Ready for festive fun, Oak Forest? Our guide will show you all the best holiday happenings. Whether you're rediscovering Oak Forest or seeing it for the first time, this guide helps you create lasting holiday memories.
One highlight of the season is the Home for the Holidays event, where you can soak in the spirit of the season with local crafts, festive music, and treats. In addition to this, the Holiday Craft Show offers an array of handmade goods, perfect for unique gift-giving. And the Tree Trim is something you definitely don't want to miss, as it features a community tree adorned with beautiful decorations. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Oak Forest
- Home for the Holidays (Oak Park)
- Tree Trim (Brookfield)
- Holiday Craft Show (Frankfort)
- Park Forest Veterans Day Event (Park Forest)
- Monee's 150th Birthday Party (Monee)
See these and even more events listed below!
Oak Forest Holiday Markets and Shopping
Holiday Craft Show
What to Expect:
Unique seasonal goods and local vendors.
Description:
The 12th Annual Autumn and Holiday Craft Show at Frankfort Middle School features a variety of handmade and homemade items, including craft items and local vendors selling unique seasonal goods. Vendors must provide their own tables and covers, with options for electricity and Wi-Fi access. A raffle will be held with donated items from the vendors.
Where: Frankfort | More Info: Holiday Craft Show
Oak Forest Other Holiday Activities
Home for the Holidays
What to Expect:
Horse-drawn carriage rides and unique hot cocoa flavors.
Description:
Home for the Holidays in Downtown Oak Park features a free holiday film at Lake Theatre, horse-drawn carriage rides, visits with Santa, and hot cocoa throughout the district.
Where: Oak Park | More Info: Home for the Holidays
Tree Trim
What to Expect:
Community and corporate tree decorating event with complimentary passes.
Description:
Join Brookfield Zoo Chicago in gearing up for the Holiday Magic celebration by participating in Tree Trim. Sponsoring a tree is a beautiful way to support the zoo and celebrate the holiday season. School groups, scout troops, families, and companies are all welcome to decorate pre-lit trees with handmade or purchased ornaments.
Where: Brookfield | More Info: Tree Trim
Monee's 150th Birthday Party
What to Expect:
Commemoration of Monee's 150-year history with community events.
Description:
Celebrate Monee's 150th anniversary with a variety of events, including historical exhibits, community gatherings, and local business participation.
Where: Monee | More Info: Monee's 150th Birthday Party
Park Forest Veterans Day Event
What to Expect:
Honoring veterans with guest speakers and a MASH display.
Description:
The Park Forest Veterans Day Event honors veterans with a program featuring guest speakers, patriotic music, and a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) display at Freedom Hall.
Where: Park Forest | More Info: Park Forest Veterans Day Event
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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