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🌱 Patch AM: BEARS v 49ers and 11 more events
Happening soon: Great American Dog and Cat Show on the Oak Forest Patch calendar
Good morning Oak Forest! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Great American Dog and Cat Show at Tinley Park Convention Center
- BEARS v 49ers at Marcotte's Bar & Grill
- City Hall Closed at Oak Forest, IL Calendar
... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!
Find out what's happening in Oak Forestfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Oak Forestfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Rain; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 60 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: A little snow; much colder, temps: high: 27, low: 10.
- Tuesday: Turning cloudy, with a high of 28 and low of 25 degrees.
📸 Around Oak Forest
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Forest
★ Featured events ★
- Great American Dog and Cat Show
Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Dr, Tinley Park
8:00 am
Friday January 2
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Other local events
- BEARS v 49ers
Marcotte's Bar & Grill , 15501 S Cicero Ave , Oak Forest
7:00 pm - City Hall Closed
Oak Forest, IL Calendar , 15440 S. Central Avenue , Oak Forest - Little Christmas - Nollaig na mBan - Women's Christmas
Chicago Gaelic Park , 6119 147th St , Oak Forest
7:00 pm - Vaccine Clinic
Premier Paws Veterinary Service , 7900 Lavergne Ave , Burbank
9:00 am
Sunday December 28
Thursday January 1
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Sensory Friendly Play Session
Children's Museum in Oak Lawn , 5100 Museum Dr , Oak Lawn
9:00 am - Self-Care Sunday
Whip It Flirty Girl Fitness & Pole Daning , 4057 183rd St , Country Club Hills
10:30 am - Film Screening: The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025)
Wrightwood-Ashburn Branch Library , 8530 South Kedzie Avenue , Chicago
1:00 pm - Film Screening: Ghost Busters II (1989)
Scottsdale Branch Library , 4101 West 79th Street , Chicago
1:30 pm - Puzzlemania for Adults
Chicago Bee Branch Library , 3647 South State Street , Chicago
1:30 pm - Sew with Me!
Tinley Park Public Library , 7851 Timber Dr , Tinley Park
2:00 pm - Film Screening: Frozen (2013)
Archer Heights Branch Library , 5055 South Archer Avenue , Chicago
2:00 pm - New Years Cheers
Bottle & Bottega by Painting with a Twist , 2009 Ridge Rd , Homewood
2:00 pm
Sunday December 28
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
Crestwood
- Where To Celebrate New Year's Eve 2025 In Beverly-Mt. Greenwood (patch.com)
Markham
- Renovation at Tinley Park Public Library brings an ‘everybody-oriented space' (chicagotribune.com)
- Four-bedroom home sells for $525,000 in Tinley Park (shawlocal.com)
- MEGADETH Frontman DAVE MUSTAINE Reveals How Dupuytren's Contracture Contributed To The End Of The Band (metalinjection.net)
Tinley Park
Ok Oak Forest! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
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