SOLD OUT! NEXT WINE WALK APRIL 12, 2025! Explore the unique shops and restaurants on Madison at our Fall Wine Walk on Saturday, November 2 from 1 to 5 pm. Taste three wines at 16 locations and enjoy locally prepared small bites at taste locations and restaurants.

Cost is $50 per person and includes all tastings plus a free bottle of wine of your choice (to be picked up from Famous Liquors within 30 days). Choose from a 12:30 pm or 1:30 pm registration time…then meet us at Forest Park Bank (7348 Madison) where you’ll receive your wine glass, itinerary and more on the day of the event. Availability of day of ‘walk-in’ spots is not guaranteed, so reserve your spot today.

The Wine Walk will be held rain or shine. Tickets are transferable but not refundable. Registration details will be sent to the purchaser’s email two weeks prior to the event.

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Live window displays, merchant open houses, horse-drawn carriage rides, balloon twisting, face painting, Santa & Mrs. Claus and an Ice Sculpture photo op are just part of the magic of this annual Holiday Walk on Madison Street.

Join us at 1 pm on March 1, 2025 for a fun-filled day in downtown Forest Park at the best St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the western suburbs! 70+ entries include bagpipers, marching bands, Irish dancers, local business entries, Medinah Shriner parade units, police & fire departments & much more! The parade kicks off at 1 pm from Madison and Van Buren and travels east on Madison to Elgin. Grab your friends and join us!