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March 2024

March 28, 2024 - 7:00:pm — 8:00:pm
Oak Park River Forest Museum
History lovers and readers unite for the History Book Club. This month we will discuss the book The Man with the Golden Arm by Nelson Algren. Books are available for loan at Oak Park Public Library, on hold behind the main desk under "History Book Club." Space is limited. Book Club is open to all current members of The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest. To reserve your place or check

April 2024

April 25, 2024 - 7:00:pm — 8:00:pm
History lovers and readers unite for the History Book Club. This month we will discuss the book The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Books are available for loan at Oak Park Public Library, on hold behind the main desk under "History Book Club." Space is limited. Book Club is open to all current members of The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest. To reserve your
April 27, 2024 - 11:00:am — 12:30:pm
Trailside Museum
The Des Plaines River and River Forest From the first Indigenous people to our Cook County Forest Preserves, the Des Plaines River has been a major part of the history of River Forest. On this walk we will explore land and history along the river, think about many who have passed along, and see what they've left us. We will begin and end at Trailside Museum, a community landmark. Tickets are $10

May 2024

May 5, 2024 - 1:00:pm — 5:00:pm
"Tales Our Houses Tell," our annual Spring House Walk, returns to River Forest on Sunday, May 5th from 1 to 5 p.m. This year we are featuring interior tours of residences in the Southwest corner of River Forest. Tickets are $30 each ($25 for members) and are available in our Online Store , at OPRF Museum, or by calling 708-848-6755. No children under the age of 12 admitted. Houses are not ADA /

June 2024

June 1, 2024 - 2:00:pm — 4:00:pm
Lindberg Park
Come see base ball the way it was meant to be played--according to the rules of 1858. (Back when Base Ball was two words!) This free event will feature the Chicago Salmon versus the Blue Island Brewmasters, both members of the Vintage Base Ball Association. The game will be held in Lindberg Park in Oak Park, in the open field along Greenfield Ave. Co-sponsored by the Park District of Oak Park.
Oak Park River Forest Museum
Come see dozens of beautiful and rare vintage automobiles on display on the streets around OPRF Museum when we present the third annual Vintage Car Show, co-sponsored by the Oak Park Vintage Auto Club and OPRF Museum. This family-friendly event is free to everyone and will include food trucks as well as music provided by Oak Park's School of Rock. OPRF Museum will be open with free admission for

October 2024

October 20, 2024 - 12:00:pm — 4:00:pm
Forest Home Cemetery
Don’t miss our annual Tale of the Tombstones Cemetery Walk on Sunday, October 20, where we will host a walking tour of Forest Home Cemetery and feature actors portraying a handful of the notable people laid to rest there.