Frequently Asked Questions

Housewalk

  • Your guidebook serves as your ticket for the Housewalk. You will need to pick it up in the lobby of the IWS Children’s Clinic at 28 Madison Street in Oak Park (at the corner of Madison and Humphrey)

    Guidebooks can be picked up either Friday or Saturday:

    • Friday, December 4 | 3–8pm

    • Saturday, December 5 | 10am-4pm

  • Houses will be available for tours:

    • Friday, December 5 | 5–9pm

    • Saturday, December 6 | 1–5pm

  • No, it must be picked up at 28 Madison Street during the above ticket pick-up hours.

  • Yes, a friend is welcome to pick up your ticket(s) for you. They just need to give your full name.

  • The homes are in Oak Park and River Forest. All information regarding the homes, including descriptions and addresses, will be listed in your guidebook.

  • There are four beautiful homes featured on this year’s walk.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult and be at least 8 years old.

  • No restrooms will be available within the homes.

  • The Housewalk itself is not wheelchair/walker accessible but the Holiday Market is.

Holiday Market

  • No, the market is included in your ticket price but it is also open to the public for free.

  • Themarket is located at our IWS Children’s Clinic (28 Madison Street in Oak Park) on the second floor. You will find over 20 vendors with fabulous holiday gift ideas. The Market is open:

    • Friday, December 4 | 3–7pm

    • Saturday, December 5 | 10am–4pm

  • Check out our vendors here.

General

  • For more information, visit our website at oprfiws.org/holiday-housewalk. You can email us at info@oprfiws.org

  • All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.

  • Our mission is to help vulnerable children in our community and surrounding areas access to critical healthcare including pediatric medical, dental, and behavioral health services. We are committed to advancing the health and well being of children in need so that they can grow into healthy and productive adults.

    Proceeds from this event support the OPRF Infant Welfare Society’s programs and services which includes the Children’s Clinic, which provides support for nearly 3,000 patients with over 10,000 annual visits. For more information, visit oprfiws.org.

  • OPRF IWS relies on support from our donors, sponsors and volunteers. If you would like to learn more about how to support the IWS’s important work, visit oprfiws.org/volunteer.

Parking

  • You will see event parking signs with balloons on them directing you to event parking. You can also use the parking lot behind the Clinic or street parking on Humphrey or Madison. 

Holiday HouseWalk