A Day in Our Village
The 51st 2025 A Day in Our Village fesitval is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 1 in Scoville Park at Lake Street and Oak Park Avenue!
The premier community event held annually on the first Sunday in June provides an opportunity for current and prospective residents to discover the diversity and variety of civic, cultural, social service, business, educational and religious organizations and groups in the Village.
Activities for kids
Young Oak Parkers will want to check out activities for kids hosted by the Park District of Oak Park on the north side of the park along Ontario Street between Oak Park Avenue and Grove Avenue — which will be closed to vehicle traffic during the event.
Ontario Street area: The Park District of Oak Park is sponsoring Prime Time Racing! Put your racing skills to the test as four or six competitors will race two foot long radio controlled cars around a twenty-six foot banked track!
Join the Park District of Oak Park, in the center of Scoville Park for a fun, Fantastic Foam Party! Cool off with foam blasting from the Foam Cannon. Make fun hairdos, dance to the music and enjoy some good old fashioned fun. Please bring a towel and dry clothes as you will get wet.
Day in Our Village Food Court
A food court featuring local restaurants and businesses will be located near the entrance to the Oak Park Public Library. Participating businesses include:
- Domino's Pizza - Pizza by the slize
- Don't Forget Your Lunchbox - Hot dogs, Polish, Italian Beef, Burgers, Veggie Burgers, Snow Cones
- Scratch on Lake - Beer and wine
- Candycopia - Assorted candy
- Jackson O'Brien - Ice cream
- Zemi Coffee - Coffee
Scoville Park Stage Entertainment
An array of live music and entertainment acts will perform around the theme of yacht rock on the Scoville Park stage during A Day in Our Village:
- 10 a.m. - School of Rock
- 11:30 a.m. - Tiny Bubbles
- Noon - Halau i Ka Pono
- 12:30 p.m. - Yacht Rock-ettes
- 1:30 p.m. - Davy Awards and Announcements
- 2 p.m. - China Groove
- 3 p.m. - Dance Party
- 3:30 p.m. - Retro Radio
Thank you volunteers and sponsors!
A Day in Our Village is sponsored by the Village and made possible thanks to organizing support from the A Day in Our Village volunteer committee.
Thank you to the following sponsors for their support in making A Day in Our Village a success:
A Day in Our Village Exhibitor Registration
Exhibitor registration for A Day in Our Village is now closed as the event has reached capacity.
Contact community@oak-park.us for more information.
A Few Rules to Remember:
- Selling merchandise or any other item is prohibited at the event, except for food court vendors.
- Organizers cannot take specific location requests but will try to give you the best booth location possible at Scoville Park.
- Village citizen commissions receive exhibit booths at no cost but must register using the form below.
Payment Information:
Register using the form below, then complete the $50 registration payment via the link provided after the registration form is submitted.
Payment can also be mailed to or dropped off at Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Office 213, attn: Cassandra Adediran. Checks should be made payable to the Village of Oak Park.
Registration is not complete until organizers receive a registration form submission and payment. The event takes place rain or shine and the registration fee is not refundable.
Volunteers are needed to assist during the day of the event, especially from around 3 to 4:30 p.m. Click here to sign up to volunteer.
For more information about A Day in Our Village, call 708.358.5405 or email community@oak-park.us.