Welcome to Oak Park’s Historic Hemingway District

The Hemingway District in Oak Park offers a vibrant blend of arts, culture, dining, and shopping, making it a destination worth exploring for both locals and visitors alike. Steeped in history and brimming with unique boutiques, diverse restaurants, and professional services, this lively neighborhood allows you to get a little bit of everything right here in Downtown Oak Park.

Visit the Hemingway District

  • Slice of chocolate cake with powdered sugar on floral plate next to cake serving utensils.

    Coffee Shops & Bakeries

  • Night view of a well-lit building with tall trees having green and orange leaves in front, and cars parked on the street.

    Arts & Cultural Attractions

  • Fitness & Wellness

    Fitness & Wellness

  • Assorted Mexican dishes on a wooden table, including tacos, fish with salsa, a salad with beets, and various sauces, along with drinks.

    Restaurants & Casual Dining

  • Retail display with books, crystals, candles, plants, and decorative items.

    Boutique Shopping & Gifts

  • Health & Beauty

    Health & Beauty

  • A person arranging decorative pillows on a blue armchair in a stylish living room. The wall features framed artwork and photographs, including animal sketches and a lamp with a golden stand next to the chair. A bench with stacked pillows and a carpeted floor are also visible.

    Professional Services

  • Crowd gathered in a park, seated on grass with lawn chairs and blankets, surrounded by trees. Sky is clear with scattered clouds. A sign indicates alcohol is prohibited in the park.

    Family & Community Spaces

  • Non-Profit

    Non-Profit & Village Services

Full Business Directory Coming Soon!

Allison, Oak Park Resident

“Everything you could ever need is right here. My favorite Saturday morning includes a stop at Spilt Milk for coffee & scones, a visit to the Oak Park Public Library, and a stroll through Scoville Park with the kids.”

A woman wearing sunglasses and a blue swimsuit is smiling while holding a child in a striped shirt at a sunny outdoor location with greenery and lounge chairs.

Family & Community Events

Spring 2025

  • Children interacting with an Easter Bunny mascot in Oak Park, Illinois.

    Spring Bunny Hop & Scavenger Hunt

    Sunday, April 6 • 11-1pm

    Hop into spring with a fun-filled Bunny Hop & Scavenger Hunt in the Hemingway District!

    See Event Info
  • A Day in Our Village Oak Park is a Free Community Event

    A Day in Our Village 2025

    Sunday June 1 • 11am-4pm

    Each year on the first Sunday in June the Village sponsors A Day in Our Village, a community festival considered one of the premier community events.

    View Event Info
  • Victorian-style house with a wraparound porch surrounded by trees, featuring a sign that reads 'Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Since 1899'.

    Hemingway's Birthday Weekend Féte

    Friday July 19 - Saturday July 21

    Join the Hemingway District for a weekend of live music, games, music, and history!

    View Schedule
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Aerial view of Oak Park's Renew the Avenue Project, slated to start construction in 2026.

District News

Renew the Avenue has been postponed until Spring 2026. Learn how you can support local businesses before and during construction.

Learn about the project below.