Best Activities and Things to do in Oak park

Welcome to the Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Museum! An absolute gem located in the heart of Oak Park, Illinois, this museum is a must-visit for literature lovers and history buffs alike. Step into the very home where one of America's greatest authors was born and spent his early years. The museum’s beautifully restored Queen Anne Victorian architecture offers a charming glimpse into the past.

Engaging and knowledgeable docents lead guided tours that delve deep into Hemingway’s family history, his captivating life, and his remarkable literary legacy. Each room is meticulously preserved with period furnishings that transport visitors back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Whether you're a lifelong fan of Hemingway's work or someone with a budding interest, this museum promises an enriching experience.

Join us for an unforgettable journey through the life and works of Ernest Hemingway!

Hang out with adorable, playful pygmy goats.🐐 Chill with the little ones either in their pen or in a pasture, depending on the weather.✨ Wear shoes and clothes for which you have little emotional attachment, as the little ones like to jump on laps or backs or pretty much anything.🥹 Some guests have asked if they can bring snacks. Up until June 15, the kids will only eat hay. After June 15, if you want to bring a little something, the kids will appreciate very small pieces of baby carrots, apple slices, and romaine lettuce, but if anything falls on the ground, fuggedaboutit.❌ After hanging out with the goats, enjoy a tasting flight of beers at One Lake Brewing, only 3 blocks from the goats. Get your tickets!

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Chicago. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Tracy Chapman at Stan Mansion under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info 📍 Venue: Stan Mansion 📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector ⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted) 👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult ♿ Accessibility: this venue is not ADA-compliant. Guests are required to walk up one flight of stairs to reach the performance venue ❓ View the FAQs for this event here 🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone 🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 15+ people), click here 🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Chicago 🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here Tentative Program Baby Can I Hold You You're the One Sing for You Change Say Hallelujah Give Me One Reason Talkin' Bout a Revolution The Promise Stand By Me (Ben E. King) For My Lover Telling Stories Across the Lines Mountains O' Things Fast Car Performers Metropolis String Quartet Seating Map

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Chicago. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Classic Rock on Strings at Stan Mansion under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info 📍 Venue: Stan Mansion 📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector ⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted) 👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult ♿ Accessibility: this venue is not ADA-compliant. Guests are required to walk up one flight of stairs to reach the performance venue ❓ View the FAQs for this event here 🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone 🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 15+ people), click here 🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Chicago 🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here Tentative Program Help - The Beatles  Wouldn’t it be Nice - Beach Boys  Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison  25 or 6 to Four  - Chicago If You Leave Me Now - Chicago  Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd  Carry On Your Wayward Son - Kansas You Make My Dreams Come True - Hall and Oates  Don’t Stop Believin’ - Journey  Sweet Child O’ Mine - Guns N’ Roses Zombie - Cranberries  Performers Metropolis String Quartet Seating Map

Hang out with adorable, playful pygmy goats.  Chill with the little ones either in their pen or in a pasture, depending on the weather. Wear shoes and clothes for which you have little emotional attachment, as the little ones like to jump on laps or backs or pretty much anything.  Some guests have asked if they can bring snacks.  Up until June 15, the kids will only eat hay.  After June 15, if you want to bring a little something, the kids will appreciate very small pieces of baby carrots, apple slices, and romaine lettuce, but if anything falls on the ground, fuggedaboutit. After hanging out with the goats, enjoy a tasting flight of beers at One Lake Brewing, only 3 blocks from the goats. Get your

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Chicago. Get your tickets now to discover Vivaldi and more at Stan Mansion under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info 📍 Venue: Stan Mansion 📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector ⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted) 👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult ♿ Accessibility: this venue is not ADA-compliant. Guests are required to walk up one flight of stairs to reach the performance venue ❓ View the FAQs for this event here 🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone 🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 15+ people), click here 🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Chicago 🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here Tentative Program “ The Four Seasons , Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 1 RV 269: “Spring”” – Vivaldi “ The Four Seasons , Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2 RV 315: “Summer”” – Vivaldi “ Thaïs : Méditation” – Jules Massenet “ The Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas : Verano Porteño” – Astor Piazzolla “ The Four Seasons , Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 3 RV 293: “Autumn”” – Vivaldi “ The Four Seasons , Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 4 RV 297: “Winter”” – Vivaldi Performers Listeso String Quartet Seating Map

Fancy a game? Call up your favorite gamer friends and head on down to Midlane Esports for a night of fun. Whether you are a casual gamer or want to compete in tournaments - there will be something here for you! Watch your favorite competition and streamers over a game-themed cocktail and have a night of Nintendo nostalgia or a mainstream Fortnite party at the click of a button. Enjoy all of these games and lots more at Midlane!

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Chicago. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay on Strings at Arts Center of Oak Park under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info 📍 Venue: Arts Center of Oak Park 📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector ⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted) 👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult ♿ Accessibility: This venue is not ADA compliant ❓ View the FAQs for this event here 🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone 🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 15+ people), click here 🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Chicago 🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here Tentative Program “Clocks” “My Universe” “Speed of Sound” “Trouble” “Fix You” “Paradise” “Shiver” “Yellow” “Something Just Like This” “The Scientist” “A Sky Full of Stars” Performers Metropolis String Quartet Seating Map

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Chicago. Get your tickets now to discover the best of metal at Stan Mansion under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info 📍 Venue: Stan Mansion 📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector ⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted) 👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult ♿ Accessibility: this venue is not ADA-compliant. Guests are required to walk up one flight of stairs to reach the performance venue ❓ View the FAQs for this event here 🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone 🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 15+ people), click here 🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Chicago 🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here Tentative Program Back in Black - AC/DC Master of Puppets - Metallica Paranoid - Black Sabbath Fear of the Dark - Iron Maiden Kashmir - Led Zeppelin Toxicity - System of a Down Chop Suey! - System of a Down Angel - Judas Priest Still Loving You - Scorpions Hurricane - Scorpions Killing in the Name - Rage Against the Machine Immigrant's Song - Led Zeppelin Smoke on the Water - Deep Purple Nothing Else Matters - Metallica Performers Listeso String Quartet Seating Map

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Chicago. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at Arts Center of Oak Park under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info 📍 Venue: Arts Center of Oak Park 📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector ⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted) 👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult ♿ Accessibility: This venue is not ADA compliant ❓ View the FAQs for this event here 🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone 🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 15+ people), click here 🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Chicago 🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here Tentative Program “Lavender Haze” “Love Story” “Cardigan” “Blank Space” “Enchanted” “Anti-Hero” "Snow on the Beach (ft. Lana Del Rey)" “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” "All Too Well" “Lover” “I Knew You Were Trouble” “You Belong With Me” "Shake It Off" Performers Listeso String Quartet Seating Map