A scavenger hunt along Lake Street in Oak Park and River Forest-- June 1 to Labor Day 2026.
Participating Businesses:
Billy Bricks- 128 N. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park.
Billy Bricks was born from founder Bill Wilson's desire to bring the brick oven pizza experience to as many people as possible in the Chicagoland area.
The Book Loft- 1047 Lake Street, Oak Park.
The Book Loft is the newest addition to the Oak Park independent bookstore scene, established in 2025 in the previous Book Table location to carry on the indie reader legacy. They offer an extensive selection of books in a variety of genres and are hand-picked to cater to all reading interests and age groups.
Color Me Mine- 124 N. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park.
Color Me Mine is a paint-your-own pottery studio in the heart of downtown Oak Park. Whether you visit as a walk-in or a special celebration, they have hundreds of different pieces available to unleash your inner artist.
Courageous Bakery- 736 Lake Street, Oak Park.
Courageous Cupcakes was born when founder Laura and her sister, diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, used baking as a way to do something they loved. The bakery helps raise money for cancer research and has expanded from a food truck to brick-and-mortar bakeries.
Olive & Well- 133 N. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park.
Olive & Well offers the finest extra virgin olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, and related gourmet products. With over 30 oils and 35 balsamics, there's bound to be a palate pleaser or two. Stop in to sample before you buy.
One Lake Brewing- 1 Lake Street, Oak Park.
One Lake Brewing is located in a beautifully restored bank building originally constructed in the 1920's. Focused on brews that highlight the strengths of the Midwest, One Lake also features decorative touches that celebrate local history.
River Forest Chocolates- 7769 Lake Street, River Forest.
River Forest Chocolates was founded in 2010 on the belief that chocolate makes life a little sweeter. Founder Madonna Fantetti-Slepicka has a lifelong passion for baking, cooking and creating delicious sweets that she brings to the Chicago area.
Three Spoons- 133 N. Ridgeland Avenue, Oak Park.
Three Spoons Ice Cream is a locally-owned, family-operated ice cream shop serving delicious soft serve cones and cups, shakes, sundaes, mixers and more.