Where Art
Meets Community.

Discover galleries, shops, studios, and events that make the Oak Park Arts District a vibrant hub of creativity.

Welcome to

the Oak Park Arts
District Business Association

Where creativity and charm converge. Discover a vibrant mix of arts, music, and culture, alongside diverse dining options that cater to every palate. Experience health and wellness offerings, explore unique retail shops, and tap into a hub of business and professional services. Each storefront tells a tale of craftsmanship and community. Come experience the essence of Oak Park's dynamic spirit.

Events
Harvest on Harrison
Oct 25
Signature Events
Harvest on Harrison
Signature Events

Come celebrate Halloween on Harrison!

Get ready to be spooked and thrilled as the retail district gears up for its upcoming Halloween event, Boo on Harrison! Enjoy a ghoulishly good time for all ages, with activities, entertainment, and frightful fun.

Signature Events
What's Blooming on Harrison Street Fest
Oct 31
Signature Events
What's Blooming on Harrison Street Fest
Signature Events

Our family-friendly Spring Art Festival will take place on Saturday. Harrison Street will be transformed with vendor art fair, children’s carnival, music stage, food, beer garden, makers booths and more! Artist and Vendor applications for the 2026 fair will open in January.

Signature Events
Saturday with Santa on Harrison
Nov 16
Signature Events
Saturday with Santa on Harrison
Signature Events

Join us for Saturday with Santa, a fun-filled day featuring Pictures with Santa and Toy Drive, Letters to Santa and Craft,  Candy Cane Walk, Face Painting, Local Art Vendors, Food and Drink Specials and more! Plus the Toddlin’ Around Town Scavenger Hunt along Harrison!

Signature Events

Upcoming Signature Events

Upcoming Community Events

Events
Plein Air Contest Show at Fat Cat
Oct 10
Community Events
Plein Air Contest Show at Fat Cat
Community Events

Plein Air Painting

Art Opening - October 10, 2025

Fat Cat Art Gallery will host an exhibition of paintings painted during the recent Plein Air Painting Competition in Oak Park held in September. The festival included over 50 artists painting in the Oak Park area in early September. The paintings from the festival are of some of our favorite local landmarks and locations.

The show will be up at Fat Cat Art Gallery from October 10-26 so with a special opening from 4pm-8pm on October 10th.

Community Events
Pipes
Oct 12
Community Events
Pipes
Community Events

This is a show we are SOOOO Excited about!  Cheryl Lynn Tomblin is one of our favorite artists and we are excited to hear her with the band!

This will be a ticketed show and we will make an announcement soon, but we everyone should block this out in their calendar now!

Community Events
Play With Clay! Drink Wine!
Oct 16
Community Events
Play With Clay! Drink Wine!
Community Events

Play with clay and drink wine at All Together Now on October 16th from 6:30-8:00. Tickets are $70 per participant. to purchase tickets + more information on this event, please click below:

Community Events

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Publican Quality Bread

Nestled at 211 Harrison Street in Oak Park’s vibrant Arts District, Publican Quality Bread (PQB) brings the principles of artisan baking right to our neighborhood. A passion project of One Off Hospitality (home to The Publican, Big Star, avec, and more) and led by James Beard Award–winning baker Greg Wade, PQB expands the bakery’s reach beyond Chicago city lines for the very first time.

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