From historic racers to music-fueled festivals, the 2025 season at Elkhart Lake promises unforgettable weekends on and off the track.
Airshows, vintage aircraft, and family fun all weekend long.
Everyone is invited to Ridgeland Church in Oak Lawn Saturday, April 19 for three kids' scrambles at a free Easter Egg hunt.
The bunny hops into Oak View Center Saturday, April 12, for an egg hunt and Eastern craft. Slots still open. Pre-registration required.
Acorn to Oak Studios “Wicked Wednesday” offers area kids 11 and up a unique creative immersive evening Wednesday, Jan. 22.
Kids are invited to Acorn to Oak Studios in Oak Lawn to paint a paper lantern Oct. 9, then march in a nighttime lantern parade Oct. 12.
St. Gerald's Fest and Carnival features four days of fun, including bands, bingo, beer, rides, games and raffles Aug. 8 through Aug. 11.
Non-profit art center Acorn To Oak Studios is hosting a kid-focused open house for families Sat., July 20, featuring a DJ and bubble show.
Experience the Thrill of Flight at Clow International Airport on June 1st and 2nd
Youth Orch & Chamber Music Auditions - ages 7-18, all orchestral instruments
Celebrate the royalty of the butterflies at the Oak Lawn Park District's family-friendly Monarch Festival Aug. 26 at the Oak View Center.
St. Gerald's Fest and Carnival features four days of fun, including bands, bingo, beer, rides, games and raffles Aug. 10 through Aug. 13.
Looking for a fun family event - June 3rd and 4th from 10am to 4pm, not far from Oak Lawn, head to Bolingbrook for this air show.
Oak Lawn Park District's "Summer's Last Blast" features free games, activities, a movie and lots of family fun Aug. 19 at Centennial Park.
St. Gerald's Fest and Carnival is back featuring bands, bingo, beer, rides, games and raffles Aug. 11 through Aug. 14.
First United Methodist Church in Oak Lawn is hosting a family community cruise night, July 28. No registration fee for exhibitors.
St. Catherine of Alexandria's Carnival offers five days of fun, June 8 through June 12 featuring rides, games, bands, food and raffles.
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Give the gift of music this holiday season!
Program aimed at properly training children who may be babysitting after school or in charge of their younger siblings.
The program is for children ages 5-14 who love to do holiday themed arts and crafts projects.
The Game Nights will enable parents to drop their children off in a safe, supervised setting.
Children can dress up and stay in their cars and view all the decorated trunks and will be handed a bag of treats while supplies last.
The Westside Warriors of Oak Lawn will be holding 12U tryouts July 29, with trips planned for Cooperstown and Myrtle Beach in 2022.
Making Moments Social Media Contest
Oak Lawn Park District 2021 Fall Registration
Oak Lawn Park District 4th of July Fireworks Display at Richards High School Begins at Dusk
Pool Update
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The Oak Lawn Park District will show three great family movies June 25, July 23 and Aug. 13 on the Oak Lawn Village Green.
We are ready to make a splash this Summer!
Registration is underway for the Oak Lawn Park District preschool. Classes start in September.
Registration for the Oak Lawn Park District's summer camps begins April 26 for residents, May 10 for non-residents.
The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn is offering a sensory friendly play session for children Wednesday, April 14, for Autism Awareness Month.
Oak Lawn Brothers Team Up to Help Kids with Cancer
Children's Museum in Oak Lawn joins Illinois and Indiana children's museums in hosting a Noon Year's Eve countdown on Dec. 31.
Enjoy a socially distant, trick-or-treating experience with kids at Drive-Thru Boo, Saturday, Oct. 31 at Chicago Ridge Mall.
Village of Oak Lawn will allow trick-or-treating Saturday, Oct. 31, but with a whole slew of guidelines to keep it safe for kids.
The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn reopens Oct. 17 after seven months of closure due to the pandemic. Advance reservations required.
Registration is now open for Oak Lawn Park District’s FLASH Program for D122 and D123 students.
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