Community Events

The Village hosts a series of community events throughout the year to celebrate Oak Park’s diversity:

2026 Cultural & Heritage Event Schedule

Date	Event
Jan. 29	Black History Month: Rapbrary Opening Reception at Oak Park Public Library
Jan. 30	Black History Month Kick-Off Reception
Feb. 11	Black History Month: Rapbrarian - Reading Came First documentary screening
Feb. 26	Black History Month: Rapbrarian Closing Ceremony at Oak Park Public Library
Feb. 28	Black History Month Celebration:  A Century of Black History Commemorations
March 21	Women's History Month Celebration
April 11	Holi Celebration
April 25	Arab American Heritage Month Celebration
May 30	Asian American Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration
June 7	A Day in Our Village
June 10	Juneteenth Flag Raising
June 11	Pride Month Celebration
June 13	Juneteenth Cookout
July 4	Fourth of July Parade
Sept. 26	Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

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Volunteers needed

The Village's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office is seeking individuals and groups to assist the Village with events planned throughout the year that celebrate Oak Park's diverse cultures.

Volunteer signup form

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