Interested in learning how to start growing vegetables but feeling intimidated? Join certified urban farmer Chamika Moore to learn the basics of how to begin growing seeds indoors for your first-ever spring vegetable garden. Whatever the size of the space you have, from a window in an apartment to a designated spot in a yard, this is the class for you!
Be a Food Waste Hero during Food Waste Prevention Week 2024 and save the day, one meal at a time. Don't be fooled by waste—join the mission to rescue delicious meals and be the hero our planet needs.
From Oak Park Library
If you missed our Bee Love and Honey event last year - we are excited to share that Debbie Becker, local Oak Park Beekeeper will be back to demonstrate a BEE-hind the scenes look at how honey is harvested. A tasting of the honey will be offered. No live bees will be present. This is a family-friendly, drop-in event. We hope you'll BEE there!
The Oak Park Farmers’ Market is held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 26, 2024. The Market is located in the Pilgrim Church parking lot at 460 Lake St., one block west of Ridgeland Avenue.
The Oak Park Farmers’ Market is held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 26, 2024. The Market is located in the Pilgrim Church parking lot at 460 Lake St., one block west of Ridgeland Avenue.
The Oak Park Farmers’ Market is held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 26, 2024. The Market is located in the Pilgrim Church parking lot at 460 Lake St., one block west of Ridgeland Avenue.
It’s that magical time of year again! Pumpkinpalooza is back on Sat, October 5 and better than ever! From 10AM to1PM join our friends at the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for a day of fall festivities and family fun. Pumpkin painting, bowling, ring toss, leaf rubbing, fall-themed obstacle course, and more. Don’t miss out on the fall fun! Check out all the details and plan your visit now at Pumpkinpalooza. We can’t wait to celebrate autumn with you!
The Oak Park Farmers’ Market is held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 26, 2024. The Market is located in the Pilgrim Church parking lot at 460 Lake St., one block west of Ridgeland Avenue.
Austin Community & Good Food Fans! Join us for a FREE Chef Showcase and Movie Night, Wednesday 10/2 @ 5:30-9pm. Watch NBA Star Chris Paul’s & Grammy-winner Billie Eilish’s movie about food justice “They’re Trying To Kill Us.” Plus, enjoy free dinner bites, Best of the West Mac & Cheese Cook Off, garden tours, fun, freebies and hear about the new Verses & Vittles Literary Slam. At Bethel New Life, 1150 N Lamon, Chicago. Please share & invite friends! Tickets at https://bit.ly/ae-chef24
Hosted by Austin Eats: AustinComingTogether.org/AustinEats
The Oak Park Farmers’ Market is held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 26, 2024. The Market is located in the Pilgrim Church parking lot at 460 Lake St., one block west of Ridgeland Avenue.
The Oak Park Farmers’ Market is held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 26, 2024. The Market is located in the Pilgrim Church parking lot at 460 Lake St., one block west of Ridgeland Avenue.
The Oak Park Farmers’ Market is held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 26, 2024. The Market is located in the Pilgrim Church parking lot at 460 Lake St., one block west of Ridgeland Avenue.
From Congregations Fighting Hunger
Baked goods and refreshments served!
Sunday, September 8th, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Come Join us at our community congregational gardens where we grow fresh produce to help support our local food pantries. Ask us about our volunteer opportunities for supporting local food pantries.
Join our scavenger hunt and find cool vegies across the gardens.
Hope to see you there!
Garden Locations
Oak Park Temple B’nai Abraham Zion
1235 N. Harlem, Oak Park, IL
Temple Har Zion
1040 N. Harlem, River Forest, IL
Ascension- St. Edmund Parish
188 S. Oak Park Ave, IL/815 S. East, Oak Park, IL
The Oak Park Farmers’ Market is held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 26, 2024. The Market is located in the Pilgrim Church parking lot at 460 Lake St., one block west of Ridgeland Avenue.
Pie Bake-Off coming soon
The sixth annual Oak Park Farmers' Market's Pie Bake-Off will take place on Sat., Sept. 7. We have selected our bakers and registration is now closed. Come by the Market the morning of the Bake-Off at 9 a.m. to view the submitted pies and the judging process. Free pie samples will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis.
