Santa on Harrison & Other Events - 12/11-13
Come Visit Santa
on Harrison
Dec. 11 - 3-7 PM
Dec. 12 - 10 AM-7 PM
Dec. 13 - 12-5 PM
200 W. Harrison Street
$9 per photo*
*Bring canned goods for those in need
in our community and receive $1 off your first photo.
Have a photo taken with Santa and tell him what you wish to find under the tree.
The profits will benefit Longfellow PTO and Sarah’s Inn. All canned goods will be donated to the Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry.
Don’t Forget to Get a Treat Bag from Santa!
Take your bag to these stores, find the giant origami & get a FREE holiday treat!
Art Gecko
Bead in Hand
Calypso Moon
Creative Changes
Pamela Penney Textile Arts
Ridge Art
Below is a list of what else is happening in the District:
331B HARRISON
Calypso Moon - Come be creative with us! Cut a folded paper snowflake and help decorate our snowman windows. Find the giant origami and get a holiday treat! Open Fri 3-6 PM, Sat 12-5 PM and Sunday 12-5 PM.
225 HARRISON
Trattoria 225 - Donate two non-perishable food items for the OPRF Food Pantry and receive a coupon good for a free glass of wine with the purchase of your meal.
211 HARRISON
Briejo - Donate two non-perishable food items for the OPRF Food Pantry and receive a coupon good for a free special holiday dessert with the purchase of a meal. One coupon per table. Offer good between 11/20-12/18.
207 HARRISON
Prodigy Glassworks - Give the gift of glass this holiday season. Make your own fused holiday ornaments for $15, and we’ll donate a portion of the proceeds to Sarah’s Inn. On Sat 12/12 and Sun 12/13, bring your pet to have his picture taken by Oak Park pet photographer Michelle Lytle. The pictures will be turned into custom a Ceramic ornament. Ornaments and photo cost $20, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Animal Care League. Ornaments will be available for pick before Christmas at Prodigy Glassworks.
905 S. LOMBARD
Buzz Café - Enjoy Burgers, Beers and Bands on both Friday and Saturday night from 5-9 PM. On Friday from 6-8:30 PM, enjoy the acoustic music of The Rev, and Saturday listen to the Prophets of the Elk band from 6:30-8:30 PM. On Saturday morning, the Farmer’s Market Band is back from 8-11 AM! Until 12/18, donate two non-perishable food items for the OPRF Food Pantry and receive a coupon good for a free cup of coffee.
149 HARRISON
Gallery Pink - Choose a gift of art by selecting from the works of a group of very talented artisans: pottery, jewelry, photography, sculptures, prints, paintings and more. There is nothing like a gift of art/handmade work to warm the heart! The show runs through the end of December. Hours: Fri 3-7 PM, Sat 10-7 PM, Sun 12-5 PM.
145 HARRISON
Bead in Hand - From now until December 24, get a free Bead in Hand recycled shopping bag just by spending $50 on merchandise! Purchase a $25 gift certificate and receive a $5 gift certificate FREE! Make all your bead loving friends happy! Kids, find the giant origami and get a special treat! Open Friday 10 AM- 6 PM, Sat 10 AM - 5 PM and Sun 12 - 5 PM.
140 HARRISON
Creative Changes - Find the giant origami and get a treat. Join us during our free studio time to make a personalized holiday card. Open Fri 3-7 PM, Sat 10-5 PM, and Sun 12-4 PM.
130 HARRISON
Pamela Penney Textile Arts - Find the giant origami and get a goody! On Saturday 12th and 19th from 2-5 PM stop by for a family “wire and beaded angel” workshop for all ages - $6 per person. Donations for the OPRF Food Pantry will be accepted through December for a discount of 20% off one item in the gallery. The silent auction for the Crazy Crochet Afghan will continue thru December 18, at 9:00 PM. Proceeds will go to Sarah’s Inn. Open this Fri 12-7 PM, Sat 12-5 PM.
102 HARRISON
Eastgate Café - Please join us for a quick bite to eat or your favorite beverage. Stop by for a holiday cookie for the kids, and cider, too! Browse our gift shop and bookstore and enjoy the various items we import from all over the world. On Sunday at 5 PM come in for Open Mic night, and see our special guest, Anabelle Campanellie on violin, who just went to White House and played to First Lady!
21 HARRISON
Kathy Reller Designs - Shop our collection of beautiful handmade gem jewelry. Open on Saturday from 10 AM- 5PM.
21 HARRISON
Ridge Art - Stop by to see some very beautiful new pieces by Jean Mikerson, interesting “masks” and demoiselles from Jacques Eugene, and an absolutely formidable fish made from the jawbone of an ass by Jose Delpé. Find the giant origami and and get a treat. Hours: Fri 3-7 PM, Sat 10 AM-7 PM and Sun 12-5 PM.
19 HARRISON
Art Gecko - Find the giant origami and get a treat! Peruse our found-object art and jewelry to find a one-of-a-kind, affordable gift. Hours: Fri 1-7:30 PM, Sat noon-7 PM, Sun noon-5 PM.
17 HARRISON
Harrison Works - Look, look and you will find a giant origami — and a sweet reward! Open Fri 1-7 PM, Sat noon- 7 PM, and Sun noon-5pm.