Bring your pumpkins or jack-o-lanterns to our first-ever pumpkin smash! The Nature Center is partnering with Urban Canopy to turn your old Halloween pumpkins into compost!
Special Events
Special Events
Back-to-School Park Playdate
Thu, Aug 28 2025, 5:30 - 7:30pm
Heritage Park
This FREE end of the summer event will bring the whole family together before heading back to the books. We will have outdoor activities, inflatables, live music, snacks, and more! End your summer with the Oakbrook Terrace Park District. This event is free and no registration is required.
Fall Fest
Sat, Oct 4 2025, 10am - 12pm
Terrace View Park
Join us for a morning of fall family fun! Enjoy free entertainment, hands-on crafts, games, a bounce house, tasty snacks, and more. Activities will take place at Terrace View Park, the Nature Center, and the Fitness Center. This event is free and no registration is required.
Jingle & Mingle Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair
Sat, Nov 8 2025, 9am - 1pm
Heritage Center
Get into the holiday spirit at the Oakbrook Terrace Park District’s first-ever Jingle & Mingle Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair! Join us for this festive celebration of community, creativity, and holiday cheer.
Save the Date!
2025 Date to be announced
Join us to kick off the holiday season with the whole family. We will have different stations including ornament making, cookie decorating, games, and a hot cocoa bar.
2026 Date to be announced
Hop on over to Heritage Park for this FREE Easter Egg Hunt! The hunt will start promptly at 10:00am. Following the hunt, don't miss out on a perfect photo op with the Easter Bunny!
2026 Date to be announced
This FREE event allows children to explore different trucks from around the community. They are welcome to climb, honk, and touch these large machines from right behind the wheel!
2026 Date to be announced
The Lake View Nature Center is hosting a festival of the warm weather season with a FREE family event.
2026 Date to be announced
Grab your bikes, scooters, and strollers for an evening of movement and fun!