2024-2025 Events
Please join us for an enjoyable social and informative activity. All are welcome from all communities.
Luncheon & Hat Parade
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
11:00 AM Annual Luncheon & Raffle
12:30 PM Business Meeting
1:00 PM Presentation by Krina Koenen, Floral Design Demonstration
Krina Koenen is a floral designer at the Flower Studio in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. The presentation will demonstrate creative ideas for floral and botanical arrangements for summer entertaining.
Oak Park River Forest Garden Walk
Sunday June 22, 2025
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Oak Park River Forest Garden Walk
The Garden Club of Oak Park and River Forest and the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory’s & Annual Garden Walk takes place on the forth Sunday in June from 10 AM to 4 PM. A number of private gardens in Oak and River Forest are featured.This is a joint project of the Garden Club of Oak Park and River Forest (GCOPRF) and the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory (FOPCON). The proceeds are shared between the two organizations. The GCOPRF designates their proceeds to fund a yearly scholarship program for graduates of the Oak Park River Forest High School. FOPCON proceeds benefit the Oak Park Conservatory.
This is a year round project beginning with selecting gardens for the following year, immediately before and after the Garden Walk Committee Responsibilities: Sets the date, seeks out and selects gardens, produces the Garden Guide, solicits advertisements for the Garden Guide, coordinates volunteers and plans a reception for garden owners and volunteers.
FOPCON Information: 708-725-2460
FOPCON.ORG
Do you need garden inspiration? Are you curious about your Oak Park and River Forest neighbor’s gardens? Come out and enjoy the Annual Oak Park and River Forest Garden Walk. Gather some friends and enjoy a special summer day on this self-guided tour.
Ticket Sales
-Children 12 and under are free with an adult
-Tickets are nonrefundable
-Online sales require a credit card
-Member tickets available May 15
-Mail tickets are available with a check sent to arrive one week before walk
Garden Club of Oak Park and River Forest
P. O. Box 5633
River Forest, IL 60305
-In person sales on the day of the walk at the Cheney Mansion and Oak Park Conservatory, 9:30am - 2pm. cash, check & credit card accepted
-Bring email/digital receipt to get the Garden Guides/Maps on the day of the walk
-Discount tickets will not be sold on the day of the Garden Walk
-Regular priced tickets are sold on the day of the walk
-GCOPRF and FOPCON Members receive a coupon code for an additional discount. The member discount will appear at checkout and will be available until 5 pm the evening before the Garden Walk.
Day of the Walk
On the day of the event you must bring your ticket or email receipt to exchange it at the Cheney Mansion or at the Oak Park Conservatory for the Garden Guides/Maps that are required for admission to the gardens. The Garden Guides/Maps will be available from 9:30 am until 2:00 pm. Look for the wooden sunflowers at the curb and the volunteer table at each garden. Please no strollers, smoking, video cameras, or pets in the gardens. Plan on driving or biking between gardens. Street parking and restrooms will be available at the Park District Locations.
Pick up Locations
Cheney Mansion, 220 N. Euclid, Oak Park, IL
Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St., Oak Park, IL
Cheney Mansion
Oak Park Conservatory
Oak Park Farmers' Market
Club Bake Sale.
September 13, 2025
Volunteers are needed to bake goodies, package and price goodies before the sale and work at the booth on the day of the sale. Contact Kathy E. or Marilyn G.
Upcoming Events and Information in 2025
Watch your club email for details
Monthly Newsletter
Friday with Flowers
Field Trips
Please join us for an enjoyable social and informative activity. All are welcome from all communities.
Welcome Back Garden Gathering
(members only)
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Members watch your email for your Evite invitation. Please RSVP with your finger food contribution.
October Club Meeting
Wednesday Oct. 8, 2025
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
12:00 PM Social Time & Refreshments
12:30 PM Business Meeting
1:00 PM Presentation to be announced
Cheney Mansion
220 N. Euclid Ave
Oak Park, IL
November Club Meeting
Wednesday Nov. 12, 2025
12:00 PM Social Time & Refreshments
12:30 PM Business Meeting
1:00 PM Presentation to be announced
Cheney Mansion
220 N. Euclid Ave
Oak Park, IL
Holiday Bazaar
Dec. (TBA)
11AM – 2PM
