Oakland Public Events Committee

07/03/2024

This Saturday 6-8:30pm stop by the Arts Pavilion at Great Oak Park for an amazing night of music! Bring a blanket/chair, picnic and bug spray!

06/14/2024

Mother Nature had other plans for Oakland Carnival today, so we won't be open on Friday. But we can’t wait to see you on Saturday!

PS. The weather looks Amazing for Saturday!!😎😎😎

06/04/2024

This weekend!! Come it and celebrate the Grand Opening of the Arts Pavilion at Great Oak Park!

12/22/2023

Spreading the word - Santas’s coming to town, Again! 👏👏😉

Because Santa had such a wonderful time visiting all the children and families is Oakland this past weekend, he contacted our Volunteer Fire Department and asked if they could drive him around Oakland this coming Saturday, December 23rd, so he could one more time wish everyone in our community a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday.

The OVFD will begin to drive Santa around our Borough starting at 4:30 pm. Listen carefully for their horns and sirens and cone outside and wave to Santa and his fire Elves as he drives by each neighborhood.

Due to time constraints Santa won’t be driven down dead end streets, but you can still see him if you come up to the corner of your cross street.

12/21/2023

💡The Results are IN! 💡

This year’s Oakland Holiday Lights Competition was a huge success and we are happy to announce the winners!

Thank you to all the participants who helped fill Oakland with joy and brightened our holiday season!
All of the hard work and effort put into all of the displays were very clear… THANK YOU! ❤️❄️☃️

See the winner video in comments!

12/18/2023

The final list of participants in the 2023 Oakland Holiday Lights Competition! 💡

***Due to the rain 🌧️, judging will take place on Tuesday (12/19) and Wednesday (12/20)! ✅

12/12/2023

12/06/2023

12/03/2023

Great event! Thanks to Marisol Kozlovski and Natasha Hoen for their decorating artistry and the Oakland residents who donated ornaments!

12/03/2023

Oh what fun we had!!

12/01/2023

Check out Oakland’s tree! All donated recycled ornaments!!

11/29/2023

Oakland Public Events Committee is executed to announce its 6th Annual Holiday lighting Contest!

Elevate your holiday spirit and brighten up your neighborhood with the ultimate festive glow! 🌟✨

Join the 6th Annual Holiday Lighting Showcase and not only spread joy but also stand a chance to win the Grand Prize! 🏆🎁

Hurry, secure your spot in the competition by registering your home before December 15th! 🏡✅

11/29/2023

This Sunday!

11/24/2023

Join us to decorate this beauty!!
We have “claimed” a beautiful tree to gussy up at the Winter wonderland decorating contest at Van Saun!
Let’s show our spirit and win a free day for Oakland at the awesome skating rink!

10/29/2023

Oakland's Halloween Parade was well attended,
Thank you to Oakland's finest (Police, Fire Department, Ambulance Squad and our fantastic DPW team).
A thank you also to Shop Rite for their generous donation of Pumpkins.

06/21/2023

Good news- Carnival is ON for tonight- Friday! Bring small bills and exact cash for tickets! Credit cards acdepyed too!! See you soon!

It’s Carnival time! Come on out-Wednesday -Saturday!
Wristbands and Tickets may be purchased onsite with EXACT CASH or CREDIT CARD! Small bills appreciated for vendors as well!!

06/20/2023

Oakland Carnival this weekend!!

*Please note that due to the expected weather, Wednesday & Thursday online pre-sold tickets can be used either of those nights.

The Friday & Saturday pre-sold can be used either Friday or Saturday.

Let’s all route for good weather! ☀️🎡🤞

03/25/2023

The weather is not cooperating for Sat. but Sunday looks GREAT! The Oakland Easter Egg Hunt is now SUNDAY 4/2 at 1 PM Sharp! All details are on the below image. See you there!!! 🐣🐰🥚🧺

Raindate Activated!! Event is now Sunday April 2nd! 1pm

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! APRIL 1ST…Guess who's hopping down the bunny trail!! Yes, time for Oakland's annual Easter Egg Hunt! (No Fooling! 🥸 ).

03/25/2023

Raindate Activated!! Event is now Sunday April 2nd! 1pm

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! APRIL 1ST…Guess who's hopping down the bunny trail!! Yes, time for Oakland's annual Easter Egg Hunt! (No Fooling! 🥸 ).

02/07/2023

Join us for our next committee meeting on Monday February 13th at 7:00pm, at the Oakland Senior Citizen Center located at 20 Lawlor Drive. See you there!

12/22/2022

12/22/2022

And the winners are….

12/16/2022

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Here are the participants! Can’t wait to see the beautiful displays! Judging nights are Monday & Tuesday 🎉

Today is the last day to sign up.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vTQkGVvjlcgNgY69yKthmCHRV7o6kKRw80b_jSIuxv0/

12/13/2022

It’s time to sign up for Oakland Public Events 5th Annual Holiday Lighting contest!

UPDATE! The neighborhoods judged will be divided by the following sections: Dogwood, Heights, and Manito!

One grand prize will be awarded and one runner-up and a 2nd runner up awarded per section! (Note that 116 Chicasaw will NOT participate in the showcase.)

The grand prize is a $500 gift card, the runner's up is a $100 gift card, and the 2nd runner's rup is a $50 gift card! Winners will also be recognized in the town's newsletter!

Sign up by December 16th via the QR code or the email on the flyer or click the link below. We can't wait to see how you help light up Oakland!

https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1vTQkGVvjlcgNgY69yKthmCHRV7o6kKRw80b_jSIuxv0/viewform?edit_requested=true

06/07/2022

Join us for our next Committee Meeting on Monday June 20th at the Oakland Senior Citizen Center (20 Lawlor Drive) at 7:30pm - where we'll discuss what an AWESOME time everyone had at the Carnival!

(Which, by the way is next week!!)