Discover Oak Park’s Hidden Gem – A living world of beauty

Oak Park Conservatory

Located in historic Oak Park, Illinois, the Oak Park Conservatory is a treasured landmark and one of the community’s top three historical sites. Free and open to the public, the Conservatory offers visitors a lush escape into nature with three distinct indoor showrooms — the Mediterranean Room, Tropical Room, and Desert Room — each showcasing a diverse collection of plants from around the world. Outside, the urban gardens continue the experience with native Illinois landscapes featured in the Elsie Jacobsen Discovery Garden and Rubinstein Garden. Sweeps of prairie grasses and native blooms welcome you at the entrance, inviting you to slow down and explore this hidden oasis in the heart of the village. Owned and operated by the Park District of Oak Park, the Conservatory provides year-round opportunities to connect with nature through programs, events, and community initiatives. Highlights include: • Seasonal Events: Enjoy festive gatherings throughout the year such as the Candlelight Walk, Shamrock Scavenger Hunt, and Halloween Fright at Night. • Plant &amp; Garden Markets: Shop a variety of seasonal plant sales, including the Winter Seed Sale, Valentine’s Market, Spring Plant Sale, Perennial Pollinator Sale, Succulent &amp; Cacti Sale, Fall Mum &amp; Bulb Sale, and Winter Greens Market. • Private Event Rentals: Celebrate life’s milestones surrounded by natural beauty. The Conservatory is available for weddings, showers, graduations, birthday parties, memorial services, and other special occasions. • Educational Programs: Participate in a variety of hands-on programs for all ages — from adult gardening workshops to free early childhood nature programs that inspire young explorers. Whether you’re a lifelong plant lover or simply seeking a moment of calm, the Oak Park Conservatory offers a space to reconnect with nature, beauty, and community — right in your own backyard.

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Oak Park-River Forest

Illinois

Located in historic Oak Park, Illinois, the Oak Park Conservatory is a treasured landmark and one of the community’s top three historical sites....

Oakbrook Terrace Park District

Get ready for a summer of FUN! We have a variety of summer camps designed to offer something for everyone. From our popular Rising Star and Super Star Camps to our Camp Shorts and Nature Mini Camps, kids will find a way to grow, explore, engage, and play! Rising Star Camp is for children ages 3-5 and runs 8:30-11:30am. With lower staff-to-child ratios, a dedicated space for the needs of younger children, and trained staff, this camp offers our youngest campers the care and attention they need for a summer of growth and fun. Super Star Camp, for children ages 5-12, is our full-day camp from 8:30am-3:30pm. It is full of games, arts and crafts, outdoor exploration, and water play days. Each week features a new, exciting theme, with special guests and other surprises throughout the summer. Camp Shorts offers flexible half-day options tailored to specific interests like theater, STEAM, crafts, and more. We also offer a variety of nature-themed mini camps at our Lake View Nature Center for children ages 4-12! Choose from weekly themes, or try one of our fishing or archery camps! View all of our options here: www.tinyurl.com/OBTPDSummer2026 Register online here: https://web.obtpd.org/webtrac/web/splash.html

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DuPage

Oakbrook Terrace

Get ready for a summer of FUN! We have a variety of summer camps designed to offer something for everyone. From our popular Rising Star and Super...

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Wolfden Brewing Company

Come sip &amp; shop with us in Bloomingdale this Sunday as Wolfden Brewing teams up with the Streetz Artz Alliance to bring an incredible lineup of over 45 artists and makers to the brewery from 12pm to 5pm. With multiple nearby parking lots available, it’s easy to stop in, stay awhile, and enjoy the day.
Spend your afternoon exploring a vibrant mix of local artists, handmade goods, tarot readings, and unique finds while enjoying Wolfden’s wide selection of craft beers. This is a relaxed, outdoor spring market designed for discovering something new, supporting small businesses, and enjoying Spring.
Where: Wolfden Brewing, 112 W Lake St, Bloomingdale, IL When: Sunday, April 26, 26 - 12-5pm
Lineup of artists: Angelic Celestial Whispers Beaver Rub Spice Company BlackCraft Arts bohoLIVING Brennan Weaver LLC Cats, Crafts &amp; Cooking Crow &amp; Moon Enchantments Cubed Dimensions Printing Daisy Brand Arts Design with Millie Diane By Designs Jewelry Dragonfly Bath and Body Essentials Dye The Day Away FeFe’s Pickles and Peppers Flock &amp; Field Naturals FrankenWerks Studios Ghost Owl Studio Gigawatt Coffee Hex &amp; Crust Jeannine’s Jems Jen Watson Art KayDee Kay Creations LLC Kevin Fagaragan Illustration KP’s Candy Factory Kulay Illustrations Masterclass Savory Sweet Foods MasterLink Chainmaille Megandowntherabbithole Melanie Klegerman Fersko Mixtape Your Life, LLC MyKookieJar Nethercrafts Rantana Creations Raven Feathers and Bat Wings Robin Marie Studio Robin Monique Rios Art ScarabSanctuary Slow Poke Sculpts Snowingstars Sprinkle Candles That Girl at the Market The Crooked Workbench The Yarny Kraken Valerie Holder Wanna Pickle Gourmet Foods Wylde Mountain Thyme
This outdoor event is free to attend and open to all. Gather your friends, enjoy a craft beer, and spend the day supporting local artists while discovering everything from handmade goods and artwork to specialty foods and creative gifts. Come one, come all!

Local Event: Wolfden's Spring Craft Show

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Wolfden's Spring Craft Show

Come sip & shop with us in Bloomingdale this Sunday as Wolfden Brewing teams up with the Streetz Artz Alliance to bring an...

Clarendon Hills Library

Join State Representative Marti Deuter and staff from the offices of Sen. Glowiak Hilton and Sen. Tammy Duckworth to get your state or federal questions answered. This accessible community session requires no appointment, so residents are encouraged to stop by at their convenience.

Local Event: April Satellite Office Hours with State Representative Marti Deuter

April Satellite Office Hours with State...

Join State Representative Marti Deuter and staff from the offices of Sen. Glowiak Hilton and Sen. Tammy Duckworth to get your...

April Satellite Office Hours with State Representative Marti Deuter

Union Church of Hinsdale

<table><tbody><tr><td>TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY: MAY 1, 7:30 p.m. Studebaker Theater, Fine Arts Building, Chicago&nbsp; May 2, 3 p.m. Union Church of Hinsdale Enjoy a fabulous spring day filled with Mozart! Evren Ozel, a winner of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition performs Mozart Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, K466 with Camerata Chicago. Conducted by Maestro Drostan Hall, Camerata Chicago also plays Mozart’s Prague Symphony No. 38 in D Major, K504 and two Lyric Pieces by Grieg including “Evening in the Mountains”. Bring your friends &amp; family to this all ages concert. Use Code CCLG to receive 15% discount off your order online at CamerataChicago.org or call 312-799-0916 to get your tickets.</td></tr></tbody></table>

Local Event: CAMERATA CHICAGO & VAN CLIBURN WINNER EVREN OZEL perform MOZART Piano Concerto #20 in D Minor, K466

CAMERATA CHICAGO & VAN CLIBURN WINNER EVREN...

TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY:  MAY 1, 7:30 p.m. Studebaker Theater, Fine Arts Building, Chicago  May 2, 3 p.m. Union Church of...

CAMERATA CHICAGO & VAN CLIBURN WINNER EVREN OZEL perform MOZART Piano Concerto #20 in D Minor, K466

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