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Dia De Muertos Celebration of Life
A thank you to everyone who organized Oak Park’s Dia de Muertos Celebration of Life event this past Saturday in Scoville Park. Here is look back at the festivities!

Hemingway District Costume Parade
Happy Halloween🎃! It’s a great day to share this recap of the adorable costume parade during the Hemingway District Oak Park’s Fall Family Fun events and the Collaboration for Early Childhood Early Childhood Resource Fair this past weekend. For information about trick-or-treating in Oak Park and Halloween safety information, go to www.oakpark.us/halloween.

Oak Park & River Forest Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos/Day of the Dead
With Día de Muertos coming up this week, Oak Park resident Alma Martinez explains how ofrendas are central to this rich cultural celebration. The Village is collaborating with Martinez and numerous community partners to co-host Oak Park’s 2024 Día de Muertos Event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 2 in Scoville Park. The free community event will feature entertainment, food, activities for kids and more. Find more information about the event on the Village website at www.oak-park.us/diademuertos24.

Frankenstein's Monster visits Publican Quality Bread
Frankenstein's monster was recently seen rampaging through the Oak Park Arts District Business Association searching for bread. Thankfully Publican Quality Bread was able to come to the rescue! The Halloween spirit is alive and well in Oak Park. Find info about trick-or-treating and more at www.oak-park.us/halloween24. And more about Publican Quality Bread is at www.publicanqualitybread.com

Oak Park Fire Department Open House
Oak Parkers young, old and in between are invited to the Oak Park Fire Department open house, set for tomorrow, Sat. Oct. 12. Visitors will be able to get up close to the equipment, tour the fire house and talk to the firefighter/paramedics who help keep the community safe during the event, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Main Station at 100 N. Euclid Ave. More information is at www.oak-park.us/fireopenhouse2024.

Off the Wall - Motor Row
The talented teens who participate in Off the Wall, the Oak Park Area Arts Council's teen summer arts employment program, recently put the finishing touches on another eye-catching mosaic mural in the community. Located at 230 Madison St. across from the Park District's Community Recreation Center, the new art installation is a nod to local history and Madison Street’s former status as Motor Row due to the many car dealerships that used to line the roadway.

Buzz Café by Kribi
Buzz Café is now Buzz Café by Kribi Coffee after a recent ownership change. New owner Jacques Shalo discusses his plans for this cornerstone business in the Oak Park Arts District Business Association as he carries on the tradition started by former Buzz Cafe owner Laura Maychruk with a Kribi Coffee Air Roastery spin. For more information go to www.thebuzzcafe.com.

Second annual Viva Festival
Hispanic Heritage Month is underway and the Village’s second annual ¡Viva! Festival is around the corner. Save the date for the outdoor celebration on Saturday, Sept. 28 from noon to 3 p.m. on the south lawn at Village Hall. The event features entertainment, delicious food and activities for kids. More info is at www.oak-park.us/HispanicHeritage

Maychruk reflects
The beloved Buzz Cafe recently underwent an ownership change. Former owner Laura Maychruk reflects on the Buzz Cafe's place in the Oak Park Arts District Business Association community and discusses her decision to pass the baton to new owners from Kribi Coffee Air Roastery in this clip. The Buzz Café is located at 905 S. Lombard Ave. For more information go to https://thebuzzcafe.com/.

BarrieFest
BarrieFest is a neighborhood celebration featuring food, fun and friendship in Barrie Park. Hosted by the SEOPCO South East Oak Park Community Organization, BarrieFest will be from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7 at Barrie Park at 1011 S. Lombard Ave. More info is at www.facebook.com/share/8EQvcEHx7bEp7UyL/.

Oaktoberfest
Save the date for the next signature event in Downtown Oak Park, Oaktoberfest! Celebrate the changing seasons at Oaktoberfest from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13 and from 12 – 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14 with food, music and fun! Check out this sneak peak or go to www.oaktoberfest.net for more information.

Oak Park Micro Brew Review
We are so excited for the Oak Park Micro Brew Review this Saturday in Downtown Oak Park! The largest zero-waste craft beer fest in the Midwest is right here in Oak Park on Sat., Aug. 17, on Marion Street. Proceeds go to support Seven Generations Ahead. For more information, visit www.sevengenerationsahead.org/opmbr/

Carnivore Oak Park Weisswurst
It’s been 10 years since Carnivore Oak Park opened its doors to offer locally-sourced and responsibly-raised foods. There’s no better time than this amazing milestone to revisit this feature on the history of the weisswurst and Carnivore’s take on the popular German sausage. Learn more about the artisan butcher at www.carnivoreoakpark.com or stop in at 1042 Pleasant St.

Annual Corn Roast is Aug. 10
The Oak Park Farmers’ Market is celebrating National Farmers’ Market Week with the return of its popular Corn Roast this Saturday, Aug. 10! Fresh-picked corn from Market growers will be sold by the ear hot off the roaster from about 9:30 a.m. until supplies are gone. Patrons are encouraged to bring cash to the event as credit cards are not accepted when purchasing corn, which will be sold for $3 per ear. More information is at www.oak-park.us/cornroast24

Oak Park Brew Review is on August 17
The largest zero-waste craft beer fest in the Midwest is right here in Oak Park and less than a month away! Purchase your tickets now for the Oak Park Micro Brew Review on Saturday, August 17, in Downtown Oak Park. Proceeds go to support Seven Generations Ahead. For more information, visit www.sevengenerationsahead.org/opmbr/