The Events of Forest Park.
Enjoy Madison Street in all its glory and simply have fun at any of the Forest Park Chamber’s hosted events. From Wine Walk & Shop and Sidewalk Sales to Casket Races, Forest Park Music Fest and the Holiday Walk, you’ll find fun around every corner. Events are held throughout the calendar year, so there is always something exciting to look forward to for everyone.
FEATURED EVENT
St Patrick’s Day Parade – March 2 • 1 pm
Everybody loves a parade…and Forest Park’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is the best of the western suburbs. Over 70 entries including bagpipers, marching bands, Irish dancers, local business entries, Medinah Shriner parade units, local police and fire departments and much more, are just the beginning of a great day on Madison Street. Check out our dining guide to plan your ‘after parade’ meal and more fun! Grab your friends and watch the Parade all along Madison Street,...
March 2 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmSpring Wine Walk & Shop – April 27 • 1 to 5 pm
What a great way to explore the unique shops on Madison! Visit 14-plus locations while tasting wine and locally prepared small bites. Bonus bottle of wine of your choice included! Pay for reservations for you or your group online, call the Chamber office and charge it, or visit Famous Liquors in Forest Park. However you reserve your spot, your name will be added to our paid reservation list. Then on April 27 between 12:15 and 3 p.m., sign in at Forest Park National Bank – 7348 Madison S...
April 27 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pmAnnual Meeting – May 8
Chamber members! We hope you’ll join us at our Annual Meeting and Taste of Forest Park! The event starts at 5:30 p.m. with the Taste of Forest Park, followed by presentation of the PRIDE Awards and a live and silent auction. Enjoy beer and wine compliments of Famous Liquors and Burke Beverage, and scrumptious food provided by Chamber-member restaurants. Call the Chamber office for more details…or RSVP to laurie@exploreforestpark.com. It’s casual. It’s fun. We hope to s...
May 8 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pmForest Park/Oak Park River Forest Golf Outing – July 23
Join us as we tee off at 10 a.m. with the Oak Park River Forest Chamber of Commerce in our ‘shot-gun’ format Golf Outing at Gleneagles Country Club in Lemont. Team FP/OPRF Chamber is hosting its Fifth annual combined golf outing, complete with lunch on the course, dinner, raffle & prizes…PLUS a goody bag, plenty of specialty holes and games, a margarita bar and much more. Reserve your foursome plus promote your business through one of 50+ sponsorship opportunities. Reserve ...
July 23Sidewalk Sale – July 26, 27 & 28
Big deals all along Madison Street! Bring your friends and browse our unique boutiques and specialty shops and grab a bite to eat at one of our local eateries.
July 26 @ 8:00 am - July 28 @ 5:00 pm
