Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, our hearts are full. Thank you to every patient, volunteer, member, staff member, supporter, and partner who helps us build health and brighten futures across Chicagoland. We’re grateful for you.

11/26/2025

Holiday festivities are almost here! 🎄❤️ Hurry and get your tickets today! ✨
Share the joy of beautiful homes over the holidays by participating in our Holiday Housewalk & Market! Want to support local artisans this holiday season? Stop by our Artisan Holiday Market! All proceeds help children access comprehensive healthcare and essential programming through the IWS Children’s Clinic.

Holiday Housewalk:
🗓️ WHEN: December 5 & 6
🏠 HOMES: Four homes in Oak Park and River Forest will be featured!

Holiday Market:
🗓️ WHEN: December 5 (3pm–7pm) & December 6 (10am–4pm)
📍 WHERE: IWS Children’s Clinic, 28 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302

🎟️ TICKETS for HOUSEWALK & MARKET: $70/ticket. Purchase here: https://oprfiws.org/holiday-housewalk

11/25/2025

🎁 The Holiday Market is almost here!
Join us Dec 5 & 6 for festive shopping, local vendors, and plenty of holiday cheer—open to everyone, even if you’re not touring the homes!

📅 Market Hours
Fri, Dec 5: 3–7 pm
Sat, Dec 6: 10 am–4 pm

🎄 Don’t miss the Holly Jolly Raffle!
Enter to win a beautifully decorated tabletop tree or wreath inspired by classic holiday movies—each packed with gifts and local gift cards valued at $400+.

🎟️ Tickets: $20 each or 6 for $100.
Get your tickets now: https://oprfiws.org/holiday-market

Milagros by Gracia Gabriel John Candles Dive Bar Soap Company Brown Sugar Caramels MMK Pearls River Forest Chocolates & Confectionery est. 2010 Chimerapress.JAKramer LaconicFoods TLD Design Center & Gallery Mary DiSomma Mary DiSomma Back To The Grind Kind Cafe and Catering Style Society Club

11/24/2025

📣 Just in!

Wednesday Journal just featured the OPRF IWS Holiday Housewalk & Market, and we couldn’t be more excited as we get closer to December 5 & 6!

🎟️ Tickets are selling fast — grab yours today!

Infant Welfare Society’s Holiday Housewalk and Market returns. 27th Annual Event Kicks Off the Holidays on Dec. 5 and 6

11/21/2025

✨ The countdown is ON! ✨

🎟️ Buy Tickets Now for the 2025 Holiday Housewalk & Market: https://oprfiws.org/buy-tickets

Since 1998, the OPRF IWS Holiday Housewalk has been a beloved local tradition—and it’s almost here! Get ready to step inside four stunning homes in Oak Park and River Forest, each beautifully decorated for the season by their homeowners and enhanced with festive arrangements from local florists.

This event isn’t just magical—it makes a difference. Your participation supports the IWS Children’s Clinic, helping provide essential medical, dental, and behavioral health services to thousands of children across Chicagoland. ❤️

👯‍♀️ Grab your friends, gather the family, and kick off the holidays in the most inspiring way! Swipe through to preview the four incredible homes you’ll be touring.

🎄 Housewalk Dates & Times
Friday, Dec 5 | 5–9pm
Saturday, Dec 6 | 1–5pm

See you there for the most festive weekend of the year!

11/19/2025

This week, we’re thrilled to unveil our fourth and final home in the 2025 OPRF IWS Holiday Housewalk & Market, happening December 5 & 6! 🎄✨

🏡 House 4: The Roaring Hearth
Step inside this grand River Forest estate, where holiday magic comes alive through six glowing fireplaces, two Christmas trees, treasured heirlooms, and an original recreation hall reimagined as a spectacular dining room.

From a historic player organ to stunning frescoes and timeless design details, every corner of this home invites wonder.

Tour this home and three others—get your tickets now!



Buy Tickets Now: https://oprfiws.org/buy-tickets

11/19/2025

Thank you to Chicago a ca****la for the mention! We appreciate all the help we can get promoting the Holiday Housewalk & Market! Get tickets today at: https://oprfiws.org/holiday-housewalk

From our Winter Wellness Drive Partners at the

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! 🎄❤️

Grab some friends and family for the kick-off holiday event of the season! Join our friends at the Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society December 5 & 6 for a glimpse into four 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 5 | 5-9pm
Saturday, December 6 | 1-5pm

🎁 Market Hours: 🎁
Friday, December 5 | 3-7pm
Saturday, December 6 | 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.

Early Bird Tickets - $65
Weekend-Of Tickets - $75

🏠 ABOUT THE HOUSEWALK: https://oprfiws.org/holiday-housewalk

🎁 ABOUT THE MARKET: https://oprfiws.org/holiday-market

🎟️ TICKETS: https://oprfiws.org/buy-tickets

💬 FAQS: https://oprfiws.org/hhwm-faqs”

11/18/2025

🎄Busy sidewalks, twinkling lights, and holiday cheer…✨ Come feel the magic of the season! Join us at the 2025 OPRF IWS Holiday Housewalk on December 5 and 6. All ticket sales support the IWS Children’s Clinic and its mission to care for children in need.

🎟️ Get your tickets today at oprfiws.org/holiday-housewalk

11/17/2025

Holiday festivities are almost here! 🎄❤️ Hurry and get your tickets today! ✨

Share the joy of beautiful homes over the holidays by participating in our Holiday Housewalk & Market! All proceeds help children access comprehensive healthcare and essential programming through the IWS Children’s Clinic.

🗓️ WHEN: December 5 & 6

🏠 HOMES: Four homes in Oak Park and River Forest will be featured!

Want to support local artisans this holiday season? Stop by our Artisan Holiday Market on Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6!

🗓️ WHEN: December 5 (3pm–7pm) & December 6 (10am–4pm)

📍 WHERE: IWS Children’s Clinic, 28 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302

🎟️ TICKETS for HOUSEWALK & MARKET: $70/ticket. Purchase here: https://oprfiws.org/holiday-housewalk

11/14/2025

✨ House 3 Reveal! ✨
We’re excited to introduce the third home featured in the 2025 OPRF IWS Holiday Housewalk & Market Event, happening December 5 & 6!

🎄 House 3: Christmas Traditions
Step inside a stunning three-story Prairie-style estate, designed in 1915 by H.G. Fiddelke and filled with holiday charm. You’ll even get access to its unique upper-floor log cabin—added in 1925 and now celebrating its 100th anniversary—complete with a Prohibition-style speakeasy and a rich, storied past.

Experience the magic of the season in every room.

Buy tickets now to tour this home and three others!

Buy Tickets Now: https://oprfiws.org/buy-tickets

11/13/2025

Our Merry Mixology event is selling fast — only 3 tickets left for Saturday! 🍸

Don’t miss this festive one-hour experience with Precision Syrups, featuring homemade syrup demos, cocktail tastings, and a syrup-topped ice cream dessert. 🍨

🎟️ Grab your tickets before they’re gone! https://oprfiws.org/buy-tickets

🎄 Special Event Alert! 🎄
Merry Mixology: Precisely Perfect for the Holidays! Kick off the holiday season with a deliciously festive experience! Join us for a one-hour tasting that blends craft, creativity, and indulgence.

🍸 Hosted by Precision Syrups
📅 Friday, December 5 | 5:30–6:30 pm
📅 Saturday, December 6 | 12–1 pm

What to Expect:
• Guided demo featuring homemade syrups
• Tastings of two cocktails, one mocktail, and a syrup-topped ice cream dessert
• Perfect for foodies and holiday enthusiasts alike!

🎟️ Tickets are limited — $40/person (21+)
👉 Buy yours now! Link for tickets in bio!

11/12/2025

🎄 Special Event Alert! 🎄
Merry Mixology: Precisely Perfect for the Holidays! Kick off the holiday season with a deliciously festive experience! Join us for a one-hour tasting that blends craft, creativity, and indulgence.

🍸 Hosted by Precision Syrups
📅 Friday, December 5 | 5:30–6:30 pm
📅 Saturday, December 6 | 12–1 pm

What to Expect:
• Guided demo featuring homemade syrups
• Tastings of two cocktails, one mocktail, and a syrup-topped ice cream dessert
• Perfect for foodies and holiday enthusiasts alike!

🎟️ Tickets are limited — $40/person (21+)
👉 Buy yours now! Link for tickets in bio!