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Upcoming Events
Multiple DatesWed, Sep 27Oak Park Main LibrarySep 27, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMOak Park Main Library, 834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USASep 27, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMOak Park Main Library, 834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USAThe Earth Lounge Environmental Book Discussion Series will meet on the last Wednesdays from August through November to explore the curiosities and complexities of nature, environmentalism, and sustainability through fiction and nonfiction literature.
Multiple DatesThu, Sep 28ChicagoSep 28, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PMChicago, 5610 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60644, USASep 28, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PMChicago, 5610 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60644, USAThe Austin Town Hall City Market is now open every Thursday through the end of October from 1 to 6 p.m. at Austin Town Hall Park! This year's farmers market will feature a newer and wider variety of vendors, programming, and entertainment.
Multiple DatesSat, Sep 30Oak ParkSep 30, 7:00 AM – 1:00 PMOak Park, 460 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
Multiple DatesSun, Oct 01Oak ParkOct 01, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PMOak Park, 834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
Thu, Oct 05OnlineOct 05, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMOnlineOct 05, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMOnlineLearn about the challenges facing oaks in a volatile and changing climate. Discover opportunities for action and multiple levels. And join our robust partnership of public land managers, local governments and agencies, tree care industry professionals, conservation nonprofits, and private landowners- Thu, Oct 05Maze Branch LibraryOct 05, 6:30 PM – Oct 06, 8:00 PMMaze Branch Library, 845 Gunderson Ave, Oak Park, IL 60304, USAOct 05, 6:30 PM – Oct 06, 8:00 PMMaze Branch Library, 845 Gunderson Ave, Oak Park, IL 60304, USALearn from experts about designing for greater building energy performance - and the financial and technical assistance programs offered for commercial and residential new construction and major renovations. All are welcome!
Sun, Oct 08Pilgrim Congregational Church ParkingLotOct 08, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PMPilgrim Congregational Church ParkingLot, 460 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60302, USAOct 08, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PMPilgrim Congregational Church ParkingLot, 460 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60302, USAJoin for a celebration of emissions-free driving & active transportation. Check out EV models, talk to owners, & ask questions about battery range & longevity, charging access & cost, long distance EV driving, & more. Meet local vendors & owners with cargo bikes, adult trikes, & e-bikes!
Tue, Oct 10Oak ParkOct 10, 9:00 AM – Nov 11, 9:00 PMOak Park, 834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USAOct 10, 9:00 AM – Nov 11, 9:00 PMOak Park, 834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USAAll around the world, wetlands support a tremendous diversity of plants and wildlife, improve water quality, reduce erosion and flood damage, and sequester carbon dioxide. Lindsay Olson has created art that helps explain to the public the science, process, benefits, and joys of restored wetlands.
Wed, Oct 11Oak ParkOct 11, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PMOak Park, 834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA- Multiple DatesThu, Oct 12Oak ParkOct 12, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMOak Park, 834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
Sat, Oct 14Oak ParkOct 14, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMOak Park, 167 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, USAOct 14, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMOak Park, 167 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, USAJoin the Park District of Oak Park every 2nd Saturday of the month for Sustainable Saturdays, a free drop-in program for all ages. Every month, we'll have new crafts, activities, videos, and more for hands-on learning about how to be more eco-friendly.
Wed, Oct 18Oak ParkOct 18, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMOak Park, 834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
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