10 Oak Lawn Area Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season

Giving Tuesday, which in 2024 falls on Dec. 3, is a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups.

Oak Lawn Woman Grateful For Mother, Health Care Provider

Patch and T-Mobile have partnered to highlight what people are grateful for this November.

Interactive Map To Houses Entered In OL Halloween Decorating Contest

Here are all the entries in Oak Lawn's 2024 Halloween Home Decorating Contest. Visit them this week or go trick or treating there.

Chicago Ridge Mall Hosts Ultimate Halloween, Day of Dead Celebration

Put on your costume and head to Chicago Ridge Mall Saturday, Oct. 26 for a fun afternoon of crafts, yummy treats, surprise guests and more.

Enter Your Spooky House In Oak Lawn's Halloween Decorating Contest

The village and Midnight Terror House are holding a Halloween Haunted House decorating contest. Deadline to register is Wednesday, Oct. 23.

'Pumpkin Church' Sincerest Pumpkin Patch More Adorable Than Ever

Make some memories at the First United Methodist Church pumpkin patch in Oak Lawn. The patch is open daily through Halloween.

Patch's Best 2024 Halloween Yard Haunts: Cook County, Chicago

Patch has rounded up the best residential Halloween yard haunts submitted by readers in Cook County.

Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Oak Lawn This Fall

Pumpkin season is almost here. Find out where to get the pick of the patch near Oak Lawn.

Spirits on Sproat returns Sept. 27 for 20th anniversary

POPULAR OAK LAWN HOME HAUNT CONJURES HALLOWEEN FUN FOR THOUSANDS OF VISITORS

Midnight Terror Haunted House celebrates 10th anniversary

POPULAR OAK LAWN HAUNT SLASHES PRICES, GEARS UP FOR SCARIEST SEASON YET

Fireworks Near Me: Oak Lawn July 4th 2024 Events

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Oak Lawn.

Oak Lawn 2024 Independence Day Parade Marches Saturday, With Concert

Oak Lawn Independence Day Parade and post-parade concert with Five Guys Named Moe set for June 29.

July 4th 2024 Fireworks, Events Around Oak Lawn

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Oak Lawn.

Make Some Noise At Burbank's 'Party In The Park' At Narragansett Park

Head over to Narrangansett Park June 27 to June 30, for bands, big rides, beer tent, food, kids activties and a huge fireworks show Saturday

Black Businesses, Entrepreneurs Showcased At Juneteenth Celebration

Snatch Angels presents Juneteenth Celebration Sunday, June 9, at the Oak Lawn Pavilion featuring 75 vendors, kids activities, food and music

St. Catherine of Alexandria Carnival 2024: Know Before You Go

The St. Catherine of Alexandria Carnival runs June 5 to June 9, featuring rides, games, raffles, bands and a beer garden in Oak Lawn.

South Side Irish Soda Bread Contest Returns To Reilly's Daughter

Tell grandma to start baking. Reilly's Daughter's Irish Soda Bread Contest returns Saturday, March 9. Grand prize is airfare to Ireland.

South Suburban Fish Fry Roundup for Lent 2024

Check Patch's list of fish fry events happening on Chicago's South Side and south suburbs for the 2024 Lenten season.

Where To Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2023 In Oak Lawn

There are plenty of parties, shows and family events planned near Oak Lawn to help you ring in 2024.

Oak Lawn Park District Offers New Year's Eve Tennis Drills

Get an early start on your fitness goals at the Oak Lawn the Racquet, Fitness and Gymnastics Center's tennis drills on New Year's Eve.

New Year’s Eve 2023 In Oak Lawn: Tommy Joe, Park Lawn Bingo, Clancy's

There are plenty of parties, shows and family events planned near Oak Lawn to help you ring in 2024.

OL Firefighters Union Delivers Toys To Advocate Children's Hospital

Kids stuck in the hospital for Christmas at Advocate Children's received new toys thanks to Oak Lawn Professional Firefighters Local 3405.

Get Creative With Santa Saturday At Acorn To Oak Studios

Kids ages 3-12 are invited to spend a fun morning with Santa, Saturday, Dec. 16, crafting a snow man canvas at Acorn to Oak Studios.

Calvary Church Shines Bright With Tree Lighting, Festive Celebration

Calvary Church hosts a free family event Sunday, Dec. 10, featuring ponies, carols, raffles, food, tree lighting, Nativity and more.

Cookie Bonanza Offers Homemade Treats At First United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church of Oak Lawn, aka as the 'Pumpkin Church,' will host a cookie bonanza Saturday, Dec. 2.

Holiday Market At Oak Lawn Pavilion Offers Treasures of Christmas

Explore over 80 vendors each day, Dec. 2 and Dec. 3, at the massive Treasures of Christmas Holiday Market in the Oak Lawn Pavilion.

Gingerbread House Contest Offers Sweet Competition At OL Library

Drop off your gingerbread house at the Oak Lawn Public Library starting Dec. 4 for a chance to win prizes in the first-ever contest.

Santa, Mrs. Claus And Pals Land Saturday On Oak Lawn Village Green

Frolic with your favorite holiday characters and enjoy live music Saturday, Dec. 2, at Santa on the Green in Oak Lawn.

Christmas Fear comes to Midnight Terror Haunted House Dec. 15-17

CLAIM EARLY BIRD TICKETS OVER BLACK FRIDAY WEEKEND FOR ONLY $15

Chicago Ridge Mall Announces 2023 Holiday Hours, Events, Santa

Chicago Ridge Mall will be closed Thanksgiving Day but will be open for Black Friday, with events, deals and Santa planned all December.

Children’s Museum Director, Professional Santa, Pens New Reindeer Tale

Oak Lawn Children's Museum director Adam Woodworth pens a new holiday tale about an easily distracted reindeer named "Twilight."

Thanksgiving Store Hours In Oak Lawn: Fairplay, Jewel, Mariano's

Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Thanksgiving staples from Oak Lawn grocery stores and pharmacies.

Oak Lawn Area Restaurants Open Thanksgiving 2023

A number of national chains, and some local restaurants, are open on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23.

'Mr. Krickl Has Left The Garage'

After 23 spine chilling years of pranking Oak Lawn kids on Halloween, Mr. Krickl's haunted garage has reached the end of its run.

Halloween 2023: Trick-Or-Treating Hours Set In Oak Lawn

For those who choose to participate in the holiday on Tuesday, Oct. 31, Oak Lawn is holding trick-or-treating hours from 3 to 8 p.m.

Trunk Or Treat (Or Trick -Or-Trunk) Events Near Oak Lawn

There are plenty of opportunities for kids to get in some extra treat collecting at these area trunk-or- treat events.

Paint A Lantern, Then March In A Parade Through Wolfe Wildlife Park

Area kids are invited to Acorn to Oak Studios in Oak Lawn to paint a paper lantern on Oct. 18, then participate in a lanter parade Oct. 21.

Southland’s Sincerest Pumpkin Patch Opens At Oak Lawn ‘Pumpkin Church’

Make some memories at the First United Methodist Church pumpkin patch in Oak Lawn. The patch opens Oct. 8. Open daily through Halloween.

Oak Lawn Gets Spooky With Halloween Yard Decorating Contest

The Village of Oak Lawn is teaming up with Midnight Terror House to host a Halloween Yard Decorating Contest. Deadline to enter is Oct. 27.

Pumpkin Patches Around Oak Lawn

There are a number of pumpkin patches in the Oak Lawn area. Here are some of the most prominent ones.