Category: Things to Do

August fun at Oak Park Apartments

We sponsored the annual Food Truck Rally in Keystone Park! A fun evening of delicious food and live music. Thanks for the photo, Colleen!               For this month’s scavenger hunt, residents were asked to find places named after authors. Kayla was the randomly selected winner of a $100 Book…

Winter Date Night Ideas: Romantic Spots Near Your Chicago Apartment

As the winter chill settles over Chicago, our Oak Park Apartments residents are perfectly positioned to explore some of the area’s most romantic destinations. With our properties located just minutes from public transportation and featuring cozy hardwood floors and updated kitchens perfect for post-date return home, you’ll find winter dating is easier than ever. Oak…

Pumpkins

Fall Things to Do in Oak Park IL | 2024

Fall Activities Near Our Oak Park Apartments While it’s sad to say goodbye to summer, we’re fortunate that fall is full of fun things to do in and around Oak Park. From family-friendly Halloween activities and fun runs to beer and wine festivals for the adults, there’s something for everyone. Check out this short-list of…

Oak Park Farmers Market

Summer Things to Do in Oak Park

The urban suburb of Oak Park is a family-friendly community with rich cultural history, famous architecture, and an abundance of things to do. In fact, the village is home to a number of popular summertime events and outdoor attractions. Here are just a few of our favorite things to do in Oak Park this summer….

Ice Skating Rink at Millennium Park

Best Things to Do in Chicago This December

Yes, our winters are cold, windy and snowy, but the holidays in Chi-town are truly magical. Rather than hibernating in your Chicago apartment this December, why not embrace the frigid temps and soak up some holiday cheer? Explore our list of the best things to do in Chicago this December, then bundle up, get out…

Female college student packing a pile of books into a big box before moving out of dorms

Things to Consider Before Moving Off Campus

According to Collegefactual.com, the cost of living on campus at Loyola University Chicago in 2017-2018, was just over $14,000. In fact, many Chicago-area colleges and universities charge a hefty price for on campus housing, prompting upperclassmen to consider moving off campus. If you’re among the many college co-eds planning to make the move to student…

Things to Do in Oak Park & Chicago This Spring

After a long mid-west winter, all of us in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs are eager to get some fresh air and feel the sun our faces. Luckily, both the village of Oak Park and the nearby city of Chicago are home to a number of popular springtime events and outdoor activities to help us…

children in halloween costumes trick-or-treating

Family-Friendly Halloween Events in Oak Park

If you’re a kid, there are few things more exhilarating than Halloween. The one day of the year when dressing up like your favorite super hero or cartoon character and asking for candy are actually encouraged. While traditional trick-or-treating typically involves residential suburbs and parading from house to house, Halloween can be just as fun…

Bicyclist riding along Lake Michigan with seagulls and Chicago skyline in background

5 Tips to Beat the Summer Heat

It’s summertime, and the apartment living is easy … unless of course it’s scorching hot and you’re living without AC. Then, it tends to get a bit toasty up in here. Whether you’re on a budget or just trying to reduce your carbon footprint, living without air conditioning is possible, even in a Chicago apartment….