• Holiday Housewalk & Market

    Join us December 6 & 7 for fun-filled activities in Oak Park & River Forest.

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
I
WS 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
I
WS 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