklin Park Fest, the annual festival celebrating the wonderful community of Franklin Park! Enjoy live music, carnival rides, fair fare and more.
June 14 is Railroad Days, a very special part of the festival where children can walk on actual locomotives, as well as pet animals and get their faces painted.
Location: Franklin Park
Forest Park Juneteenth Pool Party
Get excited for Forest Park's annual Juneteenth Pool Party! Celebrate the contributions and history of Black Americans at this beloved Forest Park event.
Location: Forest Park
Oak Park Juneteenth Celebration
Oak Park is hosting its annual Juneteenth community cookout June 14 with a vendors market, games, activities for children, delicious food, music and a community resource fair!
Location: Oak Park
Keystone Avenue: Street of Dreams Tour
Take a fascinating stroll through River Forest history and learn about the town's oldest commercial building, the architect of the Methodist Church, the “power couple” who helped bring the Columbian Exposition to Chicago and much more on this sidewalk tour of Keystone Avenue.
Location: River Forest
Zoo Uncorked: Tequila & Tails
Enjoy refreshing drinks while exploring the fascinating lives of big and small cats and learning about the Brookfield Zoo Chicago's efforts to protect these incredible creatures and their habitats. This exclusive 21+ event offers the perfect mix of fun, education, and socializing— all while supporting conservation.
Location: Brookfield
Juneteenth Festival
Join the Democratic Party of Proviso and Illinois Speaker of the House Emanuel “Chris” Welch for a day of fun! Enjoy food, drinks, entertainment and connect with local businesses and members of our community!
Location: Hillside
Broadview Juneteenth Celebration
The Village of Broadview is proud to host its 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration. Three powerful days of culture, community, and commemoration, from Friday, June 20 through Sunday, June 22, 2025. This is an unforgettable celebration of freedom, culture, labor and love.
Location: Broadview
Beyond the Walls: The Art Behind Oak Park's Mini Murals
Join the Oak Park Area Arts Council and the Park District of Oak Park for an exclusive evening at Cheney Mansion, where you’ll meet the artists who created the vibrant, beautiful murals along Oak Park's train tracks.
Chat with the artists, enjoy delicious light bites, sip on your favorite beer, wine or soda, and mingle with fellow art enthusiasts in an atmosphere of creativity and conversation.
Location: Oak Park
Broadview 110th Birthday Celebration
The Village of Broadview turns 110 this year! Celebrate this amazing milestone with a community event, featuring a parade, good food, entertainment and fun activities for the whole family!
Location: Broadview
Westchester Juneteenth Celebration
Head to Westchester for its community Juneteenth celebration at Gladstone Park! Enjoy live entertainment and music, retail vendors and food vendors, line dancing, kids activities and more! Celebrate the contributions, history and culture of Black Americans and the integral part they play in our communities.
Location: Winchester
Movie Night at the Pool
Looking for a new idea for family night? Enjoy "Elemental" poolside or in the water at the pool! Popcorn is provided. Flotation devices are not allowed with the exception of pool noodles.
Location: Franklin Park
Frederick Law Olmsted Society of Riverside Walking Tour
Explore Riverside's flowing landscape, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, America’s first and most famous landscape architect; its more than 150 years of rich architectural history, with homes by famous architects Frank Lloyd Wright, William LeBaron Jenney and Howard Van Doren Shaw; and its fascinating, sometimes notorious, residents down through the years on this walking tour!
Location: Riverside
True Crime: Gangster Tour
Join organized crime historian John Binder on the “There Goes the Neighborhood” tour of gangster history in Oak Park and River Forest, visiting the of notorious made men as Tony Accardo, Paul Ricca, Sam Giancana, “Tough Tony” Capezio, and “Machine Gun” Jack McGurn.
Location: Oak Park, River Forest