You're Invited! Southtown Business Gathering & Info Session 5/29/25

Southtown district business owners are invited to a Gathering & Info Session to discuss an exciting new addition to our community—First Fridays! 

The First Fridays Street Festival Series is a rotating monthly celebration designed to activate Oak Park’s business districts on the first Fridays of July, August, September, and October. The series will rotate across our Village, transforming each location into a vibrant community space for residents and visitors. The festival will feature live entertainment, local business participation through vendor tables, and various community-driven activities, fostering both neighborhood connections and local economic growth.

First Friday in the Southtown district will take place on September 5, 2025 in the municipal lot at Harrison and Oak Park Ave.

At this Preview Gathering on May 29, we will:

• Connect with fellow business owners & community leaders
• Enjoy light bites
• Review preliminary event plans
• Share ideas on how your business can participate

We’d love your input in making this festival a success for the whole community.