Book Signing
Friday, December 6 | 4-6PM
Meet Mary DiSomma, author of A Gift of Cookies: Recipes to Share with Family & Friends, and her new cookbook, My Life in Pies: Sweet and Savory Recipes. Join her at the Holiday Market for a book signing. Books will be available for sale. Proceeds benefit OPRF IWS.
Holiday Housewalk & Market
Grab some friends and family for the kick-off holiday event of the year! Join us December 6 & 7 for a glimpse into six amazing homes in Oak Park and River Forest, each festively decorated by the homeowners. Get creative ideas for your own decor and tablescapes and view arrangements by local florists. Check out an amazing market to begin the season and get a jumpstart on holiday shopping.
Housewalk Hours:
Friday, December 6 | 5–9pm
Saturday, December 7 | 1–5pm
Market Hours:
Friday, December 6 | 3–7pm
Saturday, December 7 | 10am–4pm
Since 1998, the OPRF IWS Housewalk has become a much-loved local tradition and the premiere fundraiser for the IWS Children’s Clinic. Thank you for helping provide medical, dental, and behavioral health services to thousands of infants, children, and teenagers across Chicagoland.
Special Events with Author Mary DiSomma
A Taste of the Holidays
Saturday, December 7 (10 AM or 11:15 AM Session)
Join us for an intimate experience as Mary DiSomma shares her baking journey and favorite recipes from her new cookbook, My Life in Pies: Sweet and Savory Recipes. Each guest will enjoy an allspice cookie, empanada, and Espresso Peppermint Mocktini. Plus, enter a raffle to win a gift basket of Mary’s signature products. Only 16 tickets per session—reserve your spot now for $30. Get yours here.
Take a peek at this year’s event! One festive market and six fabulous homes.
Holiday Housewalk & Market Information
HOLIDAY HOUSEWALK
DATES & TIMES
Friday, December 6 | 5–9pm
Saturday, December 7 | 1–5pm
TICKET PRICES
- Early Bird: $65 (October 1-31)
- Pre-event Tickets: $70 (November 1 - December 5)
- At the Door: $75 (December 6 & 7)
- Fast Pass:* $250
*Fast Pass = Skip-the-line entry to each house
TICKET PICKUP
DATES & TIMES
Friday, December 6 | 3–7pm
Saturday, December 7 | 10am-4pm
TICKET PICKUP LOCATION
IWS Children’s Clinic
28 Madison Street, Oak Park | 2nd Level
HOLIDAY MARKET
DATES & TIMES
Friday, December 6 | 3–7pm
Saturday, December 7 | 10am–4pm
MARKET LOCATION
IWS Children’s Clinic
28 Madison Street, Oak Park | 2nd Level
FREE | OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
“I look forward to the housewalk every year! It’s such a joy to peek into beautiful homes adorned so artfully for the season. I also love stopping by the market which has great curated gift options. It's a perfect kick-off for the holidays...and for a great cause!”
— Paula Stephens, 2023 Attendee
Holiday Housewalk & Market Sponsors
BENEFACTOR
KIM FIDELER ROBINSON & KEVIN ROBINSON
PRESENTING
SPONSOR
ACCESS
SPONSOR
MARY & RICHARD ANDERSON
HOUSE
SPONSORS
MICHELE & NOEL MOORE
MONICA KLINKE/
BAIRD & WARNER
ENTHUSIAST
SPONSORS
SARINA BUTLER
PEGGY & STEPHEN DIAMOND