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Coming up: "Step Back into a 1950s Christmas and Hanukkah: on the Oak Forest Patch calendar
Hey there, Oak Forest! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- "Step Back into a 1950s Christmas and Hanukkah: at 1950s Park Forest House Museum
- Great American Dog and Cat Show at Tinley Park Convention Center
- Orland Park Coin & Stamp Show at Orland Park Civic Center 14750 S. Ravinia Ave. Orland Park, IL
... and check out 5 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.
- Wednesday: A little snow, up to 1", with a high of 34 and low of 9 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very cold, temps: high: 23, low: 15.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 28 and low of 15 degrees.
📸 Around Oak Forest
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Forest
★ Featured events ★
- "Step Back into a 1950s Christmas and Hanukkah:
1950s Park Forest House Museum, 227 Monee Rd, Park Forest
1:00 pm - Great American Dog and Cat Show
Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Dr, Tinley Park
8:00 am - Orland Park Coin & Stamp Show
Orland Park Civic Center 14750 S. Ravinia Ave. Orland Park, IL,
9:00 am - Vaccine Clinic
Premier Paws Veterinary Service, 7900 Lavergne Ave, Burbank
9:00 am
Wednesday December 31
Friday January 2
Sunday January 4
Saturday January 10
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Other local events
- City Hall Closed
Oak Forest, IL Calendar , 15440 S. Central Avenue , Oak Forest - This week, food events delivered to you from Quartino, Urbanbelly, Smoque BBQ, & more!
3:00 pm - Little Christmas - Nollaig na mBan - Women's Christmas
Chicago Gaelic Park , 6119 147th St , Oak Forest
7:00 pm - Monthly Mass & Irish Breakfast - January
Chicago Gaelic Park
10:00 am
Thursday January 1
Friday January 2
Friday January 9
Sunday January 11
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Member Year's Eve Party
Children's Museum in Oak Lawn , 5100 Museum Dr , Oak Lawn
10:00 am - PTO Ice Skating Party
Morgan Park Sports Center , 11505 S Western Ave , Chicago
10:00 am - New Year's Countdown - Frankfort, IL 2025
Founders Community Center , 140 Oak St , Frankfort
11:00 am - Noon Year’s Eve at the Community Pavilion
Oak Lawn Park District Community Pavilion , 9401 Oak Park Ave , Oak Lawn
11:00 am - Noon Year's Eve Party
Back of the Yards Branch Library , 4650 South Damen Avenue , Chicago
11:00 am - Village Hall Closes at 12PM
Evergreen Park, IL Calendar Evergreen Park, IL 60805
12:00 pm - Family Fun: New Year's Eve Craft
McKinley Park Branch Library , 1915 West 35th Street , Chicago
2:00 pm - Teen Study Hour
Chicago Bee Branch Library , 3647 South State Street , Chicago
5:00 pm
Wednesday December 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A large fire has broken out in a pile of scrap metal at a recycler on Central south of the Ike, with no injuries reported.
4:18PM on Dec 29: A fire has broken out in a large pile of scrap metal at a recycler on Central south of the Ike, with no injuries reported. (Nextdoor )
- A Safe Haven Foundation posted a job opening for Billing Specialist in Oak Forest. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Oak Forest. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Forest here.
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