Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "Fen, Bog & Swamp"
Oct
21
6:00 PM18:00
Community, Education, Sustainability

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "Fen, Bog & Swamp"

  • Oak Park Public Library: Main Library Small Meeting Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Find more library-led book discussions.

In Fen, Bog & Swamp, author and lifelong environmentalist Annie Proulx brings her wide-ranging research and scholarship to the subject of wetlands and the vitally important yet little understood role they play in preserving the environment.

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One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest Honorable Mention Online Global Awards 2026
Oct
24
10:00 AM10:00
Contest, YFC, Youth

One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest Honorable Mention Online Global Awards 2026

Communications Director Sandy Gee will chat with all 7 Honorable Mention winners from as far as Norway, Indonesia, and India, to as close as Illinois, New York, Georgia, and Florida. Their excellent and entertaining films stood out among this year’s record-breaking pool of submissions and have earned Honorable Mention recognition. Join us to meet each of the winners before their films screen.

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Local Government 101: Sustainability and Resilience Office
Oct
27
7:00 PM19:00
Advocacy, Community, Education, Sustainability

Local Government 101: Sustainability and Resilience Office

  • Oak Park Public Library: Main Library Veterans Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for an in-depth presentation from the Village of Oak Park's Sustainability and Resilience Office. The team will address current environmental initiatives they're working on, and explain how residents can get involved and benefit from these projects. A representative from public works will also be on hand to dig into residential composting!

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Craft Corner: Spooky Jars
Oct
28
4:30 PM16:30
Family, Youth, Art

Craft Corner: Spooky Jars

  • Oak Park Public Library: Main Library Lobby Community Space (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Craft Corner is an all-ages, intergenerational program that brings the community together to create projects throughout the year. With a focus on using different materials and upcycling when possible, each craft is designed to appeal to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your family or neighbors for some hands-on fun! If you'd like, you can even bring your own materials to make the planned craft or create something uniquely your own.

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Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "As Long as Grass Grows
Nov
18
6:00 PM18:00
Community, Education, Sustainability

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "As Long as Grass Grows

  • Oak Park Public Library: Main Library Small Meeting Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore nature and environmentalism from a variety of perspectives across fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every month. Find more library-led book discussions.

Interrogating the concept of environmental justice in the U.S. as it relates to Indigenous peoples, As long as grass grows: the indigenous fight for environmental justice from colonization to Standing Rock by Dina Gilio-Whitaker argues that a different framework must apply compared to other marginalized communities, while it also attends to the colonial history and structure of the U.S. and ways Indigenous peoples continue to resist, and ways the mainstream environmental movement has been an impediment to effective organizing and allyship.

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The Volunteer Fair!
Oct
18
12:00 PM12:00
Community

The Volunteer Fair!

  • Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS


Whether you're passionate about protecting the environment, mentoring youth, or advancing social justice, there's an organization that needs you! The Volunteer Fair makes it easy to connect with inspiring non-profits & community groups making our city stronger. Come to learn all the ways you can make a difference, leave feeling inspired—find your thing!

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Reuse-a-Palooza
Oct
4
11:00 AM11:00
Community, Education, Waste

Reuse-a-Palooza

Join us for the autumn 2026 edition of Reuse-a-Palooza at The Plant on Sun. Oct. 4 from 11am-3pm!

This semiannual event held at The Plant provides opportunities to repair clothing and household items, safely dispose tricky-to-recycle items, and donate bicycles, clothing, and more, all the while bringing attention to strategies to reduce waste and improve environmental conditions. We’ll be joined by an amazing group of waste-reduction and repurposing enthusiasts focusing on economically, environmentally, and socially responsible approaches to purchasing and consumption.

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One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest Global Awards Celebration 2026
Sep
27
10:00 AM10:00
Youth, YFC

One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest Global Awards Celebration 2026

We are returning to the Davis Theater in Chicago where they will roll out the winners carpet for our in-person award-winning filmmakers, while Adam Joel of Aggressively Compassionate will be our host. The program will also be seen around the world via our virtual program. 

  • Doors open at 9:15 a.m. for check in/registration

  • Program begins promptly at 10 a.m.

  • Program ends by 12 p.m.

  • Free popcorn

  • Free coffee and water

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Austin Town Hall Farmers' Market
Sep
24
1:00 PM13:00
Community, Family, Food

Austin Town Hall Farmers' Market

The Austin Town Hall Farmers Market takes place on Thursdays starting in June through October. We are an outdoor market featuring a variety of food and artisan vendors along with community resources. Watch the video to get a glimpse of our weekly party in the park.

Austin Town Hall Farmers Market (ATHFM) is a farmers’ market in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. We are located outside the Austin Town Hall Park, 5610 W. Lake St, Chicago, IL 60644.

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Austin Town Hall Farmers' Market
Sep
17
1:00 PM13:00
Community, Family, Food

Austin Town Hall Farmers' Market

The Austin Town Hall Farmers Market takes place on Thursdays starting in June through October. We are an outdoor market featuring a variety of food and artisan vendors along with community resources. Watch the video to get a glimpse of our weekly party in the park.

Austin Town Hall Farmers Market (ATHFM) is a farmers’ market in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. We are located outside the Austin Town Hall Park, 5610 W. Lake St, Chicago, IL 60644.

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Austin Town Hall Farmers' Market
Sep
10
1:00 PM13:00
Community, Family, Food

Austin Town Hall Farmers' Market

The Austin Town Hall Farmers Market takes place on Thursdays starting in June through October. We are an outdoor market featuring a variety of food and artisan vendors along with community resources. Watch the video to get a glimpse of our weekly party in the park.

Austin Town Hall Farmers Market (ATHFM) is a farmers’ market in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. We are located outside the Austin Town Hall Park, 5610 W. Lake St, Chicago, IL 60644.

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Austin Town Hall Farmers' Market
Sep
3
1:00 PM13:00
Community, Family, Food

Austin Town Hall Farmers' Market

The Austin Town Hall Farmers Market takes place on Thursdays starting in June through October. We are an outdoor market featuring a variety of food and artisan vendors along with community resources. Watch the video to get a glimpse of our weekly party in the park.

Austin Town Hall Farmers Market (ATHFM) is a farmers’ market in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. We are located outside the Austin Town Hall Park, 5610 W. Lake St, Chicago, IL 60644.

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Austin Town Hall Farmers' Market
Aug
27
1:00 PM13:00
Community, Family, Food

Austin Town Hall Farmers' Market

The Austin Town Hall Farmers Market takes place on Thursdays starting in June through October. We are an outdoor market featuring a variety of food and artisan vendors along with community resources. Watch the video to get a glimpse of our weekly party in the park.

Austin Town Hall Farmers Market (ATHFM) is a farmers’ market in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. We are located outside the Austin Town Hall Park, 5610 W. Lake St, Chicago, IL 60644.

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Austin Town Hall Farmers' Market
Aug
20
1:00 PM13:00
Community, Family, Food

Austin Town Hall Farmers' Market

The Austin Town Hall Farmers Market takes place on Thursdays starting in June through October. We are an outdoor market featuring a variety of food and artisan vendors along with community resources. Watch the video to get a glimpse of our weekly party in the park.

Austin Town Hall Farmers Market (ATHFM) is a farmers’ market in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. We are located outside the Austin Town Hall Park, 5610 W. Lake St, Chicago, IL 60644.

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Austin Town Hall Farmers' Market
Aug
13
1:00 PM13:00
Community, Family, Food

Austin Town Hall Farmers' Market

The Austin Town Hall Farmers Market takes place on Thursdays starting in June through October. We are an outdoor market featuring a variety of food and artisan vendors along with community resources. Watch the video to get a glimpse of our weekly party in the park.

Austin Town Hall Farmers Market (ATHFM) is a farmers’ market in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. We are located outside the Austin Town Hall Park, 5610 W. Lake St, Chicago, IL 60644.

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Austin Town Hall Farmers' Market
Jul
30
1:00 PM13:00
Community, Family, Food

Austin Town Hall Farmers' Market

The Austin Town Hall Farmers Market takes place on Thursdays starting in June through October. We are an outdoor market featuring a variety of food and artisan vendors along with community resources. Watch the video to get a glimpse of our weekly party in the park.

Austin Town Hall Farmers Market (ATHFM) is a farmers’ market in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. We are located outside the Austin Town Hall Park, 5610 W. Lake St, Chicago, IL 60644.

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Austin Town Hall Farmers' Market
Jul
23
1:00 PM13:00
Community, Family, Food

Austin Town Hall Farmers' Market

The Austin Town Hall Farmers Market takes place on Thursdays starting in June through October. We are an outdoor market featuring a variety of food and artisan vendors along with community resources. Watch the video to get a glimpse of our weekly party in the park.

Austin Town Hall Farmers Market (ATHFM) is a farmers’ market in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. We are located outside the Austin Town Hall Park, 5610 W. Lake St, Chicago, IL 60644.

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Protect IL Pensions, Protect our Planet & Protect IL Taxpayers during Chicago Climate Week
Jul
22
6:00 PM18:00
Advocacy, Community, Education

Protect IL Pensions, Protect our Planet & Protect IL Taxpayers during Chicago Climate Week

We are continuing our journey to divest Illinois pensions from fossil fuels!  And we need your help.

The Climate Safe Pensions Illinois (CSPI) coalition is hosting a town hall at the Chicago Teachers Union Center headquarters on July 22nd at 6PM to discuss divesting underperforming fossil fuel investments out of our Illinois state pensions.

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Austin Town Hall Farmers' Market
Jul
16
1:00 PM13:00
Community, Family, Food

Austin Town Hall Farmers' Market

The Austin Town Hall Farmers Market takes place on Thursdays starting in June through October. We are an outdoor market featuring a variety of food and artisan vendors along with community resources. Watch the video to get a glimpse of our weekly party in the park.

Austin Town Hall Farmers Market (ATHFM) is a farmers’ market in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. We are located outside the Austin Town Hall Park, 5610 W. Lake St, Chicago, IL 60644.

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Austin Town Hall Farmers' Market
Jul
9
1:00 PM13:00
Community, Family, Food

Austin Town Hall Farmers' Market

The Austin Town Hall Farmers Market takes place on Thursdays starting in June through October. We are an outdoor market featuring a variety of food and artisan vendors along with community resources. Watch the video to get a glimpse of our weekly party in the park.

Austin Town Hall Farmers Market (ATHFM) is a farmers’ market in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. We are located outside the Austin Town Hall Park, 5610 W. Lake St, Chicago, IL 60644.

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Austin Town Hall Farmers' Market
Jul
2
1:00 PM13:00
Community, Family, Food

Austin Town Hall Farmers' Market

The Austin Town Hall Farmers Market takes place on Thursdays starting in June through October. We are an outdoor market featuring a variety of food and artisan vendors along with community resources. Watch the video to get a glimpse of our weekly party in the park.

Austin Town Hall Farmers Market (ATHFM) is a farmers’ market in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. We are located outside the Austin Town Hall Park, 5610 W. Lake St, Chicago, IL 60644.

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