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Oak Park This Week: Tree Festival, Thanksgiving Business Hours and Happenings
Everything you need to know for Thanksgiving week in Oak Park and River Forest.
A New Tradition in Oak Park: The Festival of Trees Begins Friday, Nov. 29
But a highly regarded civic organization is adding a new philanthropic holiday tradition to the mix this year: the Festival of Trees. From Friday, Nov. 29th through Sunday, Dec. 1st, the Rotary Club of Oak Park-River Forest is launching the festival at Holley Court Terrace, 1111 Ontario St. in Downtown Oak Park.
But a highly regarded civic organization is adding a new philanthropic holiday tradition to the mix this year: the Festival of Trees. From Friday, Nov. 29th through Sunday, Dec. 1st, the Rotary Club of Oak Park-River Forest is launching the festival at Holley Court Terrace, 1111 Ontario St. in Downtown Oak Park.
The festival is from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Money raised through the event will go toward the Rotary Club’s local and international service projects as well as about 20 community organizations participating in the effort.
At the center of the family-friendly event are beautifully trimmed holiday trees. Rounding out the occasion are festive wreaths and table-scapes as well as holiday music and refreshments.
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'Out of the Box' Holiday Art Market to Open Nov. 29 in Oak Park
The 11th Annual Out of the Box Art Market will kick off four weekends in Oak Park on Black Friday, Nov. 29, featuring local artists' work during the holiday shopping season.
What's Open Thanksgiving Day 2013 in Oak Park, River Forest?
Thanksgiving business hours in Oak Park and River Forest—just in case you're sent out for some last-minute supplies.
Black Friday Shopping: Local Mall, Major Retailer Hours; Advertisements, Deals
Everything you need to know about Black Friday shopping in the area.
Don't Drink and Drive, Call a Cab This Holiday Weekend
Taxi company names and numbers to have on hand during a dangerous weekend on the roads.
Other happenings in Oak Park and River Forest this week:
Monday
Noble Discontent - Tea with Louisa May Alcott
Middle School Booktalkers
Monday Night Concert Series: The Purim Quartet at the Oak Park Arms
Tuesday
Christkindlmarket Chicago 2013
Crazy Costume Capers
Support the Philippine Red Cross at Cucina Paradiso
OPRF HS Show Chorus: Noteworthy at the Oak Park Arms
Wednesday
Brain Gym at the Oak Park Arms
Bones Jugs N Harmony, The Shams Band, Ryan Joseph Anderson
Friday
Rotary Club of Oak Park River Forest Festival of Trees
SeenMR / Young Ho Collective Sonic Showcase
Engage with your neighbors on Oak Park-River Forest Patch:
The 11th Annual Out of the Box Art Market will kick off four weekends in Oak Park on Black Friday, Nov. 29, featuring local artists' work during the holiday shopping season.
What's Open Thanksgiving Day 2013 in Oak Park, River Forest?
Thanksgiving business hours in Oak Park and River Forest—just in case you're sent out for some last-minute supplies.
Black Friday Shopping: Local Mall, Major Retailer Hours; Advertisements, Deals
Everything you need to know about Black Friday shopping in the area.
Don't Drink and Drive, Call a Cab This Holiday Weekend
Taxi company names and numbers to have on hand during a dangerous weekend on the roads.
Other happenings in Oak Park and River Forest this week:
Monday
Noble Discontent - Tea with Louisa May Alcott
Middle School Booktalkers
Monday Night Concert Series: The Purim Quartet at the Oak Park Arms
Tuesday
Christkindlmarket Chicago 2013
Crazy Costume Capers
Support the Philippine Red Cross at Cucina Paradiso
OPRF HS Show Chorus: Noteworthy at the Oak Park Arms
Wednesday
Brain Gym at the Oak Park Arms
Bones Jugs N Harmony, The Shams Band, Ryan Joseph Anderson
Friday
Rotary Club of Oak Park River Forest Festival of Trees
SeenMR / Young Ho Collective Sonic Showcase
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