Olympics Week
July 7-13, Park District of Oak Park
In honor of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, join the Park District of Oak Park in celebrating all things Olympic this week at various local facilities. Compete in many, Olympic-themed events, including taking on exciting aquatic challenges at Ridgeland Common, painting the Olympic Rings, and tasting world class grapes from France, Italy, and Greece at Cheney Mansion. Visit https://tinyurl.com/3dszt775 for more infomation on dates and times.
Comic-Making Class (Grades 2-4)
Saturday, July 6, 10 – 11 a.m., River Forest Library – Community Room
Do you love graphic novels? Do you love telling stories? Come to our comic-making class and learn to create your own comics. For grades 2-4. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mtsa6a68, 735 Lathrop Ave., River Forest
Older Adults Coffee Hour
Friday, July 5, 9:30 – 11 a.m., Oak Park Public Library – Main
Stop by for coffee and friendly conversation. Register at https://tinyurl.com/bdfxecn3, 834 Lake St., Oak Park
Comedy Plex – Joe Kilgallon
Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6, 8 - 9:30 p.m., Comedy Plex
Described by the Chicago Tribune as having “a straight shooting, pull-no-punches style”, Joe has performed at clubs and colleges all over America. With material ranging from alcohol to sex, Kilgallon is sure to rant about something the whole family can enjoy. Visit comedyplex.com for tickets. 1128 Lake St., Oak Park
4th of July Parade
Thursday, July 4, 10 a.m.
Celebrate America in Oak Park at the annual Independence Day Parade. The parade begins at Longfellow Park, located at Ridgeland Avenue and Adams Street, at 10 a.m., turns east on Augusta Street, and eventually disperses near Whittier Elementary School, close to Harvey Avenue.
Concerts in the Park with Woodstreet Bloodhounds
Sunday, July 7, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Scoville Park
Join us for free, family-friendly entertainment. This week features Woodstreet Bloodhounds, a band that plays American roots music. 800 W. Lake St., Oak Park
Story Garden
Monday, July 8, 9 – 9:30 a.m., River Forest Public Library – Library Lawn
Wander through our garden as you read a story. Stories will change on the second Monday of the month. 735 Lathrop Ave., River Forest
Health Legacy Program for Women of Color
Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 9 – August 15, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Oak Park Township
FREE 6-week workshop designed for women of color to learn to eat right, manage weight, and better manage their health. Join us for exercise, nutrition counseling, and health education in a supportive environment. Registration required. Call (800)-757-0202 to register. 130 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park
Recycled Paper Making (Grades K-4)
Wednesday, July 10, 2-3 p.m., River Forest Public Library – Barbara Hall Meeting Room,
This interactive, informative, and fun presentation explains the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling. Learn how to create creative trash-to-treasure items! Participants will even get to make and take home a sample of recycled paper. For grades K-4, registration required. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3jynzpsv, 735 Lathrop Ave., River Forest