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The Midwest's oldest outdoor theatre. Performances run Jun-Aug.
Oak Park Festival Theatre (OPFT) is a professional theatre company in Oak Park, Illinois, under contract with Actors' Equity Association. The company was founded in 1975 by Marion Kaczmar, an Oak Park resident and arts patron, and performed Renaissance works, almost exclusively by William Shakespeare, until 2004, when it broadened its scope to classics of other eras. Its outdoor venue has been Austin Gardens, a wooded park near downtown Oak Park within walking distance from restaurants, Frank Lloyd Wright landmarks, and Metra and CTA trains. To attract a greater following, Renaissance, classical, and modern American works were added to the offerings, some being produced indoors in historic Farson-Mills Home and, in the 2010-11 season, in the studio space in the Madison Street Theatre.
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Notable for being the filming location for the interior church scene of the movie Home Alone. This building holds an active congregation, so it is not usually open for film tourism, but they have hosted screenings of the movie in the sanctuary in previous Decembers.
A National Historic Landmark. The small temple, which celebrated its centennial in 2009, is a fascinating piece of architecture. One of eight buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright to be listed as a world heritage site.
This amazing house is not very large and admission is strictly limited. You may be able to turn up on a wet February day and gain immediate entrance but for most of the year you will have to book in advance. Walking tours to other Frank Lloyd Wright houses in the Oak Park area are also organized.
A 30-room prairie-style house designed in 1897 by George W. Maher.
Where Hemingway spent his first six years and The Hemingway Museum (200 N Oak Park Avenue).
Community farmers' market featuring local and regional vendors, live music, and donuts. Most vendors accept cards as well as cash, and eligible items can be purchased with SNAP benefits.