Shop local with plenty of choices to buy fresh produce, meats, eggs, artisan cheeses, specialty foods like baked goods & honey, and handmade items in our outdoor, open-air market. See the 2022 vendors here.
Do you “Sprechen sie Deutsch”? Did you know that German settlers developed a lot of Oswego? Hop on the bus for our first Heritage Tour and learn about some of our town’s most prominent German settlers. We will discuss their careers, real estate empires, community service and their lasting imprint on our town. This bus/walking […]
Do you “Sprechen sie Deutsch”? Did you know that German settlers developed a lot of Oswego? Hop on the bus for our first Heritage Tour and learn about some of our town’s most prominent German settlers. We will discuss their careers, real estate empires, community service and their lasting imprint on our town. This bus/walking […]
Established in 2007, the Pantry Garden is made up of 50 raised vegetable beds, ten herb beds, four apple trees, one fig tree, raspberry bushes, and several barrel planters. The program takes an unused, marginal piece of urban land and turns it into a rich, sustainable land use opportunity that benefits local residents and the […]
Enjoy an October Saturday in the park with your Pops! Kids, bring your dad as we try our hand at fishing, cook a delicious outdoor breakfast, and spend a terrific morning together. Oswego's Fishin' Fools club will supply the poles, bait, and assistance. If you register by Thursday, September 15 we will have a cozy […]
Experience local history come to life during our annual Oswego Cemetery Walk. Participants will be guided through the cemetery to visit with “ghosts” of early Oswego residents and pioneers. Pre-registration is required as there are multiple start times. Participants should be able to walk for 45 minutes, wear comfortable shoes, and are encouraged to bring […]
The Oswegoland Park Board will meet at Prairie Point on Thursday, October 6 at 5:30pm for a Park Board Committee of the Whole Meeting. View the Meeting Notice & Agenda.
Start your weekend strong with an energizing morning yoga class followed by a refreshing cold one from the Oswego Brewing Co. The perfect event to stretch and socialize with friends! Each participant will receive one beer ticket to enjoy immediately after class in the taproom. Please bring a yoga mat to class. Register here!
Bring your best four legged-friend out to the park for an evening of arfs and crafts! You and your canine will work together to create paw print note cards and abstract canvas art. All dogs must remain on leash during the event. All craft mutt-erials will be available to "grab and go" with instructions in […]
Lend a Hand! We’re supporting the Illinois Department of Natural Resources with a restoration workday at Yorkville Prairie, located adjacent to Saw Wee Kee Park,from 9am-12pm every third Saturday of the month. Bring your work gloves and meet our Natural Resources Supervisor at the entrance to Saw Wee Kee Park at 9am. Loppers and handsaws […]
Whether you like tricks or treats, we want to see your best Halloween House Decorating this fall. Register by 10/23 for your house to be included in the contest. Oswegoland Park District staff will visit each home between 6-9pm on 10/25 to evaluate and take Decorators will need to pictures of the decor that will […]
There's a frightening amount of things to do at this year's Bash! Crafts, candy games and more wear your Halloween costume, and join the fun at Oswego High School. New this year, pre-register for $5 or pay $8 at the door. Registration is per child. Adults are free. Registration closes Thursday, October 27. Register here!
Barrel Nights is back on the greens of the Fox Bend Golf Course. This autumn's line up features Whiskey and small plates. Savor five unique whiskeys paired with amuse-bouche bites, all that can be enjoyed locally. Enjoy a beautiful night in the outdoor pavilion. Sip something that warms you matched with flavors that will fill […]
