Time Antique Emporium Gets Best Of 2025 Nod

Patch and T-Mobile are recognizing the people, places and moments that made this year brighter.

Shoppers 'Journey Through Time' At This Local Antique Store: Best Of 2025

Patch and T-Mobile are recognizing the people, places and moments that made this year brighter.

Server At Oak Lawn Restaurant Receives $1,800 Tip, Part Of Holiday Tradition

That act of kindness, she said, couldn't have come at a better time. Every year, they choose a different restaurant.

Celebrate Mexican Christmas Customs Saturday At Chicago Ridge Mall Posada

The holiday posada combines U.S. and Mexican Christmas customs Saturday, Dec. 13, featuring kids activities, music, tamales and more.

Everyone Is Welcome To The Manger Saturday At Mt. Zion Lutheran Church Living Nativity

Everyone is welcome to the manger at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church's living Nativity featuring live animals, Saturday, Dec. 13, in Oak Lawn.

Oak Lawn Firefighters Collecting New, Unwrapped Toys And Gift Cards for Advocate Children's Hospital

Drop off new, unwrapped toys or gift cards at any Oak Lawn firehouse through Dec. 10. Toys will be distributed at Advocate Children's.

Lake Shore Park Will Glow Friday For Oak Lawn Park District Light Stroll

The family event features hot chocolate, kids activities, festive lights and a special Christmas story Friday, Dec. 5, at Lake Shore Park.

Better Not Pout Because Santa Is Coming To Oak Lawn Village Green For Visits With Kids And Tree Lighting

Frolic with your fave holiday characters and tell your Christmas wishes to Jolly Old St. Nick, Saturday, DEC. 6, on Oak Lawn Village Green.

These Oak Lawn Restaurants Are Open On Thanksgiving Day 2025

A number of national chains, and some local restaurants, are open on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27.

13 Spooky Houses To Stop By On Halloween Entered In The Village Of Oak Lawn House Decorating Contest

Stop by Yard of the Dead, 10920 S. Keeler Ave. and 13 other houses all entered in Oak Lawn's Halloween house decorating contest.

Village of Oak Lawn, Hometown Set 2025 Trick Or Treating Hours

Residents are asked to leave their porch light on if they plan to participate.

Join The Playful Witches For 'Ghouls Just Want To Have Fun' Craft/Vendor Show Sunday At The Oak Lawn Pavilion

Join the witches for a magical shopping experience at Ghouls Just Want To Have Fun' craft and vendor show, Oct. 26, at the Oak Lawn Pavilion

Community Food Drive And Day Of Dead Celebration Planned Saturday At Chicago Ridge Mall

One non-perishable food item gets you into Chicago Ridge Mall's ultimate 'Day of the Dead' party, Oct. 25, featuring crafts and snacks.

Fill Up Your Plastic Jack-O-Lantern At These Area Trunk or Treat Events

There are plenty of opportunities for kids to get in some extra treat collecting at these area trunk-or- treat events before Halloween.

Patch's Best 2025 Halloween Yard Haunts: Cook County

Patch has rounded up the best residential Halloween yard haunts submitted by readers in Cook County.

Oak Lawn 'Pumpkin Church' Rolls Out Pumpkins Of All Shapes, Colors, Sizes, Bumps And Warts

Make some memories at the First United Methodist Church pumpkin patch in Oak Lawn. The patch is open daily through Halloween.

Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Oak Lawn This Fall

Pumpkin season is almost here. Find out where to get the pick of the patch near Oak Lawn.

Join An Autumnal Parade By Lantern Light With Acorn To Oak Studios

Kids are invited to Acorn to Oak Studios in Oak Lawn to paint a paper lantern Oct. 8, then march in a nighttime lantern parade Oct. 11.

Chicagoland Ghost Tours Offer History, Storytelling, Hunts At Local Haunted Sites

Patch has rounded up an array of paranormal ghost hunts and historical tours exploring the haunted past of Chicago and beyond.

Midnight Terror reinvents its haunted house for all-new scares

RENOWNED OAK LAWN HAUNT REVAMPS THEME & CHARACTERS FOR ITS 12th SEASON

Oak Lawn Chamber FREE Fall Family Fest Offers A Leaf Pile Of Fun Sunday At Richards High School

A leaf pile of fall fun awaits Sunday, Sept. 21, at the Oak Lawn Chamber's Fall Family Fest at Richards High School. Fun activities for all!

Let The Good Times Roll At 3 Classic Car Shows Saturday and Sunday In Oak Lawn

Explore hundreds of classic cars at Paisan's and Knights of Columbus/St. Germaine Saturday, Sept. 13, and Uncle Bud's Sunday, Sept. 14.

Oak Lawn Fall Music Festival Offers 3 Days Of Non-Stop Music On 3 Stages

Come out and enjoy live performances all weekend long — from country to Motown, ‘80s hits to Taylor Swift tributes Sept. 5 to Sept. 7.

Boxers Ready To Rumble Saturday At St. Catherine's Men's Club Fight Night Featuring Raffles, Family Fun

Enjoy an evening at the fights between boxers ages 9-27 and family fun at St. Catherine Men's Club Charger bouts Sat., Aug. 23.

Sonic, High Speed Games, Activities, Family Fun Planned Friday At Summer's Last Blast In Centennial Park

Vote for your fave Sonic 3 Zone and have some fun before school starts Friday, Aug. 15, at Summer's Last Blast in Centennial Park.

Rides, Raffles, Games, Beer, Bingo And Bands Offered At St. Gerald Fest And Carnival, Thursday Through Sunday

St. Gerald's Fest and Carnival features four days of fun, including bands, bingo, beer, rides, games and raffles Aug. 7 through Aug. 10.

Everyone Is Invited To Hometown Mercy Mosque Halal Fest, Entertainment, Cultural Booths,

Stop by Halal Fest at Hometown Mercy Mosque this Saturday, July 26, for delicious food, entertainment, cultural booths, pony rides and more.

Cruise Into First United Methodist Church Thursday For The Totally Free Classic Car Show

First United Methodist Church in Oak Lawn is hosting a family community cruise night, July 24. No registration fee for exhibitors.

Acorn To Oak Studios Plans Magical Forest Event, Tiny Art Show, Second Chance Art Sale, Art Market

Meet a fairy and make crafts at Acorn To Oak Studios' free Magical Forest family event, Tiny Art Show, and Second Chance Art Sale, July 26.

Tap Into Cuisine, Culture And Art From Six Continents At SeatGeek Stadium World Fair US

Explore tastes and culture from six continents at the World Fair US, July 7 through July 28, at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview.

Fireworks Near Me: Oak Lawn July 4th, 2025 Events

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Oak Lawn.

Oak Lawn Will Blast Off Fireworks July 4th At Richards HS, Plus Open Swim Hours For Park District Pools

Staying in town for July 4? The Oak Lawn Park District has plenty of activities planned to keep you entertained.

Bridgeview Celebrates Independence Day With Fireworks, Oscar Mayer Weinermobile At Commissioners Park

Celebrate Independence Day at Commissioner's Park in Bridgeview, July 3, for family fun, fireworks, food trucks, the Weinermobile and more.

Chicago Ridge Farmers Market Adds Noffke Family Farms To Line-Up, Get Your Pet Blessed Saturday

Stop by the Chicago Ridge Farmers Market Saturday, June 28, for a pet blessing, produce and dozens of vendors.

July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Oak Lawn

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Oak Lawn

Get Down At Burbank Park District's 'Party In The Park,' Offering Bands, Beer, Fireworks, Rides And More

Head over to Narrangansett Park June 26 to June 29, for bands, big rides, beer tent, food, kids games and a big firework show Saturday.

Oak Lawn Independence Day Parade Set To Thrill The Throngs Saturday On 95th Street

The Oak Lawn Independence Day Parade steps off Saturday, June 28, down 95th Street, followed by a free concert featuring Charles and Co.

Immerse Yourself In Greek Culture, Cuisine, Dancing And More At St. Nick's Greek Fest

St. Nicholas Orthodox Church's popular Greek Fest returns to Oak Lawn featuring music, Greek cuisine and dancing June 14 and June 15.

Now Appearing At The Oak Lawn Gazebo: Hoodwink'd Kicks Off Summer Concert Series Sunday On The Village Green

Hoodwink'd opens the Oak Lawn Sunday Concert Series, Sunday, June 8, on the village green play pop and rock classics from the 70s and 80s.

Oak Lawn Independence Day Parade Ready To Roll, Applications Open

Applications are open to march in the Oak Lawn Independence Day Parade and post-concert featuring Charles and Company Saturday, June 28.

South Suburban Fish Fry Roundup for Lent 2024

Check Patch's list of fish fry events happening on Chicago's South Side and south suburbs for the 2024 Lenten season.

The Best Valentine's Day Gifts For Him

Valentine's Day isn't just a holiday to swoon over the ladies — treat the number one man in your life to these fun and practical gifts.