FLY Dance Company Performance
Witness the dynamic fusion of street dance and classical music with FLY Dance Company, known as "The Gentlemen of Hip-Hop." Their performances are a blend of youthful energy, risk-taking movement, and clever choreography set to a mix of surprising musical selections. FLY's unique style promises an evening of entertainment that transcends age and cultural boundaries.
Location: River Forest
Valentine's Market
Shop for gifts from the Oak Park Conservatory greenhouse for your valentine or treat yourself! Shop online Feb. 1-10 or shop in person Feb. 10-15. Locally-grown and full of love, choose from blooming plants and flowers such as succulents, tropical houseplants, and more.
Location: Oak Park
A History of the Vivian G. Harsh Collection
In celebration of Black History Month, the Historical Society of Forest Park and the Forest Park Public Library have partnered up to bring by an archivist from the Chicago Public Library for an illuminating presentation on the history of the Vivian G. Harsh Collection, and an overview of some of the rich materials available for public research.
Location: Forest Park
Adult Water Colors Class
Artists of all levels are invited to meet Wednesdays to express themselves through colors and observers of details and shapes. Learn how to draw, using watercolors, inks and pencils improving your basic skills. Join us in practicing how to mix watercolor paints to achieve the right tones, or master new brush strokes for landscapes, portrait and more
Location: Oak Park
"Tangled" Screening
Join The Village of North Riverside Parks & Recreation Department for a free screening of the modern Disney classic "Tangled". We'll be screening the film in the Village Commons Gymnasium. Admission is free and concessions will be available for purchase.
Location: North Riverside
Family Bingo Night
And Bingo was his name-o! Join the Park District of La Grange for a fun-filled, family night of bingo! Snacks will be provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Location: La Grange
Love & Glow Valentine's Day Market
Hosted by Style Society and Yoga Loft Studio, this pop-up is a special selection of local artisans and makers featuring unique handcrafted gifts, sustainable fashion, stunning jewelry, and home decor that tells a story.
Location: Oak Park
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Creativity Fest
Gather your family and friends to make art! Join Riverside Arts Center in creating a community art project. Finished pieces will be displayed together at RAC's Town Hall exhibition. Stop by RAC to create your art and connect with others in the community.
Location: Riverside
Cupid Crawl
Cupid Crawl is a Valentine's date with FOUR local breweries: Imperial Oak Brewing Brookfield, BuckleDown Brewing, Milk Money Brewing and Hop District Community Brewing. Buses will run a continuous route between the locations, with pickups/departures happening approximately every 15-20 minutes.
Music and food at each location. Beer mine?
Location: Brookfield, Lyons, La Grange, La Grange Park
Parent-Child Valentine Card Making
Get ready for Valentine's Day! In this creative workshop, design and decorate your very own Valentine's box and make a set of handmade cards for classmates, friends and loved ones. All you have to bring is your imagination and a little love to share! This is a parent/child class.
Location: La Grange
Victorian Valentine Tea Party
Step back in time and enjoy a Victorian-era tea party at Pleasant Home. The main floor will be decked out with beautiful place settings, delicious treats, and teas to taste for you and your Valentine, as well as activities, games, and crafts. Registration includes one caregiver and one child. All children need to be accompanied by an adult.
Location: Oak Park
Valentine's Day Donut Baking Party
Sign your kids up for this sweet Valentine’s donut party! Kids will decorate heart-shaped donuts with pink frosting, sprinkles, and lots of love. It’s a fun, hands-on celebration full of creativity, treats, and festive flair!
Each child will make 6 delicious donuts to take home in a bakery box to share with you.
Location: Riverside
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Tellers' Night
Experience personal real-life stories from professional storytellers from Forest Park Arts Alliance at Robert’s Westside. Enjoy Robert’s selection of handmade cocktails, mocktails and craft beer while you immerse yourself in the teller's tale.
Location: Forest Park
Wonder Works Ocean Wonders
Wonder Works Children's Museum will be filled with activities celebrating oceans, and all things fictional and real that live in them! There will even be a mermaid meet and greet!
Location: Oak Park
Valentine's Bloom Bar & Bites
Celebrate Valentine’s Day surrounded by flowers at the Oak Park Conservatory. Craft your own beautiful flower bouquet from our bloom bar to take home while enjoying Valentine’s-themed desserts and small bites as professional horticulturist guide you through bouquet styles and arrangement techniques. Each participant will take home a handcrafted bouquet.
Location: Oak Park
Valentine's Day Paint and Sip BYOB
Looking for a creative and fun way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Try this Valentine’s-themed BYOB Paint & Sip! This program is perfect for couples, friends, and singles looking to enjoy a night of art.
Location: Riverside
Galentine's Sip, Savor, and Spa!
Grab your best girlfriends, sister, mother, and daughter for a delightful evening of relaxation with the experts from Spa in Your Space. Enjoy massage chairs, make your own fragrance, eat delicious savory and sweet snacks and enjoy drinks! bar. What better way to celebrate love than with the best gals in your life! Ages 21+
Location: Oak Park
Mardi Gras Senior Social
Get ready to let the good times roll! This Mardi Gras senior social is a fun-filled afternoon celebration of music, food and games!
Location: La Grange
Clear the Racks Sale
Shop 'til you drop at North Riverside Park Mall's "Clear the Racks" sale!
Location: North Riverside
"Tokens of Love" Shopping Event
Oak Park's Hemingway District's signature Tokens of Love event is a day-long celebration full of activities, shopping, dining and more Valentine's Day fun!
Location: Oak Park
Roar-mantic Rhythms: Valentine's Day Dinner
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an unforgettable evening at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, featuring a five-course plated dinner accompanied by a live jazz performance.
Location: Brookfield
King of Hearts at Robert's Westside
Grab your sweetheart and head to Robert's Westside, where a special person from the community will be crowned King of Hearts! Enjoy live music from The Island of Misfit Toys and Warp Wolf as you dance your heart out.
Location: Forest Park
Franklin Park Seed Swap
Love is in the air… and in the garden. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, you're welcome at this Valentine’s Seed Swap! Celebrate the season of sharing by connecting with fellow plant lovers and exchanging seeds to grow your collection. No seeds to bring? No problem; there will be plenty to share!
Location: Franklin Park
Symphony of Oak Park and River Forest Choral Concert
Treat your ears to a musical feast courtesy of the Symphony of Oak Park and River Forest at its choral concert, which features a pre-show discussion. The performance will include selected works from Brahms, Mahler and Copland.
Location: River Forest
Floral Faux Stained Glass Art Workshop
Get inspired and create your own vibrant faux-stained glass floral artwork in this hands-on, beginner-friendly class at Studio 928. Using simple techniques and rich, transparent colors, you’ll design a radiant flower scene in a circular frame — perfect for hanging in a sunny window or giving as a handmade gift. No special tools, glass-cutting or experience required.
Location: Oak Park
LEGO Gone Wild
For kids: Explore the outdoors with a naturalist to seek tracks, scat, nests, and more on a short hike, then build a LEGO creation based on what inspired you on the hike.
Location: Riverside
Mardi Gras at Robert's Westside
Enjoy a New Orleans-style buffet featuring Cajun and Creole favorites while listening to a live performance from the Windy City Ramblers.
Location: Forest Park
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Mother-Son Night Out
Calling all mothers and sons for an eventful night out at the Franklin Park Ice Arena. This memorable event includes pizza and lemonade, skate rental, music, a photo opportunity, and a special treat. Register early – space is limited.
Location: Franklin Park
Saturday in the Woods
Drop your 3- to 5-yea-old child at Scout Cabin for an afternoon adventure in the woods. Children will explore the natural world around them through artistic expression, science experiments, hands-on play and a hiking adventure through the woods.
Location: Riverside
Murder Mystery Dinner with the North Riverside Players
The North Riverside Players' annual murder mystery dinner is back, this year featuring a performance of the Mummy Murders and a delicious pasta dinner from Cuomo's. Come early to peruse the auction!
Location: North Riverside
Lunar New Year Celebration
Brookfield Zoo Chicago's ZAP! Conservation Science Adventures is joining with the Oak Park Conservatory to celebrate the Lunar New Year! This free family event is for all ages. Enjoy wildlife, hands-on activities, crafts, scavenger hunts, and more! Explore the Conservatory and learn more about Lunar New Year!
Location: Oak Park
Ross Sawyer Artist Talk and Exhibit
The Riverside Arts Center is pleased to present Ross Sawyer's solo exhibiton, The Future Still Isn't What It Used to Be curated by Kristin Taylor in the Freeark Gallery and Sculpture Garden. Join the artist for a special talk Feb. 22 and view the exhibit through March 7.
Location: Riverside
Comedy Plex Presents Kevin Farley
Enjoy a night of hysterical comedy at Comedy Plex with Comedy Plex Presents: Kevin Farley. The younger brother of famed comedian Chris Farley, Kevin Farley is an established comedic presence in film and television and is bringing his talent to Oak Park for a live performance Feb. 22.
Location: Oak Park
Kids Cooking Class: Mini Bundt Cakes
Kids and grown-ups will work together to mix, measure, bake and decorate a delicious vanilla mini Bundt cake. Each participant will take home a beautifully boxed mini Bundt cake—made with love and perfect for sharing!
Location: Riverside
Oak Park Black History Month Celebration
Oak Park's "Celebrating a Century of Black History" Black History Month celebration highlights the richness and resilience of Black history and culture through music, dance, historical reflection and storytelling. The program also includes a special keynote address by one of Oak Park's very own acclaimed author and speaker.
Location: Oak Park
Franklin Park Father-Daughter Dance
Step into a magical winter wonderland at this father-daughter dance! This memorable event for dads and daughters includes dinner, music, dancing, flowers, a photo opportunity, and a special treat. Register early as space is limited.
Location: Franklin Park
Stunna Steppaz Black History Month Showcase
Celebrate Black History Month with the talents of Stunna Steppaz Dance Group at their special Black History Month showcase in Broadview.
Location: Broadview
Bite the Burbs
Dig into our region's delicious restaurant scene with the third annual Bite the Burbs, Explore Oak Park and Beyond's restaurant week!
Location: Oak Park, Forest Park, Riverside, Brookfield, North Riverside, La Grange Park, Maywood, Elmwood Park, Westchester, Melrose Park, Hillside
Decades Dance
Celebrate the '90s and dance the night away at Riverside's second annual Decades Dance! Bust out the ripped jeans, flannels, polos, hair scrunchies, snap bracelets, platform sneakers for a night of music, dancing, and fun.
Location: Riverside
The Faux Frank Experience: Prairie Style Faux Stained Glass Workshop
Faux Frank is a hands-on, Prairie–style faux stained glass art experience inspired by the architectural legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright. Designed and led by Cheryl Vargas, this experience blends art-making with architectural storytelling with tools and materials provided.
Location: Oak Park
A Couple of Caricatures
Bring your family, friends, or favorite people and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of art in partnership with the Oak Park Area Arts Council and Oak Park Art League. Talented local artists will be stationed throughout the first floor of Cheney Mansion, ready to create a charming, one-of-a-kind caricature for you to take home and proudly display. Meet the artists, see their process and enjoy light refreshments as you get your portrait done.
Location: Oak Park