Leap Day History & Community Festival

We're celebrating all that makes Forest Park great, both new and old!

Community Organization Forest Park Public Library, Local Historian Ken Knack, 2020 Census, Forest Park Arts Alliance, Forest Park Baptist Church, The Environmental Commission, Julieta Aguilera, Kiwanis, Forest Park Review, and Boy Scouts, Proviso Eagles Aerie will have tables with activities and history. 

Cake! That's right, free cake!

Hot Dogs Smokey Joel's Red Hot hot dogs and Lemonade 

Collection Display Where did Forest Park build torpedos? When was there an amusement park in Forest Park? What National Historic Landmark in Forest Park? What was life in Altehiem like? Learn the answers to these questions and many more. 

Kids Activities Temporary tattoos, play Forest Parkopoly, face painting

Attendance is free but we always accept donations. You can make a donation of any amount or sponsor a specific item. Please RSVP so we can know how much cake we'll need.