Explore our community's "main street" this summer with a scavenger hunt!
We are commemorating this summer as our nation's 250th anniversary and celebrating our hometowns of Oak Park and River Forest--the main business corridor connecting our communities--with a scavenger hunt, which will run from A Day in Our Village (June 7) to Labor Day (September 7) 2026.
To participate-
1. Pick up your “passport” at OPRF Museum, 129 Lake St. or other select locations.
2. Visit participating businesses along the Lake Street corridor to have your passport marked
3. Bring your passport completed with either four or eight marks to OPRF Museum for a chance to win prizes. (Four marks will make you eligible for select prizes, and eight marks will make you eligible for our grand prizes.)
For more information, visit OPRF Museum or call us at 708-848-6755.
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.
Il Vicolo Trattoria- 116 N. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park.
Il Vicolo Trattoria has proudly been serving homemade pastas, authentic Neapolitan pizzas, and other delicious Italian favorites since 2011. Inspired by the lively street cafés of Italy, our outdoor space offers a true al fresco dining experience right in the heart of Oak Park.
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.
Tacos el Tio- 1115 Lake Street, Oak Park.
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.
Yama Sushi- 731 Lake Street, Oak Park.
Yama Sushi features a cozy atmosphere and a focus on quality and creativity, making it an instant favorite for sushi lovers in downtown Oak Park. With a regularly updating seasonal menu that uses fresh ingredients, visitors get an authentic Japanese dining experience with attentive service and delicious food.