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Top 5 Mother’s Day Off-the-Wall Outings in Oak Park

Bountiful brunches abound, but so do other fun and funky takes on Mother's Day Weekend in Oak Park.

What do you give the woman that gave you everything? 

Well, a weekend about town is a great way to start!

Bountiful brunches abound, but so do other fun and funky takes on Mother’s Day Weekend in Oak Park.

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-Oak Park’s Great Food Truck Rally sponsored by Pilgrim Congregational Church, UCC

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Saturday, May 11

12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

406 Lake St.

The revolution has come to Oak Park and it’s on four wheels.  Enjoy the
wonders of 5411 Empanadas, Meatloaf-A-Go-Go, Mojo Express and more!  My
favorite food truck,  Tamales Spaceship, which serves us awesome Mexican
food, will be there too.  Get ready for their festive flavors and their
signature showmanship! 

 

-The Hemingway District’s Mother’s Day Celebration

Saturday, May 11

4:00 PM drawing

Scoville Square

The Hemingway District is as active as ever despite the construction!  This
Saturday afternoon they will be hosting a drawing for Gift Basket valued at
$800.00 designed to wow Moms.  To participate in the drawing, just enter
at some of The Hemingway District’s finest retailers and restaurants including
Garland Flowers, Sanems’, The Irish Shop, and more!

 

-Kids Ride Free at Greenline Wheels

Every day at Greenline Wheels

105 S. Marion St.

The gang at Greenline Wheels continues their tradition of offering free bike
rentals for kids under 12 with the purchase of an adult rental.  Burleys and child seats are available for rent too.  Celebrate Mother's Day and National Bike Month by getting out there on two wheels!  Need a helmet or a lock?  Greenline Wheels rentals include both pieces of equipment. 

 

-Mother’s Day Dinner Specials at Marion Street Cheese Market

Sunday, May 12

5:00 PM – last seating at 8:00 PM

100 S. Marion St.

In addition to Marion Street Cheese Market’s Hybrid Buffett, our Cheese Friends
will be serving up Dinner Specials in their Bistro.  Get ready for comfort
food classic like Pork Chops and Applesauce!  Don’t forget dessert, and
treat Mom to a hearty slice of Old School Lemon Meringue Pie.  Yum! 

 

-Serenitea Tea Café and Boutique Tea on Mother’s Day

Sunday, May 12

3 seating-s

1046 Pleasant St.

Join Tracy for a Mother’s Day Tea at the recently opened Serenitea in the heart of
the Pleasant District just kitty-corner from Mills Park and the Pleasant
Home.  Reservations are required for this prefix menu of finger
sandwiches, homemade scones, and plenty of tea!  What Mom doesn’t love a
stylish spring outing and miniature crème puffs?

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