Park District of Oak Park

All Ages Stick & Puck
2022-07-31 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-07-24 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
All players must pre-register at least 1 hour prior to the session.
Gear Requirements 18 & Up: Face covering, helmet, elbow pads, gloves, shin pads, hockey skates
Gear Requirements 17 & Under: Full gear – helmet w/ full face shield, chest pad, elbow pads, hockey gloves, hockey pants, shin pads, skates
Stick & Puck is for open hockey and skill practice only.
Scrimmages of any sort are strictly prohibited.
Coaching and instruction of any sort is strictly prohibited during Skills & Drills sessions.

Public Skate
2022-07-31 13:45 - 15:45, 2022-07-30 18:00 - 20:30, 2022-07-29 18:15 - 20:15, 2022-07-24 13:45 - 15:45, 2022-07-23 18:00 - 20:30, 2022-07-22 18:15 - 20:15
Skate rental is available at $3

Pour Painting 7/31
2022-07-31 13:00 - 15:00
Those pour painting videos are totally addictive! Come make your very own and we’ll clean up the mess! 2 canvas boards per person can be used. We’ll also provide a large variety of colors and finishes to make your painting stand out.

Middle-East Reflections
2022-07-30 10:00 - 12:00
Welcome to Mid-Eastern art and design. The emphasis is on geometric patterns which occur in rich profusion throughout Islamic cultures. Some of these patterns represent objects found in nature and others demonstrate the beauty of order and symmetry. More than just ornamentation, these patterns were created to transform the object they adorn into something uncommon, something infinite. Using mirror mosaics and Islamic geometric patterns participants will create a mosaic of their own design with metallic, reflective materials arranged on solid base.

Mehndi Art Gloves
2022-07-29 18:00 - 20:00
Mehndi is the artistic application of henna to the hands and feet. Intricate designs are applied in repeating patterns, paisley, sun shapes, animals and plants but Mehndi artists enjoy using their personal creativity and vision as well. We will use permanent marker and create radial designs while a glove is being worn. The sense of touch as the design is being created is an important part of the process. Ages

Noon Skate
2022-07-29 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-07-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-07-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-07-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-07-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-07-18 12:00 - 13:00
Participants who preregister for public skate will be let into RCRC 15 minutes before the set start time. Participants are encouraged to put their skates on prior to entering the building and take their skates off once they have exited at the end of their skate.
Face coverings fully covering the participants mouth and nose are required at all times when inside the building and skating. While on the ice, all participants are to maintain 6 feet of distance from other patrons not in their family group.
Wipes and hand sanitizer will be provided. Participants will also have access to the single use bathrooms.
Skate rental is available at no additional cost.

Brews & Botany: July - Whirlwind Coffee
2022-07-26 19:00 - 20:30
Are you interested in learning the science behind some of our favorite beverages? Come to Cheney Mansion for a coffee tasting with Whirlwind Coffee, and learn about the process to make your perfect cup! Pastries provided to pair with you drink.
Each date will feature a different local business specializing in coffee, tea, beer, and more! Ages 18+

July Storybook Nature Walks
2022-07-26 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-07-19 09:00 - 10:00
Grab your strollers and wagons and join us for an early morning story walk around Scoville Park! With activities themed around shapes we can find in nature, these walks provide sensory experiences for kids and plenty of toddler-adult bonding time.
Register for the whole month of classes above. Unable to come every week? No worries – use the calendar below to register for drop-in sessions!
This month's theme is: Shapes

4/5 – Circles
4/12 – Triangles
4/19 – Squares
4/26 – Ovals

This is an adult-tot class, and it is expected that an adult accompanies the registered child for the duration of the program. This is not a drop-off program.

Mixed Media Poetry 7/25
2022-07-25 18:30 - 19:30
Whether you're a bona fide poet or you didn't even know it, come use word stickets, fill-in-the-blank templates, and pages from ruined books and magazines to create your own mixed media poetry masterpiece.

Summer Concerts: "Compass Rose"
2022-07-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Scoville Park, 800 Lake St, Oak Park, 60301, United States
2022 Concerts in the Park!
June 12 – August 28
Sundays, 6:00-7:30P
Located at Scoville Park
We are looking forward to what we hope will be the full return of our Summer Concert Series in Scoville Park starting Sunday, June 12th and running weekly through Sunday August 28th.
Join us for some free, family-friendly entertainment!
Sunday concerts run from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. with set up beginning at 4:30. The Park District of Oak Park provides and easily accessible stage and power and bands would need to provide amplification and microphones.
Band Schedule
Jun 12 – Bopology Swing Machine
Jun 19 – Jaime Clay
Jun 26 – The Half Brits
Jul 3 – Whiskey Thunder
Jul 10 – Kettlestrings
Jul 17 – Summer Drive
Jul 24 – Compass Rose
Jul 31 – Earthmother
Aug 7 – The Great Crusades
Aug 14 – Chicago Latin Groove
Aug 21 – The Right Now
Aug 28 – The Jolly Ringwalds

High School Rat Hockey
2022-07-24 17:15 - 18:15

Hand-Colored History
2022-07-24 13:00 - 15:00
Connect with historical studies of your own community. Visit your library to find photos that you can scan of buildings, places and people that were important in the development of your town’s history. Photocopy images from their own family history. Using colored pencils on black and white prints, we’ll bring those images to life.

Miniatures
2022-07-24 10:00 - 12:00
Paint 3d printed figurines, create fantastic miniature landscapes and scenes, and unleash your creativity in a big way using little objects. Perfect for fairy garden enthusiasts, Dungeons and Dragons players, and anyone who enjoys bringing their imagination to life.

Circle Wall Sculpture
2022-07-23 10:00 - 12:00
The circle has played a role in the art of every culture, often symbolizing unity and completeness. This simple reed-and-paper design demonstrates how balance, emphasis, patterns, rhythm, movement, and unity produce integrality in a piece of visual art.

Master Copy Nights – Edward Hopper "Chop Suey"
2022-07-22 18:00 - 20:00
Most fine art students learn through copying the masters. Join this club on Friday nights where we focus on one image by a famous artist and use tricks and techniques to create your very own version.

Pontiac and Route 66
2022-07-22 08:00 - 16:00
Pontiac has become a popular visitor destination for many reasons. It is home to four wonderful museums and some interesting exhibits. It has a fabulous collection of outdoor painted murals, nine Looking for Lincoln heritage sites, five Route 66 heritage sites, and three unique swinging pedestrian bridges. We’ll arrive around 10am and have plenty of time to explore and play on your own time. Pickup: Dole Center 8am/Pleasant Home 8:15am/Fox Center 8:30am Ages 50+ Strenuous Walking.

Awesome Possums!
2022-07-21 18:30 - 20:00
Opossums are more than meets the eye – they’re the superheroes of the urban animal world! We’ll learn how these curious marsupials do more than just investigate our trash cans, but actually help people every day without us even noticing!

Movies in the Park "Spiderman No Way Home"
2022-07-21 | Scoville Park, 800 Lake St, Oak Park, 60301, United States
Summer Movies
May 19 – Sep 15
Join us for a summer full of some of the best flicks out there! Grab a blanket, dinner or snacks and join usunder the stars to enjoy action, fun and song! Movies are all free and open to the public – no pre-registrations needed, simply show up and enjoy!
As a reminder, all alcoholic beverages, smoking and e-cigarettes are prohibited in our Parks so we appreciate your cooperation. In the event of bad weather, please check the Park District website and social media for rain out information.
Thursday, May 19: “Soul”
Thursday, Jun 23: “In the Heights”
Thursday, Jul 21: “Spiderman No Way Home”
Thursday, Aug 18: “Babe” (Throw Back Thursday!)
Thursday, Sep 15: “Knives Out”
