Top Oak Park Venues

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Pinstripes Chicago is an excellent location for any wedding, mitzvah, corporate event, or any other celebration for that matter. Pinstripes offers a beautiful venue as well as many activities for all guests to enjoy, such as bowling and bocce ball. Pinstripes also offers its own catering and menus, professional service, as well as tolerating outside catering as well. The Pinstripes Chicago ballroom can accommodate up to 220 seated guests, with private reception rooms as well as beautiful outdoor balcony’s. In addition to this, beautiful views of the Chicago skyline and a cozy outdoor fire pit provide the perfect backdrop for all photos and events.

The new owner of Carol’s Pub has found a few mysteries inside the 45-year-old North Side dive. The biggest holdup preventing the bar from reopening — it’s been closed since September 2016 — has been fixing the west wall that faces Clark Street. The late-night dive has been a popular spot for cheap beer and live country music for decades at 4659 N. Clark Street.

• Spaces for 50-7,000 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces

Maggie Daley Park is one of Chicago's newest locations. It's home to several different types of event venue spaces including; the fieldhouse, lawn space, picnic groves, and the Cancer Survivors' Garden. It also has unique amenities in the quarter of a mile Skating Ribbon, 19,000 square foot rock climbing walls, three acre Play Garden complete with Enchanted Forest, eighteen holes of mini golf and the two and a half acre Cancer Survivors' Garden. Located between Lakeshore Drive and Millennium Park downtown Chicago, it's views include the Chicago Skyline, Museum Campus, and Lake Michigan.

Award winning architecture. Expansive views of beautiful Wilder Park. And the iconic McCormick House—designed by modern master, Mies van der Rohe. Weddings, Holiday Parties, Ceremonies, Corporate Events—and any other time you want to bring people together in a beautiful, sophisticated environment. Come and celebrate your special occasion in a contemporary suburban environment located just 17 miles west of Chicago.

• Spaces for 230-270 Guests

WHO WE ARE: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is a nationally ranked physical medicine and rehabilitation research hospital. Founded in 1954, the hospital specializes in rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions ranging from traumatic brain and spinal cord injury to stroke, amputation and cancer-related impairment. For the last 29 years, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab has remained the #1 rehabilitation hospital in America by U.S. News & World Report. The innovative spirit that has defined our nearly 70-year-old organization continues to guide us to be more creative, agile and ever strong. EVENTS & EXPERIENCES: The event spaces at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab provide a modern canvas that allows industry professionals and function organizers the flexibility to cultivate the space to their liking, or utilize the light-filled space as a turn-key alternative for corporate events that require flawless execution. We’re unlocking the power of a well-timed conversation. Come start yours.

• Spaces for 6 Guests
• 1 Boat

ChicaGo By Boat offers Chicago's premier affordable luxury boat charters. We invite private groups of up to six passengers aboard the S/V Nightswimming for two to four hours based on our guests' needs. The sails conveniently depart from Burnham Harbor, making getting on board a breeze, and the perfect pre or post destination for concerts and special events in Museum Park. While on board you can watch the sunset behind Chicago's skyline or watch a full moon rise out of Lake Michigan. You can also experience the Wednesday & Saturday Navy Pier Fireworks from the front row. Want to host your corporate outing? We can do it. Want to propose to your partner on a sailboat? Perfect! The annual Air & Water Show as well as Museum Campus, Northerly Island and Soldier Field events are some other opportunities to experience the water. Or, maybe just sail with us because it's your Sunday Funday or you're on a stay-cation! Whether it's your first time, only time or just the next time; we want your sailing experience with us to be the BEST time you have this Summer."

• Spaces for 30-50 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Stefani Prime creates a modern meeting place between the city and the suburbs, The comfortable restaurant offers prime cuts, the freshest seafood, signature Italian dishes and more. Stefani Prime is more than just a steakhouse, its a venue that offers the best of everything, from premium fare to top notch service. Show your guests a prime time by hosting an event at Stefani Prime Italian. Their professional staff will make your vision a reality and will create an amazing experience that you and your guests will remember for years to come. Guests can enjoy a “city dining” experience without having to battle the downtown traffic and parking challenges. ​Designer Mark Knauer was the architect that the Stefani’s worked with to bring the venue to life. The team wanted to create a combination of the energetic vibe of the city with an inviting and comfortable neighborhood feel. A spacious layout, open kitchen and large windows ensure that Stefani Prime gives an open-air feeling. Contemporary oversized artwork, brick walls and a soothing palette of greys and whites add to the modern feel. Seating includes large booths as well as two and four tops that can be combined for larger parties.

• Spaces for 30-350 Guests
• 5 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 5 Total Spaces

Our polished casual vibe is made for formal or informal celebrations: birthdays, game days, graduation dinners, surprise parties, anniversaries, bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs, happy hours, church events, fundraisers, or any special event you don’t feel like hosting at your house. Book a private dining space, or take over our stylish bar with floor-to-ceiling windows and patio access. Fatpour Lincolnwood is ideally situated near the Holiday Inn & Suites, Rodeway Inn, North Park Inn, Edgebrook Motel, Heartland Ice Arena, and the I-94 Expressway.

• Spaces for 750 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

FitzGerald's is an incredible private event venue. With rich history, vintage charm, and scalability from 25 – 750 people, we offer a unique alternative with character and flexibility. Our collective decades of experience in event production come in handy as we support you through the planning process. From before the invitations to after the thank you cards, we got you. FitzGerald’s has been a place for gathering since it was built in the early 1900’s. Up to 1925, the frame building at 6615 W. Roosevelt was a roadhouse used as a hunting lodge and sporting team headquarters. As more buildings rose along Roosevelt Road, the property was home to several nightclubs, the best-known being The Hunt Club, which flourished through the 1950’s and early 60’s–acts included Turk Murphy, Bob Scobey and Lil Armstrong. After the Hunt Club closed, the space became the Deer Lodge, complete with pool tables and a fortune teller. The FitzGerald family bought the building in 1980, and since that time FitzGerald’s has gained a national reputation for excellent live music in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. Along the way, the family purchased the buildings on either side of the club; the corner building now houses FitzGerald's Sidebar, a neighborhood cocktail lounge as well as a private event space. On March 5th 2020, Chicago entertainment veteran Will Duncan (Thalia Hall, Dusek’s/Punch House, MONEYGUN/Saint Lou’s) acquired the buildings and business from the FitzGerald’s family as they transitioned to retirement. The ownership transition achieved an uninterrupted experience for the many regular patrons, without closing for even one day. Will is keeping the name, preserving the legacy, and bringing fresh energy to this old roadhouse at 6611-6619 Roosevelt Rd. in Berwyn.

• Spaces for 60 Guests

Francesca's Fiore is an Italian restaurant in Forest Park, Illinois, specializing in wood-fired pizzas, fresh pastas made daily, and desserts crafted in the on-site Fiore kitchen. The restaurant grew out of the culinary vision chef Scott Harris brought to his first trattoria in 1992, and the same philosophy guides every plate: thoughtful ingredients, honest cooking, and close attention to detail. The space reflects a casually sophisticated trattoria character suited to private gatherings, rehearsal dinners, and celebratory meals. Private events and catering are coordinated through Scott Harris Hospitality, which manages the full portfolio of the group's restaurant concepts.

• Spaces for 50-400 Guests
• 4 Museums
• 1 Outdoor
• 4 Total Spaces

As one of the largest botanical conservatories in the nation this is a lush hideaway to escape to- or celebrate in. 10 acres of outdoor gardens sit here just waiting for you to take advantage of this lush wonderland. The fast paced streets of Chicago as well as your responsibilities melt away here, in this lovely escape that transports you away from city life. Have your next event here and work with their events people to create a getaway celebration unlike any other. Transport your guests somewhere else and dine and dance among nature that wows! It's exactly what you were looking for- now all you have to do it add your vision. Your next event will be unforgettable at the Garfield Conservatory.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

Hawthorne Race Course has served as Chicago's hometown track since 1891, making it the oldest sporting venue in Illinois. The fourth-generation family-owned facility sits in Stickney, just outside Chicago, and holds a distinction no other track in the country can claim: it is the only race course that hosts both Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing under the same roof. The main venue accommodates group events alongside live racing on Thursdays and Sundays, offering guests the backdrop of an active track with multiple large-screen viewing areas and food and beverage service throughout. For groups, the combination of live racing atmosphere and on-site dining creates an experience that goes well beyond a typical event space. A network of off-track betting bars and multiple sportsbook locations round out the broader Hawthorne footprint across Chicagoland, but the Stickney track remains the heart of the operation — a working venue with more than 130 years of racing history still running.

Established in 2019, Osito’s Tap is a “speakeasy” style bar focused on the art of craft spirts, craft beer & craft cocktails. Located in the heart of the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago, our community oriented bar brings a modern Latin flair to a classic Chicago vibe.

Do you need a venue for your upcoming party, corporate event, or community gathering? You're insured by RAC! The Freeark Gallery, our stunning outdoor Sculpture Garden, and the RAC FlexSpace may all be rented for events. Please note that our FlexSpace next door and the Freeark Gallery/Sculpture Garden are two different rentals with separate costs. Riverside Arts Center (RAC) has been delivering exhibitions, arts programs, and special events to Riverside, its neighboring suburbs, and the city of Chicago since 1993. The Riverside Art Center (RAC) is located in the center of Historic Riverside, Illinois. The Freeark Contemporary Art Gallery + Sculpture Garden, The FlexSpace, and a variety of studio spaces, including a renowned clay studio with a full range of electric, raku, and stoneware kilns, are all part of the complex. Riverside, Illinois, founded by Frederick Law Olmsted (the father of landscape architecture), is home to a vibrant community of artists, art teachers, and art enthusiasts. The Riverside Arts Center aspires to be the hub of modern art in Chicago's near west suburbs. The RAC promotes the importance of the arts in building community and amplifying varied perspectives, views, and backgrounds through exhibitions, education, artist studios, and public events. Every season (Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall), we offer in-person and online art programs and workshops for children and adults in mediums ranging from ceramics to oil painting, fused glass jewelry, and printmaking. Ready to talk about hosting your next event with us at Riverside Art Center? Call, email, or submit a contact form on our website today! We can’t wait to help make it amazing.